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Another work look, featuring one of my favorite throw-it-on-and-go blouses from H&M. I would say that on average, my base outfit 3-4x a week includes these black skinny pants and a black tank and some form of a sheer top to complete the ensemble. It’s just so easy and slimming! A couple of pieces of gold jewelry and I was good to go.
Floral top – H&M
Black pants – Target
Flats – BCBG
Clutch – Rafe
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design
It was about that time again for another dinner date with my love!
Last night, in celebration of Inland Empire Restaurant Week, le boyfriend and I headed to the Grand Oak Steakhouse for a lovely 4 course meal. I’ve recently started the FitGirlsGuide 28 Day Jumpstart program, so this was my first non-cheat cheat meal, and I must say it was so delightful! Especially ending on that sweet warm chocolate and berry note… After dinner, I wanted to walk the grounds a bit and we stumbled upon a lavender field, which turned out to be pretty ideal for a couple shots of my rented Raoul maxi dress.
A close-up of the Rafe clutch I rented with my Unlimited status at Rent the Runway. Its surprisingly roomy, and fit my cell phone, credit cards and cash, lipstick, mini perfume vial, and even my sunglasses! I would definitely rent this little guy again. It will be so ideal for summer events.
My Restaurant Week meal included a locally harvested salad, complimentary artichoke crostini bite, Sea Bass with potatoes, fennel salad, and grapefruit, and warmed chocolate cake with raspberries and pistachio ice cream. We also got soup (carrot with chutney and green garlic, respectively, but they looked oh so blah in the bowl!)
The boyfriend’s meal.. Crab cake, steak with potatoes and veggies, and double crème brule (vanilla and dark chocolate, yummm)
The fields of lavender.
Dress – Raoul (Rent the Runway)
Gold belt – Target
Clutch – Rafe (Rent the Runway)
Necklace – Kyle Chan Design
Sandals – Tommy Hilfiger
The sunset on the drive home was breathtaking! Such a great way to end a lovely evening with my favorite person.
It was my 5th year of attending the Natural Products West Expo and I must say that this was my favorite show thus far! The Expo is an enormous gathering of hundreds of vendors, introducing the latest technology and products in the health food, supplement, and beauty industries. It’s a trade show that’s different than most of the others I attend, because the vendors truly want you to explore, taste and experience what they have to offer and are happy to offer up samples of their goods to take home and enjoy (or sometimes not enjoy, I’m looking at you, Mama Chia!) at your own pace. I was able to take a couple shots, amidst all of the craziness..
A couple of my favorite vendors..
And now, for my wonderful haul!
So much tasty new stuff to try.
Here, all of my beauty finds.. I was especially happy to come across the booths for Nourish Organics, Acure, and Aubrey Organics! They definitely hooked it up, and I can’t wait to try some of their new products (especially this eye cream from Nourish).
One more haul post from Birchbox! I fell in love with the covers of these notebooks, and as a bonus, I had Birchbox points and a 20% off coupon! My original order was to replenish a few skin care favorites, but I was also able to score some little freebies, thanks to codes I received in emails from Birchbox.
Rifle Paper/Garance Dore notebook set
Rifle Paper card set
Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate
Vasanti Brighten Up Enzymatic face cleanser
Marcelle 8-in-1 face serum
Birchbox keychain, hair mask and Benefit Posie Balm
What are your skincare favorites?
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