pink champagne & penélope cruz

New Years Eve in Pasadena, home of the Rose Parade and Rosebowl game to follow is a flurry of excitement as I mentioned here. I am working today and beautifying some of my clients for the evening to come. I will sneak out early so I can meet my sissy's for a little decadent Dashing Diva pampering and toasting with this pink bubbly to life and love in the present and the future. I am a New Year's Baby so in a few days I will also be celebrating a Birthday. My wish to see this new Pedro Almodóvar movie.  Here's to a wonderful year of more inspiration from you!
images: penelopecruz, vanityfair

big bad voodoo daddy

Pasadena is a flurry of magical events this time of year. With the Rose Parade just around the corner and the Rose bowl game to follow. I have had the luxury of viewing the parade in person as I tumbled out of bed the morning after a neighbors New Years Eve Party and jogged up the block in the early morning of New Years day to my gifted seats on Orange Grove Blvd. Nothing like seeing and smelling the scent of the fresh flowers on the floats as they go by with all of the excitement from children and adults alike leave such memorable moments never to be forgotten. This New Years one of my favorite swing bands, Bad Bad Voodoo Daddy will be performing at Disney Hall.  If you need a little reminding about who these kool kats are think of music from the movie, Swingers. This would be a memorable moment and  nice birthday gift don't you think? What are  your New Years plans this year?

image: bigbadvoodoodaddy