Things I Love: Little Vegas Dress

It may be Friday (did this weekend sneak up on anyone else!?) but I'm already thinking about NEXT weekend. Next Saturday (after I watch the Niners kick some ashh) I am headed off to Vegas with my friend Sara and I'm SO EXCITED!!
This trip to Vegas will mark the first time I have ever been to Vegas when I'm single & I look forward to a very classy (but DANCEY) trip to Vegas sans a husband. I'm sorta looking at the trip as my un-Bachlorette party. And let me tell you, nothing is going to stay in Vegas, I don't participate in that kind of shenanigans, and you know I can't hide anything from y'all. I love you too much for that.
In preparation for the trip I plan on using some of my Christmas SWAG to purchase myself a LVD (Little Vegas Dress) to rock with my new new Michael Kors Clutch that my mom gifted me for Christmas (LOVE & MISS YOU MOM!).
You know this party animal loves her a PARTY dress. So I'm spending my Friday morning mulling over my LVD options and I'd love your opinion. I am DYING over the Pierre Balmain's asymetical twist on the LBD. You know I love me a funky accent, and I would also love to add an Alexander Wang dress to my collection. I can never have enough dresses, that's for sure.
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So whatcha think? Only 8 days to go & I couldn't be more excited!!
Y'all have a FUNky & FUN Friday!! Love you all!!

Things I Love: Party Rock

If you know anything about me, you know I like to party, plan parties, and well go to parties. Recently my Vanessa invited me along to attend her co-worker Renee's Wine Tasting Party and it was a blast. Renee is a very creative chick has an awesome group of friends who also all have the same creative mind-set. We enjoyed wine and cheese pairings, played Apples to Apples and blasted girly music like Justin Timberlake. Yup, right up my ally.

Check out how cute this party was:

Oh there I am.

You know, Rocking a Gap hat and Forever 21 Cheetah shorts.

I hope you all find something to celebrate this Thursday.

Tonight I'll be celebrating my awesome San Francisco Blog Friends who are pretty much the raddest.

Things I Love: Wedding Details

The wedding I attended this past weekend was one of the best. The bride, groom and their families put so much attention to detail. Everything about the wedding represented the bride and groom perfectly. From the organic outdoor setting, to the group dance session to the bride's favorite song Dirty Diana, the wedding was a prefect way to celebrate their union.

I couldn't be happier for my friends.

I loved all their chalk boards.

Black & Yellow, Black and Yellow.


Looking up from our table.

Gorgeous views.

Cute Photo Collage of the couple.

Video taken using the 8mm app.

Congratulations Zac & Kristen!
Love you guys!

Things I Love: Lakeside

I'm writing this blog post from the deck of a house on the shores of Lake Tahoe blasting my music, currently Mumford and Sons. I think Vanessa is making coffee, i think. It's kind of a radical way to wake up. The weather up here is perfy, and I'm excited to ge dressed up and celebrate my friend's marriage today. There's not much I can complain about. But why would I waste time complaing when I can enjoy this lovely Friday?

Lakeage.

V's baical guac. She used the Trader Joe's kit and it was bomb.

Couldn't help but take a pic of totally chill V with this dude.

funky!

margs lakeside.

Grilled artichokes, one of the best thangs i have eaten recently.

Doing what bloggers do (if only i could V only get blog...)

how we roll.

we apples to apples-ed it all night. so fun.

Happy Friday!

Things I love: Madewell

Tonight I am attending the Madewell grand opening in San Francisco and I couldn't be more excited! I'll be shopping away -- I hope I can control myself! I've spent some time eying some pieces so I'm not too overwhelmed (although I'm sure I still will be!).
Here are some of the items I am eying:
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Things I Love: Spur of the Moment Trips

Hey LA Friends! I am going to be in town this weekeend. And I was thinking it might be fun to meet for happy hour on Friday. If you think you would want to meet up with me, email me at Ambersnotebook@gmail.com. I'll let you know where I was thinking of heading.

Sorry for the late notice -- I will be back down soon!

{enjoying a glass of wine at the Sunset Marquis}

I'll be back shortly with a Vlog recap of my day with Jen yesterday...

Things I Love: Peeps

I'm just coming down from my jelly bean induced sugar high that occurred this weekend. Seriously, I ate a ton of them. I had a fabulous weekend spent with old friends, new friends, and my family. On Sunday I hosted my annual Easter party which is heavy on spending fun and quality time with my family and friends. The glitter was plentiful and so were the laughs. And of course, as always, I found the most eggs during our hunt -- even with plots against me to knock me from my throne!

My sister's dog Sawyer made the trip up too, he's a cutie!

At my house, you can never have too much glitter.

And glitter eggs, we did.

Glitter + Jelly Beans = 10 year old Amber

When the sun comes out, so do my sandals.

Both the jelly beans and glitter fueled my winning hunt.

Undefeated.

Nay nay and I.

And two of my best friends in the world, Matt Johnson and Jen.

wearing: parker cami dress
All in all it was a fabulous time.
And yes, I'm in my twenties and still proudly hunt for Easter eggs.