toasted marshmallows

I love having versatile pieces in my wardrobe.

One top... Two ways. 

Fio Fio top. Abercrombie shorts. HRH Collection bracelet. 

Perfect for having ramen with the girlfriends... 

Or a summer supper with friends... 

Or indulging in a "dirty" hot chocolate. 

On another note, I may have found a similar dupe to Essie's Angel Food, a polish that I just can't seem to find in stores. 

Sinful Colors in Easy Going

I really love the texture and shine of this nail polish, not to mention the color. Such a great drugstore find!

I will be leaving home for a few days and traveling for my new job. I'm so excited! A new adventure awaits and I'm ready for the journey. 

I'll miss my baby Milo so much! 

I love the way she sleeps... so peaceful. Everyday, I find her in a new position.

She'll be 12 weeks old soon. It's crazy how time flies.

cherry coconut love

It's not easy trying to live a fit and healthy lifestyle... especially when you have a big sweet tooth like myself.

What helps me to curb my cravings is making a delicious (and healthy) fruit smoothie. It's also refreshing for hot day. Today I made a Cherry Coconut Smoothie.

Cherries. Coconut pieces. Coconut milk. Ice. Frozen strawberries. Milled flaxseed (optional).

I have to admit that de-pitting the cherries was a lot more work than anticipated. If you do make this, be prepared to get a lot of cherry juice over your fingers and wash them immediately or else it might stain.

I also had the most amazing dinner at Tender Greens the other day with a dear friend. I already posted the picture on Instagram, but for those of you who are not following... 

Backyard steak. Garlic crostini. Parmesan kale salad. Buttery mashed potatoes. Mint lemonade.

peace, love and sweets

Today's outfits were inspired by a new piece of jewelry in my collection...

Under different lighting, the crystal picks up on different hues of colors and it sparkles like crazy... So pretty.

Top (gifted). Max Studio skirt. Aerosoles wedges.

It looks like summer's going to be super hot if it's already this hot for spring. I can't stand the heat. I'll take cold weather any day!

Epilogue dress. HRH Collection bracelet.

I had such a fun time tonight having dinner with a new friend. We had some Japanese food, and then for dessert, we visited Lette to pick up (more) macarons, coffee and strawberry ice cream mochi from Mikawaya, and grabbed our final dessert at Pinkberry.

 Original yogurt. Strawberries. Kiwi fruit. Oreo pieces. Mochi. 

The hot weather is a perfect excuse for eating lots of sweets.

It's also about the time for Kami to start shedding.

Caught Kami with his eyes closed, but doesn't it look like he's smiling with his eyes? 

grazie mille

A few days ago my girlfriends and I had a great time catching up at Bestia. The food was amazing... Everything is made in-house, from the 60 different forms of charcuterie, their sourdough Pain au Levain, pizza dough, fresh pastas, and desserts.

We started with a Salumi appetizer since their meats are house-cured; one of their specialties.

The large was perfect for 3. It was also served with pickled vegetables, mostarda, and grilled bread.

We also had their Mussels, which was cooked in their delicious housemade 'njuda, fennel seeds, preserved lemon, and more grilled bread.

I love pastas, so I was esctatic when my girlfriends were game for 2.

Spaghetti Rustichella: uni, garlic, fermented chili, and breadcrumbs.

My favorite dish of the night. Although I had expected to taste the uni more, the subtleness was quite delicious. I had the last lick of this plate :)

Cavatelli alla Norcina: ricotta dumplings, housemade pork sausage, black truffles, grana padano.

So good! LOVED the texture of the dumplings. Ahh.. I am so in love with pasta!

Of course we saved room to sample one their desserts. 

"Coffee & Donuts": spiced chesnut zeppole, simple whipped cream, coffee gelato.

This was good, but I had better "donuts."  I would probably try one of their tarts next time.

Bestia

2121 E 7th Pl

Los Angeles, CA 90021