Gypsy Glamorous: California

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Hair Ornamentation

I love accessories and I love wearing things in my hair.

I curled my hair today using my aunt's chi and trying to imitate runway curls but with short hair.

I used Redken iron straight spray and Redken forceful hairspray to achieve this look.

Jeans- from the Black Hole $5

Tank- Banana Republic on sale for $6.99

Necklace- handmade in Nepal $89

Bracelet- H&M $4

Hair Ornament- one of three from Dollar Tree so .33

Foundation and Bronzer- Bare Minerals

Eyeshadow- Lancome

Lip Gloss- Urban Decay

Mascara- Lancome

Thursday, May 13, 2010

And another delicious meal

House of Kabob II

Persian Cuisine

Irvine, CA

House of Kabob II

92 Corporate Park
Ste F
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 261-8005

5/13/2010

YUM! Located diagnal from The District, House of Kabob is in a desolate shopping center. One would think it is a great location but all the business is across the street.
Super cute, great tables, outside seating, nice artwork and decor, good silverware, friendly staff, and super delicious food! Everything a great restaurant needs, well, that and customers. We came about 8pm on a Thursday night and there were a few people that came and went. The prices are super great and actually cheap considering the exquisite food and nice atmosphere. They have one tv that was playing sports that I did not care for but one guy that was there with his date was watching it more than his date and that bothered me. And I found out later you can order online! So neat. I had the koobideh and my aunt had lubia polo. I loved mine, I am 5'3 and 125lbs and ate it ALL. Maybe gross, but it was so good and I didn't want to share the deliciousness with anyone else :P
They have lunch and dinner portions available and I think it would be great place for lunch or dinner with friends or for a date.

Me snacking on the yummiest bread!

I forgot to take a picture before I started. Oops.

The plate was FULL of rice, two skewers of koobideh, and a grilled tomato. So delicious.

A day at the office

Photo from Google Maps

This is Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa at The Avenue of the Arts.

Reading my book for class. I can not wait until New Zealand!

My aunt working.

I got dressed this morning in a super cute orange shirt dress with white hearts and big orange buttons from forever 21 and a super fun pair of army green stretchy tights with lace cuffs but I did not bring my usual brown heels with me to California because I did not have any more room in my suit case!

I did however bring my brown hemp rainbow flip flops. Not the cutest thing to wear, but practical for walking. Well no sir. My aunt loves for me to wear heels and would not let me leave the house in flats. And no way in flip flops! So she let me borrow a pair of her shoes.

Best lunch ever! (until tomorrow)

i wish I would have taken pictures! I totally forgot.

I love this place.

The owner (I think) was so super friendly and attentive and the food was fabulous and really great prices! Everything is under $10. I want to go back for lunch tomorrow. Yum-o. The food was absolutely fresh and the kitchen was super clean (from what I could see)

I recommend this place for sure. It is a dive but super clean and friendly nice staff. Nice decorations and I felt comfortable but they do not have a true public restroom (its in the back thru the kitchen) which is kinda weird but not a deal breaker because it was super clean, the food was so good, and the service was above and beyond.

My yelp review:

Clemente Seafood Restaurant

124 W MacArthur Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 556-2815

5/13/2010

Located in a little strip mall, my aunt and I went here today for lunch and both had the ceviche. I had the fish ceviche which was delish and she had the shrimp ceviche with serrano peppers. Her dish was so freakin spicy but it tasted so good. Next time we might ask for less or on the side and mix it ourselves. I also loved the chips and salsa.
It was the best service too!

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

My L.A. Times

My Favorite Place- If you have time you MUST go to LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art- Neighborhood: Mid-City West
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 857-6000

www.lacma.org

A nice place to visit during the day or night to do some walking/shopping/eating is