Busy bee.

For the next week I'll probably only have periodic updates.  I was posting 2 or 3 entries a day for a while there... so now I'll be more like a normal person :)

Martha Stewart Weddings has some of the best ideas for DIY showers and even receptions.  Here's a great idea for indoor decorations:

Indoor decorations can be tough to decide on.  You don't want to be tacky with streamers, but who can afford luxurious bouquets to put on the table?  I think these pom-poms are so simple (like streamers) yet make a huge statement (like a fancy centerpiece)

Not only does Martha Stewart give directions on how to make the pom-poms, she also has directions for customizing the luminarias and napkin holders also shown in the picture.  These will be at the top of my list whenever I help plan a baby or bridal shower!

New hair!

Well, just a new hairstyle :)

I LOVED my hairdresser!  I went to a new place because they were all booked at my first choice, but both are Aveda salons.  I'm really loving the Aveda salons!  They must be really picky about who they hire, because I was not disappointed at the Dharma Salon in Arcadia, and I was DEFINITELY not disappointed this time at the Orpheum Salon in Pasadena.  Ask for Vanessa, she's great with layers, side-swept bangs, sexy Victoria's Secret hair, and blowdrying haha.

This was right after I got out.  I was so excited I had to post a camera picture on FB haha.

Here it is after eating dinner with my friend, Allie.  My hair never holds curl, so I knew it would get flat :(

It looks less straggly, woohooo!

My outfit.

So this is pre-haircut.

I got a haircut a few hours after these pictures were taken, but that post won't be for a day or so.

This is my first outfit post.  Eek.  Be kind.  I was my own photographer (with self-timer of course).  My brother is a great photographer but he's busy with his own stuff.  I'm so jealous of the bloggers with pro-photog boyfriends!  My boyfriend is amazing, but not with photography.

Gap dolman-sleeved top, H&M skirt, Target shoes (seen here), and Nordstrom Rack necklace.

Emo picture.

So, here is my "before" hair.  Very long and straggly.

Roy's Restaurant - Pasadena.

So, my girlfriend Allie and I BARELY made it before the 6:30 cut-off time for happy (Aloha) hour at Roy's Restaurant in Pasadena.

Even if we didn't make it before the cut-off, we could have probably skipped Roy's and gone to the Grilled Cheese Truck next door.  Some day I will try you, GCT! 

Well, for $5 an item (specific cocktails, wines, beers, sushi, and other appetizers), I was very pleased with what we ate.  We shared a tempura ahi roll, and it reminded me of my favorite roll back at Tomodachi Sushi in Westwood.  I miss going to UCLA :(

We both got the wagyu beef sliders because come on, how can you resist when they come with sweet potato fries on the side!  They were surprisingly good, but quite small.  Thankfully that + the sushi filled us up perfectly.

I also got the mai tai, which was okay.  I'm not a big alcohol drinker anyway (one shot wonder/cheap date), so I probably wouldn't get it again.  It was just a bit too strong in every sense for me.

Birthday wishlist #2...

1. American Apparel - Dolman Sleeve Dress in Navy, size: medium, $36.
2. Coach - Natale Boot in Black, size: 9.5b, $378.
3. Lululemon - Stride Jacket II in Black, size: 6, $108.

If no presents are bought....
4. Be taken to the LA County Fair since I missed the OC Fair.  It ends on my birthday!
5. OR to have foodie meals all over LA during my birthday weekend.  Breakfast at Blu Jam Cafe or Julienne.
6. Lunch at Bottega Louie in Downtown (and then head over to Angels Knoll, hehe).
7. Dinner at Pizzeria Mozza.