Los Angeles Weekend Round-Up!

This weekend is the first official weekend of summer! (Yes, I didn't know that either!) I have many lovely guests coming into town this weekend, including Lily and Phoebe Stockman all the way from Joshua Tree, and my Huckins pal Ms. Liz Beedy! Here's what we'll be up to!

Thursday, June 18th SKATE: Down and Derby


What: Sort out your short shorts for a 1970s roller disco dance party with DJs, drinks, and $5 skate rentals.
Why: Free wheelie.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., between Park Ave. & Montana St., Echo Park. For reduced admission, R.S.V.P. to downandderby.org.

Saturday, June 20th: Saturdays Off the 405 - Chairlift playing at the Getty!


Fridays Off the 405 are now Saturdays Off the 405! Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city and drink in the refreshing summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night. A cash bar is stocked with Getty-tinis and more, and the Garden Terrace Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, and other nibbles (both until 8:30 p.m.)

6:00–9:00 p.m. Kicking off the new night is Brooklyn-based trio Chairlift, said to be "just as at home in a David Lynch film as in the aisles of a supermarket." Chairlift's unique blend of synth-pop made their single "Bruises" a hit (you might have heard it in a recent iPod nano ad)

Saturday, June 20th: Cemetery Screening: The Graduate at Hollywood Forever


Bring dinner and drinks to coo-coo-ca-choo at Anne Bancroft's alpha cougar in the Mike Nichols classic.
One word: Plastics.
Sat 7:30p gates open, 9p film. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323-469-1181). $10.

Circus Love

This is the most adorable wedding I've seen online! I think the circus idea is so original and adorable. Check out more pictures here!

If I were a rich girl

Let's face it, we're all pretty poor these days. I find it a continuous struggle to go out to any social gathering without being worried about the dent it will put in my pocket. Here are some fun weekday specials to keep you social while keeping your paws out of the piggy bank!

Mondays: Malo Cantina:$1 Taco Night



Tuesdays: Baskin Robbins: $1 Cone Night



Wednesdays: Lark Cupcake Shop: Free cupcake or coffee with any purchase



Thursdays: Bar Chloe: $4 Happy Hour Stella Artois'



Fridays: The Edison: Soup Kitchen Night: Free Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup with a depression priced drink

Pink Lemonade Spritzer

Here is it! My very first recipe post. I thought I'd start off simple with a summer treat that is delicious and easy to make. I made this last week for my friends and it was a hit!


Pink Lemonade Spritzer Recipe
1/4 cup citron vodka
4 tbsp. pink-lemonade mix
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
1 12-oz.can lemon-lime flavored soda
Pink sanding sugar for garnish
8 cups of crushed ice

Voila!

Summer Threads

If I had my way, I'd dress as the girl version of Huck Finn every day during the summer! This would be my ideal summer outfit choice!


1. Haloed Eyelet Top ($29.95)

2. Astley Clarke Lucy Ring ($187)

3. AG Ex-Boyfriend Shorts ($185)

4. Red Converse Sneakers ($55.95)

Bando It!

I had been craving one of these amazing bando headbands for the longest time, when the lovely Bride to be Bree gave me one as a maid of honor present! I put this on for the dancing portion of the wedding and haven't been able to take it off since!



Here are some of my other favorites!



These are all hand-made with vintage jewelery and materials. I think they make very unique and lovely gifts!

Happy Weekend!

This weekend I'm off to throw my best friend from summer camp a surprise bachelorette party at the camp we grew up going to AND my favorite place in the world - Camp Huckins! (If you ever need a girls summer camp recommendation, look no further!) There will be a lot of smore eating, pontoon boat riding, skinny dipping and running around with sparklers! Have a great one!

Poladroid

Polaroid Pictures are my absolute favorite. I try to bring my Polaroid camera wherever I go but sometimes it's just not practical to carry it around. I recently discovered the Poladroid website which allows you to take your normal digital pictures and turn them into Polaroids. It's really fun and easy to use and gives your everyday photo some extra pizazz!



* Helpful Hint: You can only download 10 Polaroids PER computer, so use them sparingly!

500 Days of Summer

OK folks, bare with me for a little shameless promotion! 500 DAYS OF SUMMER is a movie I spent 3 years working on and guess what? It's AWESOME. I feel really privileged to have worked on it from start to finish, and am so proud of all the people who turned it into what will hopefully be, the hit of the summer!


500 DAYS OF SUMMER opens in Los Angeles and New York City on July 17th with other cities quickly to follow. Check out the trailer below!

The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon was one of my all time favorite books as a child. The story is of a young boy who discovers a stray red balloon which seems to have a mind of its own on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the worlds harsh realities finally interfere. After the book became a huge success world-wide, the French author, Albert Lamorisse, wrote and directed the movie, Le Ballon Rouge, which came out in 1956.


It's a simple story but an incredibly magical and beautiful book and film. To this day, balloons continue to hold a special place in my heart!