derilicte for louis vuitton?

Looks like Marc Jacobs is at it again with his tongue and cheek-iness.... Louis' spring accessory line includes something straight out of Derek Zoolander's line for Mugatu!

PRESENTING Derelicte for Spring 2011?!?
What do you think? Would you carry a trash bag with a VIP designer's name stamped on it? How is this for DIY! Somehow I don't see this catching on.. is it just me?

coincidence? i think not......

Anyone who's anyone knows my love of GAGA. However miss "Creative Director" of the back in action Polaroid! Answer me this....why does my beloved Instax Mini look like a long lost twin of the "new" pola?? Haha.....interrressttinnggg......

sun, sun, sun, here it comes....

Tomorrow is the day... How weird is this?! It's very surreal to me but will so nice to take a breath of fresh air (literally) and get out of the big lala land city and be near my family!


Being in Phoenix I will miss:
-Running into Robert Downey Jr. at Starbucks downtown.
-Events every single night that don't mean going to a club.
-Being familiar with the hot spot US Weekly write about.
-Driving to the beach any and every time I feel like it.
-Mickey Mouse's house 40 minutes away.
-Melrose Trading Post and Rose Bowl Flea markets.
-Driving past Hollywood landmarks on my morning commute.
-The Oinkster, Tender Greens, and SUR restaurants.
-Passing by movie premiers and film crews taping randomly
- That whole 70 degrees year round part.
-My few L.A. bff's I have met that will be my bff's for life.


On a lighter note... What I won't miss!
-Walking through filthy areas with bugs and other grossness downtown on the way to the Cal Mart
-Homeless people following me everywhere I turn (if I had a nickel for all of the dollars and breakfasts I have handed out...)
-Paying for parking to go to work, or the grocery store
-Running out in the middle of something to feed the meter
-Parking tickets on unmarked streets
-2 hours a day in my car. every day. to and from work. At least I know all of the Fame Monster lyrics now? There's always a silver lining.. ;)
-Paying $1600 for a one bedroom that is falling apart in an "up and coming" note: sketchy area!
-The smell of rain as it hits the dirty street is yucky.
- Disheartening Pollution all around you
-Selfish/ Mean people with bad attitudes every where you go.

There are certainly pros and cons to staying and going but now I am being led in a different direction then I (or anyone else close to me) ever thought! I am really excited for the new chapter!

Annndd it's not goodbye...I'm sure it's see you later....

an evening in the magic castle...

My dear friend Devon happens to be a lifetime member of the super duper exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood. I have driven by the creepy-cool castle for years now and have always wondered what it was like inside...
Well just a few days ago I got my wish! What a way to say goodbye to Hollywood, eh?
First you say the secret password to this bird in the bookcase and it opens and leads you to the bar...
Think Haunted Mansion at Disneyland-esque! We read the magic behind the ghost bride in Haunted Mansion was created by one of their members... SOO COOLLLL!
Even the powder room was beautiful with collages of old black and white photos on pink walls...

Sanford was SOOO excited too! Right up his alley! The gift shop is always the best part obviously...






The rest will remain a secret! It's kind of cool to be inside something where so many incredible magicians have performed, and secrets and surprises are hiding around every corner! Especially because not just anybody could go inside! What a magical treat! I will always remember our few hours there!! Thank you So much Devon!! xo Court

my favorite foods in one place!

My Entourage (sanford and his mom;) and I all finally made it to the Pasadena icon, Pie N' Burger!
It is soo cute and kitschy and small and hasn't been updated in years! That is what I love about it!
The mailbox above! How adorable! This place literally seats a handful of people at a bar that strectches from the front to back and has a wall menu and that is it! So simple! Like In N' Out must have gotten their inspiration from them! Ha!
The masters hard at work...
Cheeseburger with everything, crispy fries, vanilla shake, and sanfords hat posing ;) Great success! I would definitely go on a regular basis if we weren't moving in just a few days! Eeeek! Can't believe it!

I officially mean business now!!

On Saturday I (ahem finally) graduated with my Bachelor's in Business Management from F.I.D.M Hooo-to-the-RAYYY!! I am clearly very excited! And YES my cap and gown are covered in sequins! That's one of the perks of going to a design school-you can be more creative with your C and G! It was more like fashion show twist of a graduation! Fun!
One of my adorable sisters (even rockin a dress might I add!!) came out to cheer me on! :D
It was quite a family affair! I had to pull some major strings to get more than the 4 (lame!) tickets they initially handed out but I was so glad I figured something out! Here is my hott mama and aunt posing with me!
The whole gang at El Cholo in Pasadena chowing on Mex and Margs after an exhausting (and amazing!) day!
Just two days after the big Lakers championship! It was really cool to be on the same floor! Most importantly to me where MJ moonwalked a year ago... awww...
Guess which one in the sea of black is mine....? :) Yayyy for red bows and sequins!! My favorite! Very Minnie Mouse!
Theres always one to ruin the picture (one person and one white haired head I guess but hey!)
The dream team from the Business Program (minus a couple who were out of state!)
Ash and Leann and I who were there ON TIME taking pics in the shade! Haha what an incredible day! It didn't even really set in until I was all decked out and getting in my seat. So much to take in! How crazy and awesome!? A day I will never forgot certainly! I never ever have to go back now! How crazy is that when you spend your entire life in school! What a feeling! .....Until grad school that is but we have some time! ;) Have a great day everyone!

Love,
(a much wiser and more educated businesswoman) Courtney

chateau voltage

My mom and aunt came out for this weekend's "Court-fest 2010" and on my aunts very specific list of things to do and see was: to go shopping on Robertson, have drinks at Bar Marmont, and kiss Bradley Cooper. Weelll we almost did all of those things. Almost. We started by having an amazing Italian dinner at Madeo in Beverly Hills (struck out on celeb sightings there), but then followed by drinks at Bar Marmont where we gave our table to none other than drumroll please... Mister Ryan Phillipe (who is much shorter in real life!) good one!! on the way home that night we pit stopped at High Voltage Tattoo (L.A. Ink) so that my mom could take pictures inside because apparently my mom is okay with tattoos now and thinks her bff is Kat Von D. Sweet! Who knew?!

My mom is hotter and younger looking than me...I knowwww.... bahaha ;)
I have to admit it was really cool inside and fun to talk to her brother (the shop manager) Michael while my cheerleader aunt was telling him that I was the best jewelry designer in the world and Kat wore my pieces on the show, etc., etc., bahaha :D
Thanks Kathy! I am sure he never hears THAT one!


Right before a homeless woman on the street in front of C.M. told me she was going to kick my ass! Haha all in all a successful night I say!
A few todo's were scratched off her list! Maybe we will meet Mr. Cooper next time! Heehee :D