You can't go to New York without visiting the MoMA. People need to go see all the original art work and appreciate that our country has them available. Although I went earlier in the year, I couldn't resist and showing my friends everything that the city has to offer including original paintings from Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Dali.
After leaving the MoMA, we walked through downtown and stumbled upon 30 Rock and the NBC Experience Store (bought me a FNL t-shirt). We were on a schedule, which prevented us from going to the top of the Rock among other things.
After much walking, we were hungry and moved on to Little Italy, a strip of Italian restaurants and welcomed to the public. We ate at Benito 1 and enjoyed the outdoors while eating our authentic Italian food.
The last thing on our agenda for the day was to visit the Brooklyn Bridge. We were lucky enough to have such a gorgeous photo background. The sun was the setting, the bridge lights were turned on and it made it for a perfect photo. It was beautiful! Last time I was on this bridge there was a snow storm and we still managed to walk the whole bridge. We asked a couple of girls to snap a photo of all of us and as a returned favor, I snapped a photo with my DSLR and e-mailed it to them. They were from Jersey and were very nice. Thank you!
After hours of getting ready for a date with the night, we walked a couple blocks down to a nightclub called Pacha. Let me tell you...nightlife in NYC is very expensive! What you don't pay for a car in you make up in cover fees and other things. Pacha was a European style nightclub and were open til 4 a.m. It was nice to finally experience the nightlife with girlfriends.








NY Starbucks


















PACHA Nightclub

dress: Forever 21; hat, sandals: UO

Our second day in New York was as hot as the first one, except it rained a little. New York pedestrian traffic is no joke. We walked through Grand Central Station and OMG...we couldn't walk through without bumping into people. It was insane. We managed,however, to walk through SoHo and shop and eat at America's first pizzeria...Lombardi's. I've never tasted such delicious pizza ever! It was an orgasm in my mouth...I wish they could deliver to L.A.
While walking in SoHo, the "Queerballs" group marched through the street chanting their song, "We'e here, we're queer. We're fabulous don't fuck with us." This past weekend was Pride and everyone came out and joined. I really like how their togetherness brings excitement.
In the evening, we hit up Chelsea. We actually went to the Standard to go into Le Bain. While making line, an Italian group asked us to be a part of their group because they needed females to get it. That was out ticket in...you were only allowed if you were on their list. After going in with no cover, we managed to go the french themed roof top (they a little crepe shack) and WOW...it was beautiful. The scenery was amazing. It was very mod and hip. Definitely a place you should go if you are in New York.














"we're here, we're queer. We're fabulous don't fuck with us!"







Topshop









outfit 1: dress, blouse: Forever 21; sandals: Target
outfit 2: blouse: Foreign Exchange; shorts: Forever 21; boots: Jeffrey Campbell
photos by Jackie, Isabelle and myself

Our big trip finally came! We successfully arrived at JFK yesterday after a 5hr starving airplane ride (we didn't have time to grab food while waiting in the terminal). Our trip was so early in the a.m. that I didn't sleep because I was packing, eating snacks, and browsing the web (hence, my tiredness).
Anyway, the minute we stepped out of the 757, our clothes stuck to our skin. It was so HUMID and disgustingly HOT! I don't know how people do it...seriously. We showered twice in one day. It's even hotter underground where the subways are.
After we checked in to the Roosevelt Hotel, we freshened up and went out to dinner at Morton's Steakhouse. OMG! Their steak was delicious...especially the Cajun Ribeye. yum! We decided that after consuming an insane amount of calories, we wanted to walk all throughout Times Square...there were thousands of tourists walking and stopping. We heard a ton of different languages and saw thousand of cameras all over. It was ridiculous. Most of the shops close at 11 pm except for Forever 21...they are open til 1am! 1am!! No wonder this is the city that literally never sleeps...sheesh!














dress, blazer, bracelets: H&M; shoes: Aldo; clutch: American Apparel
photos by Jackie and myself

On our last day together (before I head to New York for a getaway weekend with the girls), we slept in, got ready, and then head to Columbia Burger (a mom & pop burger place) for lunch. I indulged eating a bacon cheeseburger while John ordered a steak sandwich. After eating, we headed over to the Target shopping center and came across this Fireworks bungalow. I thought it was perfect for a background (since it's summer and the 4th is coming). After snapping a couple of photos, security was getting concerned that we were hanging by the bungalow, but we still went on...because "Dotty, I'm a rebel." =)
p.s. I'm currently packing for the trip (take off Thurs 6am)
p.p.s. I can't stop listening to Two Door Cinema Club











shorts, clogs: F21; blouse, bracelets: H&M; floppy hat: Target; bag: Michael Kors
photos by John

What did we do to celebrate Summer Solstice? We went to happy hour at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. It was yummy! Got me the "RA"cking Roll along with some edamame. After eating, we (Patrice, Melissa, and myself) cruised in the mall and shopped for a few things.








Patrice, one of my best friends
shorts, bracelets: H&M; blouse: Forever 21; shoes: Target; bag: Sanrio
photos by Melissa and myself

What did we do on the day before Summer Solstice? Go to the train tracks and take pictures of my outfit. Nothing special on our days off together.
p.s. New York in 2 days =)
















skirt: Target; blouse, bracelets: H&M; belt, ring, shoes: Forever 21; hat: UO
photos by John

John and I went to go see Super 8 at Del Amo. Really liked the film...it made me want to go watch The Goonies and Stand By Me again. All the kids in these films are such great actors! Other than that, we just browsed through the promenade. Nothing really got my attention...maybe it's because I'm going to New York next week =)
p.s. Kyle Chandler is soooo HOT!!







skirt, belt: Forever 21; blouse: Mango; sandals: Dolce Vita for Target; bracelets: H&M; bag: Aldo
photos by John

It's been a while since John and myself have biked for adventures. I missed riding my mint baby and now that we both finally agreed to go, we chose to bike from Hermosa Beach to Dockweiler Beach. It was a nice 13 miles of cruising while the sun was setting. We gazed through many beach houses, pedestrians walking their dogs, skaters, roller bladders, bicyclists, and runners. It was a nice breezy afternoon for riding bicycles. Can't wait to ride it again. This time, however, we will bike to Marina Del Rey.
















shorts, sweater: H&M; blouse: Cotton On; sandals: Target
photos by John and myself

Finally I had the chance to see Friendly Fires live. I missed them a couple of months ago, but I guess patience paid off. It was a free show that was a part of the Jimmy Kimmel Live outdoor concert series. They were soooo good! And entertaining too.




Friendly Fires

The vocalist came into the crowd =)
parka: Cotton On; blouse: MANGO; shorts, wedges: Forever 21; bracelets: H&M; watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs
photos by John and myself

My lovely petit ami had the bright idea of taking us to Camarillo to eat and to shop. He took us to a cafe in the Camarillo Airport, where he often flies with his friends for fun. Eating while watching General Aviation airplanes land was fun. Can't wait until he is able to fly us everywhere! Apres manger, we shopped at Camarillo Outlets.
Thank you babe for my new watch!








skirt: AA; blouse: Cotton On; belt, ring: H&M; sandals: Target; bag: Michael Kors
photos by John