last week was a bit overcast here in san clemente.  i mean, we like to really stay true to the whole "june gloom" saying around here.  so to beat the gloom, my cousin and i headed out to brunch in the harbor.  we went to proud marys, one of my favorite little places right on the water.  we sipped our drinks, ate some delicious food and chatted for hours just taking in the view and escaping the clouds.  my cousin and i spent many summers in the harbor doing junior sailors and camp at the ocean institute.  it was fun reminiscing on all the fond memories we have together; man we had some great times!

san-o with the glass'

last weekend i met up with ashley and her hubby who were in san clemente camping at san onofre state beach.  it was a bit of a gloomy day but the company was all i really cared about.  we chatted and laughed the entire time, drinking beer and roasting corn on the cob over the bonfire.  we even made it down to the beach for a bit, just to say we did.  and of course, the day ended with multiple rounds of smores for all of us.  i'm so lucky to have friends like ash (and her hubs) and can't wait to see that crazy couple again soon.

so cal blogger event this saturday!

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hello hello lovely ladies! hope your week is amazing so far! i'm busy busy over here preparing for stagecoach this weekend - tie dying jean shorts and painting my nails red, white & blue. it's an american love fest up in here. but between all the country music and outfit planning, i wanted to take a minute to let you all know about this fabulous insider shopping event that tammy is co hosting at madewell this saturday. 

there is sure to be yummy drinks, pretty clothes and plenty of fun ladies to mix and mingle with. i'm so bummed i can't make it, so be sure to go and have a lot of fun for me! let me know if you'd like an evite sent your way!! and don't worry, you don't have to be a blogger to attend - brings your friends and significant others - the more the merrier :)

April 28th, 2012 from 6 - 9pm.

Costa Mesa, CA

South Coast Plaza 

3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2831, CA 9262

so cal blogger meetup: a video

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so cal blogger meet-up {round 2!}

oh yes, we are at it again. we are so happy to announce the 2nd so cal blogger meet-up on saturday, february 4th in la jolla.  we have such a fun team of girls [tammy, olivia, stephanie, kai & hollie] behind the meet-up that it's guaranteed to be a fabulous time.  we are talking bigger and better things!  for more information and to register, head on over to our event page.  

can't wait to see ya there!

recap: so cal blogger meetup

Ok so if you follow me on twitter or saw my weak excuse for a post about the meet-up, you will know how much fun we all had at the event. It was so much fun to meet all the fabulous bloggers who joined us. Now it's time for some pictures, courtesy of the wonderful Karina Irene, who joined us and snapped photos all night! Kai was even lucky enough to win a free photo sesh from her in the raffle - such a lucky girl (wonder who gave you all that luck - ha!).

Sip at Flavor Del Mar was kind enough to host all of us girls for the night. They provided us with a fantastic spread of appetizers and a champagne toast, as well as happy hour prices at the wine bar all evening! Nothing like a bit of liquor to get everyone chatting! We had dessert donated by Sprinkles and tons of fun raffle prizes from our sponsors. Overall, the night was a great success!!

If you want to read more posts from all the lovely ladies who attended, hop on over to Tammy's blog and check out the link up! If you want to join us at our next meet-up, please let us know! We are hoping to hold the next one in January! And last but not least, a very special thank you to all our fabulous sponsors. Without you, the event would not have been as great as it was! 

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Mama Mandolin

J Public Relations

Karina Irene Photography

Lululemon Athletica

Studio 12-20 

The Dry Bar

Marine Parents

The Altered Chain

SIP at Flavor Del Mar

Sprinkles Cupcake

Sweet Bea's Baking

Reina Jewelry

VAVi Sport & Social Club

but i'm le tired

Sunday was a day for the books!  The So Cal Blogger Meet-up went swimmingly and I had such a fabulous time meeting so many great gals!  Big thanks to all our sponsors and to my partners in crime - Olivia, Tammy and Stephanie!  After a long, fun day yesterday and work early this morning, I am wiped out.  I promise more pictures and recaps to come but for now, enjoy this fabulous picture that we all have on our blogs (ha!)

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top 5 reasons i love southern california

I have been thinking a lot lately about how lucky I am to live where I do.  I'm not only lucky that I live in Southern California, but I'm lucky because I have lived here my whole life.  So Cal is such an incredible place to grow up and there are so many wonderful things to do and see.  I thought it was about time I shared with you 5 of my most favorite things about where I live.  

1.  The beach.  That's pretty much a given though.  I mean, isn't the beach the main reason anyone ever comes to so cal anyways?  I grew up at the beach and I still live walking distance from it.  There's nothing better than a morning run or evening stroll along the beach.  And the summers?  I would spend every day at the beach if I could.  To me, the best time to go to the beach is the beginning of September.  That's when the weather warms up and the tourists go home.  I get the beach to myself.  Pure bliss.

2.  The culture.  Here in San Clemente, we have this awesome laid back vibe that just fills the air.  This little surf town is the epitome of the So Cal culture.  The surf history in So Cal is bountiful and lives on through museums and murals and gives the ares so much personality.  And not to mention, everyone seems a little happier around these parts.  I hear that the beach will do that to a person.  

3.  The history.  The deep history of the Native Americans and Spanish is still alive and apparent.  You can see spanish style buildings, old missions, Indian ruins and more.  Father Juniper Serra made his way through hundreds of years ago but the mark he left on his way through is still holding strong. 

4.  The food.  You can't find Mexican food that is as good as this unless you are actually in Mexico.  San Diego has the best Mexican food ever.  So many great restaurants and hidden taco shops.  I can't even keep writing about it without my mouth watering.  Yum.

5.  The snow.  Yes, you read that right, the snow!  Did you know that in one day in Southern California you can surf in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon?  Pretty crazy, huh?  We have some great mountain resorts just an couple hours away from us here in coastal so cal.  I love being able to take day or weekend trips to the mountains.  And now that it's getting closer and closer to ski season, I can't wait to grab my snowboard and head up that mountain. 

What about you?  What do you love about where you live?  

If you live in So Cal and want to come meet some other awesome So Cal bloggers, please join us on November 13th in Del Mar for our blogger meet up!  Hosted by Tammy, Olivia, Stephanie and myself.  We have some great things lined up - drinks, raffle prizes and sweets!