Posted on 28th February 2010 by Tomi in food
Bricks and Scones, Caribbean Food, Crumbs, Larchmont Village, Prado, Starbucks
One of my favorite places to hang out in LA is Larchmont. It’s filled with cutesy little stores and good eats. Although the village consists of only a few blocks, I always end up discovering something new. This time wasn’t an exception and we treated ourselves to wonderful Caribbean cuisine at Prado where we were pleasantly surprised not only with the food, but a 10% discount offer to celebrate their 20th year. We ordered Carioca Chicken and Seafood Paella which was their special of the day. I lo-ved the sauce on the chicken. It had chunks of tropical fruits which made the chicken not only burst with flavor but very soft. I’m not a huge chicken fan but this one was a definite winner. btw, service couldn’t be better- the waiter was just impeccable. and you know, it’s all about good customer service. This place gets a 10 just for that.
Carioca Chicken
Seafood Paella:
Actually liked this dish a bit more than the chicken probably because I’m an avid seafood lover. lol. It was very moist, extremely flavorful, and the seafood pieces (shrimp, lobster, scallops, fish) were HUGE. Not as good as the one I had in Spain (with a whole lobster) but I’d go back just for this. uh.. I. want. NOW! :T
The night ended with a Tiramisu Cupcake from Crumbs, a Red Velvet Cake & Grapefruit Green Tea from Bricks and Scones, and Starbucks. Lovely. <333
On another note, finally feeling better. Hallelujah! 
Posted on 28th February 2010 by Tomi in food
Chronic Tacos, Mexican Food, Newport Beach
While in the area to pick up some delicious cream puffs, stopped by Chronic Tacos to see what the hype was about; however to my dismay their fish taco turned out just “ok”- I’d say average, maybe even less- a moment in which King Taco was once again proven invincible. 
*** (drools)
To get, or not to get: that is the question.
bah~ FAIL.
Posted on 28th February 2010 by Tomi in Fashion
Animal Prints, Ankle Boots, Blumarine, Leggings
Yay for animal prints- as long as no animals were harmed, I’m all for prints! Anna Molinari takes full advantage of its spunkiness yet so gracefully! Oh, and those boots- instantly added to the shopping list, of course! also diggin’ those metallic leggings- Hot!
Blumarine Fall 2010 Collection
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Posted on 27th February 2010 by Tomi in Fashion
Christian Louboutin, Dsquared2, Thigh Highs
(daydreaming… )
If the patent platform Christian Louboutins were turned into outfits, the collection would look like this:
Dsquared2 Fall 2010 Collection
Btw, just when I thought the thigh highs were old news, the Caten brothers prove otherwise.
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Posted on 22nd February 2010 by Tomi in food
Cream Pan, food, Japanese Bakery, Strawberry Croissant
Rich, creamy custard & juicy strawberry covered in flaky, crispy crust- delightful indeed.
Craving Strawberry Croissant from:
Cream Pan
602 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
Posted on 22nd February 2010 by Tomi in Art
Sometimes I wish I were a blonde.
When I was in college, there was a time when I wanted to bleach my hair really bad. It wasn’t because I wanted to be someone else or felt ugly with dark hair but simply because I wanted to experiment. but it never happened- because I was scared.
I wish I didn’t care so much about what others think of me. I wish I could live my life without letting anyone get in the way. I wish I had a full control over my life. I wish I were never afraid… of being myself. I wish I was a risk taker. a dream chaser.
Posted on 21st February 2010 by Tomi in Make up
Concealer, Eyebrow Pencil, Makeup, Shu Uemura
My makeup artist friend tells me that Shu Uemura makes the best eyebrow pencil and concealer.
reminds me of the 4B pencil used in drawing
like the simple packaging and the rich/thick texture- Coverage is quite amazing.
It’s all about packaging. lol. I love their toner bottles.
Hope everyone’s having a fantabulous weekend!
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