Furne One

Last friday night I was honored to be invited by Runway Magazine to attend the Furne One fashion show at Style Fashion Week. I invited one of my best friends and roommate JB to attend with me. This is one of my favorite shows in LA fashion week. Just last spring my roommate and I volunteered last minute at the Furne One Spring show because they needed some extra hands. This made it even more special that I would be attending the show to watch. To make things even MORE awesome Raina Hein (America's Next Top Model Cycle 14) was the finale dress for the second time for Furne One. If you know me... you probably know I worked on a photoshoot with Raina, other Top Models, Kristin Cipponeri , and a few of my roommates on a spec shoot when I moved to LA a few years ago. It is in moments like this when I feel like I am starting to come full circle. With that said Furne One is amazing. Furne One designs have been seen on the red carpet on celebrities like Lady Gaga. Check out some photos from the show below!

Me and JB

Raina Hein

Such a NARSissist

François Nars and I

Working for a large company has its perks... But let me tell you nothing was as sweet as this "perk". On Saturday I got the honor of meeting François Nars, the found of NARS Cosmetics. He was having a personal appearance at the new flagship Melrose Ave. location. I was able to meet Mr. Nars one on one. I was given his book "X-Ray" in which he then signed and personalized for me. I was also fortunate enough to meet the Director of PR NARS New York, and the Media Manager of NARS Cosmetics.

The Melrose location is so beautiful. The whole store has white walls, and white counter tops. So elegant! If you find yourself on Melrose you should definitely stop in. The whole store is featuring NARS new Andy Warhol cosmetic line. 

NARS Melrose Avenue

Andy Warhol Cosmetic Line

The Standard Friday

Living in Los Angeles you find yourself at the most random places at the most random times. Sometimes it is hard to believe I live in such an adventurous city. Last Friday night ( did you start sining "Last Friday Night" by Katy Perry?) I went out to a bar with my cousin Victoria, and roommate JB. Of course around midnight we get hungry... JUST as our favorite Mexican food restaurant is closing down the kitchen for the night. The kind doorman then tells us the hotel across the street has great nachos. Without hesitation we walked across the street, asked for the way to the patio, and what do you know.. we are on the roof top pool of The Standard Hotel. It didn't click to me that of course this movie has been in movies/ TV shows until I thought back to the lobby that we stormed through to get the nachos.

Like I said before... you never know where the night will take you when living in Los Angeles. We noticed they had tents set up around the pool. We asked to lay in them while we devour our nachos. Inside the tents were little lights that projected star shapes, and moons on the tent walls.

This is one of those moments I know I will remember for a long time. I was laying in a tent with my cousin, and one of my best friends eating nachos and drinking a Corona. It took me back to when I was younger and my cousin and I would go camping with our family and sleep in a tent. How it was forbidden to eat food in the tent. To prevent attracting bears of course... I felt that moment of complete satisfaction, and happiness.

Cafe Gratitude

Daniel Martin @Dmartnyc

Last week I was invited to Cafe Gratitude by a co-worker, and celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin. Alright, I admit I am far from being a Vegan or Vegetarian. The thought of going to Cafe Gratitude was a little terrifying. I knew I was in for a interesting night. We went to the Cafe Gratitude in my favorite neighborhood in Los Angeles called Larchmont right off of Melrose Avenue.

Let me begin by saying the items on the menu have the most unique names, which I loved. We started off by ordering corn tortillas, and guacamole  for the table (off to a delicious start already). For my main course I ordered the most familiar thing on the menu. The "I AM TRANSFORMED". Two organic tacos with sautéed seasonal veggies, black beans, salsa fresca and cashew nacho cheese. Let me tell you... It was amazing. So amazing, I am craving it right now.

I AM CHERISHED CHEESCAKE

For desert Daniel and I split the "I AM CHERISHED CHEESECAKE" which was recommended by our server. It is a cashew cheesecake of the day with almond date crust. The cheesecake of the day happened to be chocolate fudge. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a sucker for anything chocolate.

I am so happy I tried Cafe Gratitude. Not only was I able to get to know Daniel Martin, and my co-worker better... but I found a new restaurant I like!

Check out there menu herehttp://cafegratitudela.com/menu/

New Taste Buds

As I have gotten older I have realized my tastebuds have changed quite a bit. For example I used to hate anything that included veggies. Now I am finding myself trying new restaurants that are vegan! So with these new tastebuds of mine I have found I love trying new places to eat. Living in Los Angeles there are so many wonderful unique restaurants at my fingertips! With that said, my roommate and I decided to try a new breakfast spot. I love eating breakfast at a restaurant with patio seating.

We went to a cute little restaurant in a neighborhood off of Melrose Ave called Grub. In the morning they don't have any music until 10 AM since it is in a residential neighborhood. It makes for a nice serene wake up.

As soon as we sat down the waitress brought a bowl of Froot Loops, and CoCo Puffs to the table. This was probably the best thing to happen before 10AM. It brought me back to when I was little. Pouring a bowl of cereal on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. This was the 21 year old me reliving that feeling. I ordered a delicious french toast on a croissant.  I recommend this restaurant to anyone who asks! I can't wait to go back and try it for lunch. From first glance their lunch menu had some amazing drinks, and food.

Hello Old Friend

Hello old friend. Blogging has never really been something I am good at. It takes dedication. That I have... Just not for blogging. Trust me I love to write. However, sometimes the craziness of the days gets in the way of writing on here. Whats new? Well I can answer that with a few pictures.

Neville

Meet Neville. My now 9 week old kitten. He's full of energy, and life. I couldn't have asked for a better kitten.

Graduation

I walked the stage at the Staples Center, receiving my Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management.

The Wall Group

I was hired by The Wall Group almost 5 months ago. I am now the PR Assistant & Imaging Manager to Los Angeles top agency. I am learning so much and growing even more as a person working for this company.

xo