Bollywood!

Indian Art, Indian Food... It's all so much fun! ...So last night my friends and I took a Bollywood dance class at Your Neighborhood Studio in Culver City. I lack rhythm and coordination, and I still had a blast! By the end we had a room full of Bollywood dancers performing a routine to some great music. I highly recommend Your Neighborhood Studio!

http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/

Music in March

Looking forward to seeing Devotchka Saturday, March 12th at the Fonda.

I left my heart in Nor Cal

I just love Northern California. I miss my years as an undergrad at UCSC all the time. Last weekend I went to Santa Francisco to visit a friend (who also went to UCSC -- Peace Love and Porter!). He took me all over the city to breathtaking views, amazing food, etc. I think the highlight may have been The Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. Lush foliage and tall redwoods smell better than anything else to me. The magnolias are currently blooming and they certainly live up to the hype!

http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/

Later, we climbed a string of hills and stairs to end up here:

El Guincho

I know this song probably isn't news, but I had never seen the video before looking it up today. Despite what may be seen as trendy, hipster-esque qualities, it's still fun and fresh. I hope you enjoy.

Christmas Cactus

Farm Fresh

My childhood friend, Carly, and I have found the "Peace Barn" off of the I-101 along the central coast of CA! We spotted this little treasure on a hiking adventure and now we always visit when in the area to pick up some organic tomatoes, pet the cats, and pick berries.

Rodarte Redwoods

Spring fashion is so exciting! Ask me my favorite designer and I'll probably answer with something like: Every designer's Spring collection is my favorite! It makes sense since I'm from California, where the weather is generally pleasant always. And, since I would like to think of this as a lifestyle blog rather than a fashion blog, I give to you... Rodarte Spring 11!!! (Even though they're about to show Fall)

When I heard the Mulleavy sisters had taken their Spring '11 inspiration from Northern California and the redwoods my cabin was surrounded by, a little seed must have been planted in me. It's been months since, and I can feel myself becoming increasingly enthusiastic about these ladies I was already a fan of because they are from California!

This Spring I will keep the Rodarte aesthetic in mind when I am updating my wardrobe.

(photos from Style.com)

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2011RTW-RODARTE

http://www.rodarte.net/