tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46246755221205239892024-02-06T21:20:10.998-08:00fashionista fairytales midwestern girl living in lalaland. lover of good eats + sweet beats & all pretty things.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-73498838369573752982013-11-04T07:00:00.000-08:002013-11-04T07:00:11.718-08:00giveaway!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">let's all start this monday off the right way!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">now that is is november and the holidays are quickly approaching... i am already trying to plan the best gifts for my family & friends. from finding the best gift for my nana or picking a secret santa gift for my girlfriends, gift giving is always fun, but always stressful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">well i have good news for you guys! martha from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyGatsbyLuxePaper" target="_blank">lady gatsby</a> and i picked out a few print and cards that will be great gifts for loved ones. (and of course they are starbucks and macaron themed! am i predictable or what?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">all you gotta do is follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionistafairytales?ref=hl" target="_blank">fashionista fairytales</a> on facebook and comment on the FB post - tell me which set you would like (coffee or macaron) and who you will gift it to! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-20628943484167511732013-11-01T07:00:00.000-07:002013-11-01T07:00:11.267-07:00time to bash: tea talk<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I {Ashley from </span><a href="http://www.sparklesenseblog.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sparkle sense</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">} am a huge tea lover. I've loved it ever since I studied abroad my junior year in college when I would have several cups a day with my co-workers. I learned how to make a mean cuppa tea. I also learned that everyone likes it a little different & that everyone has a flavor that suits them best. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That being said, last week my mom and sister were visiting and it got me to thinking about all the different types of tea that help improve your body, mind & overall wellbeing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had lemongrass tea, it was wonderful and even tasted "healthy" while also tasting like lemon drop candy -- a total plus in my book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, below I've outlined three different types of tea & their benefits to your health. There are so many more but these are just three that I've had before :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-align: justify;">If suffering from anxiety or nervousness Lemongrass tea can help reduce these symptoms. It has been used in Brazil for centuries to treat digestive problems and nervous disorders. It is known to promote relaxation as the people of the Amazon are well aware of this benefit and have used it regularly as a natural sedative. </span></span><span style="line-height: 23px;"><span style="color: black;">Some sources suggest that lemongrass has antidepressant properties and is thus beneficial for nervous and stress-related conditions. It is said to be helpful in alleviating anxiety and depressive symptoms.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Ginger can be used to </span><span style="line-height: 15px; outline: none;">curb nausea, vomiting or upset stomach due to motion sickness. </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">Ginger tea may help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger. Many people drink ginger tea to help prevent cancer.</span> </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated with environmental allergies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">The taste and smell of peppermint are known to help relieve stress. Drinking peppermint tea is found to help people sleep more easily at night because of these stress-relieving properties. Some believe that this stress relief that comes with sipping peppermint tea is linked to the immune system boost that this beverage provides. </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">Some claim that peppermint tea can suppress the appetite, which is helpful for those that are trying to lose weight. Others think that giving a baby peppermint tea to sip on can help to manage colic. Still others have found that drinking peppermint tea can help reduce the discomfort that is associated with headaches or migraines.</span><span style="line-height: 19px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">& I'll never turn down a tea party... sweets + pretty plates + girlfriends + good conversation, sign me up! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i am throwing ya for a loop with inspiring y'all on a wednesday rather than a monday - aren't i!? it's just kinda been one of those weeks... mercury is in retrograde (when i tell my friends that i blame mercury for my feelings right now, they think i am absurd) BUT i believe it! this exaccccct time last year, i hit a slump. if you want to see what i am talking about, check <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-schwimmer/top-10-things-not-to-do-d_b_4133136.html" target="_blank">this</a> out. i was truly struggling in my job, not so confident about where i was living, and unsure about many aspects of my life. my boss at the time told me to wait it out until mercury was no longer in retrograde bc there are many things you are encouraged to not do during this time. with that being said, my life is always <i>cray-zay</i> during these times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">do you ever just kinda have everything happen at once? i like to think God tests me and while i have somehow made it out alive through all - i am ready for the period and "the end" of this story, asap. well if you know me, you know i turn to quotes to get me through any and every situation. and that is why my word board on pinterest is actually neverending.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">my bad day go-to quotes have always been things like "better things are ahead," or "things are about to get really good." and while that has always been reassuring of my future, i have learned that i need to accept the things that are happening and the things i can not change, rather than always just looking ahead in hopes of something positive happening soon. i came across this quote and was immediately drawn to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"if you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">all of the obstacles we go through... whether it involves family, friends, money, jobs, you name it, they all mold us. these hardships are meant to happen to help us grow. to help us figure out who we are and where we belong. of course there are going to be bumps along the way! but that doesn't mean those bumps don't suck. it is okay to not be okay sometimes. i am just a twenty three girl living in a city, trying to figure things out along the way. XO</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-61981240067766400972013-10-18T07:00:00.000-07:002013-10-18T07:00:07.948-07:00foods over dudes<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">if you religiously follow fashionista fairytales, you are well aware of many of my passions. a few of my favorites include my love for a latte, boys with beards, the california sunshine, street style, and of course, food. while tasty treats have always been a thing for me, los angeles has opened my eyes (and mouth) to many new yummies. and not to mention, my west coast sidekick, ali, is always down to grab some grub with me. because people who love to eat are always the best people, right julia child?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ali started a food instagram in may and y'all gotta follow it <a href="http://instagram.com/califorknia" target="_blank">here</a>! and you will notice that i am tagged in plenty of the pictures because eating is one of my hobbies... whenever i am hanging at ali's apartment, she has the best little edibles (that are healthy too!) so she is going to share some of the recipes with us! first on the list is BANANA BITES.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-4889977989086320352013-10-15T07:00:00.000-07:002013-10-15T14:42:58.635-07:00i choose you<h4>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">meet tay. i was first introduced to her through her roommate slash my best friend from college - after we all ventured to LA from the midwest last year. almost immediately, i realized we have so much in common. not only are we both editorial assistants... we share the love for two very important things - food & fashion. ironic, huh? what i love about taylor is that she always looks so put together and has the best funky style, yet she is always down to indulge in a sweet treat </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">(don't ask me how she maintains a rockin' bod tho...)</span><br />
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<i style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">taylor becker. 24. minneapolis native. santa monica resident.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>college</b>: usc with a major in communication </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b>job</b>: editorial assistant for <a href="http://pose.com/" target="_blank">pose</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>favorite quote</b>: <span style="line-height: normal;">"everybody must give something back for something they get."- bob dylan</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>favorite book</b>: <span style="line-height: normal;">Miss O'Dell (what's a better story than that of an assistant to the Beatles?!) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>three things you don't leave the house without</b>: <span style="line-height: normal;">my ipod, oversized sunnies & gum!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>guilty pleasure</b>: sweet AND salty is the ultimate combo. chocolate chip cookies with sea salt, anyone?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>favorite designer</b>: <span style="line-height: normal;">always lusting after Alice & Olivia's flirty & fun 70's-inspired frocks!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b style="line-height: 18px;">where you want to be in 5 years</b><span style="line-height: 18px;">: </span><span style="line-height: normal;">traveling the world and writing about it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b style="line-height: 18px;">dream job</b><span style="line-height: 18px;">: </span><span style="line-height: normal;">lifestyle editor in londontown</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><b style="line-height: 18px;">best thing about being a twentysomething</b><span style="line-height: 18px;">: it's the perfect age to live carefree and make mistakes but old enough to learn from them and get wiser every day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>favorite things about santa monica</b>: <span style="line-height: normal;">the combination of beachy vibes & eccentric young people looking for a good time</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>why CA is the place for you: w</b><span style="background-color: white;">hat can I say about a city full of sunshine year-round, home to everyone from the Beach Boys, to Gidget, The Doors & more... the ultimate destination for my sweet tooth, a window-shoppers dream and pet lover's oasis?! welcome to paradise. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-27179380939958302262013-10-14T07:00:00.000-07:002013-10-14T07:00:08.503-07:00inspire me<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i no longer want to be pals with procrastination. we are given seven days in a week... so let's make something happen on a day that ends with -day, but <i>someday</i> isn't invited. when we mix good moods + making things happen, i am pretty sure our weeks will be the best.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-76446005914761412432013-10-10T07:00:00.000-07:002013-10-10T07:00:07.874-07:00turn it up thursday<h4>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">fairytales and firesides.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">it's monday. the day that makes it super easy to be all turn into debbie downers. why don't we all start the week off with positive thoughts? i love the quote above. we are what we think. we have control of our own joys, so let's live an amazing life and choose happiness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">as much as i am a music worshipper, i am not going to throw loads of jams at you each thursday. but instead, i am going to feature my favorite song of the week. the one that i have been blaring on replay while all the californians judge me. my favorite thing to do is to blast country music. these type of tunes aren't really a thing here. and i find myself obsessing over a new hick hit daily. right now, it is florida georgia line's round here. there is something so catchy about it - and i kinda wanna hang out with these guys. they seem fun. if you want more southern songs... check out my </span><a href="spotify:user:1210095670:playlist:7Evi2YQQFaxjqc8GpY5NP5">country twang</a> playlist!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-76601787244557000152013-10-01T07:00:00.000-07:002013-10-01T07:00:04.076-07:00trendy tuesday<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lately, I've been trying to only pin outfits that I actually think I would wear. I had a bad habit in my old inspiration board {which I completely deleted} to pin things that would honestly just never look good on me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I ask myself -- would that inspire an outfit that would actually work on me? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm finally in a place where I can wear what I want to wear and not worry about if it's "appropriate" or not. I used to be self conscious {since high school} because I was ALWAYS the one was dressed up. But, as I've learned, you just have to own it. If I want to wear wedges & heels everyday, I will. If I want to dress up at a football tailgate, I will. Because who's to say that's wrong?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I might always be overdressed but at least I feel my best :)</span></div>
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<i>phoebe dean.</i></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">welcome to one of my new series, <u>i choose you</u>. i am constantly surrounded by people who are inspiring me. LA contains the most creative crowd... and i have worked with or simply met many great peeps that i must share with everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">meet phoebs... one of my very first LA loves. we met when we were both interning at <a href="http://www.bpcm.com/" target="_blank">BPCM</a> one year ago. bonding over our post-grad confusion, i immediately knew this girl was the bomb. while we were both interested in fashion pr at the time, we both ended up working for fashion blogs. who woulda thunk? now that we both live in venice, i can't wait for more and more coffee dates with my favorite chick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>phoebe dean limberg. 23. san diego native. venice resident.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>college</b>: ucla art school with a major in design<br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>job</b>: creative designer for <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/" target="_blank">cupcakes & cashmere</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>favorite quote</b>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"when a girl feels that she's perfectly groomed and dressed she can forget that part of her. that's charm" -F. Scott Fitzgerald</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>role model</b>: i</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> have a good handful of role models but to name one- Jessica de Ruiter. she has the best style and a great aura about her.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>favorite movie</b>: i </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">love the kill bill series. another favorite is the royal tenenbaums and really anything wes anderson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>three things you don't leave the house without</b>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">cell phone, credit card, and my coconut kiehls lip balm </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>favorite beauty product</b>: r</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">odin face oil- it keeps my face soft and has an intoxicating smell. i am also obsessed with my le labo fragrances.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>guilty pleasure</b>: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">my sunday </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">morning pastry ritual (yes, i have a sunday </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">morning pastry ritual)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>favorite designers</b>: Cé</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">line, The Row, Isabel Marant</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>where you want to be in 5 years</b>: i</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> would like to have an apartment that is bigger than a shoe box and a pet rabbit</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>dream job</b>: b</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">eing creative director of (hopefully) my own endeavor. if not my own then harpers bazaar, which has been my favorite magazine and a huge source of inspiration for many years.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>best thing about being a twentysomething</b>: a</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">lthough a bit weird, i enjoy the feeling of uncertainty that comes with being in your early 20s. it is somehow exciting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>favorite things about venice</b>: i </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">love how eclectic everything is from the houses to the people</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>why CA is the place for you</b>: i </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">love the lifestyle in california. everyone is so health conscious and progressive.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-71852020571654035412013-09-26T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-26T07:00:07.499-07:00turn it up thursday.<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i have officially been out of college for about 16 months. but for some reason, whenever fall comes around, i get major depauw dumps as i like to call it. i miss that place... especially that in between time when it goes from humid as heck to a little bit cooler... but everyone is anxiously awaiting the day they can wear their tall frye riding boots with leggings once again. i miss the fact that you could never make up an excuse to see friends, they were all in walking distance (but we still complained when we had to walk from pi phi to lilly). i miss chatting with my girlfriends every saturday & sunday morning about the night before... you were deemed lucky if you didn't have a moral hangover in addition to the heck of a hangover from taking pulls of the kamchatka.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and there is more. i miss roy, the hub ladies, the meal plan, chapter, the cold dorm, the quack, the adirondack chairs, my tie, marvin's, the tailgates, dr. b, my sorority sisters, late night quesadillas, danny, dairy castle, warne hall (and all of the girls included), and i especially miss the boozin and crazy car bar's. i just can't quite drink like i did in greencastle, indiana. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-that's all by brenton duvall</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-kinky mystery by k-flo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-love rocket by chris brown</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i know i posted this quote during my wrap up of weekly links, but i just can't get over it. it is so extremely relevant to my life... and to all 20something's alike. there are so many times when i overthink every single situation. i worry that time is moving too quickly and i am getting old. isn't that crazy? i am twenty three years old. i need to chill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>change</i>. this word alone used to scare the heck out of me. but my loving nana spit some words of wisdom at me once that i will never forget. she asked... "why are you so scared of change? it's gotta happen. imagine if your life was exactly the same as it is now in 10 years, would you be satisfied?" and of course, my answer was no! there is so much i want to accomplish in that time and so much change is necessary! there is such a stigma on change, but i have learned that change can be pretty cool. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">finally, there is faith. we have to have confidence and trust in ourselves to make the right moves, but personally, i know that things happen for a reason - but i must remind myself often to not forget that in between goals there is a thing called life that has to be lived & enjoyed. and one more thing... we've gotta take chances when we are young (yes, we are still young) so we can tell some killer stories when we are old! XO</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">last week, i wrote a post on my favorite links over on the <a href="http://theeffortlesschic.com/2013/the-essentials/favorite-links/" target="_blank">effortless chic</a> - i had so much fun doing it, i decided to make it a fashionista fairytale favorite. here are a few things i have been loving all week thing...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-i am not usually one to fall hard for celebs. yes, they are a great source of eye candy... but <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/tommywes/clint-eastwoods-son-is-super-hot" target="_blank">scott eastwood</a> just makes me weak in the knees. check <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/tommywes/beautiful-photos-of-scott-eastwood" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/even-more-photos-of-scott-eastwood-clints-super-hot-son" target="_blank">here</a> too if you can't get enough.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-was this <a href="http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/22-signs-you-went-to-a-small-liberal-arts-college-in-the-middle-of-nowhere/" target="_blank">article</a> written by a DePauw grad...?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-my <a href="http://theeffortlesschic.com/2013/the-essentials/this-is-happening/" target="_blank">boss</a> is the cutest prego person ever.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-these words... "enjoy it, embrace it…be grateful for the ride. you are not old, you are young. and faith will get you everywhere. just you wait." -<a href="http://theeverygirl.com/feature/abby-larson-of-style-me-pretty/" target="_blank">abby larson</a> from SMP</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RteQ47_z7K0" target="_blank">song</a> has been on repeat all week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-if you know me well, there is no getting around the fact that i go through obsessions. right -now, <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2013/07/50822/acai-bowls#slide-1" target="_blank">acai bowls</a>. good thing i live in LA and can eat them for any meal of the day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-love drinking coffee out of mason jars, but with these <a href="http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/09/diy-mason-jar-cozy/" target="_blank">cute cozies</a>, i will love it even more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-i love sundays because of <a href="http://mosaic.org/mosaic-podcast-hollywood" target="_blank">this place</a>. if you don't live in LA, you can watch their podcasts. you won't regret it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-this <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-starbucks" target="_blank">article</a> says starbucks customers come 6 times a month... i WISH i could say the same for myself. i am trying to cut back to three days a week... are you a starbs stalker too?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-there are good people out there. meet <a href="http://gawker.com/this-dairy-queen-employees-heartwarming-act-of-kindnes-1349065894" target="_blank">joey</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-SPOT on <a href="http://elitedaily.com/life/the-100-things-every-20-something-needs-to-realize/" target="_blank">read</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">have ya missed <a href="http://songadaybycdk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">carol's</a> beats? i mean i haven't so much since i seriously stalk her on spotify as it is... but she is a doll to make another fashionista fairytales playlist for us! usually i give her a theme i am in the mood for, but this time i just threw traffic tunes at her. since i spend most of my day in LA traffic, my car (meet jose the jeep everyone!) has literally become my best friend. he sure has seen me at my best... and my absolutely worst - but the great thing about my ride, is that he loves me no matter what. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i have recently come to a pretty big conclusion. my newfound epiphany is something that i have been told many times, but if you don't want to listen to others slash aren't ready to believe something... you won't. and that is exactly what i did, ignored it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">if you know me personally, there is no way of getting around the fact that i am loud. my laugh is loud, my personality is loud, and pretty much everything about me is over the top. well, shoot. because of this strong trait, i have usually been attracted to guys who share the same kind of loudness as myself. i have always gone for the jokesters, the life of the parties, pretty much any guy that is confident and funny could win me over. there was always something i loved about having FUN with a guy i liked. but as i am getting older (and believe it or not, more mature) i am becoming attracted to guys who are a little more reserved. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in other words, i have learned that <i>balance is key.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">sure, the loud and crazy guys are really fun to play beer bong against, sing karaoke with, and even flirt with... but that doesn't mean they are dateable for me. we have all heard the phrase, opposites attract, but maybe that really is a thing. i do believe that you have to share the important things... like morals, beliefs, and such, but different interests and personalities keep things fun and exciting. this is not only a thing when talking about romantic relationships - but friendships as well. some of my very best friends aren't as obnoxious as me... because let's be real, that may be a little too much for anyone to handle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">my opinion? when it comes to dating, i think opposites attract to a certain extent. say you are an early bird and he is a night owl? that's fine... you can work around that. but when it comes to subjects like religion, family values, & all that serious shizz... you gotta be on the same page. other than that, think about how much you could learn from each other if you both bring so many different things to the table! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">overtime, i realized that many of my pictures had white converse in them. whether these staple shoes were paired with cut-offs, leather leggings, or white jeans, i was always drawn to that look. there is something so laid back yet chic about this look. and it just screams california. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1) there are super comfy, yet trendy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2) they can fit any kind of style. yes, they used to remind me of hipsters, but if you pair it with the right pieces, it can sream totally preppy, chic, or whatever look you want to go for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">p.s. celebs sport the chucks too. a pair of shoes that mary kate olsen, jennifer aniston, jessica alba, and reese witherspoon wear that we can too?! so into it.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-78731590350289670442013-09-16T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-16T07:00:03.353-07:00monday inspiration.<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">way, way back when, my mom would overuse the phrase," kill them with kindness." when i would complain about the littlest of things... classmates who were mean on the playground in elementary school, to girls who were trying to steal my boyfriend in high school... after every vent session, i would get lectured on kindness. i was told to never stoop down to anyone else's level, no matter HOW hurt you may feel. and i never truly understood or processed what she was saying, but would give her a quick eye roll and shrug, typical teenager, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">now that i have grown up and learned much more about my own identity, this phrase is something that has been rather ingrained in me. i specifically realized this last night during a powerful church service at <a href="http://mosaic.org/" target="_blank">mosaic</a>. the topic was on friendship. some may say i need to start standing up for myself more or maybe i need to have more of a backbone when it comes to conflict, but i think it is much easier to just be kind. if you are confident in who you are and what you stand for, the important people will stick with ya. you will be like a magnet to people you want to have in your life. and the others don't even matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">not only is being kind much easier than being a b word, it also keeps your mind and self esteem in a happy place. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">try it. kill them with kindness. (and be done with the h8rs y'all!)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-902725694087812852013-09-13T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-13T09:18:10.685-07:00time to bash<h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Happy Friday,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> fashionista-fairytalers!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you love macarons as much as I do? Well, I got our wedding photos back <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_315404702" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span> and wanted to share some of our macaron lovelies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am absolutely obsessed with <a href="http://www.laduree.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Laduree</a>. Our wedding logo was designed for us but inspired by Laduree's logo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We went to France for our honeymoon so it was fitting that we had macarons as our wedding favors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The candy bar had macaron towers as well :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't think I am brave enough {yet!} to attempt making them but I got <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Macarons-Authentic-French-Recipes-Macaron/dp/1569758204" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">this book</a> from my sister in law at one of my showers. Purchase <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macaron-Gift-Set-Make-Your-Own-Macarons-Brand-New-/130980971889?catId=11700" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Macarons-Authentic-French-Recipes-Macaron/dp/1569758204" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">here</a> to start making your own beautiful macarons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*all photos taken by <a href="http://kortneekate.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Kortnee Kate</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have an awesome weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Xx,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://sparklesenseblog.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-9962192864828321342013-09-11T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-11T11:16:52.021-07:00dating diaries <h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">are there such things as on-off relationships? i found this insightful youtube video from the one and only, jm. he thinks an on-off-on relationship is a complete fantasyland. if you ever go off, you are always going to be sorta off...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">what do you think? can a break up sometimes make things better the second time around? or is it going to be damaged goods from then on out? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and can we talk about how john mayer is so knowledgeable when it comes to dating but things haven't alwaysss worked out the best for him? maybe i need to give him a try. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11890366343599064586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4624675522120523989.post-81440298165057059712013-09-06T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-06T07:00:01.757-07:00friday favorites.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://www.madebygirl.com/?product|237" target="_blank">1</a> made by girl print / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/159780588/digital-download-like-a-boss-print?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">2 </a>etsy download / <a href="https://sugarpaper.com/shop/product/miles-apart-card/" target="_blank">3</a> sugar paper card / <a href="http://www.target.com/p/bella-fresh-container-candle-gld/-/A-14265163?reco=Rec|pdp|14265163|ClickEV|item_page.new_vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickEV|item_page.new_vertical_1" target="_blank">4</a> candle / <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-giftswelove/27392331.jsp" target="_blank">5</a> paris street style coffee table book (note the words until the title... effortless chic!) / <a href="http://shop.ashleybrookedesigns.com/hustlin-coffee-mug.html" target="_blank">6</a> ashley brooke designs coffee mug </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">happy first friday of september! first fridays in venice only mean one thing... food trucks on food trucks on food trucks. down the street from my apartment is the home of the amazing abbot kinney. and every first friday of each month, this street turns into food truck fantasyland...(don't worry i will try to get pix for you guys!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i decided to focus on the little things this friday. there are so many things that are on my wish list (or i have recently purchased) that may be minor details for the home, but make your space feel that much more cozy! whether it is a print, a new scent, or a coffee table book... these are ways to make your apartment super personalized and scream you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i picked six things that suit my style. if you can't tell by my items, i have a love affair with a few things... including coffee, quotes, and all things pretty. #3, the sugar paper card was also a must have of mine. i have been trying to write friends notes since i live on the opposite side of the country, and this little sweet note does just the trick :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_48010565" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> fashionista-fairytalers! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ashley here from <a href="http://sparklesenseblog.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sparkle Sense</a>. I wanted to share this chair that I fell absolutely in love with while we were on our honeymoon in France. I won't be able to decorate a place until we move to the East Coast this winter but I am keeping it in my inspiration scrapbook... aka my iPhone :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Put the love in the coconut tea towel framed seen in the<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/08/21/amber-interiors-home-tour/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"> Amber Interiors home tour on Style Me Pretty Living</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Amber posted that the tea towel she framed came from <a href="http://www.castleandthings.com.au/home.php?cat=280" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">castle</a> -- the love in the coconut one is sold out right now but there are some other super cute options.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Metallic monogrammed pillows via <a href="http://www.chaoticcreationsbykristen.com/item_1362/Metallic-Monogrammed-Pillow.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chaotic Creations</a> -- because I gotta have my monograms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. DIY brass figurines via <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-brass-figurines.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hi Sugarplum blog</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you have any statement furniture in your home? Anything that you have your eye on? Anything you've pinned recently? Blair & I would love to hear from you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">now i would never even begin to consider myself a los
angeles local, guru, or anything of the sort… but after calling this place home
for a over a year, I am beginning to learn the ropes. in my eyes, once you
don’t need that annoying GPS system chanting your every next turn, you have made
it. and don’t get me wrong, that voice was my BFF when I first moved out here. i couldn’t even pull out of my complex without typing in my destination. i finally said
see ya to siri and can now use my brain + memory to maneuver my movin’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">since i have become familiar with many different areas in LA
due to different internships, jobs, friends, and such… i have my favorite
places depending on your exact locale. while there are still so many savory sights
for me to see, these are my go-to hotspots in each hood i have lived thus far… (don't worry, west hollywood + bev hillz and more will be chatted about soon!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>the valley </b><i>(burbank, toluca lake, studio city, glendale, north hollywood…etc)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i've got some mad love for the valley. not only was it the grounds where
my first and amazingly overpriced furnished hellhole stood (the oakwoods near
the studios, look it up... all the disney and nickelodeon teenyboppers lived
there at some point) it also was the location of my second apartment with my
best frand in the terrific toluca lake. consider this area much like a suburb from the midwest… perfect, yettt i was ready to part ways to party a little, ya feel me?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-olive & thyme</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">if you follow me on instagram, twitter, or
any social media platform, ya gotta know this is my SPOT. the best café for
coffee, salads, overpriced yet delicious desserts, and it was a great little
walk for my roomie and i. the workers there know us by name and know what exactly what we
order depending on our mood and the time of the day (or month in my case...).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-aroma café</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">yes, another café. sorry, i just cant get
enough of them. when you aren’t focusing on vanessa hudgens sitting right next
to ya, or maybe some other c-lister, you can truly appreciate the wide
selection of food, and the wonderful scenery and atmosphere. it is so cute and
cozy… my favorite lunch spot when my boss and i need a little afternoon break from the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-golden road brewery</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">since I am a st. louis girl at heart, i appreciate a good brewery. not tryin to say this place comes anywhere close to
AB, but it's as good as it gets out here. this place has the brew selections,
but their food is just as tasty. and filling. this spot is perfect for a
girlfriend get together or a date destination. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">even when i was living in the valley, i would frequent the
west side what seemed to be daily. a few of my best friends lived there, and i mean, it was much more happenin’ than my neck of the woods! these beach towns
have so much to offer that choosing three is going to be tough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-venice ale house</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ON the beach. literally too many drinks on
the menu that i want to choose 7. and surrounded by california cuties. what
could you not like that about these? and not to mention, their food is
amazeballs. i was counting on the alcohol selection to be totally rad, but the
food was over the top yummy that it seems like this place is too good to be
true. + this is the best place i have been to see the sunset. in other words, go. there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-sugarfish</i> (i am taking the SM location,
but they have restaurants all over!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i used to consider myself such a newb when
it came to ordering sushi. like the california roll or spicy tuna was good enough
for me. the awesome thing about sugarfish is that most people order the
different “trust me’s” where they give you a little of everything to try. i'm
not the most adventurous when it comes to trying new and unqiue food, but i am
telling ya, i liked everything I put in my mouth from that platter! the fish
was to die for (get it… the fish are dead hehe)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>-gjelina</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">i am saving the best for last. this place is
unreal, out of this world. i swear to you NO ONE has ever tried this place and said one bad
comment about it. except maybe the prices are a bit steep, but once you are
done with the dinner, you aren’t even thinking dollar bills. you are left so
satisfied you can't help but smile. i would suggest a few of my favorites to
you, but I promise it would probably consist of the entire menu. this yumminess is down the street from my venice pad which is super convenient, yet super dangerous at the same time.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">so who wants to come visit!? xx</span></div>
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