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Happy 4th Birthday Dominic!

It’s so hard to believe that another year has come and gone, and our precious boy is now four years old today. With all the craziness right now in our lives and just starting my new job, we decided to keep it very low-key this year and celebrated this past weekend with my sister’s family at John’s Incredible Pizza Co. at Plaza Bonita Mall. We started the afternoon with food and cake, and ended it with daddy winning 500 tickets! Unfortunately, grandma couldn’t make it in from Las Vegas as was originally scheduled this weekend, so we’re going to celebrate again in March. I’m pretty sure Dominic won’t mind!

With our handsome little man!

My sister’s family with the celebrant. Check out the cool Spider-Man cake!

In the midst of lunching.

Singing to the birthday boy; check out Nana getting into it (on the far right)!

Princess poses!

Concentration is the key to winning.

Daddy won 500 tickets!

Weekend in Pictures: I Heart Shimmer!

On Saturday, I attended a the VIP Fashion Event at Shimmer, a local retail clothing store in Westfield’s Plaza Bonita Mall (they also have a location at the Chula Vista Center). I found out about the event through the San Diego Style Bloggers blog and quickly put in my RSVP to attend the event. I think it’s important to attend these types of events as bloggers to get to know the local fashion community and also to connect with other bloggers. Not only did I get to reconnect with bloggers Tuyaymya of White Tee Black Dress and Erika of Within The Sun, but I also got to meet the beautiful Alessandra of Fatshion Diary. We are all pictured below with Judy Figueroa from Shimmer (except for Erika, who I didn’t see until later that evening).

Silliness in the VIP blogger area with Alessandra and Tuyaymya! (Photo courtesy of Fatshion Diary; check out her awesome post about this event here!)

It was a lovely fashion soiree with a free mini-salon area equipped to handle hair, make-up and nails. We were also treated to tasty snacks (that I unfortunately couldn’t partake in due to being in the midst of Whole30), and a blogger VIP area with awesome little gifts from Shimmer along with cute SWAG bags we received upon entering the event area. The evening began with a hair and make-up demo by Bellus Academy, which was followed by a fantastic fashion show.

The outfits were broken up into three categories: Lady Gaga meets military, Chanel inspired and Valentine’s Day outfit ideas. I did shop a bit prior to watching the event, and I saw two jackets that I tried on make it to the runway (one I purchased). But what I enjoyed most about the fashion show was that it showcased models of all shapes, sizes and ages. When I spoke to Judy from Shimmer, she said that they wanted to make sure that they appeal to everyone, and I truly felt it during the fashion show. Being a 40+ style blogger, it was very important to me to see a model up there who was in my age range, and she ROCKED it. I swear I gushed each time she hit the catwalk!

I bought this oxblood blazer by Ark & Co

I tried this on, but it was quite long on me. I’m not as tall as this gorgeous model (jacket also by Ark & Co).

I cheered every time she hit the runway!

A bevy of beauties.

I would like to thank San Diego Fashion Bloggers for providing details to this event on their blog, and I would also like to thank Judy and all at Shimmer, Bad Madge Productions and Vanity Girl Hollywood (who provided the awesome mirrors in the hair & make-up section) for making this event so much fun and memorable. I would also like to thank my hubby, for taking me to the event and even posing in a photo with me, even though he said that he wasn’t “photo ready” due his casual outfit. I love you honey!

(Get 20% off + free shipping on Shimmer’s online shop, iheartshimmer.com by using the code FASHION20!)

Weekend in Pictures: Trainspotting Again

Last Sunday, Dominic and I went on yet another train (see his first train ride here). This one was at our local mall, and every time we go there, he asks about riding it. Before running errands, I decided it was time to finally take a ride. It’s so nice because Plaza Bonita is ten minutes away and has many of my favorite stores, plus a Target for getting all of the things we need for everyday use. After our train ride, I was able to return a few things, get Dominic some new “Cars” outfits, grab a few necessities, and lunch for the family. Hope you had a great weekend!

Nordstrom Rack Hits Plaza Bonita Mall!

When I saw the news about Nordie’s Rack hitting our local mall, I thought, “My husband won’t be happy to hear that!” When I told him, he had the exact reaction that I thought he would: he just gasped. But of course this fashionista on a budget was elated to see that Westfield’s Plaza Bonita Mall is growing and expanding, which means that I don’t need to go too far to seek out the fantastic deals that my friends always seem to think I have a knack on finding.

Here is an example of why I love going to places like Nordstrom Rack, Last Call, Off 5th, and other “off-price” retail divisions: it gives consumers a chance to get deals on brands that may not otherwise get affordable prices for. I wore this Anna Sui jacket in the “So Newly Charming Post” last December. I bought this jacket at the Nordstrom Rack in the Mission Valley Mall over 15 years ago. This jacket was originally $750. I got about 90% off, because I only paid $75! I wear this jacket all the time, because of its classic double-breasted pea-coat style and sharp pin stripes, which makes it extremely versatile. Where else would I have an opportunity to get such a fantastic price on a great brand?

I hope you all enjoy this exciting news as much as I do. Happy shopping!