The Zoo
Dance Class
The Beach
Museum Day
Happy Hour
Friday, April 9, 2010
Cheap Dates Part 2
In honor of the weekend I'm posting Cheap Dates Part 2. Cheap Dates Part 1 can be found here.
The Zoo
Dance Class
The Beach
Museum Day
Happy Hour
The Zoo
Dance Class
The Beach
Museum Day
Happy Hour
Thursday, April 8, 2010
LA Kings Style
My husband and I are pretty big hockey fans. My husband introduced me to hockey, and the LA Kings. We are season ticket holders so during hockey season we can go to up to three games a week. Kings games have become a tradition of ours and we go to every game religiously and wear the team colors. So I am always trying to come up with new outfits in Kings colors of black, white, purple and silver. Occasionally I will wear a Kings jersey, fleece,or scarf. But this year I have really tried to step up my game and get some more stylish Kings gear. One of the best ways to do this has been to buy accessories in Kings royal purple. Lucky for me, royal purple has been in style since the fall so I have had some great options. Some of my favorites are my Marc Jacobs Natasha bag, a cashmere infinity scarf from Banana Republic, and leather gloves also from Banana. I love wearing black, gray and white so I can put together basic colored outfits and then just choose a purple accessory to get into the spirit:)
Tank, Forever 21
Scarf, Banana Republic
Jeans, Forever 21
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Flats, Gucci
Off the shoulder top, Gap
Scarf, Banana Republic
Black skinny jeans, Gap
Black Uggs
Off the shoulder top, Gap
Leggings, Forever 21
Black Uggs
Bag, Rebecca Minkoff
Top, Forever 21
Jeans, Citizens of Humanity
Scarf, Banana Republic
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Flats, Gucci
Top, Image
Jeans, Gap
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Top, Forever 21
Sweater, Forever 21
Jeans, Gap
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Peanuts raglan top, Forever 21
Jeans, Gap
Black scarf, Gap
Flats, Cole Hann
Top, Forever 21
Jeans, Citizens of Humanity
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Tank, Missoni for Target
Cardigan, Lucky
Leather Jacket, Gap
Jeans, Forever 21
Black Uggs
Banana Republic leather gloves with cashmere lining
Marc by Marc Jacobs Natasha Classic Q Bag
Tank, Forever 21
Scarf, Banana Republic
Jeans, Forever 21
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Flats, Gucci
Off the shoulder top, Gap
Scarf, Banana Republic
Black skinny jeans, Gap
Black Uggs
Off the shoulder top, Gap
Leggings, Forever 21
Black Uggs
Bag, Rebecca Minkoff
Top, Forever 21
Jeans, Citizens of Humanity
Scarf, Banana Republic
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Flats, Gucci
Top, Image
Jeans, Gap
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Top, Forever 21
Sweater, Forever 21
Jeans, Gap
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Peanuts raglan top, Forever 21
Jeans, Gap
Black scarf, Gap
Flats, Cole Hann
Top, Forever 21
Jeans, Citizens of Humanity
Flats, Gucci
Bag, Marc Jacobs
Tank, Missoni for Target
Cardigan, Lucky
Leather Jacket, Gap
Jeans, Forever 21
Black Uggs
Banana Republic leather gloves with cashmere lining
Marc by Marc Jacobs Natasha Classic Q Bag
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Addi Click Review
Addi Click set in box with extra accessories, 10.5 tips, 10.75 tips and extra cord set
Some of you may have read my post about receiving my new Addi Click Set. I've been using them for about 4 weeks now. To give you some info on my knitting background, I've been knitting for over a year. When I first started knitting someone gave me the great advice that I should invest in good needles. Mainly because needles will last a long time. And if you enjoy knitting, you will probably use them for countless hours. So using needles that I enjoy is part of the knitting experience for me. When i very first began knitting, I used Lantern Moon straight needles, which I loved. I tried using Addi Turbos, but they were too slippery for me as a beginning knitter. After a few months or so, I tried the Addi Turbos again and fell in love. Over the past year I have tried using:
Lantern Moon straights
Options Harmony Wood Circulars
Denise Interchangeable Circular
Addi Turbo Circular
and Clover Circulars
I just wanted to put it out there that I'm not the most experienced knitter. But I do LOVE my Addi Turbos and prior to using my new Addi Click set, was solely using those. So my review is geared towards the knitter who uses Addi Turbos and has thought about making the switch to the Click set.
The Case
The Addi Click set comes with a faux leather black case that can easily be put in just about any knitting bag. The one big downside of the case is that it only fits the 10 needles tips that come with the set. If, like me, you purchase the additional two needles tip sizes, the 10.5 and 10.75, there isn't space for them in this case. I put my set into an Offhand Designs Traveluxe Clutch which I think is just perfect to hold all of my knitting needles and notions.
Size comparisons with Saltine box and Offhand Designs Traveluxe Clutch
The Join
The join did take a few seconds to get right, I got it on the second try. So it was really very easy. The join doesn't feel quite seamless, unlike the Turbos seamless join. However it isn't that noticeable while knitting. I did however feel the stitches catch very slightly a few times here and there. Nothing that noticeable or annoying, but different from the fixed Turbos circs which are seamless IMO.
The Needles
The needles sizes that come with the set are: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,15. Additional sizes of 10.5 and 10.75 can be bought separately, which I did purchase. They are very similar to Addi Turbos in that they are slippery, light, and quick! There was one other difference that I noticed though, the printed sizes on each needle tip. My Addi Turbo circs do not have the size printed on the needles, just on the blue cord. It is very convenient to have these tips labeled with sizes so that you do not have to use the needle size gauge. However, I couldn't help but notice that the printing took away from the slippery-ness of the needle. And overall, I did in fact notice that the Clicks just weren't quite as slippery as my fixed Turbos. Sad but true. The difference was so slight that I had to move my projects on and off the Turbos back to the Clicks and then back 3 times just to confirm that I was not mistaken. But unfortunately, there is a slight difference.
US size 9/5.5mm tips
The Cords
The click set comes with three cords, a 24", 32" and a 40". I didn't want to be limited to three projects at a time so I decided to purchase an additional combo cord set for $24.95. Additional cord set sizes are available, but no 16" cord is available for the Addi Click set as of yet. The blue cord is very flexible, lightweight, and exactly as it is on the Addi Turbos.
The Price
The price of the Addi Click set has been the topic of much discussion. I know that there are great sets for cheaper. Like I said earlier, I spend a lot of time knitting. So if I have to spend the extra money to have the needles that I want, then that is fine since for me personally they are within my budget. That being said, I purchased my set for $149.95, plus 10.5 tips for $15.95, plus 10.75 tips for $15.95, plus the extra combo cord set for $24.95, for a grand total of $206.80. And as I have been using Addi Turbos, I have noticed that the price of buying individual fixed circulars can quickly add up. Not to mention the time and inconvenience of trying to track down the exact size and length.
Overall
I am really impressed with the Addi Click Set. I have never owned an interchangeable needle set. So the convenience of having all of these sizes and cord lengths available to me is invaluable. In the past, I've had to put off projects because I couldn't find the needle size and/or length that I needed. Or even worse, bought an Addi Turbo circular only to find that my gauge was off and that the LYSs in my area don't have the next size up or down. I think that I am perhaps an ideal candidate for purchasing these because, 1) I love Addi Turbos 2) I use the sizes that the needles are available in and 3) being a relatively new knitter, I haven't amassed a collection of Addi Turbo circulars yet, so to purchase them all in one great set is wonderful. Despite the slight differences I found between these and the Addi Turbos, I would still absolutely buy them again and I would recommend them to anyone who loves Addi Turbos.
Some of you may have read my post about receiving my new Addi Click Set. I've been using them for about 4 weeks now. To give you some info on my knitting background, I've been knitting for over a year. When I first started knitting someone gave me the great advice that I should invest in good needles. Mainly because needles will last a long time. And if you enjoy knitting, you will probably use them for countless hours. So using needles that I enjoy is part of the knitting experience for me. When i very first began knitting, I used Lantern Moon straight needles, which I loved. I tried using Addi Turbos, but they were too slippery for me as a beginning knitter. After a few months or so, I tried the Addi Turbos again and fell in love. Over the past year I have tried using:
Lantern Moon straights
Options Harmony Wood Circulars
Denise Interchangeable Circular
Addi Turbo Circular
and Clover Circulars
I just wanted to put it out there that I'm not the most experienced knitter. But I do LOVE my Addi Turbos and prior to using my new Addi Click set, was solely using those. So my review is geared towards the knitter who uses Addi Turbos and has thought about making the switch to the Click set.
The Case
The Addi Click set comes with a faux leather black case that can easily be put in just about any knitting bag. The one big downside of the case is that it only fits the 10 needles tips that come with the set. If, like me, you purchase the additional two needles tip sizes, the 10.5 and 10.75, there isn't space for them in this case. I put my set into an Offhand Designs Traveluxe Clutch which I think is just perfect to hold all of my knitting needles and notions.
Size comparisons with Saltine box and Offhand Designs Traveluxe Clutch
The Join
The join did take a few seconds to get right, I got it on the second try. So it was really very easy. The join doesn't feel quite seamless, unlike the Turbos seamless join. However it isn't that noticeable while knitting. I did however feel the stitches catch very slightly a few times here and there. Nothing that noticeable or annoying, but different from the fixed Turbos circs which are seamless IMO.
The Needles
The needles sizes that come with the set are: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,15. Additional sizes of 10.5 and 10.75 can be bought separately, which I did purchase. They are very similar to Addi Turbos in that they are slippery, light, and quick! There was one other difference that I noticed though, the printed sizes on each needle tip. My Addi Turbo circs do not have the size printed on the needles, just on the blue cord. It is very convenient to have these tips labeled with sizes so that you do not have to use the needle size gauge. However, I couldn't help but notice that the printing took away from the slippery-ness of the needle. And overall, I did in fact notice that the Clicks just weren't quite as slippery as my fixed Turbos. Sad but true. The difference was so slight that I had to move my projects on and off the Turbos back to the Clicks and then back 3 times just to confirm that I was not mistaken. But unfortunately, there is a slight difference.
US size 9/5.5mm tips
The Cords
The click set comes with three cords, a 24", 32" and a 40". I didn't want to be limited to three projects at a time so I decided to purchase an additional combo cord set for $24.95. Additional cord set sizes are available, but no 16" cord is available for the Addi Click set as of yet. The blue cord is very flexible, lightweight, and exactly as it is on the Addi Turbos.
The Price
The price of the Addi Click set has been the topic of much discussion. I know that there are great sets for cheaper. Like I said earlier, I spend a lot of time knitting. So if I have to spend the extra money to have the needles that I want, then that is fine since for me personally they are within my budget. That being said, I purchased my set for $149.95, plus 10.5 tips for $15.95, plus 10.75 tips for $15.95, plus the extra combo cord set for $24.95, for a grand total of $206.80. And as I have been using Addi Turbos, I have noticed that the price of buying individual fixed circulars can quickly add up. Not to mention the time and inconvenience of trying to track down the exact size and length.
Overall
I am really impressed with the Addi Click Set. I have never owned an interchangeable needle set. So the convenience of having all of these sizes and cord lengths available to me is invaluable. In the past, I've had to put off projects because I couldn't find the needle size and/or length that I needed. Or even worse, bought an Addi Turbo circular only to find that my gauge was off and that the LYSs in my area don't have the next size up or down. I think that I am perhaps an ideal candidate for purchasing these because, 1) I love Addi Turbos 2) I use the sizes that the needles are available in and 3) being a relatively new knitter, I haven't amassed a collection of Addi Turbo circulars yet, so to purchase them all in one great set is wonderful. Despite the slight differences I found between these and the Addi Turbos, I would still absolutely buy them again and I would recommend them to anyone who loves Addi Turbos.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Weekend of Outfits
Saturday at the Zoo
Denim mini skirt, Abercrombie
Shoes, Puma
Kings Game
Kings Game
Cashmere infinity scarf, Banana Republic
Black skinny jeans, Gap
Black Uggs
Tennis
Tennis
Jacket, Nike
Black Smash skirt, Nike
Shoes, Asics
Monday, April 5, 2010
An Eventful Easter
Tennis
Mmmmmmm. Cadbury Eggs.
Earthquake! 7.2 Quake in Baja Mexico
Happy Easter everyone! It really feels like Spring now that Easter is here. I was really excited to get on the court for the first time in about a year (due to foot injuries). The earthquake in the afternoon shook us and was a little scary. Hope that there isn't too much damage/injuries closer to the epicenter.
Mmmmmmm. Cadbury Eggs.
Earthquake! 7.2 Quake in Baja Mexico
Happy Easter everyone! It really feels like Spring now that Easter is here. I was really excited to get on the court for the first time in about a year (due to foot injuries). The earthquake in the afternoon shook us and was a little scary. Hope that there isn't too much damage/injuries closer to the epicenter.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Cheap Dates Part 1
In this economy lots of couples are taking advantage of some quality time on the cheap. My husband and I spend a lot of time together but sometimes we have to make time for dates to have some time to connect. Here are some of my favorite cheap dates:
A Picnic
A Morning at the Farmers Market
Ice Skating
Take a Hike
The Planetarium
A Picnic
A Morning at the Farmers Market
Ice Skating
Take a Hike
The Planetarium
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Paul McCartney at the Hollywood Bowl
All My Loving
This takes a while to load but it is totally worth it.
Just pause until it's loaded then hit play:)
Blackbird
Yesterday
Here Today
This is one of my favorite post Beatles McCartney songs. I couldn't find a video of the performance but in concert he plays a slideshow like this that is a tribute to John and it is very emotional.
Something
I can't believe that I have lived in Hollywood for almost a decade and had never been to the Hollywood Bowl until last night. I'm not a big concert goer, I only go to see people I really truly love and know all of the songs. I guess it was destined that the first time I go to the Bowl was to see Paul McCartney. The Bowl was amazing. I love outdoor venues and it is so great to be up in the hills listening to music outdoors, very cool:)
I'm not going to try to describe in detail the concert or how much I enjoyed Paul McCartney. This was my third time seeing him. It was just as amazing and just as magical as I had hoped. As I have written in another post my husband and I are HUGE fans of The Beatles and McCartney. It brought back memories for my husband and I of seeing him for one of our first dates back in 2002. The songs really carry meaning for me and there were lots of tears as well as a lot of fun and dancing. Here is the LA Times Article for more details.
This takes a while to load but it is totally worth it.
Just pause until it's loaded then hit play:)
Blackbird
Yesterday
Here Today
This is one of my favorite post Beatles McCartney songs. I couldn't find a video of the performance but in concert he plays a slideshow like this that is a tribute to John and it is very emotional.
Something
I can't believe that I have lived in Hollywood for almost a decade and had never been to the Hollywood Bowl until last night. I'm not a big concert goer, I only go to see people I really truly love and know all of the songs. I guess it was destined that the first time I go to the Bowl was to see Paul McCartney. The Bowl was amazing. I love outdoor venues and it is so great to be up in the hills listening to music outdoors, very cool:)
I'm not going to try to describe in detail the concert or how much I enjoyed Paul McCartney. This was my third time seeing him. It was just as amazing and just as magical as I had hoped. As I have written in another post my husband and I are HUGE fans of The Beatles and McCartney. It brought back memories for my husband and I of seeing him for one of our first dates back in 2002. The songs really carry meaning for me and there were lots of tears as well as a lot of fun and dancing. Here is the LA Times Article for more details.
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