Food Porn Friday | Overload

Hello! It's been such a long time since I've last blogged...oops. So here's a quick and dirty rundown of the food places I've visited these past two weeks! Also, I would like to apologize for some of the pictures, some were taken with my fancy camera and some were taken by an iPhone. 

More Than Waffles - Encino

Eggs Benedict with Home Fries

Chilaquiles with Home Fries

Eggs Benedict with Fresh Fruit

Ham and Cheese Crêpe with Home Fries

This is my absolute favorite place for breakfast. It gets incredibly busy (I've waited for two hours for a table once) but for me, it's totally worth it. They have the best and most consistent eggs benedict. It's always perfect every time I order. The home fries are a total knock out, too. I've tried the waffles before and believe me, they're amazing.

Georgetown Cupcakes - West Los Angeles

Clockwise From Top: Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla & Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate & Vanilla, Chocolate 3, Red Velvet 

This is the bakery from TLC's DC Cupcakes show. I was a bit apprehensive of the hype because I wasn't sure if it was really good or was just hyped up by publicity. When I was in D.C., i visited the original bakery but the line was terribly long so I didn't try it. Tears.

But honestly these cupcakes are amazing. They nail it every time I visit. The flavors are great and consistent and they don't taste like manufactured cupcakes. But I would've died to try it from the original.

Mendocino Farms - Marina Del Rey & Sherman Oaks

Kurobuta Pork Belly Bahn Mi

This place is officially my favorite sandwich place ever. The layout and design really make you feel like you're eating honest to God straight off the farm, organic food (smart marketing). But when you actually try the food, it is a total mouthgasm. I've never eaten pickled daikon or had pork belly in a sandwich, but it's honestly one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. They also let you try (generous) samples of the salads/sides while you wait. And the soda there is sweetened with natural cane sugar, which makes it taste unbelievably better.

Boba My Tea - Northridge

This place has some pretty impressive boba flavors. Besides the usual milk teas and slushes, they take it one step further with their own specialties, such as "Summer Rain" or "Love Potion". They make amazing boba balls from what I hear, but I don't eat those anyways. The Milk Frost #1 is amazing, and so is there Summer Rain tea. They have great natural & unique flavors that gives Bounce Boba Loft a run for its money. 

Snow Piffs - Sherman Oaks

This place was definitely unique and somewhat a hidden gem. It's hidden inside a cake shop/café and the name was only in the window. But it has shaved snow, which isn't a mainstream thing. There's Blockheads in L.A., but it's too far and I don't know how I ended up going here. But it's pretty good, and it's a lot for what you pay. There's also unlimited toppings, such as fresh fruit, popping jellies, assorted froyo-esque toppings, and sauces. It's definitely something if you want a quirky dessert. 

And that's it for now! Thanks for reading, byeee! 

The Autumn Tag

It's the best time of the year again! Except the weather's been such a tease lately. It's cold in the mornings and burning hot in the afternoon like seriously I just want my layers and starbucks it's not too much to ask for, is it?

Autumn is my favorite season, and so to celebrate, I did the Autumn Tag!

Favorite thing about autumn? 

I think it all comes down to the change in weather. It gets cooler, which makes it more enjoyable to layer clothes, drink warm coffee, or snuggle in cozy blankets reading a book or watching a movie.

Favorite drink? 

Definitely Starbuck's White Mocha with no whip. I should probably try the Pumpkin Spice Latte but I'm not a fan of Pumpkin and White Mocha is just too good to replace.

Favorite scent/candle? 

I'm not a specific (candle) scent person, like if it smells good, it smells good. But coffee is definitely my favorite scent. It just smells amazing. 

Go to moisturizer? 

Definitely the Body Shop Body Butters. I use Vitamin E and it just makes my skin feel great. 

Go to colors on the eyes? 

Definitely darker, more saturated colors like mahogany, pomegranate, wine, and deep purples and blues.

Favorite music/band or singer? 

This is honestly such a hard choice, but I definitely like to listen to more indie rock or folk -type of music. I love Of Monsters & Men, Mumford & Sons, Imagine Dragons, Paper Kites, Lana del Rey, etc. I also really enjoy Ed Sheeran. He's just so calming and it blends perfectly with the autumnal weather. 

Favorite outfit to wear? 

Anything with a comfy sweater and skinny jeans. Or sweatpants if I can get away with it.

Autumn treat? 

I really can't choose, but it's probably Starbuck's (of course it is) Lemon Loaf. However, they started using La Boulange's pastries and I haven't tried their lemon loaf. I really hope it's just as good or maybe better as the original because it was so good. I don't like weather-specific/seasonal treats like PSL or the Christmas drinks because I start having cravings and I know I can't wait a whole year once it stops. 

Favorite place to be? 

I can't choose between being outside basking in the crisp air or staying indoors watching a really good movie (coughperksofbeingawallflowercough) drinking coffee whilst in a blanket burrito at night. Maybe being outside during the day, especially around sunset, and being indoors at night. I like that. I'm gonna do that. 

So, those are my answers to the autumn tag! Now I'm really restless for Autumn and sweater weather p l e a s e hurry up. 

I am tagging Sharlene and Sarah to do this because why not. 

Thanks for Reading! If you did the autumn tag also, leave me a link in the comments because I want to hear what you think. Happy Autumn! Bye!

Emmys 2013 Fashion

So, the Emmys premiered on Sunday and I didn't watch it, because I normally don't watch Awards Shows, but I did watch E!'s Live on the Red Carpet. I decided why not talk about my favorite and least favorite looks of the night?

Best Dressed

Rose Byrne in Calvin Klein

I thought she looked gorgeous and stunning. The back is what really sold me. Definitely my favorite look of the night.

Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

She looked absolutely gorgeous. It was a perfect look all-around, from the make up to the jewelry to the dress. She definitely needs to give her stylist a raise.

It really does say something that these were the only 2 I really liked. When I was compiling the worst dressed, I just couldn't limit it to 2 or 3.

Worst Dressed

Lena Dunham in Prada

I'm sorry, but this downright ugly. It's a CUSTOM Prada Gown and they couldn't get anything right. Sure the fabric is beautiful and suits her coloring, but the shape is so bad this dress probably doesn't suit anyone. The top has no structure or shape, the waist is too high, and the skirt is so full it's ridiculous. I can't even about the eye make-up

Lily Rabe in Vionnet

I don't even understand how anyone could look at this and think it isn't bad. I hope she didn't pay anyone who was involved in this trainwreck.

Zosia Marmet in Honor

First off, I think this watercolor floral print is gorgeous, but it was utilized so poorly in this gown. The weird leather boobs and yolk are insultingly ugly. Had this print been used in a knee-length sheath dress a la Victoria Beckham, I would like it so much better.

Julianne Hough in Jenny Packham

This fabric was really pretty that I actually wish it was used in a more simple gown. Or at least lined. But that doesn't excuse all the weirdness in the bust. It's tacky and she looks kinda desperate with the sheer skirt and low bust. It's such a shame because I thought her hair and make-up was a personal best.

Jessica Pare in Oscar de la Renta

There is such a lack of effort here it's borderline disrespectful. I really hope she didn't pay anyone for that hair because it's so DIY first attempt and OdlR deserves more than that, even this OdlR. Her boobs look like a smushed Christmas present and where are the jewels? Her show was nominated for an Emmy I think she could put more effort into this. 

A Day In The Life | Santa Monica

This past weekend, I visited Santa Monica with my friend. We went to the pier, did some shopping at Third Street Promenade, and took photos. I love the beach, but I especially love Santa Monica's pier and the fact that the Promenade is only 3 blocks down from the beach. The Promenade is an outdoor mall with a great selection of stores. Santa Monica isn't that far away from me, but I rarely go there because it's not as exciting as going every once in a while. It's a very touristy area for sure, but who says you can't be a tourist in your own neighborhood?

Thanks For Reading! Until Next Time, Bye!