Let it Shine, Let it Shine

Today's focus are on a road trip necessity, sunglasses. After I got these beauties I didn't know how I went without them. I loved them so much that I ended up buying a second pair of the exact same pair, (well exactly same, with some personal modifications. More on that later)

Of everything I own, I think my Raybans (serial#RB4061) are among my favorite and most used. I carry one pair with me everywhere in my purse and another pair usually inhabits the glove compartment of my car. I have many, Many, MANY memories associated with these sunglasses. Many involving road trips, but others involving the everyday and the monotonous. In addition, they have graced lifetime events such as Graduations, Weddings, and Baby Showers...

Struck by Luck in Star Struck City

Today's piece brings back lots of memories of one of my trips to the city of fame and stars, “Hollywood.” The exact location where I found this treasure was right next to the Kodak Theatre and the “Walk of Fame.” To be honest, I enjoyed seeing people's response to the “Walk of Fame” more than looking for names of familiar stars. The visitors are always full of smiles as they stand in the spot where their idols have once stood and take pictures imagining that their idols are right beside them.

Secret to 16 Hours in Stilettos

Not too long ago I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid for a close member of my family. I got to be part of that very special day for her and was able to bond in a way unlike any other. I got to share lots of her firsts with her new partner in life including “The First Look,” (the moment when the groom first sees his blushing bride in white).

Resolutions, Just Do It

It's a new year and with that, the reboot of the resolutions. Thus, I thought I would take this opportunity to post about the one resolution that is on everyone's list, if not at the top of the list, the resolution of getting more exercise. Everyone's schedule is different and finding time to fit exercise in can be difficult. This is when I remind myself what my brother often tells me, “You always have time, it is up to you to prioritize it.” This philosophy can be applied to many different things in my life, but at the moment getting exercise is among the top.  

Bling at Dine About Town

Today I want to share one of the greatest secrets of living in the city. Twice a year San Francisco hosts special “Dine About Town” menus. I want to get this message out before the event ends. “Dine About Town” runs January 15-31 and June 1-15. During this time many of the pricier fine dining restaurants get together to offer pre-set menus at a fixed cost. Lunch is usually a fixed price 2 or 3 course meal for $18.95 and dinner is a 3 course meal for $36.95. I love this event because I get the chance to dress up, go to a fine dining restaurant, and taste artisan food even though there was no special occasion. (Although if a special date falls on that time period, that would be something extra sweet.)

First Post, First Covet

I want to commemorate my first ever post on a blog by sharing an item that I have been coveting during the holidays. I happen to have a birthday that has always fallen on finals week. My friends and I would be cramming and no one would be in the partying mood. Thus, it is rare that I actually celebrate my birthday on my actual birthday. This year I decided to splurge on myself first. As always with online orders, there was that usual excitement (like a kid on Christmas Eve) in anticipation of opening that box.