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Am I late to the game? Does everybody already know who the foul-mouthed white girl rapper, Iggy Azalea is? All I know is that her songs are super catchy and fun. Don't believe me? Listen below...

Three Websites You Can't Live Without

Okay, okay...you just might be able to live without them, but it will be a sad and depressing existence! Dramatic enough for ya? When it comes to online shopping plus moi, things are as serious as they come. I will admit that I have 10+ websites that have shopping carts with thousands of dollars worth of goods virtually emptying my wallet. But there is a major difference between my virtual and actual shopping cart - and that difference is hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Most of the time, I can't commit to clicking that "complete order" button, but it is a nice daydream into a world of designer clothing. So here's the websites you need to know about:

Tradesy: Ever have that sinking feeling in your stomach when you clean out your closet and realize that your 5 Juicy Couture sweatsuits are out of style, or that your Diane von Furstenburg wrap dress has seen a better day? I always get bummed out when expensive clothing I have purchased is either out of style, doesn't fit anymore or just isn't being used. Voila - solution has been found! Tradesy.com let's you sell all of your unwanted, gently-used clothing! It is so easy to upload pictures and create your listing. Also, if you are in the mood to score a sweet deal, browse through the other listings. Ready to make money off your old clothing - sign up now!

NastyGal: This is one of my new favorite online shopping websites. The clothes are trendy and fun and the prices range from completely affordable to a little bit pricey. I love their dress selection and whenever I have an event or party coming up, I love to browse through this site.

ShopBop: This is in by no way a "new" website, but I simply wanted to bring this site to everyone's attention because it is just that good. Any designer, you name it - and this site has it. They also have a great sale section where you can get designer goods for up to 70% off.

Luck of the Irish

My St. Patrick's day was quite festive! My parents sure know how to put on an Irish spread. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

{Table Full Of Green Treats}

{Beverages For All}

 {Yummy Cake}

 {Irish Decorations}

{This Is Ireland}

 {Boiled Potatoes & Carrots}

 {Home-made Corned Beef & Cabbage}

More Por Favor

I have a confession...I had some of my the best Mexican

food in Los Angeles...and it wasn't at one of my usual spots!!!

I am in fact a creature of habit, but my father decided it was time we ventured out to Boyle Heights to dine at the famous, local spot - El Tepeyac. I know this restaurant has been featured on numerous TV shows which claim the food is to die for, but usually, I'm a little skeptical...is it really going to be that good? Well, I did have to eat my words in this case. And that wasn't the only eating I was doing that day. I ate my shredded beef tacos like they were going to be the last thing I ever ate. The food is authentic and delicious and the waiting line out the door is a testament to this. Don't worry - the line moves fast. Within minutes, you will be scarfing down chips and guacamole and deciding which gigantic burrito (house specialty) you will be ordering. 

 The Magical Menu

 Guacamole, Please!

 Fresh Chips...GREAT

Carnitas Plate 

 Shredded Beef Tacos, Rice & Beans

 Cheese Enchilada

Date Night: Steakhouse at Home

Here is a fact- Friday night is always date night with the boyfriend. While some would opt for a late night out of drinking at a club or bar, we tend to choose a night of delicious food at one of our favorite restaurants. I was sitting around watching Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten is fab) and the she was making "steakhouse" steaks for dinner. She grilled up two filet mignons and made a velvety roquefort cheese sauce...need I say more? I immediately Googled the recipe and called my boyfriend to tell him to nix our reservation--we were staying in! We chose to do NY strips instead of filet mignon and substituted gorgonzola for the roquefort cheese. The meal turned out incredible...we will definitely be making this one again! Click here for a fabulous recipe...

“It wasn’t logic,it was love.” ~Carrie

It's true. There is no logic to explain how many times I have watched

re-runs of Sex and the City--just pure love. Today was no exception when I realized 

I had some free time on my hands- what better way to spend it than lounging on the couch, going back in time with my bff Carrie Bradshaw. The E Channel obviously was reading my mind this morning when they decided to play re-runs under their title, "Ladies Who Lunch." Well, I'm not lunching today, but I am lounging. Close enough,

right? 

Although Sex and the City has 4 main female characters, we all know there

was a fifth castmate--fashion. I always appreciated the crazy outfits Carrie wore but I was in high

school when the show was actually airing on TV. This means that my idea of haute couture

was tight, low-rider jeans and a spaghetti strap tank top. I only

envisioned in my head how "cool" I would look in Carrie's newspaper print Dior dress, or her tan, shredded Roberto Cavalli masterpiece. Btw, has anyone notice that Carrie totally was a

hair pioneer when it come to the huge bun? She was rockin' that 'do ages before

girls decided that ballerina-chic was the new ponytail.

Just a simple homage to my dear, old friend. 

I'll Be Part Of Your Crew, Any Day!

By now, you should know that I have an obsession with Kate Spade and Rebecca Minkoff, but I am now proud to add a third brand to that round-up! Correct me if I'm wrong, but when I was in high school, J. Crew was simply super conservative, stuffy, boring clothes. Then, it is as if a trendy genie popped in and took over and next thing you know, I'm wanting every item in the store! I still like how all the pieces have a classic feel but are much more modern and trendy. Don't get me wrong--I'm not asking for them to carry bright neon sweaters with sequins and feathers galore, I'm just appreciative that I can walk in to their store and not be surrounded by grandma cardigans and beige slacks. It has been decided that I need, I repeat NEED #2, the beautiful Pave chain link bracelet. J. Crew--congrats. You have successfully captured my interest and are about to drain my bank account. Thanks, a lot. 

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