Monday, October 31, 2011

Style Love: Happy Halloween en mi Casa...

As I mentioned before, I love Halloween and so I decked out mi casita to match… The vibe I was going for was Dia de los Muertos meets Goth Chic ;)


For the sake of safety, had to swap some of the real candles for the battery operated kind and a few string lights, not my fave, but definitely safer for the lil’ guy :)    
             



It’s just the right amount of creepy! but not so scary that I’m too freaked out to  go downstairs to get a glass of water in the middle of the night :& let’s be honest who wants that amount of bad juju in their home??? not me folks, no creo en brujas pero de que vuelan, vuelan!!!


Happy Trick or Treating and Ciao for now  :*

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Daily Life Loves: Weekend Rewind…Buckle up!

Lots going on este fin de semana...Felt like I was going-going-going all weekend long and the non-stop roller coaster hasn't let up much after the beginning of the week either...Uffffff!!!

At least was able to get the wig did…yeay!!! had been a while too :& I do so love the feeling and look of salon did hair, but hate that it never stays that way for long, so unfair ;) This was followed by some Halloween fun in the Sun with my lil' Zorro…

Squeezed in putting the últimos touches on my Halloween Décor…more shots later this week as practice makes perfect with La Nikon ;)

All just in time for a Mucha Suerte Party for the Hubby! as we kick off our new Family Adventure…Let the ride begin! so "buckle up" or “please, seat belt Mamma” as D. says :)


Ciao for now  :*

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Daily Life Loves: Out The Door Outfit…

This is what I wore “OTD” today…As predicted, the picture quality has yet to improve even while yielding La Nikon...oh well!!! Fell in love with the color of this dress, even if pleats are a bootylicious girl's worst enemy as c'est moi ;)


Paired it with the most comfortable platform ankle boots ever, that make me go from 5’6” to a towering 5’10” in 2.5 seconds...I feel for my vertically challenged male counterparts that can’t climb onto these babies and reap the benefits of a few additional inches in stature…sorry boys ;)

Topped it all off with a cozy, beautifully tie dyed infinity scarf and a white pinstriped blazer to make it all a bit more office appropriate…Gonna catch up with a dear girlfriend tonight over a couple of glasses of Vino and some delicious Tapas…GNO yeay!!!

Ciao for now  :*

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Product Lust: La Nikon…

Mamma’s got a brand new toy amigos!!! Courtesy of the hubby wubby, big muchas gracias again babe!!! I’d been lusting over this lil’ Nikon number for some time now (insert googly eyes) 0.0

It was amor at first click… La Nikon was compact but sturdy; I found the technology didn’t intimidate me; the reviews were positive and the price was muy bueno! Match made in retail heaven folks, especially since I’m such an amateur at picture taking as evident throughout this blog :& and while I can’t guarantee the quality of my photos won’t continue to suck! I do hope it will be a step up from my camera phone ;)

Ciao for now  :*

Friday, October 14, 2011

Food Lust: Nutella…

When I caught sight of this picture online, my heart skipped a beat. Not only is it beautifully shot, the image also resonates with me as a perfect reflection of working mamma life; but ultimately what truly caught my attention, what drew my eye in, was the lovely, oh! so familiar jar of one of my favorite “foods”...Nutella!


I realize that in the US, this product has only recently garnered more commercial attention, but I grew up on this wonderful creamy confection of cocoa and hazelnut goodness. To this day, I prefer to eat it by the spoonfuls straight out of the jar, much to the chagrin of my thighs L I can’t help myself, Nutella embodies not just my love for chocolate, but it ties into that part of my sensory memory that instantly recalls so many experiences growing up, mostly good and fun but occasionally melancholic..


Nutella has been a consistent staple in my “diet” and while over the years I may have given up many other “bad” foods for the sake of health, weight, etc. This particular item is here to stay…I may not be buying the Family size anymore (as my jeans let out a sigh of relief) but it will be around for me and my lil guy to enjoy together for many years to come and hopefully one day the sight of that jar will tickle his taste buds and tug at his heart strings too <3

Ciao for now  :*

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Daily Life Loves: Halloween Home Décor Ideas…

Even though we are experiencing a serious Indian Summer this week, with temps in the 80s°F!!! I’m still embracing the “essence” of Fall…no choice really, since the actual weather permits little more :& undeterred, I forge ahead…To get me in the spirit (wink…wink) I’ve wasted no time in pulling out all the stops for Halloween and have started decking out, my little casita, in full pagan splendor!!! Here are some of the images I’m loving and drawing inspiration from...

Goth…
Traditional… 
Hitchcockian… 

Makes me long for a mantel to call my own again *big sigh* Any who, will soon be sharing my own take on Halloween decor, likely inspired by ALL of the above, in anticipation of my favorite Holiday...Aahhh! I can already hear by husband saying..."Babe, don't you think you are going a bit overboard??? to which I say...Nevah honey nevah!!!!!!! Happy Halloween ;)

Ciao for now  :*

Monday, October 10, 2011

Style Love: Rose Bowl Finds…

Went to the amazing Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market, before I met my lil’ brother for Sunday Brunch. Here is what I fell for this time around…Apparently it was all about bags!!! then again when is it not ;)


Vintage Brass Purse with beautiful metal engravings and stone details, a hand carved leather Camera Holder with adjustable strap and a Woven Tote in mint condition, the color of red clay…Plus a fabulous vintage piece of Arm Candy to add to my collection…I love starting off the week with a handful of “new” treasures…Perfecto!!!

Ciao for now  :*

Friday, October 7, 2011

Love and Lust for Life: Trust your gut…karma…whatever!

…”you have to trust in something. Your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever, because believing that the dots will connect down the road, will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even if it leads you off the well worn path and that will make all the difference”
...Mr. Steve Jobs had it right. 1955-2011.


As any good Gemini knows, your personality tends to be split and I’m no exception. Part of me has a great sense of adventure; I like trying new things, meeting new people, going to new places and taking chances…I’ll never forget the sense of wonder and excitement I felt the first day I woke up at 20 years old, living on my own (well with my lil’ sister to be exact) but I’ll never forget how it just felt right, in my gut, and I was not afraid of what lay ahead of this new life…


The other side of me craves order and consistency like crazy…I love my routines! I can eat at the same Mexican Restaurant in LA, even though there must be a hundred just as good up there…Part of me just needs that sense of comfort and stability in my day to day life to keep me sane. I’ve been known to pass up Happy Hour because it disturbs my evening routine…Loco, right???


Well, I find myself, again, feeling like I did those many-many years ago. Not quite 20, not even 30 for that matter ;) now married with a young son and the full blown set of responsibilities of adult life. Yet that spirit of adventure is strong and my gut tells me all is going to be FINE. So, I plan to repeat Mr. Jobs wise words, as a mantra, through this new voyage my family now embarks on. Adding to it, my own personal belief that if you “go on with hope you’ll never be lost”! Fingers crossed for un poquito de luck too ;)

Feliz Fin!!! and Ciao for now  :*

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Daily Life Loves: Autism Votes…Take Action!

I took action! to ask California Governor Jerry Brown to sign SB 946!!! One of the nation’s most important autism insurance reform bills, SB.946, is before Gov. Brown who has only until Sunday to sign it. If you are from California and care about insurance reform, saving the state money and creating jobs, you can help by taking action at:


It takes less than five minutes and when it is enacted will allow children with autism appropriate access to treatments and therapies! I can personally attest to the importance of this, to help ensure we give our kids with ASD a fighting chance!!!

D and Honey Mamma THANK YOU mucho-muchisimo!!!

Ciao for now  :*

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Product Lust: Hot Hula Fitness…


Move over Turbo Kickboxing…step aside Zumba. There is a new workout hitting a town near you…Hot Hula Fitness !!! Mis amigos, it’s like no other workout I have done before and I’m totally heads over heels, in love with it <3 <3 <3


Hula what??? you ask...and I tell you, if you are bored to death with your cardio routine, Hot Hula is a totally fun new way to burn lots of calories, strengthen your core, bottom and thighs...all while having a blast! To top it all off, you won’t even need shoes for it…Hear that my Spinning devotees, no funky shoes!!! 


Created by a wonderful inspirational mamma named Anna Rita Sloss ; who’s been featured on Fox’s Good Day LA, ABC News and America’s Top Model to name a few.  She’ll have you sweating, laughing and coming back for more…I could sit here and explain it in detail but I'm running late for my afternoon Hot Hula class ;) Plus you really just need to see for yourself and then start shaking your okole! a.k.a booty ;) as Anna Rita says...Cheeooo!!!

and as Honey Mamma says...Ciao for now  :*