A few random snaps from a while back
Wearing: Zara Jeans | TopShop Sandals
Movie night
Wearing: Urban Outfitters Tee & Cardigan | Zara Jeans | TopShop Sandals
Post Magic trade show – waiting to board my flight back home.
Wearing: 4SI3NNA Top | dee elle Flannel | Somedays Lovin’ Shorts | Urban Outfitters Hat
dia de los muertos
Asking our dog how creepy I look..
Cafe Dulce in J-town
It’s a cute little cafe/bakery to stop by if you’re in the J-town area.
I’m bummed that I didn’t get a picture of their donuts, which is probably what they’re most known for.
Here are some pictures from when I went camping up in Big Pine a couple months back. We stayed at Glacier Lodge and went hiking up to the Big Pine Lakes (First Lake and Second Lake).
The hike to the First Lake was about 4 miles (one way), and took us almost 4 hours because it was all uphill. Definitely one of the hardest hikes I’ve ever done, but you’ll see that the views were worth it.
Sunrise
Glacier Lodge campsite
Tent details
Trying not to show that I was struggling. At one point, we sat down to take a break and I was so tired that I fell asleep for a good 5 minutes.
First Lake
Second Lake
Another late post, but better late than never, right?
Back on Labor Day Weekend, some friends and I had gone to the LA food festival at the Paramount Studios – Taste LA (Sept 4-Sept 6). You had to buy tickets in advance and I believe they were around $100/person for 3 hours of all-you-can-eat and drink.
Before you buy your ticket, you choose which day and time you want to attend, all of which have different themes (which vary by vendors and type of food/drinks served). We chose the Sunday Brunch & BBQ from 11AM-2PM.
It seems a little pricey, but all in all, I’d say that the money was well worth the amount of food and drink consumed (not to mention, that there were quite a few free goodies that we collected throughout the event).
My only advice would be, to not eat as much at the front booths because you’ll be full by the time you reach the booths in the back.
I do realize that I don’t have any pictures of the actual food here. Hah! I guess I was too busy consuming it. I will make a mental note to take more pics next time!
Wearing: Urban Outfitters Dress | Urban Outfitters Flannel and Hat | Topshop Sandals | Forever21 Backpack
The first booth we stopped at was Don Julio, so of course we had to take a picture with the truck.
Photobooth fun
Chillin’ at the LA Times lounge.
Had to take some time off from the blog because things were kind of hectic for a bit, but here’s some pics from my recent trip to SF.
Day 1:
Early morning departure from LA.
Right off the plane and straight to breakfast.
Wearing: Urban Outfitters Long Cardigan | Zara Jeans | Jeffrey Campbell Booties | Forever21 Backpack
Mascarpone French Toast from Kitchen Story.
How cute is the Airbnb we stayed in? 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a full kitchen and small dining area. Would definitely stay here again. (Only downside was that it was a little hard to find parking at night).
Entrance to our unit
Kitchen
Dining area (Philz Coffee not included, unfortunately).
Front porch
Had always seen pictures of Baker Beach and was so glad I finally got to go there this time.
Headed to the wedding rehearsal.
Wearing: Zara Cardigan | Forever21 Dress | Asos Boots
Day 2:
The following day, we started with breakfast at Outerlands. Let me just say, that I will be coming back here the next time I’m in town.
Obligatory pic at Lands End Lookout.
Wearing: Zara Cardigan | Urban Outfitters Flannel | Foreign Exchange Jeans | Jeffrey Campbell Booties
P.S. I don’t recommend hiking to Lands End Lookout in this attire. If I would have known, I would have worn workout clothes – this would explain all of the weird looks I was getting from the locals.
The infamous wings from San Tung – we were not disappointed. (P.S. we called the order in and picked them up because we didn’t want to wait).
Treats at the Japanese Tea Garden.
Day 3:
Pre-wedding: breakfast at Mission Beach Cafe. It was a good thing we got there early and were able to get a good spot in line!
Last minute touch-ups before the wedding.
Wearing: Zara Jacket | Asos Dress | Zara Heels | Rebecca Minkoff Bag
Day 4:
On our last day, we got up extra early so that we could make it to Tartine before we headed back to LA. (The night before, BF’s cousin had convinced us that we should go). We were a little iffy on the whole waiting-in-such-a-long-line-before-it-even-opened thing, but so glad we did.
The famous morning buns did not disappoint.
Neither did the Croque Monsieur (ham).
Lastly, we were able to squeeze in a couple scoops from Bi-Rite Creamery after Tartine. Perfect ending to a great trip.
Wearing: 4SI3NNA Top | Zara Jeans
All in all, it was a very productive trip. We were able to turn a trip for the wedding into a mini getaway – we were able to try a good number of restaurants and were also able hit a few of the must-see spots in the city.
I must say, I probably gained a couple pounds from this trip, but they were well worth it.
Left late on a Friday to meet my family up in Mammoth for our annual fishing trip back in July. Got to June Lake Loop around 5AM and started fishing shortly after. We fished until around lunch time and then hiked to Rainbow Falls later that afternoon.
All in all, it was a short, but sweet trip.
June Lake Loop – Mammoth, CA
Cousins
Recently just got back from a trip that some friends and I had planned to Cancun, MX for the week of 4th of July. As I’m looking back through all of the photos, I am having some serious withdrawals. Here are a few memories from our trip.
Grand Park Royal Cancun Caribe. All-inclusive. Ocean view.
RIP Free People sunnies.
Xel-Ha – Definitely recommend going if you haven’t been before. It was my second time at the park and it was just as fun as the first time I went.
Sunday morning hike at Ernest E. Debs Regional Park.
Post-hike lunch at Komodo Venice.
Komodo 2.0 and MP3 tacos
Taken on #NationalDonutDay
Pitaya bowl and Escape With Me pressed juice (below) from Fruitology.
Accidentally stumbled upon Make Music Pasadena a couple weeks ago – an all-ages, all-day free music festival.
Eat Your Veggies burger at Slater’s 50/50 in Pasadena.
Late night order of taquitos from Alberto’s Mexican Food in South El Monte – go-to Mexican restaurant for late night cravings.
Friend’s b-day dinner at Bacaro LA.
Free People sunnies
A couple weeks ago, some friends and I went up to Mammoth to fish for the long weekend. Can’t tell you how good it was to get away for a couple of days. I’ve been going to Mammoth since I was a kid; my family used to go every summer for the annual Shogun Tournament because my grandpa loved to fish, so I always think of him when I’m up there.
It was actually really cold while we were there – the coldest weather I’ve ever experienced during a fishing trip. The first day out it started hailing on us while we were still on the boat. But nonetheless, it was still a good trip. Can’t wait to be back there in July! Here are some pictures until then.
Successful first day fishing at Gull Lake.
Silver Lake
Pontoon boat on June Lake.
The lake was so gorgeous after the clouds finally cleared away.
Shore fishing at Lake George.
We decided to visit the Manzanar National Historic Site on our way home. I had never been, and always wanted to go as both of my dad’s parents were in the internment camps during World War II (however, they were relocated to Heart Mountain Interpretive Center).
I definitely suggest stopping by if you have the time or would like to learn more about this relocation center and what the Japanese Americans who were placed here experienced.
On our way home, after making our usual stop at Schat’s Bakery in Bishop, we decided to wander around the city’s Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show at the city park. I picked up a sterling silver personalized name ring, that I am currently obsessed with (picture to come in a later post).
All in all, I’d say it was a good trip.
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