thread show article and some hot shots!!

i had a stellar time at san diego's thread show on september 26th! i ventured out to sd and met up with my good friend, marina. we hit up thread show and had so much fun looking at all the great styles, accessories, and art work while sipping mixed drinks.

i am so excited - my article thread show, san diego article was just published on travelin' local! click -here- to check it out!!

we visited the style lounge where marina got her hair done by gianina from the diesel salon of san diego in a unique braided style, for free!

creativity abounded at the thread show..!!!

the ofina booth where i got a stellar deal on two gorgeous necklaces!! check out ofina's online store -here- for some loooovely designs.

here's another shot of a stylist and her hair model at the diesel style lounge.

i had a blast and can't wait for the next one in cali! thread show hits los angeles december 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

a shot of the runway. it was so much fun watching the models strut their stuff! i loved the indie, laid back nature of the runway, the models looked like they were having fun and the clothes shone.

love you, thread!

-b

oc foodie fest: can't wait for a second helping!

my article on oc foodie fest has just been published on www.travelinlocal.com!

(image: travelin' local logo)

to check it out, click -here-!

here are some images from the sensational event:

the astonishing view of packed and sold-out oc foodie fest at the honda center in anaheim.

100.3 the sound in the artists area
(shout-out to karla!! hehe!)

bakerytruck's desert shots and cupcake! yummmmm

i really hope there are more oc foodie fests to come. i had such a good time with friends and family and plenty of food. if there is another ocff, you can be sure i will be blogging about it here!

-b

celeb favorite: the cheese store of beverly hills

my most recent article just got published on travelin' local! the cheese store of beverly hills is a treasure trove of delicacies and rare finds. it's been a celebrity secret for decades!

check it out, -here-

the article features my interview with store owner, norbert wabnig!

-b

tonight! oc foodie fest preview 9pm-1am, goat hill tavern

the 2nd oc foodie fest preview event, or pub & grub, is going on tonight from 9pm-1am at the goat hill tavern in costa mesa. the event is sponsored by azuñia tequila and orangecounty.com

the event is free to attend! and if you have already bought your ocff pre-sale tickets, bring them and get in on some food specials, azuñia tequila drink discounts, and more surprises!

you can also buy your pre-sale tix at the preview event.

(image: oc foodie fest "pub & grub" poster)

goat hill tavern
1830 newport blvd
costa mesa

check out my article at travelin' local -here- to find out why i have serious ocff hunger pains!


see you there!
-b

oc foodie fest hunger-pains!!

oc foodie fest is coming soon...

august 28th brings us the first orange county food truck super-celebration at the honda center, in anaheim!!

(image: oc foodie fest logo)

i'm already feeling the hunger-pains, especially after my interview for travelin' local with james foxall, taco dawg fusion food truck owner and founding partner of oc foodie fest.

check out what the culinary connoisseur had to say -here-!

the event is a can't miss shindig with 50 food trucks, live entertainment, kid's play areas, shopping, and more. even better, the event will help out 3 great charities!!

(image: oc foodie fest 2010)

to learn more about oc foodie fest vendors, tickets, and directions, visit -ocfoodiefest.com-


i can't wait!!
-b

hotels, b&bs, or camping: catalina vacation fun and deals!

i have two exciting tidbits today:
(1) i found some great deals on stellar activities and lodging on catalina island and...
(2) my camping in catalina article was just published on travelinlocal.com!

i name this day... catalina day!

(linked to my article!)

catalina is just an hour away by boat. the island boasts so many activities, you probably won't be able to do them all in one trip! but it's worth a try.

let me show you what kinds of can't miss deals i found:

so i stumbled upon www.visitcatalinaisland.com where i found awesome deals on a zip-line package that includes your catalina express boat round trip tickets, 2 nights lodging at the "hotel atwater" and a zip-line ecotour!

some packages will be cheaper than others depending on the date, number of people, and type of room. i was able to find a zip-line package for 2 people, 2 nights, starting september 25th for under $500! click -here- to view the rooms and rates.

you can also stay at the historical banning house, in two harbors!

lastly, i found a charming bed and breakfast place in avalon called the old turner inn where you can rent a 2-person room for $180-$220 a night! if you have a family of four, you can rent a room for $240-$280 a night! click -here- to view the rooms and rates.

to read my article about camping at catalina, click -here-

catalina is so beautiful. i can't wait to go back!
-b

free oc fair admission tomorrow w/ clothing donation!! & my new article!

tomorrow, august 4th: get one free admission and one free carnival ride with a donation of 5 new or gently used items of clothing per person!! (donation benefits the goodwill of orange county)

(image: goodwill trademarked logo)

this special promotion is a part of oc fair's we care wednesdays, sponsored by kpcc southern california public radio

the next and final we care wednesdays promotion is august 11th - bring a donation of 1 new school supply item valued at $3 or more and get one free oc fair admission and one free carnival ride per person! (donation benefits orange county youth)

click -here- to check out my new article on travelin' local for more info on how to get the most out of the fair!

here are some video highlights from the demolition derby:

the start of the destruction

the forklift was called in to separate two stacked cars

-b

fresh off the (virtual) press: pop noir at detroit bar!

does that last part rhyme? anyways, i am really elated over this news: my latest article has been posted on uci's own incite magazine website!

find my article on pop noir at detroit bar -here-!

incite magazine strives to offer the best in alternative student press, bringing you a wide range of eye-opening, boundary-pushing content.

here are some of my favorite shots from the night:

keep that heat alive, my friends
-b

behind the hype press!

i am really excited to share this bit of news: my first online article is published!

last month i attended a matt pond pa concert and wrote an article for behind the hype on the stellar experience.

you can find the article here!


behind the hype is a power-house for intriguing, high quality music, movie, and pop culture reviews. so it is really an honor to write for the site!

(photo: behind the hype logo)

here are some extra shots from the show:

detroit bar, costa mesa

lanterns

wintersleep

matt pond pa

youtube video: matt pond pa performs "lily two"

see you tonight, detroit bar!
-b