Winter Blues

I've never really been into the Canadian tuxedo thing but then I put together this look and I kinda like the denim on denim overload. I kept my outfit simple by pairing a lighter blue chambray top with some skinny blue jeans and layered a white & blue knitted sweater over to pull the whole look together. I accessorized with a simple Vanessa Mooney silver necklace tucked underneath my collar to add a little pop of shine. 

I wore this outfit to the grand opening of Healthy Spot in Costa Mesa! My family friend and his business partner had just opened up their 4th location of Healthy Spot! If you've never heard of it, it's pretty much a dog's happy place. In short, it has everything for your dog including: healthy organic food & treats, award winning grooming, doggie daycare, pet supplies, chew toys, and so much more! You should definitely check out one of their four locations if you haven't already. They're other locations include Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Marina del Rey.  

I attended the fun filled event with my family and Mr. Milo (he got a fancy new haircut, massage, pedicure, etc at their grooming center and loved it there). Hundreds of people also brought their pups to the event to sample the healthy organic dog treats, to take pictures with their puppy in the photo booth, and to obviously check out the beautiful new store. Some people even adopted the adorable pups that the I.C.A.R.E. foundation brought to the opening. All in all it was a great and exciting day and my pups can't wait to taste all the new goodies I got them! Check out some of the pictures that I snapped of the event at the bottom of the post!

Sweater: Missa

Chambray Top: Romeo & Juliet Couture

Jeans: Carmar (LF Stores)

Booties: Dolce Vita

Purse: Chloe

Jewelry: Vanessa Mooney

I'm Stumped

There's no better way to enjoy Portland, OR (aka Beervana) than to drink wayyy more beer than you know you should with some of your favorite people...and that's exactly what I did! I spent 8 wonderful days in "Stumptown" exploring the beautiful city, eating my heart out, and drinking my liver to death. 

From the moment I arrived, I hit the ground running and took full advantage of the surprisingly perfect sunny weather there. I roamed the streets, parks, bridges, and so much more. Since this was my first trip to Portland, I visited tons of touristy sites (pictured below). But by 5pm every day, my trip turned into a beerfest with my friends, my cousin and her grad school buddies. 

I left Portland with a crazy hangover, a gnarly cough and cold, and 5 more lbs but it was all offset by the many new memories and friends I've made (including the most amazing 71 year old lady I met on my flight to PDX)! And to top it off...I even learned how to use public transportation! 

I definitely can't wait to head back and visit again soon! 

Scarf: LF Stores

Sweater: Millau (LF Stores)

High-waisted Corduroy Pants: CarMar (LF Stores)

Blouse: OneTeaspoon

Boots: Miz Mooz 'Bono' Boots (here in brown)

Crystal Necklace: Vanessa Mooney

Tanner Springs Park

Enjoyed quite a few Chainbreakers at Deschutes Brewery

Tried the Mexican Hot Chocolate Doughnut (which was spicy but surprisingly tasty) and the Maple Bacon Bar (which was just heavenly because bacon is heavenly)

Elephant!!!!

The Broadway Bridge

The Fields Neighborhood Park and the Fremont Bridge

Director Park

Chess at the park

Portlandia Statue

The Hawthorne Bridge

School

The Elysian Night Owl pumpkin beer tasted like a pumpkin pie in liquid form! So amazing!

A random patch of land the length of two city blocks where the goats roamed. This little bit of randomness made my trip sooo much better!

Rooftop beers at Noble Rot

 

 Top: MinkPink

Sweater: Izod

Green Corduroy: Joe's Jeans

Boots: Miz Mooz 'Bono' Boots (here in brown)

Crystal Necklace: Vanessa Mooney

 

 Picnicking at the Washington Park Amphitheater

The International Rose Test Garden

Talisa caught in the middle of a staring contest at Old Town Pizza

 The beautiful Steel Bridge

Hanging out after our mini dance party on the roof

The Lan Su Chinese Gardens

Enjoyed a Hefeweizen beer at Widmer Brothers Brewery

 

Gaucho Girls in Portland

My favorite roommate ever...Katie!!!

Portland Aerial Tram

Gorgeous view of Portland from the tram

My ladies.

Wrap It Up

Milo (my pup) and I took a mini roadtrip up to beautiful Santa Barbara and visited some of my friends that were too in love with SB to leave. They decided to stay put after graduation, which means a free couch to crash on whenever I feel the urge to make a last minute trip up like this lol. We took a trip down memory lane while we admired the magical sunset and picnicked on the beach like the good ol' days.

It's really crazy to think how quickly time passes by. Six whole years ago when my parents and Milo dropped me off at UCSB, we picnicked at this exact spot of Goleta Beach. Oh the memories!!!

Turban: Vintage

Sweater: Millau (LF Stores)

Jeans: CarMar (LF Stores)

Booties: Sam Edelman (here)

Necklace: Forever 21