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This trilogy sure is killing my time! Today I purchased book two of three and find myself completely addicted to it. Someone told me it was like <i>Hunger Games</i>, which couldn't be farther from the truth. I guess the real question is... how the heck will they make this into a movie? Unless it's made by Vivid Entertainment (just saying). Did y'all see the skit they did on <i>Saturday Night Live</i> making fun of it? Absolutely hilarious. But, what's more hilarious/disgusting is hearing Barbara Walters talk about sex. I don't know about you, but I think I'll pass! Oh and Barb, HBO GIRLS is the funniest show ever. PLEASE stick to other social media topics.</div>
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You can't beat Coldplay at The Hollywood Bowl! It's a recipe for awesome-ness. I gathered my girls last week and convinced them we should scalp tickets. With little faith in the chance of getting seats, they reluctantly agreed, and OF COURSE we got lucky with three tickets!!! Therefore, I TOLD YOU SO LADIES!</div>
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If you're in Las Vegas this weekend, be sure to catch The Bravery at Mandalay tomorrow night!</div>
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The first time I met my boyfriend, I saw him from across the room and instantly knew that I had to know him. I was drawn to him. It's something I cannot describe, but maybe it is along the lines of "love at first sight." The evening was coming to an end before we started chatting. We were actually at an event were Jeremy Piven was playing the drums so our conversation was music. When he told me he was the drummer of The Bravery, I could not place their songs in my head, but I heard the band name a thousand times before. The next day I googled the band and was like "wow, I probably sounded like a complete idiot talking about bands I loved." Anthony got my number, but I didn't hear from him for an entire month. After that we were inseparable. It's now safe to say that I am his biggest fan. Grab tickets- <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2E004892CB5424E9" target="_blank">TicketMaster</a> and go play with my favorite band in sin city!</div>
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Scottsdale felt like college all over again. If you decide to go, I have to say The W Hotel for the pool and accommodations. Olive & Ivy is an absolute must for dinner and coffee!!!</div>
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Don't worry, Lizzie got to see a cactus!</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My buddy, Eric Cacioppo, took this amazing photo! I am obsessed! I have to take a picture like this. It's stunning. Support Eric in the DTLA Photo Contest by voting on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150726110885030&set=a.10150526577840030.427455.175639195029&type=3&theater" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a>! Like it and leave a comment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PS, how is the March Photo-A-Day challenge going for you? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can view my pics on twitter and Instagram @msdowntownla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-56576840786112698312012-03-01T16:45:00.003-08:002012-03-01T16:50:26.752-08:00iPhone<div style="text-align: justify;">I recently retired my blackberry. It wasn't as difficult as I thought, especially when I was introduced to Instagram, just another technology distraction for me. Who wants a photo challenge?</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYJo8ZLTBww9vlxA4B09j31lo959hyphenhyphen0bCkPtu9uFrmZVOW565F3fQA36XfuBNAJT1CEGnCJPq21oZU8_MODwfvv9QL_SoVjZ4tEnIk5jM4NCxInEteOlHM8urVj6mVUirEWhvuLarlvU/s1600/bloginstagramchallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYJo8ZLTBww9vlxA4B09j31lo959hyphenhyphen0bCkPtu9uFrmZVOW565F3fQA36XfuBNAJT1CEGnCJPq21oZU8_MODwfvv9QL_SoVjZ4tEnIk5jM4NCxInEteOlHM8urVj6mVUirEWhvuLarlvU/s400/bloginstagramchallenge.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I may not be able to keep my gym promises, but gosh darn it, I will succeed in this photo challenge! Whose with me? Follow me on Instagram to see what I come up with: msdowntownla</div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">UP 1</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loving my iPhone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-7656644114883677102012-02-29T18:29:00.000-08:002012-02-29T18:29:10.183-08:00ALWAYS REMEMBER TO ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkE3oAM4w17XJJo4Ot_9RirIeLZwwnSYksPU0tKdQ2vUI7fPAgr3irtdmTEQyMXHkFQLupYAPW_LEE_3gqKXNklvgwHjnVXeRaW_ReWJvdwWQvno8iwYrOOaIwmL-6PfILjS_BugkDix4/s1600/tumblr_lztubbscGY1r4arimo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkE3oAM4w17XJJo4Ot_9RirIeLZwwnSYksPU0tKdQ2vUI7fPAgr3irtdmTEQyMXHkFQLupYAPW_LEE_3gqKXNklvgwHjnVXeRaW_ReWJvdwWQvno8iwYrOOaIwmL-6PfILjS_BugkDix4/s400/tumblr_lztubbscGY1r4arimo1_500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">THEN TAKE THE LEAP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mr28_scCrlkkT6L8AWEX1QP9yV1R3gSNVlkFhf7FeA22PF2o-cLhtCcdUvmGijPYcYExbzQkake-JKsqGd4gXw1J0CdRPfZTb45iWe0zksrN9qUA3C6faF1XIfTmQbhGEi3aRAi99N4/s1600/tumblr_lztu4cOGHP1r4arimo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Mr28_scCrlkkT6L8AWEX1QP9yV1R3gSNVlkFhf7FeA22PF2o-cLhtCcdUvmGijPYcYExbzQkake-JKsqGd4gXw1J0CdRPfZTb45iWe0zksrN9qUA3C6faF1XIfTmQbhGEi3aRAi99N4/s400/tumblr_lztu4cOGHP1r4arimo1_500.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-78468045575537412862012-02-28T15:47:00.001-08:002012-02-28T15:50:24.533-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7h5WAf2Ttz_F2_pE3gUyWJn_JCWxgs7NI_wac2vRMUIBrYy7hmSctX1qrYpInwFSCiiJB4qi0BLiBCcUSE6NMiu3Ng2Oma0u6aeUq9ISC3oCl3jMJvRosmqByejK_6XmrTFEzEjUPKM/s1600/AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7h5WAf2Ttz_F2_pE3gUyWJn_JCWxgs7NI_wac2vRMUIBrYy7hmSctX1qrYpInwFSCiiJB4qi0BLiBCcUSE6NMiu3Ng2Oma0u6aeUq9ISC3oCl3jMJvRosmqByejK_6XmrTFEzEjUPKM/s400/AM.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dearest friends, Monique and Arash, are making it official this summer in Cancun! I couldn't be more excited to celebrate their love. They're the definition of a perfect couple, with a relationship based on mutual respect, open communication, and passion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am thrilled to announce... I AM A BRIDESMAID! It's an honor. Monique is an exceptional friend and I am so lucky to have her! She is my partner in crime and it's no lie she has the best advice. I am ready to bring my bridesmaid duties to full action! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To the happy couple,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">May you have the courage to share your love</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">&</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">the vulnerability to accept it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Love Always,<br />
Carlyn</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-45302271485970407682012-02-13T18:15:00.000-08:002012-02-13T18:18:28.425-08:00The 99 Cent Store<div style="text-align: justify;">My boyfriend's mom, Roz, raved about The 99 Cent Store last time she was in town. I skeptically caved-in and had the time of my life. I probably texted her three times from the store thanking her profusely and claimed to never go to Target again. I stubbled upon some fantastic finds and some extremely scary ones too. I scored in the Valentine's Day department. See my pictorial journey below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBtUL1OzMMQi7FnxBKv2Zh6-tPvEE9XQ-x2XJM91DR51Pomle8jzZi33NBtfeJJZqtIJP3YnrhmTBtaSLIO88BQIjwSCHN2-I5SuW7rV3IOT3Zw6jXtEudZ3a0GycGPfhDAuLogDKwMQ/s1600/balloons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBtUL1OzMMQi7FnxBKv2Zh6-tPvEE9XQ-x2XJM91DR51Pomle8jzZi33NBtfeJJZqtIJP3YnrhmTBtaSLIO88BQIjwSCHN2-I5SuW7rV3IOT3Zw6jXtEudZ3a0GycGPfhDAuLogDKwMQ/s400/balloons.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXSOcT4bpePRAY0ncg66rieauyFEJQ91HV4FULTMr800X65p1JIdLe_c0GUEC__s-jBUgNt5VfOA9GolBPpTv97WaS3nD2GBy-P0AGb8s8ssZKWWg8ZNi1Mo6lqWn3Ye1YKA9J9vXyEA/s1600/hears.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXSOcT4bpePRAY0ncg66rieauyFEJQ91HV4FULTMr800X65p1JIdLe_c0GUEC__s-jBUgNt5VfOA9GolBPpTv97WaS3nD2GBy-P0AGb8s8ssZKWWg8ZNi1Mo6lqWn3Ye1YKA9J9vXyEA/s400/hears.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEcbTpdAzkfCdzfisjOSy9pd55N8G2I_vVCNYlh4AtxR15kRn5BzKwtF9800VWQBROJWr3VUMndpmEE3_rP9focaNSyktuYVnuuoMBs96UKfUHyX5dbDJCreBKK23ewcPIJHLo8rFRmI/s1600/candyisle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEcbTpdAzkfCdzfisjOSy9pd55N8G2I_vVCNYlh4AtxR15kRn5BzKwtF9800VWQBROJWr3VUMndpmEE3_rP9focaNSyktuYVnuuoMBs96UKfUHyX5dbDJCreBKK23ewcPIJHLo8rFRmI/s400/candyisle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My candies savings this year was ridiculous. Some of this junk food was two for .99! I fell in love with these adorable plastic heart champagne flutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqe-XU8Ew9TGu1NUpigxtIWQscu6RRzfQlRSaFao351P-Dw57zTYenbn9B7Hvbq_sE7dVXfNNXQDQfMaaPnyORWHwMi24uoz1sJBvRexjlEdpo8NWBlypsEWqmHgbdP0hAx5TpPaKvOMg/s1600/flutes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqe-XU8Ew9TGu1NUpigxtIWQscu6RRzfQlRSaFao351P-Dw57zTYenbn9B7Hvbq_sE7dVXfNNXQDQfMaaPnyORWHwMi24uoz1sJBvRexjlEdpo8NWBlypsEWqmHgbdP0hAx5TpPaKvOMg/s400/flutes.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then laughed out loud when I saw this cheesy message in a bottle, which you know I bought!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwqojPpzNMklb0IrRZWAFvHRb-h8kuUhlu8lOJPHfB3DkKn7idVBvy3Qz9lKgyOGnYe_whXKU1Gs9rh91H96OnROn57fU_SitjwIvlhIzgqZAFmCi2_Y-ty2FZ6J7qIq-8Z22sMl7GKE/s1600/messageinbottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGwqojPpzNMklb0IrRZWAFvHRb-h8kuUhlu8lOJPHfB3DkKn7idVBvy3Qz9lKgyOGnYe_whXKU1Gs9rh91H96OnROn57fU_SitjwIvlhIzgqZAFmCi2_Y-ty2FZ6J7qIq-8Z22sMl7GKE/s400/messageinbottle.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I new this was a must purchase for Anthony because he literally ROCKS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNacSBjcA308paAvtwwSBxkDfbe6HVuIgnfB0ky7pT7dQyJ0LBho5oFqsw9cE_6eQ6qIqupnGGY_5g9AvrLnfGcN89oD5-M6SX6o-owdlEBNyv4rBq7ImKfqe4UxIGINxBIRzeEDzdTAE/s1600/anthonycandy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNacSBjcA308paAvtwwSBxkDfbe6HVuIgnfB0ky7pT7dQyJ0LBho5oFqsw9cE_6eQ6qIqupnGGY_5g9AvrLnfGcN89oD5-M6SX6o-owdlEBNyv4rBq7ImKfqe4UxIGINxBIRzeEDzdTAE/s400/anthonycandy.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love love love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh you're probably wondering about the scary part?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok-- would you trust this for .99?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZBAshvQ4zYv3qwtT_OSOWwc-gDzwkiriJWHOLvWRLuAWC80nztI84rwIsPYNX73aulMtmekyCagJKGGMPj2hwYb1AJ7pHfd-OEE5UEYtcjpHO58CGkesJVimWzH95Aed9ZDtrQSnGcM/s1600/prego.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZBAshvQ4zYv3qwtT_OSOWwc-gDzwkiriJWHOLvWRLuAWC80nztI84rwIsPYNX73aulMtmekyCagJKGGMPj2hwYb1AJ7pHfd-OEE5UEYtcjpHO58CGkesJVimWzH95Aed9ZDtrQSnGcM/s400/prego.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bargain, yes! Reliable, NO! Just saying.</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-50495945513691893802012-02-12T22:03:00.000-08:002012-02-12T22:04:16.565-08:00I eat on the weekends... a lot.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvNu09ckCa8_dyCvuupGVhmL6qt-KzvJBDCJeQLoYznmisx5wiFl8MLToi-159li0gPTcXNfEptaBT2MtoScV396nPIn69F0SrnH4QWbOPI86tzmXL2KgoknY-eDhnnMCLRk_Tp3Om_I/s1600/cookscounty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvNu09ckCa8_dyCvuupGVhmL6qt-KzvJBDCJeQLoYznmisx5wiFl8MLToi-159li0gPTcXNfEptaBT2MtoScV396nPIn69F0SrnH4QWbOPI86tzmXL2KgoknY-eDhnnMCLRk_Tp3Om_I/s400/cookscounty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqlsxrO6KfuCziejtkKeKKdOR3IUY18eSYxcNiwfRpFDM-ZTW1881vfGH1QvkJJdpVqzyhWkRgp7fwH6HIvPpXHQSe7kcheAY75mNJIQzxTDDlT2833ZSAbgoyVB4gdiSbP1uf_6LqPc/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqlsxrO6KfuCziejtkKeKKdOR3IUY18eSYxcNiwfRpFDM-ZTW1881vfGH1QvkJJdpVqzyhWkRgp7fwH6HIvPpXHQSe7kcheAY75mNJIQzxTDDlT2833ZSAbgoyVB4gdiSbP1uf_6LqPc/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXnRLyZ1PaooLpDroMAeRpoZHc8_4Cs5AtlexplYcZlS__SZJEE8yJn9o2trCXSpE__b7L0_-dTvhKrfwsB2Fdlh2cEQ4eMUa1fL_CJf1lsIPW6OG7QTmSbE4igwhHfSl-qFNZW_eF0A/s1600/both.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXnRLyZ1PaooLpDroMAeRpoZHc8_4Cs5AtlexplYcZlS__SZJEE8yJn9o2trCXSpE__b7L0_-dTvhKrfwsB2Fdlh2cEQ4eMUa1fL_CJf1lsIPW6OG7QTmSbE4igwhHfSl-qFNZW_eF0A/s400/both.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwRcqEOAzFc6Hs2K2_lWJ9osFzGSgcd7xhM6mHBeulcQkYjEgVErRxuPdwcywUExpL7a-4YyyIWZPM4yFX-zbTK7pYnIFxUF4qrfBGPLho69_xwuti-eTeDkPE1q4PWd2cv5Yf22zwRk/s1600/mine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwRcqEOAzFc6Hs2K2_lWJ9osFzGSgcd7xhM6mHBeulcQkYjEgVErRxuPdwcywUExpL7a-4YyyIWZPM4yFX-zbTK7pYnIFxUF4qrfBGPLho69_xwuti-eTeDkPE1q4PWd2cv5Yf22zwRk/s400/mine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_KUuUHZQrPmxX_zqIHJjjC46Y4BC2STtCQaP_iWDfPapCMdJEb8rESoJT7fKm8_ZP5PlymY25stywL8Yz6QcuXhSWxti7eVOwBjKf5KBfLAAQX_bI54JgGD5uyS-g5r_uveWbHPS2Ms/s1600/his.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_KUuUHZQrPmxX_zqIHJjjC46Y4BC2STtCQaP_iWDfPapCMdJEb8rESoJT7fKm8_ZP5PlymY25stywL8Yz6QcuXhSWxti7eVOwBjKf5KBfLAAQX_bI54JgGD5uyS-g5r_uveWbHPS2Ms/s400/his.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKtCNw9D7aYb42vmMD2yAtw4OmguzsMxctRbe8Qic8Pzea6Ao7Mc4CsIr7wW7Z8T9QPK3OHTFJWVwWCd66_hfcI0FsykKp_l1Ue_vRxUWY3UZCx-nlBOYNJVr_KiOi81ug13ZqK0qLpo/s1600/anthony.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKtCNw9D7aYb42vmMD2yAtw4OmguzsMxctRbe8Qic8Pzea6Ao7Mc4CsIr7wW7Z8T9QPK3OHTFJWVwWCd66_hfcI0FsykKp_l1Ue_vRxUWY3UZCx-nlBOYNJVr_KiOi81ug13ZqK0qLpo/s400/anthony.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When you get hungry this coming weekend, skip Toast and Joan's on Third, and get to Cooks County! The simple, yet gourmet dishes are incredible. This is my recommendation to you. Bon Appetite. I got to share a meal with this dreamy guy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lucky me,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-85224224514088881782012-02-08T18:25:00.000-08:002012-02-08T18:26:15.067-08:00BIG Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was in Big Bear with friends a few weekends ago. It's the best and easiest get away. I have the bruises on my booty to prove it and you'll just have to take my word on that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGL6rVHJe4tiRKsgvkJ-JZWIfwxGYNWTUTItBbKTa3HJsUP8aWAGFFu1BVOpGLscPkx2PAwQ0JH3CyOHMwQFr_kKyY9M9Md6Eh2iLqPNMZbszJq6T6yxYh21DPe1vqqdJxWp1GQbSdbk/s1600/tn-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGL6rVHJe4tiRKsgvkJ-JZWIfwxGYNWTUTItBbKTa3HJsUP8aWAGFFu1BVOpGLscPkx2PAwQ0JH3CyOHMwQFr_kKyY9M9Md6Eh2iLqPNMZbszJq6T6yxYh21DPe1vqqdJxWp1GQbSdbk/s400/tn-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0NN2BwtuCjMjL4RsQFgm1KTv9kT1l8M_VjmbaMZQkxY2JNRNKyv7VIZLf1YJK6s6hWUzPrW4spkDhUGu6zycepEAqe56khC5aQAwtNrseKx4GDIEwhY9k98PFrhnL43DF0yEWvVpw3o/s1600/tn.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0NN2BwtuCjMjL4RsQFgm1KTv9kT1l8M_VjmbaMZQkxY2JNRNKyv7VIZLf1YJK6s6hWUzPrW4spkDhUGu6zycepEAqe56khC5aQAwtNrseKx4GDIEwhY9k98PFrhnL43DF0yEWvVpw3o/s400/tn.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc7wtBHKwKy4uL68XApDUWMh-Qnasr-GwG7DdeFyZ-5t3zEPK-3sqr4fEA_OQt8-t52DqqvSU_fd5cTs9QzLFsDOsGK1PyvMmje9dRY7ijS58B8t-wDopyxm75-hGg4hqjCFBCv20phw/s1600/blogready.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc7wtBHKwKy4uL68XApDUWMh-Qnasr-GwG7DdeFyZ-5t3zEPK-3sqr4fEA_OQt8-t52DqqvSU_fd5cTs9QzLFsDOsGK1PyvMmje9dRY7ijS58B8t-wDopyxm75-hGg4hqjCFBCv20phw/s400/blogready.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyIBXUcNuSN2p1lHEllkugILmmaPuTTljImZlQWtl6WtovxFPZgsRNPygHjNFgWiaiwTrRx3Ll_nHgz-2fYPnCbnfEVdZKz7oNbjDkH3McqvksEjZgbypE5bHUNzpseSVHOVIrYLGeKE/s1600/cmountain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyIBXUcNuSN2p1lHEllkugILmmaPuTTljImZlQWtl6WtovxFPZgsRNPygHjNFgWiaiwTrRx3Ll_nHgz-2fYPnCbnfEVdZKz7oNbjDkH3McqvksEjZgbypE5bHUNzpseSVHOVIrYLGeKE/s400/cmountain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCu-Iun7Xt712Hv-EqzTY-ymRFVErBezcY4IlXbJlbHln1k_18ztbwuJxrRFOxQUzeOxZNKvBDWMSBh4Ki2LhSW0hgGxBRAuZ6Sss7Tki_dgHnpb8ZVDHe2W7GBI1YJAt2NQkPhA1qfS4/s1600/double.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCu-Iun7Xt712Hv-EqzTY-ymRFVErBezcY4IlXbJlbHln1k_18ztbwuJxrRFOxQUzeOxZNKvBDWMSBh4Ki2LhSW0hgGxBRAuZ6Sss7Tki_dgHnpb8ZVDHe2W7GBI1YJAt2NQkPhA1qfS4/s400/double.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4IPABA6Yfz0w9cgiSN1aL0E82YGq9fnmqA_TM1hkslruZko8qnyQ-6CYul6pMB25c1T92_zuoVlXgSRob8M3ISU0rrglGOIiI1mtHftShyTGKxx5Eh4vgMalGa5-P-csSIkGMop84Qs/s1600/jmaych.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4IPABA6Yfz0w9cgiSN1aL0E82YGq9fnmqA_TM1hkslruZko8qnyQ-6CYul6pMB25c1T92_zuoVlXgSRob8M3ISU0rrglGOIiI1mtHftShyTGKxx5Eh4vgMalGa5-P-csSIkGMop84Qs/s400/jmaych.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best advice I can give you... rent a house with a jacuzzi and a pool table! Try and plan your trip in beginning or end of the season so you can board with just a t-shirt on! My final tip- make sure to claim the front seat for the ride up and down the mountain. I happen to be prone to carsickness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_646598056"></span><span id="goog_646598057"></span></div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-51150758442936859472012-02-07T09:18:00.003-08:002012-02-07T09:39:06.928-08:00Madison Midi & Cafe Midi<div style="text-align: center;">Sunday's are ment for eating and shopping & that's why Midi Cafe is the perfect stop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaSclFXcZQK0Ou1cg__wYlxF7KPnBAT7IhsfMKhtv1P32NeN97OOix_eVAJEeTwPh9Z6kKfoCVkZ4jGu6UPJ85Pn_XqPwi9aS2NX_KnZ4WbOcUkwr-XP2ozjiliduW9P21im2LB7Uvk8/s1600/mc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaSclFXcZQK0Ou1cg__wYlxF7KPnBAT7IhsfMKhtv1P32NeN97OOix_eVAJEeTwPh9Z6kKfoCVkZ4jGu6UPJ85Pn_XqPwi9aS2NX_KnZ4WbOcUkwr-XP2ozjiliduW9P21im2LB7Uvk8/s400/mc.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYgioht6to5iFSpkY8-16xL9arA1GkDY7ewUMFuPry3LE0t7gDtcZXKdLDpvbN6XATXc32brkwuYZjrUWwQCB3T2ilZbDyjnz1ooOBXOrZGtGgiP9jD9wU3Hq9ZhUowiveSo3j-6pZVU/s1600/mc1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYgioht6to5iFSpkY8-16xL9arA1GkDY7ewUMFuPry3LE0t7gDtcZXKdLDpvbN6XATXc32brkwuYZjrUWwQCB3T2ilZbDyjnz1ooOBXOrZGtGgiP9jD9wU3Hq9ZhUowiveSo3j-6pZVU/s400/mc1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Pt8ukJuf5DE8xZXCTUngA4jR8Ew1_hKLgLjRue5gTSFCSNLGs8xzgFN57lHyz-_kDwgd349_gQsRrkqsY2nzeyTWJLWih9nKaVWhzS7ZCH4d3BEMAq2wsEKrNjFAnqFt-J7E3QdNBVU/s1600/blogcafem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Pt8ukJuf5DE8xZXCTUngA4jR8Ew1_hKLgLjRue5gTSFCSNLGs8xzgFN57lHyz-_kDwgd349_gQsRrkqsY2nzeyTWJLWih9nKaVWhzS7ZCH4d3BEMAq2wsEKrNjFAnqFt-J7E3QdNBVU/s400/blogcafem.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRW4EyMumuoKdxslZbUMNkxltozmvMoHLlqL0LixYgVPvwFJ9SJG9iM-TcDAitbnYfICF7RQSHTHiuTnC38T1XZT4ozZz4fEhUvXjzcy3gY-z44YEyCuIkqVQaFhjxI6RZRaQh7KYteBI/s1600/mcafe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRW4EyMumuoKdxslZbUMNkxltozmvMoHLlqL0LixYgVPvwFJ9SJG9iM-TcDAitbnYfICF7RQSHTHiuTnC38T1XZT4ozZz4fEhUvXjzcy3gY-z44YEyCuIkqVQaFhjxI6RZRaQh7KYteBI/s400/mcafe3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZFfHb35M_8wrSeCpJUkrPcHp4Xh77QiLY4yEQwekJY_HckxuDQQbS_hLU-0haB2rWpz2FOLsSSI2iu6X6NzEEx4mQPwPxGgK0-Yu1vWVvOnQ6_9ULvVYI5mgMLztTnFz8e3XO0us5Ok/s1600/acafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZFfHb35M_8wrSeCpJUkrPcHp4Xh77QiLY4yEQwekJY_HckxuDQQbS_hLU-0haB2rWpz2FOLsSSI2iu6X6NzEEx4mQPwPxGgK0-Yu1vWVvOnQ6_9ULvVYI5mgMLztTnFz8e3XO0us5Ok/s400/acafe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw1mVC8CQZYwyPowFSkBv25jEZloETvmOFHP2F7xf9ysKFtdvqtQ1Kq6RyoTg0ta5Dk4_N8HfCdhmDjFtiARRApZZQLs15otvmk89Jzkw6vbu240VpF8v3yk-TQMdhtUTajojPhw_Fkk/s1600/mcafe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw1mVC8CQZYwyPowFSkBv25jEZloETvmOFHP2F7xf9ysKFtdvqtQ1Kq6RyoTg0ta5Dk4_N8HfCdhmDjFtiARRApZZQLs15otvmk89Jzkw6vbu240VpF8v3yk-TQMdhtUTajojPhw_Fkk/s400/mcafe1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am obsessed with this place. I ended up buying a $30 soap. What can I say- I was sucked in. I love the eclectic overpriced decor and the yummy food. Lizzie and I fell in love with a $1000 blanket and sipped on coffees.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Kill two birds with one stone at Cafe Midi,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l-U7XUB39IoJc0O_V9w8gwKaC0kselpvWviD9xlS1zW6nOHFv4UuVZapgpqXMhiBNtMtZCc85GJiDkyjlQxgiovebCdvPNsGrbsPhaepZoISLVrntjLpvp9ZR0MDtddPLwNf9fI8noY/s1600/mecafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9l-U7XUB39IoJc0O_V9w8gwKaC0kselpvWviD9xlS1zW6nOHFv4UuVZapgpqXMhiBNtMtZCc85GJiDkyjlQxgiovebCdvPNsGrbsPhaepZoISLVrntjLpvp9ZR0MDtddPLwNf9fI8noY/s320/mecafe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-70034950832697486002012-02-06T18:42:00.000-08:002012-02-06T18:42:53.657-08:00ME Monday's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YsANI28NE0ybwnLZ_BDvjkaoOz-vh8m5BOgZMhE0kb_6uOmF_UFpI3V914eFGjoJT2au-Oyl9qHZ94UYyjzUQif6end160KEF78Vm1EJ33iHVTjIOVn6vnK-tdDngJtqzLPHQ_0iLqk/s1600/smileLA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YsANI28NE0ybwnLZ_BDvjkaoOz-vh8m5BOgZMhE0kb_6uOmF_UFpI3V914eFGjoJT2au-Oyl9qHZ94UYyjzUQif6end160KEF78Vm1EJ33iHVTjIOVn6vnK-tdDngJtqzLPHQ_0iLqk/s400/smileLA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be happy where you are.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or imagine where you want to be</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make it Happen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-10325103443241538162012-01-31T16:39:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:39:20.953-08:00BANGS<div style="text-align: center;">I did it. I mustered up the courage to cut bangs! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCFTi7MeK6GtQj5PfsmLavrbUJVH8lo0-9z7bTsiwbp2PjEqNNt0szFPzTGTOHKsBarb376Ns0EzXv56Gn8g0a3CHY7PaTIGjMeDxr8TDXmBYhMV7EY-z36AP0018cAKsR7P6j6YRmqU/s1600/bangs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCFTi7MeK6GtQj5PfsmLavrbUJVH8lo0-9z7bTsiwbp2PjEqNNt0szFPzTGTOHKsBarb376Ns0EzXv56Gn8g0a3CHY7PaTIGjMeDxr8TDXmBYhMV7EY-z36AP0018cAKsR7P6j6YRmqU/s400/bangs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSgfoO3kDXP8iFb_Vx1mlcoclk51cp-p_Gc19ecax6C29yFfHMi3g6jG5tBAbpdwHVP89EdtTHWvPhVDAXUUSrl__hIHfwLDc7iiYy0iEWYecYwGIY_YYkcfDtf0zp4R9GfO2moOlRto/s1600/bangs1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSgfoO3kDXP8iFb_Vx1mlcoclk51cp-p_Gc19ecax6C29yFfHMi3g6jG5tBAbpdwHVP89EdtTHWvPhVDAXUUSrl__hIHfwLDc7iiYy0iEWYecYwGIY_YYkcfDtf0zp4R9GfO2moOlRto/s400/bangs1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCPN2BDkVtD7EN9CNPI9mAWzqKi_k9AY1NeJvmSiy8wTidfYW10yeCokhEiDU4JybBFpzVVIm5cvRY3d4SocwZNP4PhC-R9Ox_FqdjSkGwASMFrNh5G1esCC2S8Q2HmrnXXPDPu19h1s/s1600/bangs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCPN2BDkVtD7EN9CNPI9mAWzqKi_k9AY1NeJvmSiy8wTidfYW10yeCokhEiDU4JybBFpzVVIm5cvRY3d4SocwZNP4PhC-R9Ox_FqdjSkGwASMFrNh5G1esCC2S8Q2HmrnXXPDPu19h1s/s400/bangs2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel pretty cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Change is good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-30360253827892876772012-01-16T21:37:00.000-08:002012-02-06T18:43:45.863-08:00ME Monday's<div style="text-align: justify;">Monday's are usually the days we dread. We dread starting the work week. We dread starting the gym and diets again. But, at the same time, Monday's are the beginning of a new. It's a fresh start. It's almost like a mini New Years Day each week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQj3j5fpZuoT4biK5QuuavYp0wExHKpvg-OWmMiqD2xVATlNKqqoxKJvewzi_bETWcfj7g5hyphenhyphen0m21g6KdxR0XlQPi2Fb3QzioSu0tapU5L14_kI8TYn_35zea5WDKC0kkoZPE6IhWEKlQ/s1600/171136854559678772_U6JdTBCW_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQj3j5fpZuoT4biK5QuuavYp0wExHKpvg-OWmMiqD2xVATlNKqqoxKJvewzi_bETWcfj7g5hyphenhyphen0m21g6KdxR0XlQPi2Fb3QzioSu0tapU5L14_kI8TYn_35zea5WDKC0kkoZPE6IhWEKlQ/s320/171136854559678772_U6JdTBCW_c.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, I present <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">ME MONDAY'S</span>. It's a little reminder to take time for yourself on a hectic day. I have been fighting a killer cold all week and weekend. Although, I would have loved to go on a hike or shop until I drop, I spent my day in bed... Yep, it was just me and Justin Timberlake. I stayed in and watched <i>Friends with Benefits</i>. Not a bad little Monday. Today I took care of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">ME</span> and pumped my veins with vitamins.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
What have you done for yourself lately?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Carlyn</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-75858092126432599812012-01-13T16:20:00.000-08:002012-01-13T17:01:49.637-08:00Hey Coachella! How YOU do'in?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K3sXaKd1mlY6sGlkOtiKQ71pqQpk-w_UYAcYDniCsSIymsEuwn9RzY8CRm6qWs1elDZ2CzsjMYYm03WAPiRUC4Rh1dZD2mxpXXnxZo2rmexAka9pvGvk6BU2rUq5V3EdrUY7r75WxnA/s1600/coachella.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K3sXaKd1mlY6sGlkOtiKQ71pqQpk-w_UYAcYDniCsSIymsEuwn9RzY8CRm6qWs1elDZ2CzsjMYYm03WAPiRUC4Rh1dZD2mxpXXnxZo2rmexAka9pvGvk6BU2rUq5V3EdrUY7r75WxnA/s400/coachella.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It’s that stressful time of year again! Today music lovers everywhere scrabble to order <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Coachella</span></b> tickets. Considering how cool I am and the fact I date a musician who has rocked the stages, you'd think I would have been to this hipster fest, but I haven’t. I am dying to go and experience the madness. But in true <i>Carlyn fashion</i>, I will wait to the last minute or find someone with an extra ticket who wants me as their sidekick! There are two artists I am dying to see- <a href="http://www.lissie.com/" target="_blank">Lissie</a> and <a href="http://lanadelrey.com/" target="_blank">Lana Del Rey</a>. I want to see Lissie because she is a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">BAD-A** </span></b>who does’t give a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">RATS-A**.</span></b> As for Lana, I am not sure if I am intrigued with her music or her absolutely stunning face! In conclusion, it’s about time they made this thing two weekends—this might just be my year!<o:p></o:p><br />
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I can't wait to get <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">sunburnt</span> &<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> recycle </span>water bottles,<br />
Carlyn</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-85016678700616086862012-01-12T12:29:00.000-08:002012-01-12T12:29:04.972-08:00Yeah I hang with some pretty RAD Bloggers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have Fab Friends... these ones happen to be Bloggers! We got together over the weekend and pretty much did what we do best- dance, play dress-up, sip champagne, & take some goofy pictures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6E-foD6QnP7b8xXMSzeWHzsr8BbFR-1p-S3k8AGGxRP-VR6xVBlp2S8Jxz3sD9Ma3SPZZOltT3t4SI8X3BzV3wv5xNYcMLUjPN-lxBQHL4bZD5TLbWaBicb1MFqWom294tWfxdM5wAg/s1600/bloggergirls1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6E-foD6QnP7b8xXMSzeWHzsr8BbFR-1p-S3k8AGGxRP-VR6xVBlp2S8Jxz3sD9Ma3SPZZOltT3t4SI8X3BzV3wv5xNYcMLUjPN-lxBQHL4bZD5TLbWaBicb1MFqWom294tWfxdM5wAg/s400/bloggergirls1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLyx_cDN7MkMt2V5_CWTjQtDwERr0adskhoNERMJEwRZsMzHEePMPHgaxWlO2TihPPJedjlU1cOiv9OPpPwE_e9aA2ldrNseEGB3GWWtzVIKlGv9SYDblLmDhphR0BxYWwX05e7h1HD0/s1600/IMG_0373_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLyx_cDN7MkMt2V5_CWTjQtDwERr0adskhoNERMJEwRZsMzHEePMPHgaxWlO2TihPPJedjlU1cOiv9OPpPwE_e9aA2ldrNseEGB3GWWtzVIKlGv9SYDblLmDhphR0BxYWwX05e7h1HD0/s400/IMG_0373_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3cYGL_xhIfQ5cyNftb9TDYrxm2eDtoJ3kFrW5VNwLtdPX2sYj3FfDyuVg0q1eE9Jh-228YvETkiLLHrscuAXC7hKDktteiUB6t7TfWEoxX2OmQcZMOQCkNbt1M3LY0RvFcCcD7YR2dA/s1600/bloggergirls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3cYGL_xhIfQ5cyNftb9TDYrxm2eDtoJ3kFrW5VNwLtdPX2sYj3FfDyuVg0q1eE9Jh-228YvETkiLLHrscuAXC7hKDktteiUB6t7TfWEoxX2OmQcZMOQCkNbt1M3LY0RvFcCcD7YR2dA/s400/bloggergirls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwMMP1ZGpdpvM0rGzxyT1si47AH3EuOhfXbd2t2HZDKIu8OD4B8DfyIJ0NaPSsnQz3LX2fv5z3icBUgqL91EqA_CxzUjPJj9KDlXOnVd8phQbnUdKvMwG0KVVlwUS2vZmHsmTkj94-q4/s1600/IMG_0376_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwMMP1ZGpdpvM0rGzxyT1si47AH3EuOhfXbd2t2HZDKIu8OD4B8DfyIJ0NaPSsnQz3LX2fv5z3icBUgqL91EqA_CxzUjPJj9KDlXOnVd8phQbnUdKvMwG0KVVlwUS2vZmHsmTkj94-q4/s400/IMG_0376_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjopLgm8kSLh6l-efjz8d3RQl5z9x7gKIsxWK1l_WoT4IZtco9q_6fxNLXs9RuB7oaEZcm8vpyMXWBPT4A4bD00mq90vX_iJ2-FFjMgJ_4VJei9qEZ_6fjCxR6shmm_ewbIBSpSQ_qcA/s1600/bloggerset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjopLgm8kSLh6l-efjz8d3RQl5z9x7gKIsxWK1l_WoT4IZtco9q_6fxNLXs9RuB7oaEZcm8vpyMXWBPT4A4bD00mq90vX_iJ2-FFjMgJ_4VJei9qEZ_6fjCxR6shmm_ewbIBSpSQ_qcA/s400/bloggerset.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, I lied we are working on a project that I hope to share with you soon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow these bomb.com-bloggers:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennymayandswede.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">JennyMay</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grasiemercedes.com/" target="_blank">Grasie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finding-cupid.com/" target="_blank">David</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-27248639621517881182012-01-03T23:09:00.000-08:002012-01-03T23:09:25.118-08:00NEW YEAR. NEW APARTMENT.<div style="text-align: justify;">I am moving AGAIN, but this time I am pleased to announce that I will be shacking up with my bestie! I have a million decorating ideas, which I am sure to share here. I have already purchased new bedding from West Elm and all I can envision is this being my Saturday mornings...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Housewarming Party, here we come!<br />
CarlynIt's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-13572522324586759052011-12-30T16:37:00.000-08:002011-12-30T16:39:09.060-08:00TwoThousandElevenI cannot believe tomorrow is New Years Eve!!! Who are you kissing at the strike of Midnight? <br />
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This is my type of New Years Eve Kiss! I hope you celebrate with that special someone and bring in 2012 with love, joy, and passion. May you be drenched in sequence and dripping with champagne!<br />
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Muah,<br />
CarlynIt's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-69040237370453310902011-12-24T19:03:00.000-08:002011-12-24T19:03:42.186-08:00Merry Christmas EveIt's time for my top 10 favorite <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas</span> Movies....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love ending Christmas Eve with a good movie. We have full bellies and we each opened one present... then we turn on the DVD Player. I could probably recite all of <i>Home Alone</i>, but when it comes down to it <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Love Actually IS all around</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite Christmas Eve Present? My new Elf. Meet Oliver!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8REUFhVOjYfR52OYgZSHZjKBXa9YvBGQZ29yWdTmTkcGCSyqHp1CwuhXKAXqWwnoEbflgsW38C5Ed4xv-G2-Ux-CeL4qMIPitfQitbZJdkbahFoBNdusK_NM9ImpFeE1dSTxIfikEoRE/s1600/374912_2950263155825_1238736506_33356174_666338374_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8REUFhVOjYfR52OYgZSHZjKBXa9YvBGQZ29yWdTmTkcGCSyqHp1CwuhXKAXqWwnoEbflgsW38C5Ed4xv-G2-Ux-CeL4qMIPitfQitbZJdkbahFoBNdusK_NM9ImpFeE1dSTxIfikEoRE/s1600/374912_2950263155825_1238736506_33356174_666338374_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RDOOAsGHYXnHyyagepGS_6AGDIxsgqGR5MtcQTBcrPwtxHov0x8bXzH62gX0v8133ha2kEfylKtLHTKTUU0oVXCIcVx4gxizX-dZoZXBTiEkp0_BqcaubSafvuE0yGfRPJGrvizFcu4/s1600/Unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RDOOAsGHYXnHyyagepGS_6AGDIxsgqGR5MtcQTBcrPwtxHov0x8bXzH62gX0v8133ha2kEfylKtLHTKTUU0oVXCIcVx4gxizX-dZoZXBTiEkp0_BqcaubSafvuE0yGfRPJGrvizFcu4/s320/Unnamed.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas Eve,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-64255732171691874932011-12-24T00:30:00.000-08:002011-12-24T00:34:37.666-08:00Tom's Hardware<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79QvqYinWfaMT2aMAlS2kWE7RNWHrLCvoMAlNaaww-H1rLbxi-f7GwSvfgPtfNgbFB9ylS2x4jzYTWBASfudLRhVS8GLN50FdEsL5qvqMkt3870clOPfLg1jsDZWsLI8KqBoADZp9g9g/s1600/tg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79QvqYinWfaMT2aMAlS2kWE7RNWHrLCvoMAlNaaww-H1rLbxi-f7GwSvfgPtfNgbFB9ylS2x4jzYTWBASfudLRhVS8GLN50FdEsL5qvqMkt3870clOPfLg1jsDZWsLI8KqBoADZp9g9g/s400/tg3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Last month I modeled for Tom's Hardware. It was my Electronic Debut. I kept thinking "What would Vanna White do?" I just had to have her delicate hands! The shoot was a blast and I learned a thing or two. Well, I am a pinch more tech-savvy! I wish I could find the photo of me on the exercise bike in the Santa Suit (yes it does exist). If you're into high-tech-uber-cool stuff, <a href="http://www.tomshardware.com/" target="_blank">TOM'S HARDWARE!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CrBwqmXZ4WBwvX_D4MqX2H8ULQ3Qkwx5ncpaVtm2PaP6upcGmqEwj1ZZOFaVU7gzBHTNHnosjCSMNdFWAjZg8hZpAGloi5c01fWaMIYtYUL4I3KR8wg67OME2vB9-ZZT4KUbFR1ve5U/s1600/tg2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CrBwqmXZ4WBwvX_D4MqX2H8ULQ3Qkwx5ncpaVtm2PaP6upcGmqEwj1ZZOFaVU7gzBHTNHnosjCSMNdFWAjZg8hZpAGloi5c01fWaMIYtYUL4I3KR8wg67OME2vB9-ZZT4KUbFR1ve5U/s1600/tg2.jpg" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR4rY-VkovCFHptxp1VCLyw8vFJv70K1M8xkO1SanhjxuF6vv8LIIRPB1khkrAzjaxzK_DAIsh9QBPZjpLRPAhwP9jk-KdLjg9o27nylEiiyKEyYoB0Bg34oG4zXhYt4FYAGYjiEMAJA/s1600/tomsguide1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR4rY-VkovCFHptxp1VCLyw8vFJv70K1M8xkO1SanhjxuF6vv8LIIRPB1khkrAzjaxzK_DAIsh9QBPZjpLRPAhwP9jk-KdLjg9o27nylEiiyKEyYoB0Bg34oG4zXhYt4FYAGYjiEMAJA/s320/tomsguide1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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CarlynIt's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342653344697301211.post-24539282420863228342011-12-21T14:21:00.000-08:002011-12-24T11:30:06.761-08:00the Elf on a Shelf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBdM6p8QJEvr_Ip-K_qHwxqLoG6Tdt_St1_A6R4Gzv1re0RxtFtmG_FJ-tzeeaYB5zMRwWyzC5UEMuNhksAT7X9HkijEw6acbXXGmt7gwjQERTWGx4as5o4aShFw_zy2Pu8evpbvBxN0/s1600/elfonashelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBdM6p8QJEvr_Ip-K_qHwxqLoG6Tdt_St1_A6R4Gzv1re0RxtFtmG_FJ-tzeeaYB5zMRwWyzC5UEMuNhksAT7X9HkijEw6acbXXGmt7gwjQERTWGx4as5o4aShFw_zy2Pu8evpbvBxN0/s320/elfonashelf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you’re the eldest of your family (like me) and childless (like me), you probably never heard of the most adorable thing in the world… the Elf on the Shelf! As an 80’s baby, I appreciate my era of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Christmas Vacation</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Very Brady Christmas</i>, but feel totally duped by missing out on the experience of Elf on the Shelf.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I have decided to make it my new tradition – A Carlyn Family Tradition! I am purchasing this thing for myself and I plan on playing it with my bro and sis every year!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you never heard of this, let me break it down...<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-You adopt an Elf. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-Once you name the Elf, he or she receives magical powers.<o:p></o:p><br />
-The Elf uses those powers to fly to the North Pole when you're sleeping and reports to Santa.</div><div class="MsoNormal">-You cannot touch or play with the Elf or it will lose it’s powers.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-The Elf watches over you to see if you’re playing nicely.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-Then the Elf will tell Santa all about your behavior... whether you've be naughty or nice </div><div class="MsoNormal">(I am always nice).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-When you wake up in the morning you have to find your Elf. He or she is known to land in different places. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">-Elf's particularly like the Freezer because it feels like home (the North Pole) and can be found swinging from Chandeliers. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Awesome right? I can only imagine how fun this would be as a lil nugget trying to find my Elf each morning during the Holidays!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div>Adopting (buying) an Elf today,</div><div class="MsoNormal">Carlyn<o:p></o:p></div>It's Ms.Downtown LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10129761347295834955noreply@blogger.com0