A Pleasant Birthday Surprise

Yesterday I was leaving the house and I found a fedex box on my doorstep. And I immediately thought, "oh goodie my replacement blade for my juicer is here!" But then I thought, wait that's not possible I just tracked the package that morning and it was still in the east coast. So of course my curiosity won me over and I just had to open the package before I stepped out. And here is my picture-tale...

Fragile?? What is this...

The anticipation builds

AWWWWW IT'S FROM MY DEAR FRIEND!!

A lovely birthday card...

and an array of wonderfully useful gifts! 

Even Ticky got to play with the box. 

This was seriously such a nice and unexpected surprise. When I read the card I literally said out loud, "awwww." I was so happy not just because I got a present but because someone actually took time out of their day to remember my birthday! Seriously Tudo, you are too amazing for words and I was so touched by this gift! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love it so much I will do a post on a makeup look I can compile with your gift. 

It's so nice to know that even though we may not talk or see each other nearly enough, we are still on each other's minds. =) Thank you lovely! 

Event: Style Suite @ Viceroy by Daily Candy & Suave

On Tuesday there was an event hosted by Daily Candy at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica for the premiere of NBC's Fashion Star. The first fifty RSVPs were lucky enough to get their hair done by Suave Professionals in the Style Suite. This was too good an event to pass up! So of course my sister and I went to the Viceroy an hour before the event even started. and yes we were first! 

Before the event started we waited in the Cameo Lounge. The entire hotel was gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. It's fashionable, chic and girly. I definitely want to come back and check out this lounge on the weekend especially since they have a poolside bar. While we waited we had a glass of prosecco and an order of the croquettes. Both equally delicious! (I was also famished so I may be a bit biased.) 

After we went in the style suite we both got our hair done and our picture professionally taken! They also had us do a video testimonial about what we thought of the products and the style suite. I thought the products smelled amazing! I totally did not expect that from a Suave product. But their new Keratin line smells like something they would use in an upscale salon. After we got our little makeover we headed into the screening room and there was sushi, veggies, fruits and hor dourves for us to snack on. Of course there was unlimited prosecco. We also got a caricature! Even though we didn't stay for the screening we each left with a gift bag filled with the Suave products they used in the style suite! 

Can't wait to attend another event like this!

The Mr.'s 29th Birthday

Last week was a super hectic week because I was busy planning a surprise birthday party for my darling husband! I decided to host a dinner party for his close friends (well only 7 of them because it was the  most I could squeeze at our dining table). Hosting a formal dinner party is definitely stressful but also really fun and rewarding when you see the look on your guests face. And in this case, my husband was the guest of honor and it was his reaction I valued the most. I'm so glad the party was a complete surprise to him and a great success! Thanks to everyone that helped out and especially the lovely Miss Ahn for taking all of the wonderful pictures! See her amazing blog here.

Without further ado...

The theme was "artsy and colorful"

Yes these are the 36" latex gallons. I LOVE THEM.

Yeap! Everyone got their own fake mustache

Avocado Shrimp Salad

With Homemade Cilantro Lime Dressing

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

The glorious prime rib

Dinner is served!

Yes, it was perfectly medium rare and amazing

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Thanks Everyone!

What a goofy bunch we are

To my love. Happy 29th Birthday! Just wait till your 30th, I have the most amazing party in the works for you ;)

Dinner Menu:

Avocado Shrimp Salad with Homemade Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prime Rib (Recipe by Chef John)
Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes (Recipe by Chef John)
Creamed Corn
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream