tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168776332024-03-12T17:26:32.341-07:00Hot Off the Sales RackLife is expensive enough as it is. Why pay more?Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.comBlogger518125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-88902764053051079582012-07-22T23:02:00.000-07:002012-07-22T23:06:02.362-07:00Yes to the Dress: The Long Way ThereIt's probably safe to say that most women have given a lot of thought about the dress they would be wearing on their wedding day. For a long time, I thought that I'd be wearing something very minimalist and modern, more like a v-neck or spaghetti strap sheath dress that hugs the body but flows flatteringly loose down my hips.
That's what my BFF thought would be suitable for me, too. But after Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-79179610412155351932012-06-15T18:49:00.000-07:002012-06-15T18:49:58.447-07:00VenueWhen friends and family first saw us after the news broke, the first thing they want to see is the shiny hardware, and the second thing they do is ask when the big date is.
Well...we don't know.
Although we have an idea of when we want to get hitched, it's not entirely up to us. Most of it has to do with the venue. There are a few limiting factors: availability, cost, and capacity.
Many Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-80608371146210126272012-06-11T22:25:00.000-07:002012-06-11T22:27:02.255-07:00At the crossroadsWow. It's crazy to log in after not doing so for months...and find out just how many months have passed by. Life had gotten very busy, and my priorities have changed. While my enthusiasm for photography and style hasn't changed, I certainly haven't been following fashion quite as much (a product of having less time), while my love for cooking has grown. These changes have forced me to think Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-24596693513533091072011-09-01T21:11:00.000-07:002011-09-01T21:20:38.952-07:00Scallop and Cucumber SaladNews flash--two posts in two days during crunchtime! But I can't help myself. Since I needed a simple but tasty dinner tonight, I finally got around to trying a cucumber and scallop salad from the New York Times. I think it's worth while to watch this video for the instructions. If you don't have the time, here is the recipe.
A mandolin slicer, which I don't currently have, would have reallySales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-40937850487358917722011-08-31T18:06:00.000-07:002011-08-31T20:43:09.215-07:00Easy CapreseThis summer has been a busy one! I've been juggling multiple cases heading to trial at the same time on a shortened schedule. Sadly, this means far fewer opportunities to cook, and during meals out with the trial team, sometimes I end up bringing home leftovers that I'm not even home long enough to consume. I'm ashamed to say that I've had to throw out some leftovers. The good thing about Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-83946049732010219592011-06-26T18:01:00.000-07:002011-06-26T18:09:05.266-07:00RitzyYesterday was a very social day. During the early afternoon, I went to a bridal shower at a Ritz-Carlton. In the evening, I had a raucous time with a group of friends over Korean BBQ. I wanted to wear something that would be classy for the first event, but not risk getting ruined by oil and smoke that night.So what did I do? I wore an H&M dress to the Ritz-Carlton. Oh yes, I did.[H&M dress, Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-3622787908013082842011-06-22T19:48:00.001-07:002011-06-22T20:03:10.726-07:00Home Entertainment SystemI haven't had the time or space to entertain for quite some time. Finally, I found a window of opportunity to just do it. It was so much fun.I invited the girls over for a clothing swap and brunch. At first I was a bit apprehensive about how I was going to cook all that food and make the place look nice for my esteemed guests, especially because I overslept, but things all turned out quite well. Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-42914306605153743292011-06-12T17:34:00.000-07:002011-06-22T20:04:18.369-07:00Shining Through June GloomHelloooooo my pretties! Sorry I've been gone for far too long. Life in the past year has been crazy to say the least--lots of changes, lots of responsibilities, and not enough time for everything. Now that daylight lasts longer, I'm far less restricted in terms of when I can take pictures.June Gloom is a very Californian phenomena. One would think that June is a summer month, but oftentimes Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-60382997297506274252010-12-12T16:41:00.000-08:002010-12-19T20:27:41.229-08:00Holes in the NightAs life got crazy and daylight became scarce, photo projects do not fit into my schedule very well. This weekend opened just enough of a window for something fun.Since it is Winter after all, the temperatures have been understandably low. This week and weekend was unseasonably warm such that we had 70-80 degree weather. Although I have much work to do, a chance to take in a little sun was too Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-38690399031149281152010-10-31T15:27:00.000-07:002010-10-31T15:46:33.648-07:00Practical MagicHappy Halloween! Since All Hallow's Eve lands on a Sunday this year, much of the festivities took place last night. As usual, my costume consisted of regular clothing plus some props that I either buy or make. I picked a tough assignment for myself this year. A couple of the props were easy to get, but the clothing part was a bit more challenging. I tried to find a cheap tuxedo jacket with Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-50945686784494273662010-10-24T22:31:00.000-07:002010-10-29T19:04:54.295-07:00Holed UpJust when I thought the rain stopped for good, it starts up again. Fortunately, before the rains resumed, I spent much of yesterday out and about and soaked in some sun along the Pacific Coast Highway.I managed to hit two birds with one stone yesterday. Before heading up the coast to a friend's party, I decided to pay a visit to the LF Warehouse Sale, which I've heard about many times but neverSales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-58774700873104001052010-10-10T12:36:00.000-07:002010-10-10T14:10:49.784-07:00Weekday/Weekend: Mack the Knife"Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dearAnd it shows them pearly whiteJust a jackknife has old MacHeath, babeAnd he keeps it … ah … out of sight."Roughly-cut edges of drapey pieces are fun to play with--they add great dimension to everyday pieces. Overlaping drapery is even more fun.The Marciano drapey sweater that I found at the Marciano outlet during the summer has been in the rotation quiteSales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-1929280994614664322010-09-13T22:09:00.000-07:002010-09-13T22:50:02.119-07:00Splitting HairsIt was time for me to get a haircut again. When it gets colder, maybe I'll let it grow out, but while it can still get hot during the day, I'd rather keep my hair as light in terms of weight as possible (black hair absorbs so much heat sometimes).Right now is the best time for me to play around with Fall outfits involving shorts and boots. The temperature cools down quite a bit in the evening, Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-61207592297988910482010-09-09T22:29:00.000-07:002010-09-09T23:15:56.666-07:00Rising in FallLife, with its ups and downs, is a continuing struggle. We won't ever learn how to get up if we don't fall down first. We won't toughen up if we don't take a few hits first. Sometimes we won't know what's really harmful to us, or know how to heal from the resulting wounds, without getting hurt first. It's all a learning experience. One thing is for sure--we do not remain fallen for long. After a Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-85576067212851988782010-08-07T20:43:00.000-07:002010-08-07T20:53:28.531-07:00Trials and TribulationsMy dear readers,I've travelled both near and far to 2 different countries within 30 days. Who would have thunk that? I would have posted more pictures of my travels, but unfortunately I'm in a rather busy and rough patch of life right now. I just need to take some time away get my groove back, and then I'll be able to get back to doing what I do best--take pictures and tell stories. Be well!Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-46685701613544843242010-07-10T01:41:00.001-07:002010-09-13T22:59:40.729-07:00Bliss.What better way to unwind than to watch the sunset with a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos (con limon) and a drink carried in a traditional men's basket? (Yes, you heard right--a man's basket. Kinda like a man bag, but way cooler and culturally-significant.)Stay tuned for more scenes and stories of the island of Yap in Micronesia. Although brief, it was by far the most relaxing vacation I've ever takenSales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-29340719175403442762010-06-04T02:20:00.000-07:002010-06-04T02:24:18.079-07:00Programming NoteIn the month of June, I'll be pulling a disappearing act again. With 3 trial dates in as many months, and 2 brief trips out of the country in that same span of time, I'm gonna be pretty busy. I have no idea if I'll do any June posts, and if I do, whether it'll be at all relevant to the general subject matter of this blog, but one thing's for sure--you'll be seeing pictures of an exotic locationSales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-77488816554866510562010-05-27T20:04:00.000-07:002010-05-27T21:28:21.690-07:00Ring Ring...Although the Internet offers wonderful possibilities for staying in touch, there is no substitute for the human voice. Emoticons just don't always do the trick, and it's hard to get irony/sarcasm across through words on a page. There's just something warm and fuzzy about hearing laughter, varying tones, softness, and depth.When the person you are trying to connect with is half a world away, Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-75572843429447568022010-05-05T19:53:00.000-07:002010-05-05T20:48:38.163-07:00On a SlantThe weather in LA was on a mood swing in the past month. One day it's cold and rainy, the next day it's 80 degrees. Now that May is here, the warmer weather appears to be here to stay. Time to bust out the lighter layers and go with the shorter haircuts.It has been in my habit to test the boundaries of work outfits, but I really pushed the envelop this time with an element that is very Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-17275288020041501982010-04-25T15:11:00.000-07:002010-05-05T20:57:22.003-07:00Ties that BindThank you so much for your comments! I'm so happy that you enjoy reading the blog, and I'm certainly happy to be back. I've been rather dressed up for the last couple of Fridays, so it's nice to go with a more casual outfit this time. The town where I work now is far more populated by business attire, so I have to look a little more refined (even on casual days) to fit in. Given the fact thatSales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-86994409376911302232010-04-19T21:21:00.000-07:002010-04-19T21:43:15.260-07:00The Show Will Go OnHi Everyone! The next to the last time you heard from me, I was trying to decide the fate of this blog. A lot was going on in my life at that time, and a lot more was expected to go on in the ensuing months, so I decided to take a break.As you can surmise from the title, I decided that I will keep blogging.A lot did actually happen in the last few months, some fairly significant life changes, Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-36377617142663887872010-02-20T16:48:00.000-08:002010-02-20T16:59:31.528-08:00RIP, Yulanda.I'm still trying to process the sadness and shock that came when I found out that one of my favorite bloggers, Yulanda of Little Thoughts, has left us. She was only 28 when she lost her battle with cancer.I first became acquainted with Yulanda through StyleDiary. I was hooked on her style--a mix of feminine, interesting pieces with great use of colors and patterns. When I learned that she Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-5098649927372386812010-02-02T23:52:00.000-08:002010-02-03T00:07:55.636-08:00Suspended BeliefI think this is the longest period of time that I've gone without posting ever since this blog started. I'm still around! There's been a lot going on in my life--some good, some bad, others somewhere in between. I still have plenty of material to post about, but it's hard to find the time to take pictures and write about it. Quality control matters to me (even if the blog is just for fun), Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-82607208514221683442010-01-09T10:42:00.001-08:002010-01-09T11:02:17.202-08:00X-ray VisionI haven't done outfit posts for a while...my GorillaPod kinda broke and I have yet to buy a new one. Not to mention I've been coming home at the end of the day with no energy to speak of. Hopefully I'll pick up the pace soon.I've never been into wearing anything approved by Jolly Roger (I find them a bit macabre for my tastes), but the scientist in me just couldn't let go of this find from the Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16877633.post-62318142048088698232010-01-01T10:15:00.000-08:002010-01-01T12:03:53.929-08:00The Long RunHappy 2010! May a new decade bring positive changes and strengthen lasting bonds. I still can't believe that it is now Year 2010; it seems like one of those years in science fictions from long ago that would never arrive. We still use roads, fossil fuels, and don't around Jetson-style in pods yet, but technology has been developing on an exponential curve, so the fictional visions of the Sales Rack Raiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13536371997251124417noreply@blogger.com2