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Raoul Gown and Rafe Clutch Dinner Date Look

March 21, 2015

It was about that time again for another dinner date with my love!
Last night, in celebration of Inland Empire Restaurant Week, le boyfriend and I headed to the Grand Oak Steakhouse for a lovely 4 course meal. I’ve recently started the FitGirlsGuide 28 Day Jumpstart program, so this was my first non-cheat cheat meal, and I must say it was so delightful! Especially ending on that sweet warm chocolate and berry note… After dinner, I wanted to walk the grounds a bit and we stumbled upon a lavender field, which turned out to be pretty ideal for a couple shots of my rented Raoul maxi dress.

A close-up of the Rafe clutch I rented with my Unlimited status at Rent the Runway. Its surprisingly roomy, and fit my cell phone, credit cards and cash, lipstick, mini perfume vial, and even my sunglasses! I would definitely rent this little guy again. It will be so ideal for summer events.

My Restaurant Week meal included a locally harvested salad, complimentary artichoke crostini bite, Sea Bass with potatoes, fennel salad, and grapefruit, and warmed chocolate cake with raspberries and pistachio ice cream. We also got soup (carrot with chutney and green garlic, respectively, but they looked oh so blah in the bowl!)

The boyfriend’s meal.. Crab cake, steak with potatoes and veggies, and double crème brule (vanilla and dark chocolate, yummm)

The fields of lavender.

Dress – Raoul (Rent the Runway)
Gold belt – Target
Clutch – Rafe (Rent the Runway)
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design
Sandals – Tommy Hilfiger

The sunset on the drive home was breathtaking! Such a great way to end a lovely evening with my favorite person.

Kyle Chan Birthday Party

March 13, 2015

I love a good party… Especially one involving close friends, dressing up and a fun new venue. Last week, I grabbed my friend Amanda, some new pretties from Rent the Runway, and drove to LA for the birthday party of my favorite jewelry designer, Kyle Chan of Kyle Chan Design. We started the eve off with some primping at Nail Bar and Beauty Lounge in Beverly Hills, then headed to the Café Brentwood for soup, salad, and dessert, and finally, off to Pump Restaurant for the main event!

Lovely Amanda getting a little touch up. Her dress was from Rent the Runway, designed by Badgley Mischka.

Sitting down for a bite to eat before the party.

I so thoroughly enjoyed the mocha pot de crème.

A little red carpet step-and-repeat action with the birthday boy! My dress from Rent the Runway was designed by BCBG Max Azria.

Loved, loved, loved the chandeliers above the outside bar at Pump!

I was able to snag one more shot with the birthday boy, this time, joined by Tom Schwartz, a cast member from the reality show Vanderpump Rules.

A closeup of my Ivanka Trump heels for the evening and my little helper, Sole Serum.

Seafoam Dress and Lace Biker Jacket

February 24, 2015

A couple days ago, I tore through a box of about 14 dresses I bought from ASOS (thanks to a lovely combination of a great discount code, lax return policy and a decent amount of red wine while browsing, it gets me every time!), and this was the one I was most “meh” about right out of the bag. I loved the color but it was quite sack-like on the hanger. I tried it on, threw on a skinny belt, and OMG, I love this dress! The best part is the Loeffler Randall bag I am currently borrowing has little hints of this color throughout it, so it paired beautifully.

Lace biker jacket – Target
Asymmetrical dress – ASOS
Bow belt – Forever 21
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design
Strappy booties – Forever 21
Bag – Loeffler Randall

Kyle Chan Buys

February 7, 2015

This gradient sapphire necklace had been on my wishlist for months, and now that it’s mine, I’ve already worn in twice! Once was on a trip to La Jolla this last weekend, and I got lots of compliments on it! The varied shades of blue are just so pretty.

This pretty little stone (rainbow moonstone) caught my eye immediately. It’s delicate enough to mix with other pieces, but looks stunning when it catches the light.

When I came up to the Kyle Chan booth, I saw one of the salespeople wearing this necklace, and I knew that I would wear the hell out of it if I had the chance! The little black beads are so delicate and they give off just the right amount of shine.

These shots were taken with the work of Ruben Ireland as a backdrop.
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