Americana at Brand

Valerie and 1/4 of Me

Me and some cute fans

Wow ! I finally went to the Americana. I have been so excited about it. There is an H&M, Barney's Co Op, Anthropologie, Kiehls, J. Crew, a movie theatre, Sur la Table. So exciting. Since Sage is still out of town, my best friend Valerie and I spent a good potion of the day here. First stop was H&M where I picked up afew dresses including a Maramekko print dress. I really really wanted the skirt but they actually sold out while I was in the dressing room. How amazing. I used to love when H&M was only in Europe and I would shop there on a trip, come back , and be the only one with it. Next was Anthropologie where Valerie was lost in the dishes. Outside I met some fans and took some photos with them. We headed off to Barney's Co Op then Keihls and J.crew. I was looking for the basic brown leather flip flop. J.Crew does a nice one. Of course I wore the most uncomfortable shoes so our next stop was Nail Station for a pedicure.

1998

This is an old photo my friend John Grigley found of me. He tagged it on my myspace page.This is when I made clubwear. I am wearing leopard print vinyl. It is so fun to get old photos.

Blogggggging

Well I have finally decided to blog. I hope I can keep you updated on my busy life as well as give tips and inspiration. Wish me luck!

Spandex

Today I had deja vu when I had to work with spandex. Remember the Diva Challenge on Project Runway. Well I did a bit better here. I am designing costumes for a Dance Theatre Group. I tried to stay away from all shiny fabrics but that didn't work.Here is a mock up I made yesterday to see how the spandex would drape. 

Mothers Day

My little nephew Mikey and my gorgeous niece Emily

Sage went on a 2 week surf trip to Indonesia yesterday so after I spent the day at the Santa Monica Festival I went to my mom's house. I had dinner with my sister Maureen, her two daughters Rachel(pictured here) and Taylor and my momma. I spent the night and we all celebrated Mother's day at my dad's house. I love my family !

Santa Monica Festival

Today I participated in the Santa Monica Festival. It was super fun and the kids were great. Thanks Anne, Tawny, Howie and Marcus for having me.

Resident Runway

Tonight I had my first public speaking appearance At UCLA. I was so nervous driving there. Once I arrived on campus I was met by Rita and taken to Covel Ballroom where I met Karen. I was treated so well and got the rundown of how the night would go. I would speak to a group of 300 kids for 45 minutes, then judge a fashion show, then meet and greet and go. I had so much fun I ended up eating dinner in the cafeteria with about 12 students.Karen kept telling me I could leave at any time but I was enjoying myself. The girls asked me if I wanted to go to Pinkberry in Westwood. I had to say no even though I love love love Pinkberry. My husband called me at 11:30PM and I decided I better go home. The Kids were awesome and the fashion show was Fierce.