Weekend Outfit

Watering the plants and spending time with my pup...

I Was Born This Way!

I was FINALLY able to purchase the "I Was Born This Way" Lady Gaga-inspired jacket from Bamboo Sky. After it was sold out once, then brought back, I finally have the jacket in my possession! Woohooo!!

It's been so chilly and windy lately, so my perfect outfit consisted of a long black maxi and my new jacket! Whenever I'm not sure what to wear, I always go for my black maxi. It's sooo comfy and easy!!

Yogurstory

My good friend ZOE is back in town for spring break! We both love to shop, so I decided to take her for a quick lunch on Keaaumoku St. (aka "Koreamoku," known for all of the Korean restaurants and bars), then just bounce on over to Ala Moana. I used my usual research skills, as well as my Yelping skills, and decided on Yogurstory! I've been trying to get there since they opened not too long ago, but have never had the chance. Yogurstory is right next to Sorabol (Korean Yakiniku), and you also park in their lot.

The menu ranges from breakfast/brunch food, sweet waffles loaded with a bunch of caramel, fruits and different toppings, to sandwiches and salads. The ambiance makes it a really nice place to just sit down for lunch with friends and chill. The furniture is comfy, and I hear there is free wifi. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. To me, it's a much more comfortable Starbucks that serves hot food. Their drink menu isn't as extensive as Starbucks, but they have a variety of Flavored Teas, Coffee drinks, bottled drinks and of course, FroYo! I haven't tried it, but I didn't see too many people going straight for the frozen yogurt. I'd stick with the menu food.

Overall, I'd rate this place an A-. Both dishes that Zoe and I had were delicious. We'd both come back here and we agreed we would recommend this place to others. She even wanted to bring her mom here, who is apparently pretty picky and doesn't like trying new places/foods. SO, if it's good enough for her mom, then it's well worth it!

Service was also fast and speedy, and there were always waiters/waitresses around if you needed anything. And man, I have to give the waiters/waitresses credit- the restaurant is 2 stories, so if you're seated on the 2nd floor, they have to run up and down to get your food/drinks and whatever else you need. Good exercise, I'd say!

Half live/half fake tree in the restaurant!

Calamansi Mint Iced Tea- fresh, lemony and minty iced tea! 

Fat Pig Fried Rice- one of the best fried rice's on the island.
Do you see those fried pork chips on top?! YUM!

Cobb Salad- The dressing was SUPERB. The avocado was a little unripe,
but I kept picking at Zoe's salad because it was so good! I would go back for this.

"Fashion Story"...
For a comfortable lunch/shopping date, I opted for an Express loose-fitting chiffon button-down tied at the waist and flare jeans from Free People. Flares are in again!!

Cute bow ring from Bamboo Sky!

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Now, who doesn't love Vegas? Ok ok, I know some of you don't like it all, and I also know some of you haven't even gone before. And honestly, when I hear that, my mouth drops and I am completely shocked. YOU HAVE TO GO! At least once! It is truly an amazing place so full of playfulness, riskyness, and nonstop energy. I came home thinking, Man, I really need a vacation from my vacation! So much walking, gambling, staying up late gambling, eating, walking more, staying up late more, thinking hard about bets........But don't let that deter you from going. The energy you feel just from walking off the plane is unreal! Slot machines galore...and trust me, people actually sit down and play those machines at the airport.

Anyway, my family is definitely a VEGAS family- we go to vegas more than our fair share every year. But for us, it really is a break from the daily grind. Time for us to let loose, gamble, splurge on buffets and decadent meals, and really just do whatever we feel. There is so much to do on the strip! And if we feel tired, we just go up to our room and rest. But really, who sleeps in Vegas? :)

Bellagio Cafe Burger with fries, some kind of mayo and the best
pickled pickles!!

OMG. You have to try this.
Raspberry Brioche French Toast.
So amazing you don't even need syrup!

View of the Bellagio pool from our Bellagio room!

Introducing, THE COSMOPOLITAN

One of our favorite restaurants off the strip at Gold Coast, Ping Pang Pong.
If you want authentic Chinese food and dim sum where the locals go,
this is the place. Everything we've tried here is so delicious.
This is one of my favorites- Fried Tofu. Surprisingly light and fluffy!

Another favorite from Ping Pang Pong- Garlic Green Beans.
If you like garlic like me, you will love this dish.
I don't even like green beans that much!

Joe's Stone Crab- A fine dining restaurant in Caesar's Forum Shops,
recommended to me by one of my best friends, Linds.
Stone Crab is slightly less sweet than Alaskan King Crab,
but this place is worth trying.

A little tidbit about Stone Crab that I learned from Linds. As you can see in my above picture, they serve you just the meaty claws, not the whole crab. Fisherman catch the crabs, break off just the claws and throw the crabs back. The cool thing? The crabs regenerate their claws! So don't worry, they aren't clawless!!! What a beautiful thing evolution is, huh??

Now, back to the grind.

Keds: A Childhood Favorite

I remember Keds (shoes) were very popular when I was a kid. Remember the good 'ol days? Running around freely in them with no care in the world. Times have definitely changed. Yes, I'm talking figuratively, but also literally. Keds has taken on a whole new maturity, sophistication and style. They have collaborated with many different fashion designers, one being Alice + Olivia. I put them on for the first time today, and absolutely fell in love with them! So comfy and cool! And if you like bling, well, this is definitely the shoe for you!

Here are two ways to wear it:
1) Casual for everyday wear with shorts and a tank
or 2) What I like to call, "Brunch with the girls" wear, with a pretty floral dress and Keds, and you're ready to go! Easy-breezy!