Hot Summer iGadgets

Recently I purchased the "Olloclip" from Apple and recommend it. Its a fun way to capture a wide-angle, macro, and fish eye effects on-the-go. The only negative thing about it is that it covers up the flash so you cant really use it when its dark. Ive been noticing many new gadgets popping up everywhere for your ipad/iphones... here are just a few that I found on "Photojojo"...

Shutter Remote: Shoot photos and videos up to 30 feet away

Card reader: Upload photos directly to your iPad 

VERSACE for H&M

For the past several months, the mall right next to my house (Hillsdale Shopping Center) has been going through a massive renovation. They just added the Cheesecake Factory, Forever 21, DSW, and now a brand new H&M. I am so excited for the opening this Thursday at noon. Im going to try to sneak out of work a bit early for lunch and take a sneak peak.

Anyhoots- here is the newest Designer that H&M has teamed up with to create a collection.
This time around: VERSACE !! Here are my favorite picks...

April showers bring May flowers

Every year when spring comes around, I anxiously wait for one of my favorite trees/flowers to bloom: The Cherry Blossom Tree. While reading some articles, I came upon some interesting facts about the Cherry Blossom Trees. They were first given to the USA by the Japanese in the early 1900's to celebrate the nations' then growing friendship and ever since then all over the US, Cherry Blossom Festivals are held to celebrate these gorgeous trees.
Take a look at how lovely they look in NYC's Central Park- Spring is finally here!

Royal Wedding- Modern Day Fairy Tale

I know its been all over the news and media for the past 6 months- but now the day has finally come. In less than 48 hours, Prince William will FINALLY marry Catherine Middleton! I am so excited to be living through this historic, fairy tale moment. I will be one of BILLIONS of people watching this friday at 1am. Will you tune in? Congrats & Cheers!!

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Over 100,000 Toothpicks in 35 years- Masterpiece!

What in the world can you do with over 100,000 toothpicks over the course of 35 years- A replica of San Francisco's multiple sight seeing attractions- of course! Scott Weaver's amazing art sculpture allows you to go on "tour" of different parts of the city and is displayed in the Tinkering Studio. Pretty amazing if you ask me. The details and precision are show stopping.

Earth Day is EVERY Day

Here are some interesting facts about Earth Day: 

• Recycling one aluminum can is the equivalent to saving a 1/2 gallon of gasoline. 

• Think about planting a tree- An average size tree produces enough oxygen in one year to keep a family of four breathing. 

• Earth Day is the largest secular holiday in the world with over 500 million celebrating annually in 175 countries. 

• Only 11% of the Earths surface is used to grow food. 

• The Earth is really not round, its actually slightly pear-shaped and weighs about 6,588,000,000,000 million tons.

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Ciao! Eataly comes to L.A

For those of you that haven't heard of a little piece of heaven on earth called "Eataly" in NYC- well I recommend you get to know it so that you can appreciate the good news I'm about to announce. The word on the street is that Eataly is coming to L.A!! Everything is still under negotiation but the location would be somewhere in West Hollywood.

Here is a little inside scoop for those of you that don't have a clue to what Eataly is:
Located in NYC's FlatIron District, Eataly is a 50,000 square foot Italian gourmet market. Each specific item such as pasta, salumi, fresh mozzarella, etc. has its own section within this market. If that isn't enough to knock your socks off- Eataly sells a vast selection of Italian products that no other market has access to. In the midst of all this excitement, I forgot to mention another wonderful thing about Eataly... There are restaurants inside too! They have specific restaurants devoted to pasta, pizza, fish, and even veggies. I wont even get started on the Wine and Dessert section- we would be here all day! It's like being in Italy without having to use up your miles- Perfetto!!

Arrivederci!!

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Donations Needed!

The American Red Cross is asking for any donations ($) you might be able to give to help the victims of Japan's Earthquake/tsunami that hit earlier today. This terrible event has even brought aftershocks to the Bay Area. Santa Cruz has been hit with swells that has damaged a couple of boat harbors.  The coast guard is on close watch if any tsunami after shocks might hit our coastline.
Here are some amazing yet sad shots from the tsunami's invading parts of Japan after the 8.9 Earthquake. I felt like I was watching one of those Hollywood, "End of the world" movies- Its def breathtaking to see the force and speed of the waves and water. Everything is washed away... My prayer and heart goes out to all the victims!!

San Francisco, California Snow Prediction

Its been all over the news this week that San Francisco, California might get an inch or two of snow this Thursday-Saturday! The last time this happened was over 35 years ago. Temperatures will be in the low 30's so gear up because it will be freezing. This is a great opportunity take out your cameras- dont let this amazing moment melt away. Here are some pictures snapped the last time it snowed in the Bay Area.
Im so excited- this is sure to be a beautiful sight.

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Golden Globes 2011

Let me set the scene for you- I was in my comfiest pj's dipping my hand in a fresh bucket of popcorn while watching the 2011 Golden Globes this past sunday. The red carpet has to be my favorite part of the night- but this year I was a bit disappointed. There were only a handful of celebs that looked the part. Here are some of my favorites...

I felt that Emma Stone was missing an accessory statement piece ex. earring, bracelet or ring which would of helped her outfit to not be so bland and coral...

As for Angelina Jolie, Can we please do something with her hair and make-up!? Im gonna give her two thumbs up for using color though- she really looks great in this dress. I would add a nice "little" ring on one of her hands... right Brad?!?

My mouth dropped when I saw Anne Hathaway on the red carpet!! This dress is my FAVORITE DRESS- It has a droopy back (im obsessed with this styles right now), long, puffy sleeves, AND its long! This look is fresh and the dress speaks for itself. She wore perfect accessories to compliment the dress and her hair/make-up looks gorgeous. 

In the News: Missing Painting

The U.K.'s Telegraphy, recently reported an apartment in Paris that has been locked up and untouched for over 70 years. In that cobweb-filled flat, they discovered a painting worth millions. This valuable work of art is by Italian artist, Giovanni Boldini, which recently sold for $2.9 Million at auction. The painting's subject is rumored to be Boldini's muse, Marthe de Florian.
Among other amazing discoveries, they also found a love note left my the artist to Florian. The apartment belonged to FLorian's granddaughter, who recently passed away at the age of 91.

You might be asking, "Why leave an apartment locked up and untouched for so long?" According to the Telegraph, the granddaughter left the apartment just before the start of WWII and never returned. After passing away, experts were sent to catalogue the inventory. One of them noted, "... It was like stumbling into the castle of Sleeping Beauty..."