dead week

i've already stated about a million times to everyone that this next two weeks are uber busy. with finals and my new job, i am completely overwhelmed but i have managed to come out with one tidbit of advice for dead week before finals.

a venti iced coffee and morning bun from starbucks have been my breakfast and will continue to be for the rest of the week. getting showered and dressed for the day first thing at 6:45 am will make you feel more productive. so far these two things have gotten me to feel somewhat accomplished with my day.

sadly, i will not be able to blog for the rest of the week, but am hoping to be back and running on may 20th. until then follow me on twitter. my status updates on facebook and my tweets will be live proof of how insanely busy i am.

best,
alyssa

p.s. dave matthews playlist on pandora is my life right now. strongly recommended :)

the top 10 birthday wish list

with my birthday less than a month a way, i have quite the wish list that has built up.


1. Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer, a great baking cook book to go with it, a cake stand, other baking tools!
2. Nikon Camera, i need to do further research on what would be a great professional beginner camera that is digital.. i am thinking of a Nikon COOLPIX p500
3. Michal Kors Large Hamilton Bag in luggage
4. a spa day, but of course... who wouldn't want a spa day.
5. Kate Spade Daycation Medium Leila
6. Kate Spade "say yes 'smile' necklace"
7. Steve Madden Westii in black
8. Steve Madden Caryssa in blush pat
8. essie nailpolish  in French Affair
9. mac cosmetics lipstick in speak louder
10. victoria's secret gift card.. an amazing idea, no one can ever have enough undies:)

i would also enjoy a breakfast brunch including omelets, waffles, fresh fruit and mimosas. for dinner i would like mexican food of course, with a giant strawberry margarita. oh, i can't wait to celebrate.


best,
alyssa

p.s. oh, a weekend get-a-way would  be nice too! of course i hope i am not asking for too much. i just want everything.

a royal party

i was honored to be invited to caren templet's "eat drink i do" party at lounge on 20 in sacramento. in celebration of the royal wedding and caren templet's new spring collection, there was more than enough to gush and swoon over. everyone there had great sense of fashion and it was so nice to chat with other young women who appreciate the beautiful pieces by caren templet. after being introduced to caren, i got to try some fabulous girly drinks and socialize with some hard working young women about great ideal pieces for spring. more than often than not, pastel colored blazers, as well as neutrals were the main topic of conversation. babydoll and empire waist inspired dresses were also on many of the girls' want lists. i'm bummed to announce that i had forgotten my camera at the house. luckily, i have an ever so sweet boyfriend that used his camera phone to capture some of the evening.

the wonderful and amazing caren templet.

the models with their gorgeous crowns on in honor of the royal wedding of course. also pictured is myself and maria (caren templet's assistant).

choose to put together a last minute outfit with all of your most favorite stuff.
want all the outfits pictured on the models above, as well as caren's dress!
need to focus on finals this week and my new job which will be announced via facebook this evening.


best,
alyssa

my new job is amazing and i got wardrobed some amazing stuff. so long to juicy couture and welcome to the world of...? find out on thursday where i am headed. to find out as soon as tomorrow follow me at choosewant_need on twitter!