By the way...

... did you see the new Louis Vuitton campaign? Of course, who could have missed it. I think it's pretty cool, even though I initially didn't think Madonna was right for the part, but it worked out well.

Bye bye brown

Yes, that's right. I'm saying goodbye to my brown hair and going blonde again... I have an appointment in 20 minutes and I'm still trying to decide if I should play it safe and choose the same colour as last time or if I should go crazy with the platinum blonde straight away...? Hmm... tough call. I'll let you know how it works out!

Better

Things are looking up...

Angry

The world sucks. I'm scared. Noone is good enough. People leave. I'm lost. I'm angry. And I really can't see myself thinking anything else for a vary long time. Bad day yesterday. Obviously.

Item of the day - LOVE IT!

Black high-waisted slim-fit pants from Elisabeth and James. LOVE IT!

The new face of Louis Vuitton

Madonna is the new face of Louis Vuitton. I think they could have done better... I think they should have used someone younger and fresher and edgier. But then again I didn't like when they chose Scarlett Johansson either, so maybe I just don't have the same taste as them, but seriously... Madonna?? I don't get it...

Vegas 2009??

As you know, I chose New York over Las Vegas not too long ago... But I can't seem to get Vegas off my mind, so now I'm thinking; Vegas for New Years. Yes! Wouldn't that be great?! I don't know why I've become so obsessed with Las Vegas all of a sudden, but I think it would be fun. I haven't been there since I was 17, so it might be more fun now when I've turned 21 ;D

Anyhow... I've had the whole day to do nothing, which is nice considering I haven't had a day like that in weeks. So here I am (in my house - in Newport Beach)... doing nothing. And I'm a little bored, but guess that can be good sometimes... Don't have anything planned for tomorrow either, so we'll see how that goes...

Jen in Vogue

Jennifer Aniston in the December issue of Vogue is my inspiration of the month (or at least inspiration of the week). There are some amazing pictures in there, and overall, I have to say I'm blown away by this months issue.

Item of the day

The sequin dress!! This particular one is a Hilfiger. Don't like the shoes in this picture, but the dress is nice.

I'm just about relax on my couch for a while with a cup of tea and a few episodes of "Friends"... Have a nice afternoon people..!

I chose New York...

... and now I'm back. We left on Tuesday and went back home two days ago. I really love New York.

Agyness Deyn

Does it get any better than this??

NYC

New York City... Vegas is much closer... I'm thinking it'll have to be New York this time... Or...?

Oh, and an item of the day before I go to bed...

Sunglasses from Chloé. Found these before on net-a-porter.com.

New York or Las Vegas?

New York...
... or Las Vegas?

How could I possibly choose? My sister's going to New York next week and asked me to join her. Then, today, Jenna and Jake started talking about going to Vegas... Of course that would occur on the same day as my trip to NYC... What to do, what to do...??!

Me - an adult? I think so

I hate waking up this early... Fortunately I have nothing planned for today, so I can relax in my apartment all day if necessary.
But since I'm up... I just have to brag about myself a little: Celebrating my very good friend Jake and his 25 years on planet earth on Friday I caught myself ordering a lot of water. "cosmo - water - cosmo - water - glitterati - water - vodka martini - water..." (you get the picture). My question is, might this be a sign of growing up? I'd say so. I wonder if the employees at 24K have ever had such a responsible guest...? Well, at least I was more responsible than Jake, but since it was his party I guess he was allowed to let loose...
And my new pink dress from Preen got to make its debut along with a pair of oldies from Steve Madden.

...

OH MY GOD! (in a very non religious way). How do people do it? I haven't worked at all in weeks, and I still haven't had the time to do anything just for me. It feels like I've been up and running 24 hours a day. How can someone work a 9 to 5 job, take care of kids and still have the time to do everything around the house while having a life of their own? Is it even possible??! I'll get back to you when I have some spare time...

Item of the day

The unisex t-shirt from American Apparel. I personally bought it in a size larger than I usually wear to give that loose, slacker feel to it. Love to wear it with high-waisted pants and a pair of Keds, and maybe a big necklace...
I also have to write something about last night, but I have to go... Promised my parents I'd come over for an early dinner and before that I have to go down to the store and buy some food.

Item of the day

Kate Bosworth's fur dress at the 25th annual Night of Stars in New York. But remember to get a fake one.

Item of the day

I have to admit, I don't really understand this thing with the bootie peep-toe, but somehow I can't help liking theese ones from Steve Madden...

Still going strong

Cleaning out my closet; not going too good... I found this picture of Kate Moss and I just had to post it. ok... I guess I better get started...

Live Your Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2V58ZatHN4

"Live Your Life" - T.I. feat Rihanna. This is what's playing in my apartment at the moment as I'm trying to make some room in my closet for new things. I'm not very good at throwing things out, so this could take days... Wish me luck...

Item of the day

The power bandage dress from Preen. I love this one. And this happens to be one of the things I got yesterday (in pink), so thank you everyone for all the amazing gifts! My dress will be making its debut on friday when we're going out to celebrate Jake (who's turning 25 tomorrow).

The Blvd.

Just got home from a nice night out. Today (or yesterday since it's after midnight) is my birthday. Woohoo, happy birthday to me xD
Anyhow... a couple of friends and I went to The Blvd. at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for dinner (I love the restaurant there) and after that we went to all went to Jennas place, since she lives just a few blocks away, for the opening of the gifts...!
I'll tell you more about that tomorrow, now I have got to get some sleep, long day tomorrow...

The Sartorialist

I almost forgot... http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/. This is probably my main inspiration right now when it comes to fashion. Every style is so original, I love it!
Check it out.

Something new

I've been thinking of a way to do something fun with this blog, so now, ladies and gentlemen, I introduce..."Item of the day"!

First up is the leather skirt Nicole Richie wore at NY fashion week. Nice.

Back to reality...

Or something like that... I've actually been back for some time now (got back on the 7th). But it was nice, coming home. Even though I LOVED Greece.

Short roundup:

Sam, Jenna and I spent the first five days in Athens. Which means we had plenty of time to explore the city, and what it had to offer both daytime and nighttime. That includes shopping, restaurants and nightclubs as well as a couple of historical places (which by the way look a lot cooler up close than they do in the pictures)...
We packed up our bags and took the bus to Parga. "The bus?" you might ask...? Yes... And that's something I'll never try again. But Parga was beautiful, so I guess it was worth it. It was like this tiny little village with a lot of great people and a few nice beaches.
We also spent the last couple of days in Athens. But this this time we decided to take a cab. There was just no way we were getting on that bus again... We stayed at the St George Lycabettus Hotel, I think, and it had an amazing view like you wouldn't believe... Anyhow, these days were mostly filled with shopping and massages=the perfect way to spend your vacation xD

So since I got home I've mostly just been spending time with my friends, I guess... But it feels like I've been really busy. I worked two nights which was stressful (and I'm really happy I didn't have to clean up after, you should have seen the place)...

So... have a good one and I'll talk to you later

What's better than a monday?

I'll tell you what's better - a tuesday! Because tomorrow we're leaving for Greece. Finally! We (me and my favourite - at least for now ;p - friends in the whole wide world) have been waiting for weeks now so it would be an understatement to say we're a little excited. Sam's here right now to help me choose what I should and should not bring, but it feels like she's about to start climbing on the walls or something... She can't sit still...
Anyway... This is probably the last post before we go, because I have a feeling I won't be able to get up any earlier than I absolutely have to tomorrow morning, considerign I normally go to bed at about the same time as I have to get up tomorrow. Maybe it would be easier to not go to sleep at all..??
I'll seriously think about that, but for now - have a nice day people, and I'll see you in a couple of weeks!

Work sweet work

It really isn't that bad. I hear people conatantly complaining about how awful it is to go to work, but I don't get it... I actually like it. I guess bartending is a little different from what other people do for a living, but it's still a job, it's demanding at times and so on... but I think it's kinda fun...! Maybe it's because I don't feel the pressure of having to keep the job and work my ass off to survive, I don't know, but where I'm going with this is 'stay positive, you might like it!!!'...

Ok. With that said...

My weekend;

Saturday: didn't do much except that I went to work with a fever (hmm?).

Sunday: slept all morning, alarm went off at 11.30. That's when I had to get up to drive my sister (who's now with her boyfriend in New York) to the airport. After that I drove directly to my parents' house and (just as I feared it would) it took me three hours before I could leave... Not my favourite way to spend a sunday afternoon, but it was allright. This, however, resulted in me being too tired to go to the store when I got back, which basicly means I have pretty much no food at all at home, so I guess that's what I'll have to do now.

So I leave you with my, right now, favourite pair of Louboutins (aren't they perfect??), which I have NOT bought yet, but maybe I should... (?)

Work

I miss it, can you believe that..? I haven't worked for two weeks and then when I'm supposed to be there (right now) I've got a fever. Perfect timing as always. But I am working tomorrow night, fever or no fever...

So work on saturday, and then on sunday I have to drive my sister to the airport, buy food and pick up a jacket that I left at my parents house for some reason, which means that I'll be stuck there for at least a couple of hours "so we can catch up, because we hardly ever see you anymore" to quote my mother...
Hard to remember the last time I did that much on a sunday, considerung I usually work saturdays... Feels like it was back when you wore a backpack with a barbie print or something ;P

I had Amy come over before to watch a movie, but now she's gone again, so I guess I'll sit here all alone all night long :(

Ok, good night

12 days

Exactly... 12 days... That's how many days I have to spend walking around in Los Angeles before I can finally get on a plane and go to Greece! The weather is pretty much the same as it is here, but it'll be so great to get away from here, just for a lttle while ;)
Anyway... yesterday was 'shopping day'. Jenna and I went out to buy some new clothes for our trip. We didn't really find anything particularly for Greece, but let's just say we did have more than a couple of bags of clothes when we were done :P (And it only took us three hours - I don't know if that's good or bad)
We finished the short but intense day with a late lunch at Cafe Pinot and a well-deserved manicure.
And today all I've been doing is sitting on my couch watching Sex And the City on dvd, 8 episodes so far. Kinda nice at first (I mean, who doesn't like that show??) but now I'm just bored...
Guess I'll find something else to do...
Bye..!

"The Song Will Stop"

Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask, "How are you?"
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done
Do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Ever told your child,
"We'll do it tomorrow"
And in your haste,
Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say,"Hi?"
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere,
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift...
Thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower.
Hear the music,
Before the song is over.

With nothing better to do, at the moment, I browsed through the internet and found a website (www.coolquotescollection.com) with thousands of quotes, poems, etc. And I'm not one for poems, but isn't this one great??
Ok, I better start packing soon... Driving back to L.A again tomorrow morning, and I am not getting up earlier than I absolutely have to.
So long ;D

GO BRITNEY!

She's back. I just gotta say way to go, Britney Spears...!

After last year's fiasco at the MTV video music awards she really made quite the comeback last night. Not only did she look great in her silver dress, she also won three awards.

I think people were definetly excited to see her back on track again.

So congratulations Brit is all I have to say!

Her ex on the other hand was not as successful... I'm of course talking about Justin Timberlake and his William Rast party at New York fashion week. I heard it was pretty lame...

Can't believe I didn't get to go to fashion week, but I guess I'll have to live with it. There's always next year I suppose...

Greece, here we come!

Ok, it's official: Sam, Jenna and I are going to Greece! We leave on the 23rd and are gone for two weeks. We'll fly to Athens, where we'll spend the first couple of days, and then we're off to a small village about five hours away called Parga. I don't know much about it other than that it's this idyllic greek little village... Super cute.
I'm so excited! None of us have ever been to Greece before :P

Back in Newport

After a wild night in LA we're now back in Newport. Unfortunately we have to go home to LA again on tuesday...
We had a great time at the beach last night, though. Haven't slept much so it'll probably be an early night tonight ;) But it was great... Food and wine with some friends and sister who are here on a visit. By the way, thanks Adam (you know what for) xD
But right now Jenna, Sam, and myself are planning something very exciting...!! I can't say what it i s just yet, but hopefully we'll take care of it today so I'll tell you soon, but for now it's our own little secret.
Going to get some breakfast and then wake up everyone... ;)
xoxo

A night on the town...

... is just what a girl needs once in a while. Getting ready for a night out with the girls. And congratulations Jenna on your birthday! We're gonna rock L.A. tonight ;)

Great...

It's Sunday morning and way too early to be getting up. The couple next door has been fighting for almost an hour now, and it's not a quiet fight... There's not a chance I'll be able to go back to sleep with this noice on the other side of my wall, so I might as well get up, right?
Ok... I'm gonna get some breakfast.
See ya later ;)

Oscar de la Renta

Isn't he amazing?? Here are some pictures from his resort 2009 collection.



You can watch this entire collection at www.oscardelarenta.com if you want to see more!

When you're sick...

... just as I am today, and have been for the past few days, it's nice to be a little pampered. My friends are here to take care of me while I just relax :-) Love them.
And it doesn't have to be as boring as you might think, being sick. Just think; you have all the time in the world to search the internet for interesting things, and there's no end to what you might find. Plus you have an excuse to watch all crappy daytime shows on tv, and you can stay up all night doing whatever you want even if it's a weekday since you don't have to get up early the next morning, so when you think about it it's really ok :-)

First thing...

... I'd like to do is make sure you've read this wonderful book by Sophie Kinsella. It's called "Can You Keep a Seecret?" and it has really gotten some great reviews.

Emma Corrigan, the main character, spills all of her secrets to a random stranger on an airplane. Or so she thinks... This stranger turns out to be none other than her (really attractive) boss, and this has some pretty unexpected consequences...

I won't give away anything else, but you should really pick it up next time you hit the book shop.

xoxo

WELCOME

Welcome, everybody, to LISA.of.CA - Living California! This blog will contain a little bit of everything, that has to do with anything, so I hope you will all enjoy it. And please, feel free to comment on what you read.
So take care, and I'll talk to you later...!