Potions Class: Dreamy Face Creams

Ahhh face cream... the final (major) step in my potions process! I absolutely LOVE the feeling of putting on a rich, creamy moisturizer. It. Is. Heaven.

Lemon Herb Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries

I have to give myself a little credit... Except for a few weekends here and there, my January has been super healthy. Quinoa, humus and various veggies have been the stars of my meals. Also, a few weeks ago I learned that you can get all your daily vitamins in ONE banana! So I've had a banana every single morning since. But I'm coming close to the point where I'm just over it. I seem to have a rather tumultuous relationship with quinoa... we are either on extremely good terms (fueling the belief of my roommates that it's all I eat) or on very, very bad ones... 

Life is a Cha-Cha

So this little pic has been floating around the web lately... anyone catch it?

Aw, Shucks!

I've never had an oyster! Is that crazy?? I don't really know... People either love 'em or hate 'em... there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. But, except for a few temporary jaunts across the pond, I've lived in California my whole life and yet somehow avoided the whole oyster situation entirely. Until now!

Culture Shenanigans

Over the weekend, Sheeb and I decided a museum trip was in order... It had been a while since we'd exposed ourselves to some honest-to-God culture and we had heard a few people at work talking about the Matisse show at the Legion of Honor, soooo away we went!

Potions Class: The Oh-So-Important Serum

Soooo, when I left you last Friday, we were chatting about toners (and embarrassing Sheba)... The next step after cleansing your face and applying your toner is a serum. This is where things get serious (and a little expensive)...

Dine About Town

"Dine About Town"... This is possibly THE most brilliant concept ever.... Also, I love the name because I like to consider myself a gal about town :) For two weeks in January, many of the best restaurants in San Francisco offer a prix fix menu at a majorly discounted price... either a two course lunch for $18.95 or a three course dinner for $36.95... I mean, seriously?! Talk about a steal!

Caramel Cake

Ok, people... this cake is SO serious... It's literally the easiest darn thing to whip up and it will have your guests fawning all over you for the rest of the night, telling you what an impressive little baker you are. I mean, if you don't totally LOVE that, then you may be reading the wrong blog... #awkward

Niners Devastation

One of the things I love about living in a big city is the camaraderie that comes with everyone rooting for the same sports team. I've been accused several times of being a "bandwagon fan", which is true to an extent, but not in the way you would think... I'm a Niners and Giants fan because I live in San Francisco! It just so happens that both teams have also done really well in the few years I've been up here... I know what you're thinking... coincidence or am I just a lucky charm...?

I'd say it's a toss up :)

Birthday Shenanigans

To celebrate the lovely Sheba's birthday, we rounded up the coolest people we knew and settled into Dobbs Ferry for the better part of Friday night. This fun little place in Hayes Valley offers trendy American cuisine and a killer bar. Upon arriving, I scooted right on up to said bar and inquired the bartender about his "most festive drink"... He looked at me for a few seconds (probably rather annoyed at my question), so I continued with, "You know, something fun with vodka and champagne..." (like duh). How I managed to not get a pic of his "festive" concoction is beyond me... But Alanna and I each had two and well, the rest is a bit hazy ;)

Potions Class: The Face Part I

To continue with all things potions, let's move on to....

The Face:

Oi, where to begin?!

Quinoa for Days

My friends like to joke around that all I eat is quinoa for brekky, lunch and din. This is far from the truth, though you may not believe me after reading this post...

Lazy Sunday, Lucky Girl

Some days are really hard. Cardio Barre kicks your butt but your skinny jeans are still too tight, work is so stressful that you've started jumping around corners and ducking under desks to avoid your boss, etc. And then some days, your boyfriend wakes you up at 10 and makes you a gourmet breakfast, not allowing you to lift a single finger.

Shiny Shebas

Good girlfriends are hard to find. Like insanely hard to find. Probably because most girls are, in fact, partially insane. I pretty much hit the jackpot when I met my girlfriend, Alanna. We love all of the same things and our personalities balance each other out in the most perfect way. We lovingly refer to each other as Sheba, a nickname I developed somewhere along the way. And since nothing enters my vocabulary without immediately being abbreviated, it quickly became "Sheeb". Lately, we've been so busy with work, boys and just life in general, that we haven't logged a whole lot of time together. So we decided over the weekend to have a whole Sheeb Day, no boys allowed!

I Should Be Dancing (in the 70s)

Every now and again, I get this sense that I was born a bit too late. Roughly 20 years late. The things that inspire me most can almost all be described as "classic", and contemporary does little to nothing for me... I love old art, old music, old literature and old fashion. This was all confirmed even further when Ian and I saw American Hustle for our datenight last week.

Potions Class: The Body

"There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this potions class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death."

—Professor Snape during Harry Potter's first Potions class

This blog is fairly new... And by fairly, I mean extremely :) However, I seem to have garnered somewhat of a following (thank you friends and fam!) and they have repeatedly requested an in-depth post on the multitude of potions I apply to my face and body. I have finally relented, so gear up, party people! Starting from here on out, I will be sending you off into the weekend bursting with knowledge of all things beauty. I can't teach you all those things that Snape's got up his wizard sleeves, but I will tell ya what I do know. So, down that coffee and whip out your note-taking necessities because you're going to want to remember EVERYTHING...

Pliés and Pizza

I am not one to plan ahead. My birthday falls at the tail end of August, so those hippy-types are always coming at me with Virgo-talk. I'm sorry hippies, but this is simply not the case. I am never on time, I'm not terribly disciplined, I virtually never stress, and I do not plan ahead. In fact, these are all attributes I would like to have a bit more of! However, in a rare moment back in early December, my Virgo roots peeped through and I bought myself a work-out Group-On in preparation for the holiday food frenzy. Not too bad, eh?

Hunger Games

With the holidays comes the onslaught of treats and basically everything bad for you... I hope. Because that's how it went in my house and I sincerely hope I'm not the only one who fell for it! It being 2014 and all, I am making it a point to generally be more healthy... more visits to the gym (let's be honest, any at all) increasing the appearance of green foods on my plate, you know, stuff like that. I figure mid-20s is not the time you really want to be messing around.

New Year's Eve Part Deux: Bootie SF

Yup, you read that correctly. Not only do I not hate New Year's Eve, but I like it enough to celebrate it twice!

Deep in the Heart of the Mish

Still somewhat recovering from NYE, we set out to make Friday a more low-key kinda day... We woke up with some of the best news of the new year - Olivia's flight home got cancelled! One more day in SF, baby! #ThanksSnowpocalypse!

This Bunch Likes to Brunch

Without brunch, the morning after a big ol' production like New Year's Eve can be rough. Luckily, we have Toast to quench our cravings of eggs, potatoes and mimosas and help get us through the rest of the day...

The Higher the Hair, the Closer to God

It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me (or has ever seen a photo) that I love my hair BIG. Hot rollers and a teasing comb are my weapons of choice, and they really get the job done...