Keep it Casual

(Sunnys- Nordstrom B.P. /Headband, necklace- F21/ Tank- Express/ Jeans- Levi's/ Sweater- Target/ Booties- Vince Camuto)

If I never had to do my hair I would be one happy lady. 

Unfortunately, I have the mane of a ravage lioness. 

Sometimes I find treasures hidden inside (Mostly just tiny dreds) 

So my solution? Invest in head gear. No... not the dorky kind.

I guess that depends on who you ask.

I've always had a little place in my heart for a preppy headband or two, but I have found myself more drawn to the bohemian style.

I think it goes much better with the out of control hair...

I am LOVING my new lens! It's so much fun for my outfit pictures. And it looks really beefy on my camera body. 

As we know... it's all about the looks :)

I have a few videos in the works! Can't wait to share!

Good Eats: The Elk

The Elk is a funny little place. Eclectic artwork, neon signs, beer taps for days. If it were summer time it would be hard for my little toosh to find a place to rest. The Elk is IT when the sun is out. It seems people flock from far and wide to score a prime seat on the coveted patio of the Elk. 

If you come to visit me I would probably take you here.

You would probably like it. 

But it's not summer time. It is very much late winter. The patio would be a poor choice for a girl who rarely wears a jacket. 

It's funny that I'm writing about the Elk because I really don't have much to say. If you asked me about the food I would say it's pretty good. The Service? Well, my friends. You don't really go there to meet your next BFF. It was hard enough for me to crack a smile out of my sever. 

But for some reason it doesn't bother me. 

They have sort of built a reputation for shitty service and sub-par food. 

And I'm okay with it. 

Okay, now ask me about the beer!

How could you go wrong if you have Mac and Jacks on tap?

Sometimes I don't even care if my server has rolled her eyes more than she blinks...

Keep a beer in front of me and I'm pretty content.

(She was really excited about me taking this picture)

Chicken caesar taco with corn pasta

Do you frequent any places like this? 

Would you try The Elk after my rave review?

Have a great weekend! I will be working (given) and playing with my NEW LENS!

I'll tell you all about it on Monday!

Colors Seem To Fade

Let's just take a minute here to have a good laugh at: Yours Truly. Go ahead, begin.

(Coat- Old Navy, Shirt- Nordstrom (Similar), Bralette- Victorias Secret, Skirt&belt- F21, Watch- Michael Kors, Shoes- Guess)

Ever tried taking pictures in 40 mph winds? You should try... it's quite embarrassing. 

Ohh.. and quote of the day as I am setting up my tripod:

Guy walking by, "Hey! That's my nickname!"

Me: "What is?" (Am I really that naive?)

Guy: "Tripod!"

Me: "Excellent....."

This is what happens when you take photos of yourself. You should try it. 

Look Alike

Do you have a look alike? Some one that friends, family or complete strangers think looks like you?

There are a few that I get depending on how I wear my hair, do my make up or clothing choice. 

More than anything it get Lucia Moniz

Most notably from the movie Love, Actually:

What do you think? Do you see it?

Next.. my former boss' wife used to say that I looked like Eva Mendes.

Do you think Ryan Gossling would get us mixed up? 

I wouldn't hate that at all.

Next is a bit of a stretch. Katherine McPhee. She is from American Idol and now on the new show SMASH (Which I love). 

I'm not sure I see it... but Taylor and her man are dead set. 

There was one more... a comment from Olga on my last post. 

She said I look a little bit like Camilla Belle... 

So I tried to find a picture that would match one of mine... But no. 

She is just out of this world gorgeous.

Not to say any of the others are less beautiful. But Camilla doesn't pose like me...

and that's half of it :)

So what do you think? 

Who are your look alikes? 

Do you think mine are accurate or faaaaar off? 

Happy Just-Another-Tuesday!

Weekend Rundown

1. Such a cute little Nerd

2. My hands are in love.

3. A little wine with dinner never hurt

4. New LuLu Lemons. Umm... Yeah. (Similar)

5. Rocked Pigtails at work. Pretty entertaining.

6. Shellac is still intact (For the most part)

7. I want to protest something

8. In the studio with Rachel and Hamilton Studios

9. Brilliant Ideas are in the making... Tee Shirt Ideas while getting snookified. 

All in all it was a great weekend! Work was crazy busy. A lot of couples decided to celebrate Valentines day early and dined at my restaurant on Saturday. I was running around like a crazy person but it proved to be worth it. 

That dolla make me holla, honey boo boo chiiiiild.

And yes, it took a lot of go go juice to keep this girl runnin. 

Sunday I had brunch at my most favorite neighborhood cafe, served by the most wonderful friends. 

Later they joined me at my restaurant. 

The service industry is such a fun community here in Spokane. 

Everyone knows everyone one way or another. 

And Oh, it is love. 

Now it is your turn!! I know this is the first week for the Link Up but I'm really excited! 

Input your info below and I will check out your Rundowns! 

Happy Monday Lovebugs! 

Ready for Valentine's Day?!

A Little Something

A little 70s. A little Wild Child. A little Rock n' Roll. Enjoy, my loves.  Better late than never, right?

Until Monday! I will have a link up for my Weekend Rundown, so snap away this weekend!

Here Comes The Sun

Dear Skin,
Ummm Wow.  You are pasty.
Oh how quickly that sun kiss fades.
Please come back soon.

That is all. 

Happy Friday!

Ghost Of Boyfriends Past: A.C.

Did you think I ran out of stories?

I am truly hurt. What do you take me for? Some sort of quitter!?

No. Just because I have ran into a few duds... does not mean I am about ready to give up. NO! I will keep dating duds until I find the king! wait... that's not right is it?

Either way.. I will continue to provide you with entertaining stories. 

I apologize for the delay. And so it goes:

His name: A.C.

The Good: Musician, funny, tan, friend of a friend. 

The Bad: ohhhh boy...

I met A.C while I was visiting a friend in Seattle. I needed a little getaway and some good shopping. What I found was a cute boy from some spanish speaking country (yes this comes into play later)

Girls, don't lie, you know you can't resist a man who speaks another language. 

I'm telling you...it's all sorts of attractive.

So... we hung out the weekend I was in Seattle. Took a few silly pictures. And had a first kiss that was pretty stinkin' sweet. It might have been in a closet. Sound weird? You're probably right. 

No... I 'm not going to put a black bar over his eyes. 
And yes, I always make ugly faces. Always. 

We stayed in touch for the next few weeks that is how it remained. We kept in touch and saw each other when we could. It was like a long distance relationship... but not.

Here is where the NOT comes in. 

We decided we would meet in Leavenworth for the weekend. A touristy-city that is fairly in between where we both live. We would do some wine tastings and just enjoy the cute little city for a few days.

Honestly, I don't remember much about the weekend (that's how memorable it was) BUT what I do remember:

I paid for dinner AND our hotel room. ummm...

WHAT?

Trust me, this wasn't a love shack type of deal... 

a. I'm not that type of girl and

b. He was/is EXTREMELY religious.
not. gonna. happen.

So.. I just chalked it up to bad manners. I really don't know what I was thinking. I was honestly just smitten by his skills on the guitar. Pathetic, I know.
We all have our weaknesses.
He actually sang ANY song that I wanted in spanish.
Que: Hero by Enrique Eglasias.
Yeah... I'm that girl.

So here was the final straw.
New Years Eve.
It was sort of a last minute thing. We decided I would fly over, spend a few days and meet some of his friends. If nothing else.. an adventure it was.
Did I mention I paid for my flight? Yes... a flight that HE offered to pay for.
mmhmm.

New Years was fine...nothing spectacular... hung out at a friends house. Had a few drinks and watched the fireworks on TV. Woop-ee
Here is the kicker.
On my last day there we are sitting in his living room watching TV and there is a knock at the door.
BANG BANG BANG.
Me: are you going to get that?

A.C.: Ohhh I don't think it's for me.
BANG BANG BANG (Obviously on his door)
Me: I'm pretty sure it's for you
A.C.: let's go into my room until they leave.
(he is creeping out the window watching "this person" leave while I wait)

My guess... a girl. Or Jesus. Either way, he probably should have opened the door.

Moral of the story? And yes there is always a moral. 
If a guy ever refuses to open a door... He is not for you.
Plain and Simple.