happy friday!

kinda had a mellow work week. did a lot of writing from home, had some really delicious lunches (@ NATIVE FOODS & PARIS BAKERY in particular), went on a fitting for a photo shoot happening this weekend, and finally got my business cards in!

fitting bridesmaid's gowns from BELLA BRIDESMAID in Corona del Mar (owner Trinh is so sweet) for a photo shoot @ different fabulous wedding locations in OC. See the spread in Locale's January Wedding issue.

i took my friend Kathy to NATIVE FOODS @ the CAMP in costa mesa for the first time and she loooved it! vegan food never tasted so good. their sweet potato fries and cardamom rose cupcakes are the best!

and westminster's own little piece of PARIS is right here at PARIS PATISSERIE & BOULANGERIE (formerly known as Le Versailles) -- where you can find French macarons, fruit tarts and eclairs, some pain au chocolat, and oh...their chicken croissantwiches are amazing. stop by for some freshly-baked goods!

have a lovely weekend!

xx

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A TOAST TO MY GIRLS

to my dear sister Sophia and our gorgeous girlfriends -- 
thank you so much for coming to support me and my new endeavor.
success means nothing if you don't have anyone to share it with!
here's to you girls -- sophia, kathy, linda, linh, bao, dung, carol, mai, and kym.
....xoxoxox

ON SOPHIA:
chained cardigan - zara
silk blouse - dvf
necklace - chanel
boots - sam edelman Zoe's
bag - leather/suede balenciaga

ON ME:
jumpsuit - bcbg
cardigan - vintage Missoni
clutch - balenciaga
& my anna necklace that I haven't taken off in two years :)

BEHIND THE LENS: LOCALE MAGAZINE EDITORIAL SPREAD, HOLIDAY 2010

this was my first project styling for Locale magazine as the in-house stylist, and this shoot couldn't have been more perfect for this occasion.
story: four OC girls from four different OC-based bands, gathered together for a faux girl group -- on a road trip while on tour, when their bus decides to break down.
what should they do? dress up & play music of course!

here are the behind-the-scenes photos --

pieces from MERRITT CHARLES, VOLCOM, RVCA, INSIGHT 51, LAMIXX, & STONE COLD FOX

one of my favorite looks with pieces by STONE COLD FOX

LOCALE MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2010 //

to see the final spread, grab a copy of LOCALE when it comes out in October!

SPECIAL THANKS TO RVCA, VOLCOM, FYASKO, STONE COLD FOX, LAMIXX, THREE GREEN HEARTS, HEATHER MULLIS JEWELRY, AND WESTERLY BOUTIQUE.

and also...CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL OC BANDS - THE NEW LIMB, THE COLOURIST, SPEAKER JUNKIES, AND HONEYPIE!