Things I Love: Pinky & The Brain

Well it's about that time. Time for me to fly the coop again, I mean. LA, Hollywood & Hermosa Beach I'm coming at 'cha -- OC I keep meaning to give you LOVE and I promise one of these days I will!!

It's fun being up here in the Bay; hanging with my friends and family. I feel like a kid up here -- well I pretty much am a kid at heart. I put in hours of bike riding sessions and some temporary pink hair (HAIR CHALKING: it rocks and um confirms that blondes DO have more fun -- I joke, I joke. I kid, I kid.). So I'm temporarly back to being a teenager, and that makes me DARN happy. One of my favorite things to say is "i'm never going to be younger then I am today." and I'm going to celebrate that idea every single day that I'm here on this lovely earth of ours.

P!NK:

Bike SO hard. Only used my car a couple times since this baby came into my life -- THANK YOU DAD!!

I am very excited about this particular trip to LA because I'll be one of several amazing bloggers who will be co-hosting Poshmark's first LIVE event!! And guess what? If you're in the area I would love to see your pretty little face there (just make sure to email your confirmed RSVP to: rsvp@poshmark.com).

It's going to be a blast and you know I'll be up to my typical shenanigans.

You know...rocking party dresses (can I have outfit changes?! I like those!!). Obvski. You can count on silly Photobooth action. DERF. And I'm sure I'll be sipping (and, um, SPILLING) champagne. Well, that's a given.

And if you can't join you can follow along on the Poshmark app & umm peep me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (Ambersnotebook on all three)!

You will get to see things like this there (paired with clever commentary of course):

Happy Tuesday everyone!! I hope you have something BIG or small to look forward to this week!!

And if you like cartoon theme songs...peep this mashup, it's RADish.

Things That Make Me Smile: Down to Ride Till the Very End

Here are a few things that are making me smile today:

I'm super excited about the Leopard + Lace Poshmark Party that I am co-hosting tonight.

Will You be joining in? Dooo it...

I am stoked for my Halloween costume, fingers crossed it all comes together in time...

Just a little hint... (more hints on my Facebook Wall).

And since I love having costume changes and rocking more then one costume, last night's movie sparked a new costume idea and um well, obsession.

After watching Bonnie & Clyde I am currently on a last-minute search for a handsome fellow to be my Clyde, because I'm almost certain I was made to be Bonnie.

They were bad asshes who took the wrong route, but they knew were more then their small towns boxed them in to be.

Lastly I have some of the BEST blog friends, loyal readers and cheerleaders.

This morning I received an email that brought me to TEARS:

I LOVE YOUR BLOG! YOU REALLY MAKE MY DAY BRIGHTER

I just want to let you know that when I checked your blog post from yesterday it really struck a chord with what's going on in my life right now..My sister's best friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer.. for the 2nd time..and we keep talking about positive thinking ..and health is the one thing I think is really easy to take for granted and get caught up in the everyday details of life..but then all of that seems like nothing when your health is compromised..anyways..i shared your blog posting about J brand and thinking positive and life is all about how you react to the situation, etc.. with my sister, my cousin and her best friend through facebook messaging..My sister in fact lives up in San Francisco and I told her she should start reading your blog b/c I'm sure she would recognize some of the places you do your posts at.. (I live in San Diego)..

Anyways..just wanted to let you know that you made a positive difference in my day/week- (I read your blog daily) and keep doing what you are doing! :) Hope you have a great week!

-Katie

p.s. next time I'm in San Fran and if you are free I'd love to meet up for coffee or something :) Not sure when that would be though!

I can't imagine a bigger compliment then to receive such kind words from someone I've never met, and I also can't imagine being diagnosed with breast cancer not just once, but twice.

That's a hand no one should be dealt and my thoughts go out to Katie & her sister, as well as her sister's friend and family.

Honestly, my thoughts are also with ANYONE who has been dealt a hand no one wishes for. Being positive and keeping yourself happy isn't easy, especially when you've got reason to be anything but.

I am more then touched that my words could brighten up someone's day and I'm BLESSED to have Katie's words brighten my day!!!

See the power of positive energy? It makes people HAPPY!! It makes YOU happy.

Why would you ever waste your time being negative? Well, I know I'm one HAPPY FREAK!

{freaking happy at the san francisco blue grass festival}

"Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be..."

Giveaway+ Party: Leopard & Lace Poshmark Party

Let me tell you a few things about me:

I like to party & throw parties, duh.

I love to shop, true dat.

I'm addicted to my iPhone (even if it's only half working at the momento) and my apps, it's a problem.

And I love making people smile. "I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite."

Those things being said, I am MORE then excited to announce that next Tuesday I will be co- hosting the Poshmark Leopard & Lace Virtual (In-App) Posh Party.

You should be excited too -- because Poshmark and I will be giving away, not one, but THREE $50 giftcards to Poshmark!!

What is Poshmark, you ask?

Poshmark is an easy way to connect, sell & purchase items from your favorite Fashion Bloggers, local boutiques and like-minded fashionista's and shopaholic's just like you. Poshmark's cover-shot's, posh parties, and "easy ship" method takes pesky steps out of selling online. Everything can be completed through the convenience of your iPhone. Seriously go download it now -- it's free!! (Poshmark does use Facebook as a log-in system BUT it will not post to your feed and your friends and subscribers will not be able to see you Poshmark activity.)

What is a Posh Party?

A posh party is a virtual in-app party that are often themed with ideas of what items will be sold/and what to sell. My party theme is Leopard & Lace. Rwarr!!

Expect tons of fun items to be listed, including some of my own personal items. And since you know I love to throw a party expect an "Amber Party" to the fullest. Goofiness, silliness and radicalness will occur, and who wants to miss out on that?

You MUST join in if you've ever wanted to party with me -- because I want to party with YOU! Yes, YOU!!

To join in on the Posh Party Fun, please RSVP to the Posh Party Invite on Facebook (make sure you are signed into Facebook to RSVP -- I want to know who I'll be partying with!).

How to Enter the Giveaway to win one of three $50 Poshmark Giftcards:

(US residents Only)

YOU MUST download the Poshmark in the Apple App Store & Leave a Comment in this post stating you've downloaded the app.

For Additional Entries:

-Become a follower of Ambersnotebook (via Google Friend Connect, Twitter, or Facebook) And Leave a comment stating how you follow.

-Tweet about the giveaway (Please include the Giveaway link, @Ambersnotebook and @poshmarkapp so we can count your tweet as an entry)

-Mention the Giveaway on your blog and be sure to link back to this post and then leave a comment here with a link to your post.

-Attend the my Posh Party on October Tuesday 25th 8:00-9:00pm PST (don't forget to RSVP on Facebook!) and like items during the party.

You're going to like stuff -- TRUST ME!

The three winners of $50 to Poshmark winners will be announced Wednesday, October 26. The list of winners will be posted on my blog, twitter, Facebook as well as on Poshmark's Facebook and Twitter.

If you have any questions about Poshmark, My Leopard & Lace Posh Party or about the Giveaway don't hesitate to ask.

Good luck!

I can't wait to virtually party with you!!