rose wedding

have you ever been to zocalos?  our neighbors, ryan and rebekah rose - some of the truest foodies we know - work there.  ryan is head chef (i.e. he's the brains behind all the dishes) and also manages their website/blog while rebekah is one of their fabulous servers.  anyway - they got married yesterday and we got a chance to witness their lovely union.

first off - i wore this.  when i got these wedges, i knew exactly what i'd pair them with. 

enough about me! here's more of the stunning little pair. 

we somehow turned up to be on the funnest table there - everyone coincidentally didn't really know anyone else and that bonded us in the most comical way possible.  


there's more here. 

and then the long...dark drive home along the river.  awkward.  kidding.  it was rather exquisite actually.  wes had the top down on our old bmw - the stars were sparkly and moon's reflection in the water was just perfect, but not easily capturable :) 

as far as what i wore - the dress is banana republic - thrifted.  shoes from article consignment.  pink blazer from the stitch swap hosted by srsly liz.  i had some fun earlier in the day with la ray and olga picking through piles of clothes.  we kind of fed off each other and got a bit obnoxious sometimes i think. all in good fun of course. 

LASTLY - but certainly not least (i need to post more often so they're not this long and wordy!) - i got a little shout out from a college buddy of mine, rachel parrish, who has a fashion blog now as well.  she's the sweetest little dame and has very notable and unique style - not to mention she sings like an angel! unfortunately that's not something you can READ to know.

sweet.  this post was actually submitted yesterday but the pics for some reason didn't show - so hopefully this time it works.

thanks ya'll. 

2011 in LA

we went there more for a wedding than new years, but the new year will sneak up no matta where you at!  and - turns out the ladies (minus the bride) needed someone to do their hair and make up.

my husband being the popular one that he is, was one of the groomfellas - fourth time in the second half of 2010! (why am i yelling)

boys!  space out the weddings will ya. kidding :)

in all honesty, it was quite nice to be able to spend new years in la.  nothing crazy, really.  just spent some time by the fire on the beach, got dressed up to go to downtown disney, and then turned around to come back to our hotel JUST in time to watch the ny ball drop in nyc - in that order.  we're so old!  i bet downtown disney would have been fun - but i don't regret cozying up in bed.











the beach was so cold i layered every possible jacket/sweater/cardigan i brought (which i later regretted since it all smelled like campfire)


the dwtwn disney plan would have been fun.  i kind of went bolder with my make up for the occasion


i'm glad we came back though, the traffic wasn't worth it.  and we were exceptionally pooped.  

and then 1.1.11 - the hall wedding

(i love blurry bride photos! they make her seem like a dream.  and they're coincidentally easier to make)


love this shot!







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my 2011?  i'd like to be bolder.  in everything i do.  period.

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