The Scene

This weekend I managed to avoid all the hype around two things: the swine flu and Speidi's wedding. But today the two converged in Cabo and I couldn't ignore either anymore. Fie on the interwebs.

(For all of you who have emailed, thanks for the concern. Currently still planning to attend the Puerto Vallarta wedding of Fancypants and Mr. Roboto in two weeks. Poor things. Can you imagine what a nightmare all this hoopla is for them? As if a destination wedding isn't stressful enough.)

Thankfully, I had some fun packages to distract me when I got home tonight.

First: a basket brimming with goodies that I won on Kt's Sassy Blog. YAY - I never win nothing! Mr. Diabolina was even more excited than me. Said the Chanel ribbon alone was worth it - hahahah! Thanks much, KT!

The second was a gift from the lovely folks from the online jewelry store ice.com.A few weeks ago they offered me anything on their site under $100. Um, ah-mazing!!! After hemming and hawing and enlisting the advice of The Peeper and Jean Bean, I ended up choosing this Onyx & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant. Sooo cute, no? Hopefully will keep my good luck coming. Thanks again, Nadia.

Ended the night with Monday mindless TV.





I am officially on Team Chuck. All you pretty boy Nate lovers can suck it.

Seriously how can you NOT adore a boy who rocks a polo and ASCOT under a velour suit to shoot hoops? Who can utter velveteen lines like,"If you need to mark your territory so badly, Nathaniel, maybe you should just pee on her." Ugh. Blair has to stop pretending to be someone she's not and rule the world with Chuck.

As for The Hills, how annoying was Audrina tonight? I cannot beeeeeelieve she was so cavalier about getting on Brody after accusing Lauren of getting on Justin. And fuggetabout the fact that Brody has a a girlfriend!!!! Foul foul foul.



AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHY DOES HER FACE LOOK SO DIFFERENT THIS SEASON? Mr. D thinks it's her cheeks. I think it's her nose. It is seriously keeping us up at night. We need help...help figuring this plastic surgery riddle out ;)

The Outfit
Marc by Marc Jacobs top
J Brand skinny jeans
Image wrap sweater

The Accessories
Fendi espadrille wedges
Forever 21 headband
Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch
Louis Vuitton earrings


The Grade
B

The Scene

Woke up looking like the bride of Frankenstein. For realz, not as a costume.


For the record, I love curls. On everyone except me.

So today I didn't wear the headband as a Gossip Girl Monday shout out. I actually needed it to contain the uncontainable.

Thought about pairing the headband with my new H&M purchases - flats and a straw clutch: each just $16!!!! But decided to stick to yesterday's clutch. Too lazy to switch purses.

So I chose something we should all have in our closets - a pretty, summery top that is versatile, flattering and equally appropriate for work and for play

Skinny jeans

And the most suprisingly painful shoes I own. Ugh. Will never buy Fendi wedges again.

WILL buy Miu Miu ones though. NEEEEEEEED these.






If anyone from Miu Miu is reading, I will take one in every color. Thank you, love you, kiss you.

The Scene
Shopping with my pretty mommy by day - she snapped up an adorable white eyelet top perfect for summer.




And a work event for my smarty Mr. Diabolina by night - his firm picked up a pro bono award from California Lawyers for the Arts.








But I was the real winner of the day since I scored ANOTHER fancy meal tonight at Ford's Filling Station.




Even got to peep the owner, Harrison Ford's son, as we nom-nom-nomed our gorgeous food.









Another outstanding weekend with my love. When exactly can we retire and make every day a weekend?











The Outfit
BCBG dress

The Accessories
Me&Ro necklace
Claire's headband
Marc by MJ clutch
Jessica Simpson heels

The Grade
B





The Commentary



Decided to go pretty and ruffly today to distract from my not-so-pretty, completely rumpled hair.





Figured a low neckline is always a good way to distract from an out-of-control fro. Wah!











Tried to channel Lanvin today in my $100 BCBG.
















Currently coveting all things fluttery


















And romantic


















Especially in white.
















And one shouldered.






















Have my recessionista eye on these BCBG beauties.





Both well over $200. F.















The minute they drop under $100 - which they will - I'll swoop in.













Ditto for these shoes. That silly BCBG. Recessionistas do not and will not pay full price.




Don't know why they even bother with the exorbitant mark up. A smart shopper always gets her way.

The Scene
I heart Mr. Diabolina. He is not a foodie AT ALL but today he suggested a new BBQ place for lunch.





He knows a pigging Diabolina is a happy Diabolina.









Today - for the billionth time in our 10 year relationship - he tried to roll pig style like me but failed miserably. See the doggie bag. Amateur.










After an afternoon of cardio at the gym and H&M, it was time to eat again. YAYAYAY! Dinner with Mr. Architect and Mr. Silver Haired Fox. YAYAYAYYAYAY!



Couldn't snag a resy at Susan Feniger's new restaurant Street (ugh, hate it when they pretend not to know who we are!) So we settled on our own private nook perched above all the plebians. Perfect.








Fact: I want Mr. Architect and Mr. Silver Haired Fox to become my second and third husbands - Big Love style. We just alwys have such hilarious, pitch perfect nights with them. Today we started the evening gabbing about dysfunctional families which led to - duh - Grey Gardens. They loved the HBO movie so much they already watched the documentary. That's what WE wanted to do!!





Also on our to-do list: Michael Jackson's auction. The boys not only went they took endless photos. LOVE! Regailed us with stories of the Neverland gates and firetruck, the dioramas featuring Michael as Peter Pan or kicking it with E.T., the horribly gaudy furniture and clothing. I DIE.





They also showed us all the creepy wax figures, statues, paintings of kids, kids and more kids. Ughs. What happened to the Thriller Michael Jackson that I was supposed to marry?






Un then we heard all about the boys' fab night at the Gay & Lesbian Center fundraiser the night before. How they had front row seats to Xtina bringing the house down with "You are Beautiful," Sarah Silverman killing it with new material, and Sharon Stone being a skinny banana (as she handled the auction, she felt the need to acknowlege times are rough - no more buying $1000 shoes for her, she's down to $500 pairs. Wah wah wah.)



And no night with Mr. Architect would be complete without a photo posing lesson. Tonight's came from his shot with Paris from last night. We decided hand on the shoulder = genius.








BTW, the food at Street was wonderful. Well, what I can remember of it. The boys kept ordering family style. But I was busy sucking down mint juleps.







Um, don't quite remember taking this photo. Amateur.














Fabulous night with a fabulous couple.




If they won't marry me, I hope they'll seriously consider adopting me.












The Outfit
People Like Frank shorts
Forever 21 tank
Thrifted blazer

The Accessories
Target hat
Jefferey Campbell hells
Chanel bag

The Grade
A




The Commentary





On my shorts kick again today.














During the day I wore a denim pair with cute pockets. Bought them on sale last month for less than $20.



Paired with the gladiators and my new Tar-jay hat, I felt positively adorable all day.














For evening I decided to dress up the look a bit.





Donned long black shorts I bought resale. Rolled them up then added the heels and the blazer.














Think it worked. A little Kate Moss style.






Aka thirtysomething still alive and kicking style.













Currently fiending for these Chloe scalloped shorts and boyfriend blazers.






So California cool with a Parisian twist. LOVE!













Was surprisingly comfortable in the heels with shorts look tonight.





Was worried I'd feel like a busted twentysomething wannabe.














Think it helped that Mr. D LOVED the look. YAY! And that he was wearing his candy striper shirt to match ;)