Dolly the Dagger

derilicte for louis vuitton?

2010-07-25T13:03:00.005-07:00

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......

2010-07-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

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....

2010-06-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

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...

2010-06-28T08:49:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-06-25T08:48:00.000-07:00

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!!

2010-06-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

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

everybody walk the dinosaur...

2010-06-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

Haha sorry for that lame title there! Life has been crazy! Wowza! Here is a glimpse into life as if late! Sanford took me on a date to the Natural History Museum Always one of my faves I love the taxidermy and obvviiously the Dinosaur bones!!
What girl doesn't like giant gemstones?! Sheesh! The had an entire wing filled of rare and exotic beautiful gems... drool...

A token Dino pic (notice the fingers:) with his favorite friend , a T- Rex!

I loved seeing all of the old railroad cars! They just don't make them like they used to, right?!
More pretty giant stones to stare at!
I love the scenes with "stuffed"-animals! :) It's almost creepy because there eyes follow you around all MOna Lisa-esque so at any given moment you think they might charge at you!

We also have moved out of our first ::tear:: aprartment together since my last post! Told you life was crazy! Here is a peak of the view off our balcony the day we left!

That's all for now, friends! Many more posts to come today! Lots of other great things happened this weekend! I will give you a hint (it involved a cap and gown! ;) haha Hooray! Happy Monday!

as we goo onnn...we rememberrr...

2010-05-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

Last week we had the FIDM graduate carnival and I am soo bummed I didn't go to my A.A. one! It was sooo much fun! I can see now where my tuition goes for all inclusive carnival foods, rides, and games! One last hoorah before we all face the "real-world" LOL
Taking advantage of the FIDM Trolley for once when I picked the least appropriate carvial shoes.. ouuchh- not good surfinf/bull riding shoes (stay tuned... ;)

Sanford did an excellent job documenting our evening! Cheesy photos to the max! Yess!
Sup just riding a mechanical bull...not for long... I have ALWAYS wanted to! I love scratching things off my life-list! My jeans were soo slippery though, I don't feel it was my best possible performance...

I have also wanted to surf! I like this possibility of drowing less/sharkless version! hahaha
Devouring more free sugar...

My love is allergic to red die so he couldn't even have a bite! What a horrific allergy I know! ;( All the best foods are red! Swedish fish, Red Velvet cupcakes, Red Vines, Hawaiian Punch..gasp..

Some man time in the mix of fashion girls! And let me tell you there is some amazing people watching when you go to fashion school! Wow! Until getting my cap and gown and invites and such I had not even had time to think about graduating! I'm really proud now! Go me! Two degrees now and I never have to go back to school again if I don't want to! Although I do want my Master's...in time...Well, what a lovely surprise! LOL I'm really stoked and kinda teared up! Go stickers and buttons school! Go!!

buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks...

2010-05-25T11:19:00.001-07:00

Last week Sanford, Phil, and Ashley went to see the Dodgers play the Houston Astros at Dodgers Stadium here in LA!
I LOVE Dodgers games! I feel like I don't represent because I have never actually been to see my Arizona Diamondbacks play but we have gone to several Dodgers games and they are sooo fun!
We have found that the ALL YOU CAN EAT STADIUM is the way to go! It's like prime seating, and when Dodgers Dogs are 8 bucks a pop- even worth and the ticket price is worth it! I may or may not have, had 3 helping of nachos...eeekk..yuummm food coma!
Totes got use of my Dodgers hat! Good investment! :) Phil was stoked he could have unlimited dogs!

It was a bit cold because last week was rainy and grey here but the skies stayed cleared long enough for them to play ball..and start the wave...and for the whole stadium to sing Don't Stop Believin'! Good times had by all! Happy NOT-Monday everyone!! xo Court

and we now pronounce you...

2010-05-16T21:36:00.000-07:00

My boss Hallie got married this weekend!! Hoorrrayyy! Car and I (or as we like to call oursleves Cartney) were her right hand women (per usual) and it was really fun seeing and helping with the process in such a few short months from concept to conception! We all clean up so well! ;) What a crazy day it twas! We told everyone we were her bridesmaids because we didn't realize we matched. heeheehee... tricked them! suckaaas!
My love ala Bradley Cooper in the Hangover style all dressed in black... love it! So handsome!:)
The bridesmaids after some serious showering ;)
We are very Orchid-ed out after switching, changing, and rearranging the floral centerpieces! Hahaha just kidding aren't the beautiful!?! How awesome with the jewels hanging! Love seeing unique arrangements...AND HOW COOL are the table names? Instead of lame 1,2,3, they were all named after classic rock bands (with the exception of ours- Spice Girls...don't WE feel lame-can't keep up with the 70's hair bands! sorry boys! haha ) Anyway when your band's song/music video played your table got to head to the buffet! So creative!! There were only a couple details we weren't clued in with so it was fun to see the surprises!
Man-o-man what a process was this tree! Picking out the perfect tree branches and flowers and making all the "placecard" cd labels and then realizing it was too top heavy and having to hunt for perfect rocks the morning of...it turned out perfectly though!!

Okay THIS my friends is where the magic happened...it actually happened before the blessed event but I am still so excited and proud of this stealth-like sneakery we managed to pull off! Carly and I wanted to give them something that was better than anything you could find at Crate and Barrel so since the bride and groom are not taking a honeymoon until summer we thought we'd bring the Honeymoon suite to them!! First we slaved over this awesome and crooked sign (my bad...whoops!)
Then we gave them notes leading the newlyweds to the fridge to find this surprise of beautiful berries that Carly so perfectly made! Of course no honeymoon suite is complete without some bubbly...
And TA-DAAAH!! There bedroom could not have been more perfect for the quintessential red and white we went with with the candles and petals! Sooo amazing!! If I may say so myself, sheesh...haha

I'm so happy for the new husband and wife! Everything turned out so perfectly and it was such a sweet wedding! Don't you love that when the wedding has a beautiful ambiance, great food and booze, great music, and it feels warm and loving and fun? Great times had by all! Success! Happy Sunday!!

clash of the breakfast

2010-05-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

What a sweet surprise Sanford made for me on our first day off in a looongg time together! Beautiful breakfast! Not much better in life then waking up to strawberry pancakes

\and bacon! Yuuummmmmm.....a little while ago S and I talked about trying out being vegetarians for a week.... abouuuttt thaaatttt. It's just the little things like bacon, and burgers, and steak I would have to get used to.
The ARCLIGHT opened a new location right in our hood! Pasadena! This is so exciting! With regular movie prices rising upwards of $10 or $12 bucks- it is SO worth it to shell out the $15 bucks they charge. You get to pick your seat and reserve it so you could essentially walk in just in time and not be stuck in the front row with your neck sore for days. They have a sound team who assigns someone to watch with the crowd to ensure best quality, and they have huge plush seats! It's the greatest movie experience I have found! I'd say make sure you know it's a movie you want to see and will most likely be good before paying that much but really you can't lose here. So fancy and awesome!
Excuse my movie face those 3D goggles from Clash of the Titans made my eyeballs hurt!

P.S. C.O.T.T. ended up being a surprisingly great movie! It was Sanford's choice and he has been waiting to see it and I'm glad to say that I really enjoyed it! :)
Look how cool they did the wall! Like, such a rad display of classic movie posters without being too cheesy- I liked it!
Welll, speaking of cheesy I am watching LEAP YEAR with Amy Adams (love her) needed a little silly chick flick in my life (even though both boys in the room are rolling their eyes as of now :) GOODNIGHT ALL! Hope you all had a lovely weekend!! xo Court

say goodbye to hollywood

2010-05-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

thanks Billy Joel. :) After nearly 5 months living the California dream out here in Lala land S and I have decided to start a new adventure in the valley of the sun! We knew we wouldn't be here forever and who knows if the move will be permanent, but our goals and dreams are pointing us there this summer! Getting ready to leave I have been thinking of all the great milestones in our relationship out here and I wanted to just take a moment tosoak all fo the memories up...

*we met working at Lucky Brand at the Hollywood and Highland center
*first date watching Music and Lyrics at the Grove (he made me a mixtape that night too;)
*first kiss on 7th and Bixel downtown after watching Anchorman and sipping on a bottle of wine
*first time he found out my love of showtunes and still kept me around after our first drive to disneyland with his old roomate Travis
* walking down Pacific Pier eating Dippin' Dots and holding hands
*on my first birthday we shared together he baked me red velvet cake for a floor picnic at his new apartment in Santa Monica (even though he is allergic to red dye!!)
*embracing eachother's polar opposites families and backgrounds and learning new things about eachother everyday
*perusing flea markets and retro diners on the hunt for the world's best cheeseburger
(his plain and mine with everything on it)
*me "pretending to be domestic" and cooking for him once a year or so
*our first apartment together in Eagle Rock and hosting costume parties on our rooftop balcony
*thrift store/estate sale adventures finding treasures and having battles over who can find the most ridiculous piece of awesomeness
*going to the humane society and/or pet store to choose -and name- (and pretend like were actually going to take home) puppies (onnnee dayyyy...)
*having tickle fights and giggling and dreaming in blanket forts together
*the perfect surprise of a proposal on our "magic beach" in Malibu

It just keeps getting better! Here's to a lifetime more of "firsts". I am so proud and excited to be yours!

it starts in the theater,a night of encounters

2010-05-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

If I hadn't been there if not for a cigarette... I LOOOOVE THIS BAND! Last week for Cinco de Mayo Phil, Ashley, and I went to see this band play the Troubadour in West Hollywood!
Seriously one of the best shows I have been to in a long long time! Funeral Party opened for them and they were really good too! We got prime placement at the bar, had a perfect view clear to the stage and they had a mini deli that made me a grilled cheese!! What more do you want!?!?
People make fun of me for taking so many pictures like a mom documenting our evening but whatever! I made a vow to say YES more and to take more pictures so I am trying my best!
Who else gets to take a picture with the band after the show?? I felt so cool! These Northern Ireland boys were totally not what I imagined the band to look like. The drummer was like "I like your hair color, is it real?" I'm like"Well no but my last name is McEntire? Kinda Irish? Doesn't that count?" He just laughed AT me not with me...guess not....hahaha

Bar so clean you can probably not eat off but reflect off them!
Guess which one is Phil's wrist? Lol
Check us out! Uh oh twins consuming alcoholic beverages means gigglefest 2010!! Don't say I didn't warn you! I know, I am so festive drinking Rum for Cinco de Mayo...I knooowww!....

So funny the man who carded us was so confused with the birthdays on different state licenses-I was like I swear the ID is real! Shoo!
Obv.wearing leather jackets to a rock concert because we are so tough.... bahaha
Just in case you already forgot where we were....
Took about forty-nine tries for our new friend at the door to get this shot so perfectly here... and P.S. I know you're eye-ing my Captain EO tee...don't be jealous.... haha
The most fun I have had in a long time! TDCC! They'll blow up I'm calling it now!

RECAP- Great music, great friends, I got to sit with a perfect view without anyone sweating on me, meanwhile enjoying a grilled cheese, met the band, done rocking by 10:30! What more could I ask for (except for S being there ;) Goodnight my webfriends! xoxx Court

the minute you walked in the joint...

2010-05-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

Okay I love musicals and showtunes. You caught me red handed. Okay it's not a secret-I can't help it! I just love how happy the cheerful songs try not to smile when you see Gene Kelly singing in the rain! Try!

So I am totally the person people market products to. Anyone else guilty of being sucked into ridiculous things they wouldn't normally buy unless it was right in their face looking pretty life changing and glorious? Even on blog posts or ads at Target! I'm no match for great advertising! The Sham-Wow or the Bump-it anyone? Okay I haven't gone quite ttthhhhaaat far but this morning on my morning Starbucks run the Peggy Lee album and I had a stare down and guess who won...Okay Add to cart! Fine! And guess what!? I LOVE IT! Truly the best cd I have bought in a long time. Especially without knowing the words to half the songs first! So funny because I usually purchase my new music from iTunes but apparently I just couldn't wait- somehow I knew!
I knew that I was familiar with her smoky smooth voice, because who elses favorite childhood movie was Lady In The Tramp? 'He's a Tramp but I love him" anyone? Lol I LOVE that song! Sorry if it's stuck in your head for the rest of the day now...whoops.

I love when you stumble upon a new musician and it ends up being just what you were searching for! Even though she is certainly not new by any means! Ummm, "Fever" and "Big Spender" my friends? Pretty much every dance competition I ever went to I heard those sweet jams non stop for solo songs and never knew the voice behind the legendary hits! I am so excited! I can't wait to get some of her classics on vinyl and dance around in an apron in my living room! Perfect getting ready music! She makes you feel all ladylike and you can't help but shake your hips on tempo to the beats of Big Spender and whip out the Jazzhands...try not to...I dare you!
Have a great Cinco de Hump day!
xoxx
Court

twin talks by the ocean

2010-05-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

Ever since Phil and I were just babies we'd build forts and stay up late having twin talks. We are so not alike in many ways (like appearance for example:) but as we have grown up we have found were more alike than we thought. We used to whisper through our bedroom walls when we were little and couldn't sleep. We shared bunkbeds when we were really little and would talk and giggle way past our bedtimes. It's been so special to have a best friend since I was in the womb. My siblings have always been a really close knit wolf pack (haha) and as we have grown up and gone to chase our own dreams it is so cool that we have remained just as close as we were living under the same roof! Phil took a break from school this sememster and moved into our loft to get a little taste of California and we have complete opposite work schedules! Saturday night we were supposed to go see his friends band play but we missed it so we kept going on the 10 West until we ran into water!

He has been wanting to go the beach at night for so long but he gets off late from work and I am a grandma with work and school so finally we made time to go!
I didn't realize he had never been to Pacific (Santa Monica) Pier! It's so cheesy but really cool if you have never been- and night is definitely the time to go because it is not so touristy.
I liked not using the flash on my camera it kind of gave it a moody effect...oohh...ahhh..
What a moon we have been having lately! Kind of eerie, actually!

Ahh I can't help it I love shoe pics! I haven't taken my Gold Glitter Toms off since they came in the mail last week!
See how much a like we look? haha It was so fun to stnad by the freezing cold waves and talk about life's little mysteries and what we wanted to do, and who we wanted to be.....

Giggling and yelling and confiding in eachother just like we did when we were little! I miss our twin talks! It makes me realize however busy you are caught up in life's madness -work, school, or other "must-do's"on your plate you NEED to make time for what is most important- the people in your life who make you who you are. Friends and family and loved ones are the most incredible gift we have in this crazy life! :)

"It's not what you do with your life- it's who is besides you when you do them"

Happy Monday!!
xox Court

and all that jazz

2010-04-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

Carly and I got to see CHICAGO at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood Wednesday night and it was fantastic! First of all it was opening night and we had no idea and that my friends is the night to go! Priscilla Presley!?!? Holy cow! What a sighting! I had never seen CHICAGO (yes, writing in all caps is completely necessary) on stage before and it is soo classic. Nothing like original Bob Fosse moves to make you whip out the red lipstick and shimee with the music! 5-6-7-8! Pose! I finally had an excuse to wear my vintage grey eggshell hat! It's so Ally form The Notebook don't you think?

Now everything we say has a step stomp, a pelvic thrust, or a 5-6-7-8 at the end of it because we are convinced it's not too late to become a Broadway star! Dream big! Right? haha Goodnight and Happy Friday to you!! xo Court

cruisin' down central

2010-04-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

bunnys and eggs

2010-04-22T15:27:00.001-07:00

Whoopsss! Way to totes drop the ball on Easter pics! Haha Just keepin' the holiday going strong! Wanted to show off the beautiful spread Sanford's mama had prepared for us the night we got back from our AZ weekend roadtrip! Sooo delicious and pretty! The perfect cure for exhaustion from driving! The first two pics are from the creepiest town we stopped at on the way home. Had to capture the eerieness of this truck stop! Inside the "Family Cafe" was even more spectacular let tell you!

HAPPY END OF EASTER2! There is more than one this year by the way! You didn't know? Ooh sorry you must be the last to be clued in on this new tradition! LOL xo Courtney

a love note

2010-04-13T16:25:00.000-07:00

After returning to LaLa land from the Atlanta Market for work I have been catching up on my blog lurking and came across one of my new faves on my blog roll- cute Emily of "Say Anything" (http://emilykeepsintouch.blogspot.com/). On this particular post she was tossing out all of the sweet characteristics that you would dream about in your future love . This inspired me- because I really think that every little girl (and I'm sure boys did it too ;) sat curled up in their slumber party forts with their best friends spilling and giggling over their future prince charming (or princess;). I know that conversation didn't stop when I grew out of footie pajamas, as even if youre not the slightest bit boy crazy it's always so magical to think about your perfect-for-you match.

I believe my qualifications for my soul mate when I was younger had a mix of serious and lighthearted qualities, a few of them ranging from - makes me laugh (ALL THE TIME), great hair, pretty teeth, sense of style, music lover, dog person, has tattoos, loves Disney as much as I do, and then ones like loves his family(and mine), wants to see the world, has compassion, wants to help people, has strength and ambition, selflessness, probably was wanting Noah from the Notebook at that point LOL...ect. etc. etc.

(all images via weheartit.com)

S and I have gone through so much in the past 3 years. More than some go through in 10 years probably. Crazy things have happened but we shine it on and have grown so much as a couple. We are rockstars at figuring things out no matter what curveballs are thrown! Never did I dream up a Prince Charming SO* spot on as he is for me. Someone who writes me songs, makes me bubble baths when I have a crazy day, emails me pictures of cute puppies at work, supports my wildest ideas, surprises me with Red Velvet cupcakes anytime he sees one practically (which may or may not be a good thing for him eventually I'll turn into one!) Everything has clicked into its place from the night we met when we both new we couldn't not-see eachother again. I am so amazed and proud of our team (and when we get puppies)/the family we have worked so hard on building. We have nightly picnics on the living room floor because we don't have a dining table at the moment, he thinks the world of me for slaving over a box of Kraft in the blue box for him, he surprised me with tickets to a Millinery (hat making) class because he knows how much I love hats. :) He's adorable! HE IS THE BEST! My little sister is going through a sticky roomate situation at school and he saw how upset I was so he made some calls and was ready to drive the 8 hours to her to help out in anyway he could because I had to work the next day! It's little things like this where he doesn't think twice about helping another person that never ceases to amazed me with the thoughfullness, and random acts of kindness, and going out of his way. It literally makes me ooze with love. Sorry dangerously cheesy. BUT it's truly rare and awesome. I love that as driven as we both are that we'd like nothing more than watching good movies in a fort we made in the living room. We try new things, never stop laughing, and with the ups and downs that you have while figuring out life as young adults in Los Angeles, we are so very happy. I can't believe what a lucky lady I am and can't wait to keep having adventures together for ever and ever.

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll

2010-04-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

Hi! Happy Monday! My love, my twin, and I took a little weekend trip back to Phoenix for work so I could visit some Necessitees stores to show the line on the road! On Friday we had the pleasure of driving up north to Sedona and it was such a beautiful drive! I mean Sanford drove (because he's the sweetest and I can't drive stick!) so it was fantastic for me! HA But I think he had a pretty enjoyable time behind the wheel, too! I hadn't been up there since I was like ten years old and I don't think I appreciated nature as much when I was young. I always wanted to escape to country-esque lifestyle but there is something so alluring about it now. Ahh how life changes! Who knew?

Stunning red rock in such interesting shapes and sizes...
Excuse the 19 self portraits! ;)
I may or may not have had to stop to use the restroom specifically at DQ! hahaha

I have MISSED Cherry dipped cones in L.A. so bad! Dang!

Sunset Point Scenic spot! So nice to just exhale!
Well I hope the first day of your weeks went well! Have a great night I'm off to catch up with a girlfriend and chow on pizza and watch Gossip Girl! Off to a good start I say!!

xoxo (you know you love me bahaha ;) Courtney

speaking words of wisdom let it be

2010-04-04T21:41:00.000-07:00

The blessed day finally came Tuesday night when Ashley and I got the incredible opportunity to witness the master of all that is music; Sir Paul play the Hollywood Bowl! OHHHMYYYGOSHHHHHH it is a performance that WILL NEVER-EVER be topped! I will never forget it. Ahhh I am just sooo giddy right now! Like a week later! It was everything I had hoped for!!
I've got quite the use out of this Sgt. Peppers jacket now haven't I? If there is one place to wear it I guess this would have been it! haha

I was having an emotional day already so I just knew my eyes would well up with tears when he sang Blackbird, Something, A Day in The Life, Hey Jude, or Obv. Let It Be came up in the set list. It was THE MOST PERFECT set list.
What a demographic his concert drew in! I mean, saying he is a legend is an understatement- but, young and old, every and any background, the audience was such a colorful mix!
California flag! Great touch! I am a fan of Wings, and The Fireman too, but obviously he brought down the house when any Beatles hit started playing. I mean he could have played for days and not touched a portion of the hits but he sooo gave us our moneys worth! Just sayin!
Sup...It's me, Paul...just pondering..... bahaha He said last time he took that road down to the Bowl they were all just boys thinking they were so tough! He told some great stories of other artists and backgrounds of songs that were really extraordinary and touching. I was wondering if he ever got sick of playing the same epic hits from the past 40 years but you gotta give the people what they want even still, right? haha I am still beaming. Can you tell? Stunned! :)
Fireworks! As if we needed them!?
Give Peace A Chance!?!? John's song?? WOW!
He played 6 encores! Who does that!? A freaking Beatle does- That's who!!
Quote of the night #1 - While everyone was freaking out and complaining about the long lines for parking, ticketing, merch, etc. and I'm like "Who do you people think were waiting for? Hanson?? " BAHAHA (no offense to my Hanson fans out there! But rrreallly...;)
Quote of the night #2- Ashley- "Wow, he has really aged well" Me- " Yeah, he is totally still a babe!! Ashley- "Guess he stopped experimenting with drugs way before, say, Keith Richards?" bahahhahahaha

I wish I could have gone to both Hollywood Bowl performances, It was truly, a once in a lifetime, magical evening. If you get a chance to see him on this "Up and Coming" Tour this year you should Go!

ahh now off to dream of strawberry fields and octopusses gardens...

xoxx Courtney

olvera street sunday

2010-03-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is that nearly every weekend we find something new. This weekends (not-so) hidden gem was the legendary Olvera street. Authentic Mexican food, clothing, decor-you name it- everywhere you look! Like a little corner of Mexico actually. One of the oldest L.A. Neighborhoods, harboring the oldest house in Los Angeles.Churrosss...yuummm! How we are twins I do not know! :) Nice shirt, Phil omg.

Getting inspiration for decor for our new place! Those stars would be great with twinkle lights outside!

Love the idea of rustic tin crosses in a cluster on the wall! Very Pink Taco but hey! :) It looks great!

Philippe is the "original french dip sandwich" place. It was hard to not pull a Buddy the Elf and run in to tell them Congrats but I managed to contain myself! Hahaha I'm bummed I have still yet to try it but it is on my to-do list! Well all in all Olvera street made for a fun afternoon adventure! You can really get through it in an hour but the churros are the (yum!) real deal and their rosary colection is very impressive! A+ ! I'm not even Catholic but I have a thing for Rosarys! :) Happy Monday everyone! xoxx Courtney

memorrryyyy... all alone in the moonlight

2010-03-20T23:29:00.000-07:00

Saw CATS for the first time tonight! Meow! I was soo excited! Such a classic! Fine company too, I might add....Sanford, Em, Wendy, Phil, and I! A family affair! LOL Wendy was stoked she finally had a daughter who loves musicals and live shows as much as she does! We're both so stoked to have a Pantages partner now! haha
I absolutely LOVE the Pantages theater! The Encyclopedia Wendy told me there are two theaters like this in Califorrnia, both built in the 1930's. The Academy Awards were held here in the 50's and the Emmy's the 1970's. How cool is that? I mean essentially Gene Kelly could have sat where I did. Wow geek factor the max there sorry! :) The real deal as far as Art Deco goes. The details are truly amazing.
We had an early bird dinner at the Delphine across the street at the W hotel. Beautiful place! Great steak sandwiches with fries. We stay classy what can I say! ;)

Phil looking dapper at his FIRST stage show!

Sorry for the blurryness of that last guy! Now off to try and keep my eyes peeled open to watch at least one scene in New Moon on Blu-Ray! Holla! Yay for special features and yay for having a twin who works for Best Buy! Wayyy too convenient for my twihard status! Goodnight everyone! Happy Sunday to you!!

xo Courtney

another sunny day in Californ-i-a

2010-03-15T20:27:00.001-07:00

Shameless blast from high school's past with my Yellowcard lyric there...sorry...Anywho!

Sanford and I did some exploring in old 'Pleasantville-esque" Burbank this past weekend! It's soo cute I wonder how we never fell upon it before! Among our finds were rockin' Chicago dogs, vintage and hobby shops, and old school soda fountains! Such a perfect and relaxing and adventuresome weekend!

We're both such suckers for anything old and cute! We went to the animal shelter too and dreamed of taking this mini weenie dog home only we aren't allowed to have pets in our apartment. Doozy.

I LOVE twins!! :D

We finally watched The Hurt Locker last night and I have to say I was very surprised! It was incredible! I mean they took home a bunch of teeny golden men last week so I guess I shouldn't have been so shocked but I had to see for myself! I was so pleased it wasn't just bombs blowing people and/or things up! Way to beat out Avatar, K! ;)
Now off to prepare for my finals, eat pizza delivery (wow so healthy thus far in the week right?) , and snuggle! What could be better? Happy Monday guys! Cheers!

the hiiiills are alive with the sound of muuusic

2010-03-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

Last weekend (whoops!) I took Sanford to Oregon where his Dad's family lives for our 3 year! IT. WAS. AWESOME. I have never felt so relaxed and truly appreciated wildlife and the great outdoors to be honest so a long weekend in the woodsy Mcminnville area is exactly what the Doctor ordered! Ha So first of all isn't the resemblance of he and his Dad and step-brothers crazy? I think it's they eyes....We stopped by VooDoo donuts for desert on our last night- YES that is cereal slathered all over the already hot mess of frosted dough- Wow. Yummm...

There was pretty much a winery on every corner and such scenic "make out" points we joked ;)
Love this (sideways!) picture of these pokey flowers! Yes, I am sure that is the technical name of them haha
Oh yes he is really doing that. Ha Well, At least I know in advance what I am getting myself into when Sanford's hair turns white! Babes! Heehee
Taking "Tiny Baby" (who is no longer tiny or a baby I might add) on a walk in his favorite park!

We both look so pleased to be here right? Haha I swear the sun was just in our eyes!!
Walking down Main street! Checking out the cozy and quaint shops and one of the stores Necessitees (the company I work for) sells to!
Random giant Wonderland-eque mushroom......? A photo-opp. was certainly in order!
The three amigos! Well that's a wrap! All in all the clean air, blooming flowers, Twilight looking hiking spots, friendly strangers, delicious home-cooked meals, and hanging out with his amazing family was the perfect weekend we both had a blast! Happy daylight savings everyone!

xoxx Courtney

Sunday Sweet Sunday

2010-03-02T20:32:00.000-07:00

Sunday afternoon marked our long awaited (and epic I might add) engagement party! Wendy (my MIL to be) was the sweetest, most amazing host coordinating everything around us and our favorite colors! We had a candy table, napkins with our names on them, teary champagne toasts, and mostly (with some exceptions!!) all of our beloved friends and family by our sides to celebrate with us! Here's a peak... (don't judge me because I didn't manage to capture a picture of my charming fiance on my camera! haha Whoops! There were many other photogs from our special day! The lovebirds obviously must have been very busy shmoozing! ;)
Mamalicious (she's hott hott) you love the tiara I knooow!
Old roomies, dance friends, and fashion school pals
Tarynn (and her beau Sam I am) was my bff from my old job at Lucky Brand!---

Fun fact! LBJ is where Sanford and I first met! heehee CUUTE!
My twin and my little sis! 3/4's of the McEntire kids! Alex (Sam's twin)was away in cold Penn State! :(
My bff for life (Fun Fact! we met when her mom was my 1st grade teacher!)
Morgan's new hair is soo cute! We met at FIDM she's a doll!
My boss and bff-rose, Carly from Necessitees (work)!
Giant cupcake my sweet SIL -to-be made and "his and hers" champagne glasses!
Can we say Martha Stewart living!? Rachel Ray everyday!? Sanford's mom is obv. a garden club member! We made a flower mart trip last week downtown and S and I picked some beauties and she turned them into THIS!? Amazing!

Welp there's my recap! I will keep you posted as more photos surface! Off to watch the Invention of Lying with my two favorite men!

Nighty night world! XOXO Courtney

lady in red

2010-03-01T20:53:00.000-07:00

What fantastic luck! I'm jumping for joy! Don't you just love it when life throws you such a grand surprise- ala falling upon a new hairdresser and she happens to rock you world! This is without a doubt, my ultimate-dream-model haircut. Perfect red-orange color and rockstar bangs ! It's perfect if I may say so myself!

Paired with my new rockstar hair are my new rockstar boots! Sanford is theee beessstt! What a sweet birthday surprise! He knows me (and my shoe fetish) so well!
Heather Grey Blazer: Necessitees, Black Moto Vest: F21, Boyfriend Jeans:: the real deal-Diesel;) Booties:: MIA

Now off to enjoy the rest of my perfect day of birth with my two favorite men (my love and my twin!) eating pizza and watching Pirate Radio! Glamorous! xo Courtney

long live mcqueen

2010-02-26T09:46:00.000-07:00

his creative brilliance will live forever. i can't wait to see the final show march 9th. rip lee. we love you!

staple it together and call it bad weather

2010-02-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

Today was another gloomy (sorry eastcoasters its really only like 60 out) but it's been cold (heehee) and grey! This marks day of me making my twin brother be my personal photographer. Yes making him. Haha I must say I do kind of like the mood lighting that resulted... and although I'm sure he'll get tired of "but did you get the shoes!?" soon enough but in the meantime, Go Phil! Thank you!

My sweetie helped his mom go through their storage unit today and I looovvee those days because I always luck out with so many amazing treasures after he does! Records, vintage belts, beautiful old books, and today was no exception- I managed to swing a Beaver pelt! No lie! Sorry Peta! Thank you Wendy! Love you!

You know that one piece in your closet that stays with you no matter how many times you try and put it in the Goodwill pile but every time you rationalize it back into your closet? That's this floral blazer for me- high school graduation, baby. Ahhthank you...

Sup y'all it's just me adjusting! Candid! I love me some nude lace Target tights! However I must admit that I feel the same way adorable Jen from JenLovesKev felt when she showcased her pair (like she had a rare skin disease) nonetheless! The lace and floral together make things interesting!

Dress:Target/Blazer:Rampage via Macy's/Stash necklace via Etsy/Socks via Target/ Plum Wedges: Steve Madden via Ross (!??!!!!!)

Obnoxious per usual....
and why yes it ISSS necessary to have a mustache necklace! 2010 wardrobe staple! Right Karl?! Although it does bring the phrase "allo gov'na!!" into my everyday vocabulary more than usual which I didn't think was possible....

Sooo look at me I tried the socks/sandals thing. Way cuter now than in the 5th grade when I was assuring everyone that Adidas slip on sandals paired with the white tube socks (that had the squishy things that felt more like nails until you broke them in) were!! I kind of think it's cute- although perhaps with a different colored sock it would push the cute factor and be a wee less stark...perhaps! Welp I'm off to watch New York I love you with the beau! Have a great rest of your not-Monday everyone!

xoxx

Courtney

a little peek into chateau S&C

2010-02-13T21:53:00.000-07:00

While going through things to make way for my twin brother's arrival I got a little "elsiecake" inspiration and wanted to put odds and ends that I love -but hold no sentimental value -but I still couldn't part with- to some good use!
We got these mason jars a while back from Ikea and I couldn't decide what I wanted them to hold- without looking too "kitchen-y" with sugar or baking soda or some shenanigans like that in them! My trims did just the trick!
This antique sewing tray has filled up pretty nicely with the obscure finds we've found from estate sales and craft stores like russian dolls, vintage postcards, glow in the dark thread, little doo-dads and thingymabobs as scuttle (lol) would say....
When I was upstairs in a pool of junk Sanford worked on this little treasure that turned our ugly doorbell into oh-so-charming!
It really puts that extra POW (as if we needed anymore) contrast with out record wall! I love it!

Have you done any (not so) extreme home makeovers lately? Do tell! Happy rest of your weekends lovely readers!

xo Dolly

you're invited

2010-02-13T16:14:00.000-07:00

vday pregame

2010-02-13T15:49:00.001-07:00

It pretty much never fails that each year for Valentine's Day I am in-or leaving on a jet plane to- the Las Vegas clothing trade shows for the day of love. To me it's not as devastating as the "aww that sucks" I usually get in response when I mention that to people because I am one of "those" people who think that the wooing should happen all the time and not just in the month that candy hearts are sold! Just sayin! We do a pretty excellent job of doting and surprising each other with little things and treats all the time so it's no biggie to me! This year I leave on the day so I get a whole day of fun before the actual day and 1/2 of a weekend is way better than no weekend, I say!

We ran some fun errands, naturally perused some estate sales, and ending up having lunch at the local hipster-fest of a restaurant- Auntie Em's...
I have had this place in the "must try" pile in my brain since we moved to Fraggle (Eagle) Rock over a year ago and we never followed through on that goal! Today was the day and let me tell you it did not dissapoint! Cute red-brick outside, darling kitchy decor, friendly staff, no wait, all on a beautiful Cali day is perfection!
Meanwhile that was all before the food! WOW. it's funny because I am usually the "breakfast-anytime of the day is good for me" type while Sanford prefers lunch/dinner but I guess our taste buds swapped today...He got the delish banana-strawberry-coconut! pancakes and I got this BLAST (bacon,lettuce,avocado,sprouts,tomatoes,) on rosemary bread and It was all I hoped for and bigger than my head I might add!
Now for some laying low (snuggling), packing, catching up on movies (little monsters and stripes), and taking it easy to regroup for the show next week! Happy weekend my Valentines!

livin' like kings!

2010-02-13T15:28:00.000-07:00

Okay, confession time-I had never been to a hockey game- isn't that vvierd? (not weirder that Goldmember being from Holland obv. bahaha) Until last week, that is! I'm sorry and I'm from Phoenix and we don't know what that white stuff that falls from the sky is and it's never cold enough for ice-let alone skating on top of ice! Therefore, basketball was always the sport I was into watching when I was a wee one! Go SUNS! ;) I was thinking about one of my fave bloggers, Elizabeth at Delightfully Tacky because she just joined a hockey team! Wow! What a woman! Talk about some street cred- that stuff cannot be easy!Anywho at FIDM where a sports team or mascot (Go! Fight! Win! Needle and Threads!?! eer, not so much) we thought it would be fun to go to "FIDM Night" at the L.A. Kings game Thursday night! $10 tickdets? Umm okay- so there! Sanford's long lost bff and my bff accompanied us and it was really fun! Who knew!? They totally get down to business - only 3 periods, rarely any timeouts, overtime is the best part of the game (Sudden death!) and what everyone waits/cheers for- the fights! I was really surprised (and impressed) at how fun and cool it was. Where have I been I guess...? In loserville I suppose.....

NICE SAVE! NICE SAVE! GO KINGS GO! GO KINGS GO!
Sanford and Scooter (Sanford even bought a tee to represent because he's the beeesst and knew I'd be too cold! Dang! He's the sweetest!)
Obv. it was me and Car's first time at the rodeo because we were dressed with high hopes of Spring that is just "right around the corner" she keeps announcing. Which although it's acceptable to go to the beach in March here in SoCal (spring break anyone?) it definitely did not click in our oblivious heads that it would be waayyyy colder inside!?! ICE HOCKEY!?? Duhhh! Haha Oops!
Ever since we saw them making the real deal at Disneyland a couple months ago Sanford and I have been completely OBSESSED with carmel apples. Just adding to our daily serving of fruits......am I right!? He surprised me with one and I was in ice heaven! I seriously think we will be supporting the Kings way more often! Good times had by all!

rainy day schedule

2010-02-13T14:46:00.000-07:00

Nothing like the $2 movies to spend a rainy night. LA has had surprisingly weird seattle-esque weather on and off lately so we have been trying to be creative at going out and not staying home with take out and a movie. I seriously don't know how east coasters and people in other rainy places get/stay motivated! With the grey weather I never want to do anything but stay snuggled in bed with comfort food. That's all I need is to be more sleepy than usual! Ha

Me and (super-blurry) Phil, my twin brother (no that's not a joke) he's staying with us for the semester! Fun!
These Vans rainboots were one of the best investments I made this season! I'm sure I'm one of maybe 2 people who bought these but who knew for $20 bucks I'd get so much use out of them!? Ha!
Me and my love very bundled up (we love the nerd glasses-so sue us! he's adorable per usual) heehee so we saw Youth in Revolt with Michael Cera in Pasadena and LOVED it!! All of my favorite elements in a movie! Comedy, action, romance- two thumbs way-way up! ;) Happy Weekend to you!

i wanna put on...my-my-my-my-my boogie shoes....

2010-01-18T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hey! Happy MLK Day! ; ) I just want to know if it's wrong to have found my wedding shoes like almost 3 years before the big day? Bahaha I mean, at least I have sooommething planned thus far! Right? The glitter!? The velvet bow!? Umm Hiiiiii Miu Miu pumps why are you so cute and junk!? I bet they'd be comfy too- ahh what would we do without the invention of the platform? Okay Great now that that's settled! Check mark number one! I'll set my google alert and start filling my piggy bank!

ro-ma ro-ma -ma romance

2010-01-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry for being so MIA for the past couple weeks! It seems after the holiday hustle and bustle and finals my body decided to let out a big exhale in the form of that creepin' crud that's been traveling around! Nothing says Happy New Year like snot that's what I always say! Ha Anyway after being quarantined with nothing but classic movies and fluids Sanford and I were feeling good eventually! Nothing like the crummy, sick, or sad, times to make you appreciate the good days am I right? I think it was maybe stemming from one of the rom-com's I watched but I just got to thinking how I just can't help but to love happy endings. Like all the time. Like I don't get the scary-bloody-zombie- end of the world- movies, it's just not my idea of a good time! To each is own- I know but I don't want to be panting, terrified, planning my exit strategy....I want 2 hours of a reality- escape! Sanford's favorite genre of movie is bloody/zombie so I have seen enough in my day to have a good gage on them! Pure bliss for me is when guy meet girl, sweeps her off her feet, he or she is chasing one another through an airport and they finally meet eachother *just in time* to have a extraordinarily awesome makeout sesh and everyone lives happily ever after! What? Don't judge. I like happy! Sue me! I like when good things happen to good people. Grand romantic gestures and random acts of kindness. We need more of that in the world I think. S has swept me off my feet with the best wooing and reeling and Prince Charming-like acts, so I know it happens in "real" life. He just doesnt realize he set the bar high now so I won't let him off easy! Haha Ok go watch the Notebook and be good humans everyone!

P.S. Sanford just said his favorite romantic movie was PREDATOR. Case. In. Point. ; ) hahah

pictures via google images

Currently singing along to: "Blame it on the Boogie" MJ (Obv.)

i believe in big foot!

2009-12-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

Okay soo I actually do- (have you SEEN the videos!?) but that is not the point of this post! Me and Sampo's fave bar in LaLa land is the Big Foot Lodge! It's on Los Feliz Boulevard right near Griffith Park and it's pretty much the coolest place ever! Anytime we have friends in our neck of the woods we always end up there. The bartenders wear Scout uniforms, the drinks are delish with names like "Roasted Marshmallow" with a real flaming marsh on top and "Girl Scout Cookie" that says claims its made from real naughty Girl Scouts and tastes like Thin Mints!! Fo real. Those are the death of me because I like pretty much any foofy drink. Carcar and Sebastian came with us last time and were way impressed at our rad find of a dive bar! Anyway good times are surely always had by all and the bathroom never has lines and is really clean! Haha I say you can tell a lot about a place by the bathroom! Soo go! P.S. How sweet is my vintage circus conductor jacket I found at a random Goodwill for ahem $6!?!?! Wow. Too bad you didn't get a closeup of the sweet sweet anchors on the wrists! Ahh! Seriously it's easily top 3 best thrifted finds!

home is where the heart is...

2009-12-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

This time of year always makes me homesick...nostalgia of onesie pj's, holiday smells, and xmas morning excitement I guess! Being with my family is what brings me the most joy in life! My big fat arm in the pic of me and Sampo however, does not!! ;) It's like all is right in the world and we are one big happy family again when I am home. What brings you the most joy in life?

"I die...."

2009-12-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

Okay who out there gets the Rachel Zoe report daily emails? I sure do. Somedays they are overpriced and unimpressive just sayin. But I mean she does them everyday so you are bound to have less creative days than others...Well my friends, yesterday was definitely not one of those days! These Miu Miu pumps were well, bananas. They leave me speechless (and that is an occurance as we all know) I am like a gay man when it comes to sequins. I lust, I covet, I want... I'll dream of them!

this cracks me up

2009-12-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Just a little something to make you smile on this finr Thursday morning! Taylor is my bff in my head I think she is great! "The Franks" bahahahah Go and have a nice day everyone!

crazy in love (thanks beyonce)

2009-11-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

Soooo I usually post about things like clothes and food and movies and music but it seems I forget my most favoritest thing in the world sometimes which is my now fiance, Sanford. We've been together for 3 years this February and he is my greatest, truest best friend and the love of my life. No one could ever make me feel as important and brilliant and smart he does. Our love is straight out of the movies. He is so important to me and we have the time of our lives together. Everyday is a dream date. We go on adventures around Lala land, take roadtrips, try new things, and laugh and kiss and dream. He is the most handsome, captivating, charismatic, funny, silly, sweet person and to think we could have passed eachother by. It blows my mind how life just happens! We met when we were both working for Lucky Brans Jeans. Ahh what a romantic retail occurance. Haha I was a manager at Hollywood and he at The Grove. My boss Chris broke his ankle so he came over to sub and I instantly told my coworker "I love him can we keep him?!?" I have never been a flirt in any sense of the word but for some reason I knew I had to have him in my life for ever and ever. We had everything in common and everything clicked and we knew we were playing for keeps. Its soo cheesy but it was absolutely love at first site and I can't wait to start the rest of our lives together and laugh and love and get puppies and explore the world and kiss all the time! I am such a lucky girl. ;)

i cant even express how much i loved...

2009-11-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

New Moon last night!! O.M.F.G. rocked my world!!! We had such a fun group we went a wee bit buzzed (or was that just me?) after pregameing at The Waffle and raged with the 12 year olds at the midnight showing at Arclight Sunset it.was.so.good. I cannot even put it into words how much I loved every second! Even after knowing exactly what will happen because of reading the book first! Never been a part of a cult fan fiction craze before! Thanks S. Meyer! Honestly I don't even need to make a play-by-play review of it's utter incredibly-awesomeness because there are so many Twi-hard blogs that are so all over that BUT- I will shout from my newsroom was MAGNIFICENT! I cant get over how NOT disappointing it was (I thought it could have been a wee over hyped, no?) and I was impressed with the Twilight movie mind you! Embarrassing maybe? So obvi, I was in for a real treat! AHHH First of all they are all way more beautiful in this. Love the sepia-esque lighting- so much warmer and magical! Second of all they make it really hard not to switch "teams" in this- but I guess we new that was going to happen from reading the book. Thirdly the mood was soo perfectly intense- you felt everything they were feeling the entire time! I laughed (speaking of laugh-way to go with the one liners, Chris! Way less awkward!) I cried, and take a bite (no pun intended) of that last line! Ahh like a smack in the face! I have to wait another year for Eclipse although it has already wrapped? Ahhh...guess I have signed on for for 2 (maybe 3) more years of sleepless nights!! Can't wait to go again...

when in rome...

2009-11-10T19:27:00.000-07:00

I have been a little MIA the past week! I was on a European adventure with my bff! We sailed through Italy and it was a sensory-overload trip I will always keep with me...

maybe i'm a little late on this but i just peed myself this is so funny

2009-10-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

designer series numero dos...

2009-10-19T17:07:00.000-07:00

Name: Ashley Lynn Angle

City: Mira Loma, a small cow town in the “IE”... It smells like cows all the time, but I am used to it!

Website/Blog: currently running Damagedglamour.com, however issues with my hosting company has left my website down and out. Sad, I know, but it will be up and running a new design in the next month! I also have a blog, but I am transitioning through the numerous blog names and postings I have all over the place.

School/ Degree: FIDM, the wonderful school of drama. I learned an extensive amount in my Associate program. I received my AA in Beauty Merchandising and Marketing and am currently finishing my Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management at FIDM. Last quarter, woo hooo!

Job/Company: Unemployed. Part time work finder. I am actually in the process of starting Damaged Glamour, an extravaganza of social media marketing specializing in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. So keep an eye out!

Why do I love what I do? Did I ever said I did. Just kidding, I love social media marketing, it is such a new genre in the marketing sector and is growing so rapidly that there is always something new to learn and perfect. The ever changing world has influenced all the decisions I make and has guided me in the direction of beauty, fashion, the wonderful world of the web. I am obsessed with beauty products and would like to someday start my own company or work with someone that is starting a beauty company from the ground up, it would an excellent learning experience and one of the thing on my bucket list.

Favorite Designers/ Artist right now? Hmmm, this is a good question. I am broke, see question above, unemployed. Lol. You might laugh at what I am gonna say for this question, however, I am loving what Anna Sui is doing for Target. I really believe that you can be fashionable and a recessionista. High fashion designers are realizing that many people can not afford to spend $300 for a t-shirt so they are making discounted versions of their high fashion collections. Such as Charlotte Ronson’s collection for JC Penny’s. There are so many great finds out there and up an coming designers, I am indecisive and can NOT just choose one.

Biggest Inspiration: My biggest inspiration is taking in what everyone else is doing. I am not saying that I full on copy people or styles, I just watch what other’s are doing and then put my own twist on it. I am a magazine and t.v. junkie, I pull pages from magazines and get inspiration from anything that inspires. If something evokes a feeling, it’s inspiring and I consider it inspiration. It could be people, art, clothing, a story I read, or just something I saw people watching at Starbuck’s. Music is also a huge inspiration!

Favorite music: Another tough one, it is so hard to chose just one. I love anything indie alternative, The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, etc. Incubus is an all time favorite and will also be at the top of my list. They are re-inventing themselves constantly without changing their style!

Product that I CAN’T live without: My iPhone!!!!! Sunscreen, right now I am using Neutrogena Sport SPF 70. My GHD straightener, the whole Ole Henriksen skin-care line, and my new favorite perfume the D&G number 3 fragrance. So many other products I would not be able to live without, but this is a condensed list.

What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to fast approaching trip to New York City! I have never been and am stoked to see the sights and the Apple Store!! I am also looking forward to my fast approaching graduation date and getting my website up and running. There are so many things I want to accomplish and I am ready to buckle down and get going! Keep an eye out for the next wave of marketing concepts, ie Twitter, Facebook, etc. And plum is in, so go Plum it out!!!

life in plastic, it's fantastic

2009-10-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

Last night was Hannah's Barbie themed (naturally) birthday party! What a great theme! So many ways you can go with that...(there's always more than one disco barbies....that's awkward... sheesh) but I say any excuse to wear sequins and fur!! Bahaha

back in black- i LOVE this!

2009-10-17T11:28:00.001-07:00

wild things made my heart sanggg...groovy

2009-10-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Car and I saw this epic and heartwarming movie last night (complete with smuggled in Haagen-Daz i might add) and it was sooooo great! Totally different from the Maurice Sendak classic, but it a fantastical way. I was so into it even at the beginning and made me just want to love life and all furry things. Ha. I am so so happy it wasn't over-hyped because it truly exceeded my expectations and may or may not have brought a tear to my eye! Just sayin. We were on a ticket buying rampage yesterday because the ruUude Arclight employee I called about New Moon tickets last week told me they went on sale next Tuesday! PPssh! She was clearly trying to trick me because they totally went on sale YESTERDAY!! Eeww! We and the other 10,000 12 year old little girls scrambled on the overloaded error page of a website for hours. No exaggeration-houurrss- and managed to get 7 prime seats. Great Success! Anyway because we were going nuts thinking about prebuying tix that we got our Wild Thing tickets and made it to the Americana with hours to spare! Totally worth it! I'd eat you up I love you so!! :D

this makes me cry laughing

2009-10-13T17:09:00.000-07:00

I love Kristen and Drew! Ahhh they make me so happy! Haha Go be good humans everyone! xox

paris fashion week fall 2009 fave

2009-10-08T14:51:00.000-07:00

Alexander McQueen never dissapoints. Always proving to be over the top-his pieces may strike some as gaudy but nonetheless he is my kind of designer. I love love love ridiculous costume-y couture! I am an addict for dramatics as a whiney pop punk band sings and he beautifully combines my love for stripes and twead and mod and orange and clown lips and teeny lampshades and umbrella hats! What's not to love!? Although I am sure translating into ready to wear will not be easy I'm positive those unafraid of a fashion risk (i.e. Lady Gaga, Madge, Gwen, Rihanna) will all be covered in McQueen's fairest of them all in the next few months! Here are some of my faves! Check out the black muppet!

designer series numero uno

2009-10-06T08:32:00.000-07:00

So I have decided I have some pretty awesomely rad friends. All are so very creative and inspiring and doing great things in their lives. Here's my chance to showcase all they do! Courtforshort's Designer Series---Starting with the lovely Lisa Soltis! Her and her husband have an incredibly awesome necromantic-y jewelry line (LAS, see below) that the dynamic duo both create from concept to consumer in the coolest loft I have ever seen in industrial downtown L.A. Here's a little peak into what she is all about right now...

1. Name

Lisa Ann Soltis
2. City

Downtown Los Angeles
3. Website/Blog

www.lasjewelry.com
4. School/Degree

Bachelor's of Fine Arts
5. Job Title/ Company

LAS Jewelry- name of my jewelry line, also a freelance textile designer, fine artist and illustrator

6. Why do you love what you do?

Because I come alive when I create. I am right where I'm supposed to be, and I love that I feel that way.

7. Favorite Designers/Artists right now?

Kristen Lee and the team at TENOVERSIX, Philip Crangi, Erin Fetherston, Bess, Casey Jex Smith, Amanda Smith, Jen Stark, Tim Burton, Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze, Terry Gillium, the Leiser brothers...Eric and Jeffrey.

8. Biggest Inspiration?

the movie "The Science of Sleep" could inspire me forever. and so could God. and He does. and so could my amazing friends who are my family. and they do.

9. Favorite Music right now?

I'm grateful for the Raconteurs, MGMT, Ladyhawke, Duffy, School of Seven Bells, the Ting Tings, the Dandy Warhols, my dear friend Karma Stewart, and Thievery Corporation. I'm also gonna note my all time favorites Boston, INXS, Zeppelin, Simple Minds, Rush, the Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, and Allison Krauss.

10. Products you couldn't live without?

micron pens, watercolors, leather, mascara, and anything and everything Burt's Bees.

11. What are you looking forward to?

Tomorrow, when I get to create something else. And one day doing a jewelry collection for the runway show of my favorite designer.

12. What are your trend forecasts for this season?

This season anything goes- let's reinvent ourselves and just play with confidence....accessories, accessories, accessories!!... crazily printed leggings, bling bling, fringe, studs and sequins- Embrace it. and blazers of other hues than black. Oh and gloves. all kinds of gloves and arm things.

who i'm listening to right now...

2009-10-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

THE MIDNIGHT JUGGERawesomeNAUTS! These Melbourne natives jumped into the scene in 2004 and have been headlining tours and playing festivals and have been featured on a ton of records but somehow I was the last one to know about the awesomeness they are! They have this dancey- rocky kind of David Bowie-esque vibe to their music that makes you wish you could sing a long even though the words are low and muffled sometimes! Love them! Can't wait to see them when they come play in LA!

re-touched for the very first time?

2009-10-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

HOW crazy is this picture!?! I honestly never believes Lourdes Leon could be Madonna's child because I saw zero resemblance! Until this Like A Virgin impersonation of her mother she did! Is it photo shopped? They look identical! Stunning! HA It's the little things that amuse me people what can I say!?

brainwashed

2009-09-30T17:20:00.000-07:00

There has been many a speculation over who this street artist may really be. OooOOhhaaAAhh Another illusive European graffiti wizard!? Could it be!? Transitioning into the underground art world from being a French filmmaker he has taken the streets by storm. His "Life is Beautiful" show on Billboards on Sunset Boulevard here in L.A. caused quite a stir portraying a Warhol-esque depiction of Obama, McCain, and Hilary, and Scarface holding a green blood oozing machine gun. What's not to love I say? His Obama/Superman piece is currently being displayed over my living room couch and it's my favorite piece of art I have collected! I stay classy. Can't wait to add to my collection! His next exhibition is in Miami, Decemeber 3-7th at the SCOPE art fair. Party in the city where the heat is on!! http://www.mrbrainwash.com

my new hobby in case you didn't know...

2009-09-28T09:25:00.000-07:00

This weekend was quite the cinematic weekend! Of the 37 movies I saw I have to say my favorite was the Burbank sneak peak of WHIP IT! AHHH! I have been so stoked to see Drew's debut and I love Ellen Page and Kristen Wiig and Ashley mentioned last week that we should do roller derby and it was the best idea I ever heard! Makes so much sense why didn't I think of that! We're doing it!! Ha First off- the cast is insane, every amazingly-awesomely-funny woman is in it! You were laughing the entire time! I totes went by myself to see it (Why is that SO wrong? :) and got a free shirt because it doesn't actually open until next Friday the 2nd! I am convinced that I am going to "whip" out my roller skates (stupid joke) and practice because you best believe I am trying out for the LA Derby Dolls in June! It looks awesome! What a stress reliver! The just beat the shit out of eachother in skates and cute costumes-uhhh what's not to love?!? Okay first I will be purchasing major padding because we all know how big of a klutz I am even without wheels!

the september issue

2009-09-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting to see this R.J. Cutler film ever since I heard of its debut. Obviously we were all given a pretty spectacular, yet one-sided view of the inter workings of VOGUE magazine with The Devil Wears Prada a while ago, so I thought it would be a fantastic and eye opening view into Anna's side of the story. The process that goes into the creation of the 800 page style bible tipping off the year of fashion is seemingly overwhelming and not for the faint of heart. In the fashion business Anna Wintour has been giving off quite the mysterious and as they say: icy vibe for the past 20 years. The world's leading fashion magazine representing the best of the best in the industry does not just come together by hugs and giggles. She's tough to say the least but after peering through the glossy cover into a more personal look at the remarkably talented legends behind the big book, it certainly gives a new found appreciation and respect for all that Anna and the whole VOGUE team does every year. No one can do the job that she so spot-on does, and I like how this film emphasizes that behind the bob and the big round sunglasses Anna is truly a powerhouse and she doesn't need apologize to anybody for doing her job well! She's Anna freaking Wintour. P.S. The Los Feliz 3 theater Carly and I went to on Vermont was spectacularly cute! Very art deco with stars in the ceiling with a teeny velvet curtain! Adorable! Also, a lot more cost-effective than the Grove! Go!

taylor swift my bff

2009-09-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

Okay so I absolutely adore Taylor Swift. I want to be her bff! I think she is adorable and real and a perfect role model for the littles! Her music is so spot on and honest and I think everyone can relate her lyrics. I can't say enough good things about her I think she is just an absolute doll which is why I wanna shank Kanye in his cocky face!! He needs to get his "my mom died so I can be a prick to everyone now" chip of his shoulder! Not to say I totally don't feel bad because that's a terrible tragedy for him or anyone but don't take it out on the sweetest girl in the music biz! Eeew! Okay steps off soap box.

gotta new york state of mind- my new obsession!!

2009-09-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Okay so I don't really find myself watching television but when I finally got a day off this weekend I somehow managed to watch the entire season 2 of Gossip Girl and I am hooked! I have heard it was fabulous but those stellar ratings were mostly coming from the same crowd who found themselves lusting after new episodes of The Hills so I proceeded with caution. First of all the clothes are magnificent, obviously. Secondly, it ignites my love for the city that will only be tamed by moving there one day. Soon. It's a must do. I was surprised how captivated I was with the lifestyles of these fools! Even Brooklyn looks like a fairytale on tv! I was completely entranced and it was hilarious. Even my boyfriend was gasping with me over the drama and scandals! If only it wasn't finals week and I would have the follow up second season in hand but knowing my lack of self control I must stay away for another week---or at least until the weekend! New episode on Monday evidently and I am officially following a show each week going forward! Ha What channel is the CW on again? :) Lets have a guilty pleasure GG party!! Who's with me!? "XOXO" C

vienna

2009-08-25T00:43:00.000-07:00

This weekend was a fantastical little lala land getaway. Belen flew in town for the Aerosmith/ ZZ Top concert I got her tickets to for her graduation present--- too bad he fell off the stage a few weeks ago and they cancelled! Weellp seeing neck brace-Steven rocking out wouldn't have had made quite as stellar of an impression on us anyway. Good times were still had by all! It's a rarity we have a chance to have girl time and it was fun to just hang and laugh. Nothing too planned just like we were kids again making collages on my bedroom floor. Boogie boarding almost drowned us (I swear the waves were 12 ft high), we owed ourselves a treat for surviving the near death experience so we ate bomb pops from an ice cream truck, cruised the PCH and yelled Billy Joel lyrics.We went to the world famous Neptune's Net where we lurked the bikers. It was so nice to just drive around making fun of the world together again! We've always had the ability to thoroughly entertain ourselves and the shameless spectators listening. In the midst of having mature grown up discussions about the President, equal rights, and global warming, we dreamed about our European adventure. We aren't going to Vienna in particular but the Billy Joel song always makes me contemplate life because it speaks to me so well. Slow down you crazy child your so ambitious for a juvenile but if your so smart tell me why are you still so afraid?

kat von awesome!

2009-08-09T19:23:00.000-07:00

Sooo I mailed Kat Von D at High Voltage Tattoo some T.N.T. Los Angeles necklaces a couple weeks ago just because she is groovy and has good style so I thought perhaps she would rock them! Not like she doesn't get TONS of fan mail a day I knowww but I gave it a go anyway!! Not only did she send me a thank you back but in her new FB and MS pic she is totally wearing the feather "free" charm I sent her! OMG! She is the coolest! First of all-how rad!?! I practically almost peed myself! Second of all how sweet of her! Wow! I'm just stoked!! :D

Under Pressure

2009-07-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry that Bowie and Mercury will be stuck in your head all day now! :) Welp! It's that time again... it seems my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I have loaded too many goodies on my plate! LA is such a discouraging place to live some days because I have such badasses as friends and as much as it will surely motivate you- it's quite overwhelming! I feel like since I tossed myself in to the sharks here 4 years ago I have grown so much and haven't has a chance to rest! Such a fantastic monster of a city to live and learn in but such a blur! I have a hard time remembering "summer vacations". There is so much I want to do and be and accomplish and so many people who are better at things than I am! Where to begin? Luckily I have only just begin to tap into the world, but I am continously reminded life is too short and there is no room for regrets! Fidm, Necessitees, T.N.T., Electric Ladyland Events, MOONWALK catwalk fashion show, and soul searching are pretty life-consuming but I have a feeling something great will be around the corner if I just keep swimming! Here's to a balance of hard work and rejuvinating play and staying motivated! Happy August!

Do more Be more Love more

2009-07-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

Sooo this Sunday-Funday I was geeking out regrouping from the festivities of our MJ costume party and Coldplay concert the night before and I was whining to Sampo-I want to go on an Adventure!!! Come on!!! Just after that he got a call from B to finish his wolf tattoo (which I like to lovingly refer to as his "Team Jacob" tat bahah) Anyway we jet set to downtown where I am convinced Mosaic started an hour earlier than it did and clearly my watch broke right when my phone was MIA for the weekend. Go Fig! Well looky here folks, I got some time to have my adventure! Downtown is so silly sometimes it always cracks me up how random everything is. Like beautifully-unaffordable lofts, to little Mexican markets, to the homeless guy who passed out next to his 40. Soak up all the beauty everybody. HA. Well I documented my trip pretty nicely and took some great pics but my favorite part was watching this and I'm not even joking here- 80 year old man pick up trash. Like seriously. Bending over to pick up other people's dirty napkins, soda cans, promo cards, food, all of the above- just picking it all up and throwing it away. So simple and so touching. Wow! He didn't see me lurking in awe behind him. I couldn't get over how sweet it was! Really puts things in perspective! Love each other more everybody!

A THRILLER of an opportunity for Los Angeles based fashion designers!

2009-07-10T09:55:00.001-07:00

If you are a designer and your love for the man, the myth, the legend- MICHAEL JACKSON knows no end, this project is for you!

I am looking for designers and models for my event company's upcoming "Blame It on The Boogie" MJ Tribute Fashion Show taking place at the end of August!

Designers will draw the name of one of his greatest hits out of a Fedora and create a piece around that song!

As the time is ticken here and we have two months until the show (around August 29th which would have been his birthday) we need to get the ball rolling and songs chosen asap!

I look forward to moonwalking with you P.Y.T.'s!

If interested please contact me (Courtney) at............ ElectricLadylandEvents@gmail.com

the passing of the king of pop

2009-06-30T19:09:00.001-07:00

I feel like I have lost someone I actually knew and loved. It's crazy, I mean I FEEL crazy. I am really, truly, heartbroken about this past week's loss. Although it was on my grand life to-do list to at least see the man-the myth-the legend in concert (because I was convinced he was going to tour in the U.S. after the 50 UK shows) but sadly that's never going to get to be checked off. The other night I stayed up late watching the MJ music video marathon on VH1 and just cried. I'm really upset about it. He brought so much joy and love and hope to the world it's a shame he didn't feel all that back. It's an obvious understatement to say he touched an incredible amount of people. He inspired the world to boogie and wear more red pleather- what's not to idolize!? I now understand where my massive love of sequins came from! My first cassette tape was HIStory (thanks Santa), the Halloween half-time dance I taught for the high school cheer squad was clearly Thriller, and I have spent many late nights up working while listening to playlists of a mash of the Jackson's finest. Who else has generations of completely diverse people who can sing every word to every one of their songs? Everyone has an MJ memory. He started it all. The world is now a lot less rocking and he will be missed.

lushy lily

2009-04-28T17:27:00.001-07:00

April 2nd Morgan and I got a head start on our summer concert obsession and went to see the lover of booze that is Lily Allen! She isss sooo cute and tiny! Love that she was wearing bunny ears and sequin shorts and traded her Louboutin's for Dunks after like one song! hahaha We thought she was swigging cups of water the entire show but it seems it was white wine! Wowww talk about shwAsted! Hey whatever does the job Lil! We love youuuu!!!

When in Rome...

2009-04-27T22:40:00.001-07:00

Okay, okay this will be the last time I get to pick the Halloween costumes and Sanford can finally be a Zombie.....okay......whatever......still, you can't say this isn't hilArious tho!! hahaha

This just came in the mail! Yayyy!

2009-04-27T22:38:00.001-07:00

Oh my gosh I saw this behind Rob's desk on Fantasy Factory and I managed to find one signed and numbered and it just came and I am stoked!! Such an amazing first piece of art for our place!

Sneak peak at my piece for the Hope In The City Fashion Show

2009-04-27T22:16:00.001-07:00

As you muusssstttttttt know Mosaic (mosaic.org) is putting on it's second annual Hope in the City Fashion Show/ Art Auction themed "Other Side of the Tracks"this May in downtown L.A. and here is a little taste of my piece for the show!

FIDM 80's Flashback contest

2009-04-27T22:12:00.001-07:00

F.I.D.M. (fidm.edu) had this Totally 80's Flashback Photo contest and so I thought that would be a perfect opportunity for Sanford and I to make an amazingly entertaining Bowie "LET'S DANCE" music video! Here is the Ziggy-esque pic I entered....and won with!

big 22 in vavavegas

2009-04-27T22:05:00.001-07:00

I can't help but be singing Vivaaaaaa Las Vegassss in an Elvis voice every time I go to this crazy city! Although usually it's for the trade show for Necessitees it is still worth the theme song! Since we couldn't swing it for the groundbreaking 2-1 twin and I celebrated this years b-day in the crazy city with our favorite people in the world! My favorite people and I met up there and sipped and giggled and ate fab Simon food and took lots of pics of how much freaking fun we had in a 24 hour span! :)

I thought em everything they know!

2009-04-27T22:02:00.001-07:00

Wow what champions!! Literally!! My rockin' "little" sister Sam and her amazing basketball team (the R.S. Kellis COUGARS in Glendale,Arizona) are the State CHAMPS! Helloooo McEntire's are just bred for awesomeness evidently.

Toxic Womanizers

2009-04-27T21:53:00.001-07:00

Morgan and I went to her majesty Miss Spears' concert at Staples last week and needless to say we went all out with costumes(duhhhh why didn't ANYONE else!?) and we had our 15 minutes of fame when 9 zillion little girls asked to snap photos with us! Bahaha it entertained us enough to miss the PCD and we had an amazingly awesome time! Hit me Britney one more time!!