Happy Thanksgiving!

via: Dulcedo

So I would totally love to make these but I don't think I'll have time. Plus I planned on making cheesecake to try out my new springform pan. But aren't these the cutest?

So I don't know how it happened but the year is flying by and tomorrow is already Thanksgiving! Geez Louise! How did that happen?

But I'm thankful:

My lovely besties, Joann and Serena, for being there in every aspect of my life.
Mes autres amis, for fun times no matter what.
My family, for their unconditional love (even when I don't want it sometimes).
TD, for teaching me what love really is about. I know right, VOM!
My job, for letting me know that law is what I want to do.
Ballet, for allowing me to discover a new passion.
G, for forcing me to rediscover who I was.

Now, get excited! Turkey time is approaching! Have a Happy Thanksgivng everyone!

Cool Thing of the Day

Via: style files

How genius is this?! I always have a hard time of embracing those cables draping around but this is the coolest thing ever.

Transition

Via: Refinery 29

Fabulous looks that transition some summer pieces to fall/winter. Too bad it feels like winter already. Oh wait, it's almost December?! What happened to the month!?

Holiday Looks

When I imagine the Holidays this year, this is what I want to see. Sparkles and deep colors and fun times! Let's partay! Une grande fete pour tous mes amis, s'il vous plait!!!

These looks are from H&M. Doesn't it make you want to have a cocktail party?



And how cute is this!?



Via: nitrolicious

Pamplemousse

Via: Penelope B.

Does anyone want to go on an adventure with me? These beautiful things are from Pamplemousee Patisserie in Redwood City. Aren't they gorgeous?

FYI: Pamplemousee means grapefruit in French. I remember because it was one of my classmate's favorite French words. C'est tres mignon n'est-ce pas? My favorite French word is le beurre de cacahuete (missing accents), peanut butter of course!

Spanish "Rice"

So I've been on the South Beach for 4 weeks now. I haven't lost as much as the book says you will lose. I lost 5 pounds and I'm ok with that for now. I really let myself go for a while but I'm back on it. It's sad because I never did much to watch my weight when I was younger but now that I'm out of school and live a more sedentary life, I have to actively watch what I eat and exercise when I get the change.

Well Phase 1 requires you to cut carbs completely. It's not as hard as it looks and I'm an avid carb lover. I saw this recipe for Spanish rice, but the trick is that isn't not rice at all. It's cauliflower! I used to hate that stuff growing up but I really like it now. This recipe comes from A Veggie Venture. It is super easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing.

Cauliflower Spanish "Rice"

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
Salsa to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

COOK THE CAULIFLOWER by steaming in a vegetable steamer or boiling in salted water, cooking to the 'al dente' stage where it's cooked through but not soft. Chop fine.

MEANWHILE in a large skillet, heat the olive oil on MEDIUM til shimmery. Add the onion and green pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden. Add the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the tomatoes and stir in. When the cauliflower is cooked, stir it in and continue to cook, breaking up the cauliflower and tomatoes with the edge of a spatula while stirring. After cooking awhile, stir in the salsa. Keep cooking, keep tasting, adding more salsa and salt and pepper as needed. The dish is 'done' when the liquid has cooked off, the salsa and seasoning are perfect, and the rest of supper is done too!

South Dakota!

Little Dakota is all grown up! My baddd. Work it.










This is the fiercest.

Zara Lookbook

Here's my favorites from Zara's November 09 Lookbook. Look's like it's going to be a dark winter. Luckily I have a few black skirts lying around that I make these looks without buying more clothes!




Look's soft.




I want this cardigan.




I have this entire look minus the boots, which reminds me, I need get on that.

NYC

The weather is getting chilly but these chickadees from NY sure know how to dress for it.












via: refinery 29

Ladyfriends!

We fit! But too much face. =\







Haha. Of course a typical Myspace-bathroom picture.







Look who we found!




Ang again!










Thank God for pho.






Nom!

L-O-V-E

I had the best weekend and once again, I am pretty much picture-less. That's what happens when you are having too much fun.

And yea, schmeah, I'm in love.

Buy these here! Or maybe try making your own.