Gimme slow fast food…

monicais — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:56:33 +0000

On the same day I visit Swork coffee shop & did some window shopping, my hunger quickly grew for a real meal. Venturing down the street, the retro sign of The Oinkster stands out over the horizon. Andre Guerrero you’ve won my foodie heart. The place is a stylish “fastfood” establishment filled with a menu that makes your eyes glimmer with hungry hope & thankfully alcohol too. Naturally, I try “the oinkster pastrami sandwich”, deliciously filled with soft slabs of yummy goodness. OMG this thing is amazing, especially since I kinda hate pastrami. I enjoy this bundle of joy with crunchy “piggy fries”, reminiscent of the animal style fries found at In and Out, only much tastier. I am simply in a state of food bliss, that I quickly order another for my sister who would surely appreciate this devilish sandwich. So, this place will definitely warrant another visit & I can’t wait! The Oinkster • 2005 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA

it was raining, but it didn’t stop me…

me & this sandwich fell in love…

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Monica is…a coffee junky & proud of it.

monicais — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:41 +0000

Anyone who knows me well enough, knows I love coffee. It it one of my top five vices that I cant live without. It makes my day 100 times better knowing I’m up & charged with it’s delicious goodness. I’m quite picky & can usually tell when a cup of joe is just poo poo. It’s all about the beans & if the place cares enough to have their own special blend or at least one harvested with care, it makes me a happy camper. So, since I’m such a coffee snob, I had to try Swork. (Made LA Magazine & Sunset Magazine’s best coffee house lists) Up until visiting the place today, I had heard nothing but great things about the place & was extremely pleased to see it was all true. It’s a great, cozy place with amazing coffee & really nice people! There was plenty of seating, especially on this gloomy rainy day. Perfect day for a decadent chocolate fudge muffin, coffee & fashion magazines. Bliss… Swork 2160 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041 t.323.258.5600

and yes that muffin was to die for…

choco-goodness!

a sea of macs and swork cups…

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Can I please have this?

monicais — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:50:10 +0000

Omg, I want this…saw this while websurfing through Shopbop. I guess, I have become sort of obsessed with bows lately & who can help it? Bows are everywhere this spring, but this wallet makes me soo giddy. The lining is unmistakably Marc Jacobs; colorful & bold. I could totally see myself carrying this little plum treasure & enjoy shopping just a tad more when grabbing my debit card…xo

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Monica is…playing musical chairs.

monicais — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:35:07 +0000

I discovered these not long ago & there isn’t much to say other than there are amazing. Perhaps the most realistic way I will ever own any of these iconic designs. Each shrunken down to their exact scale from Eames to Mies, who wouldn’t want these modern minis sitting on their desk or mantel? Fun! Fun! Fun!——- Mini Designer Blind Box Chairs sold through poketo.com

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Monica is…all a flutter.

monicais — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:18:03 +0000

I’m not a huge valentine’s day fan (why should love be celebrated only one day?), but I do love all the insanely cute stuff that is made! I can’t help, but be charmed by all these sweet heart patterns & candy colored things… Yummy enough to eat! Well, if these were edible of course!

burberry heart bonanza!

so sweet & dainty!

no words...just stunningly perfect.

luckily it's raining quite enough in la for an umbrella this cute!

eeekkk! these are too cute!!!

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Monica is…caught on a coastal break.

monicais — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:43:16 +0000

Aside from the usual obsessions I have (fashion, blah, blah), I love graphic design imagery. I think it’s one of the most interesting & complicated forms of art out there. When it’s good (because everyone wants to be an “artist”) it’s actually really beautiful. There is so much layering involved in just one image & quite frankly it’s mind blowing especially if your work is Scott Hansen’s. His images have that uncanny, sleepy vintage look that reminds me of Sofia Coppola’s Virgin Suicides haze. Piece after piece is stunning & rich with colors, pretty enough to framed. Bonus*— Scott makes music too, under the name Tycho & his song Coastal Break is the perfect anthem for driving on a typical LA day!

the haze in Lost*… still one of my favorite movies of all time

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Monica is…doing it all again.

monicais — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:09:35 +0000

Since the song’s release, Corinne Bailey Rae’s I’d Do It Again has been filling my ears with melodic sugar. It’s a haunting, beautiful song off her new release The Sea. She’s been in seclusion for almost two years, since her husbands death in 2008 from an apparent drug overdose. The song set, layered with grief, anger, & hope make this a somber, but memorable record. One I can’t get enough of…especially this one…



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Monica is…making lists.
monicais — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:18:15 +0000
For me, making lists is a great way to organize my thoughts & goals. I’m a huge believer in writing things down & crossing things off as you complete tasks. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing personal goals off your list dwindle down & there’s no better way to do this than in a stylish notebook or handy pad. I love Moleskine for their simplicity & design. I don’t need huge bells & whistles, just good organization that makes sense. So, naturally when I saw these colorful editions, my head filled with plenty of things to jot down in these superb journals! One, two, three…go!
 such a great idea!
 pretty impressions…







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Monica is…glad it’s a new year!
monicais — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:59:56 +0000
Hi!!! I’m back for a quick post! My computer is still shambles, but I thought I would briefly update. I never thought I would love blogging soo much. It first started out as a hobby. A way to challenge myself  & write about things I’m passionate about. Its a new year & I’m excited about what the new year will bring. New opportunities, new connections, & new rewards! Like most people at the start of a new year, we set goals in hopes of welcoming change. I have set personal goals of my own (blog, career, relationships etc) & hope these changes make me a better & happier person.  Last year was a tough one for most & this year I wish everyone the best of luck & happiness! A new year, also means new bags & shoes….xo! Clare Vivier your killing me…
Isn’t this baby messenger bag killer?


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Monica is…still without computer!
monicais — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:03:21 +0000
I hope everyone had a great holiday! I am still without computer, so I thought I’d use this wordpress app for the iPhone. I hope it translates well! I can say that I’m working on getting a new one, but in the meantime here’s a pic of  my new fisheye camera my sister gave me! I can’t wait to use it! Tata for now!


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Monica is…a beauty product junkie.
monicais — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:47:15 +0000
Its safe to say that if I am near a Sephora or any type of beauty supply store, my heart secretly skips a beat. I am imediately intoxicated by all the smells, textures, & colors that my senses experience! I am a beauty junkie. My drawers, medicine cabinets, & purses have all been tainted. So, when the holidays whip around I cant help, but marvel at the beautiful packaging that enraptures some of my new favorites…I will now bathe in frangrance & lotion up before bed…products found at SpaceNK, Barneys, Ron Robinson Apothia, & Anthropologie!




 pretty packaging from TokyoMilk…
 and my personal scent right now…it is soo intoxicating!


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Monica is…dying without her computer.
monicais — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:14:39 +0000
I’m not even filled with enough shame to say that I miss my laptop terribly. I miss blogging. I am using my boyfriend’s computer, but it is not the same. I guess I’m a creature of comforts & wish somehow magically the laptop, which is surely infected with a virus, would just wake up. If I had to choose between television & internet I would choose internet, hands down. Forgive the lack of posts. I will be back soon. XOXO

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The computer died…crap.
monicais — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:15:17 +0000
So,  sadly i’ve been MIA because my horrible laptop finally decided to stop working. I may have to briefly conclude posts till I can afford to get a new computer preferably a mac…wishfull thinking, but it will happen!!! In the meantime please keep following my twitter & requests to follow me (spam twitters are so annoying!) Xoxo…

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Monica is…holiday web-browsing.
monicais — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:34:33 +0000
The fact that turkey day is this Thursday & that Christmas is in a few weeks scares me. I felt that last year was the poorest x-mas ever, but maybe this one may take the cake. Yeech. The general consensus amongst most people will agree. Wandering around malls can be totally overwhelming & truthfully I’m not sure how i’m going to pull “holiday” out of a magic hat this year. Amidst ugly sweaters, reindeer socks & the dreaded $10 and under giftcard (on a side note…why people do this boggles the mind unless its coffee don’t bother) there lies Fred & Friends! Whenever it arrives at work, I can’t help but smile at the sheer amount of imagination! It’s always priced right & these new products are here just in time for holidays! My fave the measuring cups….






Posted in events, everyone's talking about, new Tagged: budget, christmas, fred & friends, fred novelty, holiday shopping, monicais, x-mas      


Monica is…grey, gray, eh whatever!
monicais — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:37:55 +0000
Most girls at one time or another have had a childhood obsession with Hello Kitty & her cute little friends! Now that I’m older, I still get excited about the perpetually cuteness! I love how “grown up” this suede carry-all bag & wallet are. It surely has the Chanel influence, but I think that’s what makes it so sleek & perfect for someone who loves pop art.








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