it's monday {still thinking about the weekend}

Let there be light especially when applying make up, check out this smokey eye on Abby Lee applied with a simple Q-tip here.

La Linda is back some of my fall must have's always a little animal print, faux of course.

Can't stop thinking about the best margarita I've had this summer you can read more about it here embellished with a huge ice cube. Spa water just add a little lemon or cucumber to keep you hydrated these last days of summer.

The very thought of this movie makes me yearn for  appetizing eats paired with a little champagne or vino. Hope your weekend was a lovely one.

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beautification on a budget

Great Recession-proof tips about how to look your most beautiful and age gracefully, without the barrage of hideously pricey products.

You can read the full post here:

                                              1. Soften your face's default expression.

2. The easiest-fix: stand tall

3. Cross your legs at the ankle instead of the knee.

4. Nude shoes elongate your legs.

5. Throw away the drinking straw.

6. Slumber on a silk pillowcase.

7. It's called Beauty Sleep for a reason.

8. Defy gravity.

9. The smartest accessory: a hat.

10. Chin up.

I am so guilty of having a poker face while working or making quirky faces when applying make up as if I was applying my own (opening my mouth while applying a clients lipstick). Softening my facial expressions has been an easy reminder once I caught a glimpse of myself in my computer screen! Hope you had a lovely weekend.  A great ending to a busy work week with  great company and dinner at a downtown favorite, here, Trying to re-create the great margarita with a huge ice cube we ended up at the new Ritz Carlton L.A. beautiful views and lots of cute couples posing for pics and some great music playing in the back round in the women's lounge I wish I could have tagged . 

sunday doggie classes are keeping me balanced.

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birthday prelude & lovely little things

visions of sugarplums,

pink peonies,

This pink beret

 reminds me of a previous birthday gift and memories of  La Bohème.

Cupcakes and champagne, are always nice, as well as breakfast at Julienne's.

Today is my Birthday, but I feel like I already celebrated my Birthday with all of the lovely events from yesterday, beginning with breakfast with my mother at Julienne's. This has long been a family favorite for years since I use to work next door to the french inspired breakfast bistro. The scones sprinkled with rosemary and currant are like no other and my mother adores the oatmeal with baked apples. Our next stop to see the new Pedro Almodóvar movie  as seen here. The end of the day brought a surprise visit from a favorite little nephew and dancing to Michael Jackson as we listened to Thriller. Did you ever see 13 Going on 30? Remember the scene where she starts  dancing to Thriller? Memorable Moments in life that leave you breathless with laughter.

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