"Like the angel"

I love flowy blouses in sheer fabrics, but most of the time the really gorgeous ones are $100+ (e.g. my favorite Joie blouses that are NEVER affordable).  The only reason I have a couple fancy blouses is because I've won 2 Shopbop.com gift certificates through contests.

Since my Joie blouses are flowery and have a pattern to it, I've been looking for more affordable solid blouses.  Dreamy pastel pinks and creams are at the top of my list. 

The Equipment "Signature Blouse" (left) from Shopbop.com is a ridiculous $178, but I love how it drapes and it's the perfect pale, subtle pink. 




Although the cream-colored Patterson J. Kincaid "Harlow" blouse (right) is a less ridiculous $98, Urban Outfitters has a very similar style for a much nicer $58!

 

Silence & Noise Printed Chiffon Button-Down Blouse in White, $58.

I'd say it's pretty similar the the PJK blouse, yeah?

"Love the way you lie"

I've been hearing that song and seeing that video EVERYWHERE!  But, it is a pretty good song.  Strange video, though.  I enjoyed Dominic Monaghan in Lost and Megan Fox in... not Transformers... but them together is strange to see.

Anyway, productive weekend so far, and it's only Friday night/Saturday morning.

Got all of my data for my group research project.  Read a bit for my cleft palate class (SUCH an interesting area in speech-path.  I think I may want to go into that!)  Now all that's left is to read some more (boo), get my car serviced, possibly get a haircut?, start working out like DAILY (I'm getting fat again haha), and some other little errands.

I've been wanting some new sandals, and I think I found some that I'm willing to buy.  They're less than $10 at Target!  They're also REALLY good knock offs of Dolce Vita ones I like.

 

Target sandals, $9.98

They would be great with my preppy (as my brother says) outfits of white shorts and t-shirts, blouses, and tanks.  Perfect summer outfit :) 

Some upcoming trips that I need to prep for: Vegas, Palm Springs, and SF!  Super excited about Palm Springs and SF, but Vegas is not at an opportune time.  I need to get into bikini shape for Palm Springs, especially if I'm going to be dancing around the pool with my SLP girls!!  HAH.

"Light grenades"

A variety of pink-ish roses as the centerpiece.

4 candles surrounding it.

White table cloth.

Black chairs.  

Outdoor reception?

Yum!

I love the simplicity of the centerpiece and tables.  I can't really tell if the chairs are black or just dark wood, but I wouldn't mind either. 

Gorgeous!

Blueberry scones.

New food post on "It's not done until you see smoke."

Enjoy!

"She paints me blue"

This weekend was probably one of the first in a while where I didn't have much school work to do.  On the other hand, I had a lot of stuff to do at home and outside of the home!

First, I went to a funeral for one of Darryl's distant relatives.  Afterward, instead of hanging out with a friend from UCLA before he left for med school, I ended up hanging out with my boyfriend and his family for a whole day.  Scheduling just didn't work out well, but I always enjoy hanging out with the BF's family.

After that, lots of golfing, working out, and a trip to the OC to pick up something.

I also went to a Yelp event that could have been at a better venue.  A dark, crowded art gallery with NO AC in the summer??  Ugh.  Instead, Darryl and I ended up walking around Little Tokyo, eating at Koraku, and buying candy and goodies from Marukai.  I went to Japanese markets twice this weekend, and I cannot get enough!  Some of my haul: Calpico, dark chocolate Kit Kat, mochi, Hello Kitty strawberry honey balls, Choco Gummi, rice candy, and more.  I really wanted sushi this weekend, but ended up not getting any.  Now I have plans for next weekend :)

Then, my boyfriend and I decided to take on the task of painting my parents' kitchen, and it was a multi-day process because my mom was being fickle and we were tired, haha.

With the new cabinets and black granite, but no paint.

The planned updates are around 75% done, but there is a lot that has not been planned for but needs to be remodeled.  My mom didn't want to do the whole kitchen in the new color, so we painted the wall leading to the family room white to create a transition.... or something...

"Aqua Pura" paint by Behr.  We need a new wall phone as well!

The cabinets have been completely re-done.  We added a black granite counter to the buffet-ish thing.  We're in the process of getting the 2nd and 3rd pieces of granite counter that go with a new stainless steel sink next to the stove.  The counters, sink, and a subway tile backsplash should be installed this upcoming week.  Exciting!!

 New fridge.  Old counters taken off and plywood counters put on to prep for new granite.

 Bare walls for a subway tile backsplash.  Some drawers removed as well.

All that's left to change is the stove, various small appliances, popcorn ceiling removal, light fixtures/ceiling fan (we need to get those out of the 1970s and into the 2000s), and a new dining table + chairs.  Nothing much, right?......