What really should have been on insta...

This is one of those moments that you DON'T see on instagram!

Let me explain.... There's this online shop called ban.do and it's like a unicorn and a fairy joined forces and created this magical little cotton candy colored world with the cutest (also most pointless). things.

Cute and pointless, is it possible describe me in fewer words? (I think not!)

Well it jus so happened that Ban.do was having a pop up shop over the holidays and we happened to be in town during opening hours and you know! We went and we walked in and it was a slew of outrageously dressed women in the most L.A outfits I'd ever seen. The air was heavily scented with the sweetness of cotton candy and then I brushed shoulders (accidentally) with the owner (who has pink hair) and I got this weird case of startruckness and literally FROZE.

(talk about awkward!)

I was shaking for like 2 hours after...so cupcakes were in order! Anyone who knows me knows that sprinkles cupcakes was responsible for 90% of the calories I consumed as a pimply pre-teen and to this day they are still another beloved extension of my soul. We got to use the cupcake atm which felt very futuristic and yet pointless. And the a photo op by the Ice cream store and I was set for life.

Thank you Sprinkles Cupcakes for always making me happy. And thank you to Ban.do for keeping my accessories shelf stocked and my heart rate up!

THE PURE MAGIC OF CARMEL BY THE SEA.

I have many talents, but one is picking really lame movies. Literally every time a friend and I go to the movies...the best part is how terrible it was.

Nearly 12 months ago, Emily and I were eating pizza and perusing netflix for a movie, as you do way too many nights as well. Somehow (somehow) we managed to stumble upon the movies Josh Huterchson has been in and we found a perfect, cheesy, pizza worthy movie. (watch it HERE. Actually don't...it's almost TOO cheesy.)

The movie was set in Carmel by-the-sea and at once I was intrigued. Anything with the word carmel involved grabs my attention and the fact that it was in California helped it hold my attention for a verrrry long time. I honestly don't even remember the movie too well, but I will forever associate it (and josh huterchsons chin and Carmel, California) with the happy memories of one of the last times My EXBFF (Gosh! Doesn't that sound dramatic.) and I spent together.

Soap Opera, over and out.

It was actually a really magical few hours spent in Carmel by the Sea (and not at all sad and without lonely "i lost my best friend!" feelings!) After lunch, dad was on a work call and mom was napping in the car and I was left with a deliciously wonderful town to explore alone. I ended up spending my time chatting with some random people in a cosmetic and it felt really fun. Actually no, it was fun! Plus, I was shopping too! I mean, what more could I want?

Thank You Carmel By The Sea, for everything. You were a dream (i didn't know I had!) come true!

CALI, I LOVE THEE

This trip to California has been long awaited and much anticipated! We were going to do it in March and then August but BOY AM I GLAD we waited till December because the weather was perfect. When dad rolled up in a convertible I was anxious (uh hair!) and excited (mostly anxious.) But as we were driving down the coast with the top down and the christmas music at full volume, I realized it was actually pretty perfect.

MORE PHOTOS TO COME.

But for now, here's a rockin' cotton candy sunset over Santa Monica Nostaligia was in full force guys!

(and of course, a few photos of me. Look at that folks, Christmas came early!)