Coffee Break: Lets Get Pump(kin spiced) Up

It's back. Today was the official first day to buy Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes as well as the new becerage "Toffee Mocha" not to be confused with Toffenut Mocha. Did you have your share of pumkin spice today? If so do share. How do you order from Starbucks?

Vanilla Chai memories

Whenever I see this bottle of Bolthouse farms Vanilla Chai I'm instantly brought back to my summer 2007 vacation in Florida. I haven't been back since 08 because I never can go when the family is going.

Now every August I feel like something is missing and I know its the annual summer trip to grandmas. Mhmmh...oh well there's always next year.

Today I twisted open a bottle of this chai and poured it over a cup of ice and instantly feel as if I'm back there, on the boat trip we all took that summer.

There's half of the clan checking out the celebrity homes.

The family my aunt works for rented out this boat for a lazy afternoon tour of Hutchinson Island, so relaxing and that my friends is where I had my first sip of that vanilla chai as well as some interesting whole foods to-go platters. I'm sure I will always remember this trip, till the next one.

Is there an item or beverage that brings back a summer memory to you?

If so do share...

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ohh Lala

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

I have been craving this drink for a few weeks now, mostly because my whole summer (weather) has felt like September/October. I will confirm to you when this lovely latte will be making its way into Fall 2010!

Btw for those of you who think that the Pumpkin Spice Latte is too rich with calories and fat, no worries...

A Tall (12oz) iced nonfat no whip PSL has the following:

170 calories

and o% fat

however it does have...

5mg cholesterol

130 mg sodium

32g sugar

33g carbs

8g protein

The choice is yours...

I dont really pay attention to the #'s but I put them up for those who are interested.

*Update*

Pumpkin Spice Lattes will be officially launching The week of August 30th along with another new Fall drink the Toffee Mocha.

Kelly Wearstler book signing Tonight!!!!!

Calling all So-Cal Gals and boys interested in Fashion and Interior Design...

Next week there is a very fun and intimate event going on in Los Angeles.

Trina Turk is hosting a Book signing for Kelly Wearstler, Interior Designer and Host of Top Design.

I have been to one of Trina's events, she is really open to talking to her clients and sharing details about her company and design inspirations. I suggest checking this out because it isn't every day that you get to meet two talented professionals from the design world.

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KELLY WEARSTLER-BOOK SIGNING

TONIGHT @ TRINA TURK

August 19th 2010

6pm-8pm

8008 west 3rd street

Los Angeles CA 90048

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Vitrina Salon & Spa

Last semester I took a lighting class and my final was to design and name a salon located in Beverly Hills CA. We got to use the actual floor plans for a salon that was being designed by my instructor. I decided to show you all my project. Let me know what you think.

Vitrina Salon & Spa has a warm color palate that instantly leads you into a chill state of mind. The lighting fixtures I chose are a blend of organic wood and metals that are both interesting to look at and give enough light for any given situation.

My inspiration for Vitrina Salon are the beach's and resorts of Ipanema, Brazil. There are subtle sensual hints of tasteful nudity within the space.

When you walk in look for the big hand, that is where the receptionist will be waiting to make an appointment for you. After doing so sit in a lovely floating rattan chair while the Vitrina prepares for your treatments.

All of the walls are covered in tranquilly chill artwork by REX RAY and a few vintage magazine travel ad's.

All fabric selections, pillows and candles used in the salon are are from Trina Turk.

The salons name "Vitrina" means return in Portuguese.

Here are some photos of me working on my designs and floor plan layout for Vatrina Salon & Spa.

Eat Pray Love

Alright so who else is excited to see this film next month?

I have to say that this summer hasnt really had too many movies that caught my attention so Im happy to have Eat, Pray, Love on the list of debuts. It will give me something to look forward to in August when summer starts swindling away because of Fall session.

Upon watching the trailer I was inspired to make a little outfit to wear when the day comes to go watch the film. Are you excited to see this film, or have you seen other films already that you thought were cool for summer?

Eat Pray Love by Mslay featuring Seven For All Mankind jeans

Tie Pennington Tunic
$44 - modcloth.com
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Roxanne mid-rise skinny jeans
$155 - net-a-porter.com
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Apepazza Malachite
$112 - lorisshoes.com
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Oasis Jungle Boogie Stacked Bangle Set
$24 - asos.com
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Straw Womens Fedora
$13 - tillys.com
More hats »

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 2007: items on eBay.com
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The Tourist

The Tourist

Starring

Johnny Depp & Angelina Jolie

What happens when you pair two of the most attractive people in the world with a backdrop of beautiful cities?

Romance, danger and suspense...I cant wait.

Coming to theaters February 2011

Hawaiian Drama

Book me a flight to Hawaii because this dress is begging to get lei'd.

Yes I really did just say that, sorry for offending anyone but I'm so excited over this dress. I was at the Fullerton Mercantile flea market ad I saw this colorful dress in a sea of dark dreary rack of vintage clothes. I'm drawn to color like a vampire to blood so I had to check this dress out and see what the deal was.

Upon a closer look I knew this dress had to be mine so I walked over a mile to the closest ATM machine, I know its not that far, but it was hella hot today so a mile seemed like 4. Did I just say hella? Haha I never say that word but really today was the first really hot day in Socal.

I made my purchase and immediately started to think hmm where am I going to wear such a unique dress?

This is what I came up with

Palm Springs Dinner

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My other crazy thought was I will save this dress for my wedding day!

ok enough day dreaming already...

Dont you just love when you find a piece of clothing that you know is going to be special.

The pattern is really unique, colorful & bold.

I think Trina Turk would be proud of my purchase!

Oh Shit

Fullerton Farmers Market

For the last few weeks I have made it a point to get out and have some fun, despite being in the "I'm a student and have no life because I work every weekend" funk that I was in. One of the best cures for the student with no life is the Fullerton Farmers Market. Why you ask? Well lets see you can have a beer, buy handmade soaps, enjoy dinner outside, run into people, see lots of pets and take photos. So sometimes this is all I need to be put back into a good mood before I clock into wok Friday-Monday. Take a look at what I experienced at the farmers market last week.

This was the sunset that evening, very beautiful indeed.

I assure you it was not raining that night.

This dog is so very cute, he looks like he is smiling just for me.

Street fair people walking on by, having a relaxing ole time.

The line just kept getting longer by the hour.

A rainbow of bikes on the rack.

Ohh look its me, and my neon colored flowers.

Block printed textiles, they were so beautiful. I will be doing a post on them so you can see where to purchase them.

Perfect prints for a summer beach house.

Lots of exotic prints for wrap dresses.

Such a cute bag.

One of the older office buildings in Fullerton.

Cute twin doggies, smiling for the camera.

I hope you make a trip to the Fullerton Farmers Market

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Thursdays 4:00-8:30pm

121 E. Wilshire Ave. between Harbor Blvd and Pomona Ave.