Petite and Hungry

Making the Move!!

2015-07-05T00:46:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone!

I've decided to make a little change and move my blog! I wanted to do a small revamp and redo my blog to make it better. So please come by and check it out!

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Foodie Friday: Ice Cream Edition!

2015-06-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

With Summer pretty much here and it being constantly hot in LA, I have been in an ice cream craze (even more so than I am normally). There's nothing like having a sweet creamy cold dessert on a warm sunny LA day! AND getting in great dessert Instagram shots!
It's a goal of mine to try as many ice cream spots in LA as I possibly can. Please see below for all of the creamy goodness I had this past month! :)

Scoops in Highland Park

Creamistry in Corona

Snow Station in Eagle Rock

Salt N Straw in Larchmont Village

Instagram Moments

2015-06-07T10:37:00.001-07:00

Check out my Instagram posts from the past week below!

Instagram: @Jenniferanhdo

#petiteandhungry

Grey Trench and Denim Shorts

2015-06-04T21:41:00.002-07:00

Over Memorial Day weekend, the boyfriend and I decided to visit the LA Zoo, since it's something we haven't done in a very long time. It was a little gloomy and cloudy but I suppose that's why they call it "June Gloom" but I didn't mind. The sun came out a little later during the day so it got better! :)

We saw a lot of pouty faces and cranky children that day but what's a family fun filled day without some tears, right? That just means you had so much fun and tired yourself out!

I forgot how big the zoo was and it definitely came with a ton of walking so I understand all of the pouty faces. I threw on a white tee with a lightweight grey trench and some denim cut offs for a day out. Because I knew the day came with a lot of walking, I made sure to wear comfy sneakers to help me get through the day. I wish I was one of those girls that can take outfit pictures completely dressed up with heels and cute dresses on, but that wouldn't be me! Once in a while, I'll change it up.. I promise. :)

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Greys and Greens

2015-05-10T22:14:00.000-07:00

Wore this outfit on the last day in SF the other weekend. We met up with a friend for brunch in the city and had the most amazing bacon I've ever tasted! The spot was called Sweet Maple and they call their bacon, "millionaire bacon". I now know why! It was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious with the perfect balance of salty and sweetness. You can see the picture of my meals in my previous Foodie Friday post!

Anyways, since we were going to be walking around and flying back to LA that evening, I decided to wear my slip on Converse sneakers and a comfy outfit. I put together my green utility jacket from The Loft and a new grey button up blouse from Cotton On for a perfect outfit for getting around! As you know, I love my basics and love mixing and matching what I can. I've come to learn that I love comfortable staple pieces that I are versatile to create new outfits constantly. I tend to love fabrics like cotton and linen since they feel the best on me. I don't like feeling itchy with clingy and scratchy fabrics so I make sure I look at the material content before purchasing. Been working for me these days! :)

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Blouse: Cotton On| Jacket: Ann Taylor Loft| Jeans: Forever21| Sneakers: Converse| Purse: Rebecca Minkoff

Foodie Friday: San Francisco Edition

2015-05-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

I didn't have a chance to put up a post about my food adventures during our weekend getaway to San Francisco, so here it is! We fit in as much eating as we possibly could and here are some of the shots I was able to get.

Brenda's French Soul Food

Sushi Tomi

Stein's Beer Garden

Sweet Maple

Cool Tones at the Palace of Fine Arts

2015-04-29T21:16:00.001-07:00

Took a nice weekend getaway to the beautiful San Francisco this past weekend and made it a goal to see a couple of places and eat at a couple of places I haven't been to yet. Our first stop was the Palace of Fine Arts which I have been dying to see. It is so beautiful and picturesque there, making it a perfect place for blog pictures!

I love the Classical style they used for the structure and carvings. I love Classical Greek and Roman art, so this was absolutely breathtaking for me!

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Green Utility Jacket

2015-04-22T22:57:00.001-07:00

I attended the Renaissance Faire over the weekend and had a blast! I haven't gone in a couple of years and was super excited to go again this year. I used to go there for field trips during middle school and always had so much fun so getting to go again now really brought back all of the fun childhood memories! The Renaissance Faire happens every year at this time and is open on the weekends. You can purchase tickets either online or at their ticket booth in person. They have tons of people attend and many people come dressed up in costume. I kind of wished I did because it seems like so much fun but I don't have the time to make a costume, so I went with my go-to casual attire!

I just recently purchased this green utility jacket at The Loft for 40% off, which is amazing! It's mainly made of linen so the material feels really good!

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Blouse: Foreign Exchange| Jacket: The Loft by Ann Taylor| Shorts: Charlotte Russe| Espadrilles: Target|

Foodie Friday

2015-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Anaheim Packing District

Been dying to go to Anaheim Packing District and finally got to go over the weekend! It's a really cool building that has a bunch of food vendors and eateries in it. Almost like a more modern and eclectic Grand Central Market. I tried what I could that day but I'll save more for next time.

Enjoy the pictures!

White Tee, Black Shorts

2015-04-15T21:21:00.002-07:00

The boyfriend and I went to Disneyland over the weekend just to enjoy the nice weather and have a little fun. The last time we went, we tried to eat at the Big Thunder BBQ Ranch and Blue Bayou but both were completely booked, so this time, we were on a mission to eat at one of those locations!

We were lucky and were able to have lunch at the BBQ Ranch, which was all-you-can-eat, so I was happy that I dressed comfortably.

I just threw on a simple white tee and some distressed black denim shorts with my go-to espadrilles. Why spend an entire day walking around being uncomfortable?!

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T-shirt: Brandy Melville | Shorts: Charlotte Russe | Shoes: Target | Chambray blouse: Target | Purse: Target

Foodie Friday

2015-04-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Tom Colicchio's Heritage

Las Vegas, Nevada

Sorry I've been so MIA, but I made sure to make time to put up a Foodie Friday post for this particular restaurant! We went to Las Vegas for my dad's birthday this past weekend and made reservations for Heritage in The Mirage. He loves steak so we decided to choose a steakhouse on the strip and what better way than to go with a Tom Colicchio restaurant?!

We did family style and shared all of the dishes, which turned out to be perfect! It was amazingly delicious and I don't even know how to describe it at this point! The starters were so good and we got the 32 oz bone in ribeye which was pretty pricey but well worth it to me!

Please let the pictures speak for themselves...

First Day of Spring

2015-03-20T19:23:00.003-07:00

It's officially the first day of Spring, so what better way to celebrate it than to embrace the timelessness of florals?! Sometimes people think of grandma's old floral couch when you think of floral prints or patterns, but there are definitely classy pieces that would be great additions to your Spring wardrobe. You don't need to be in a flowers from head to toe, but having one piece would definitely get you into the spirit!

1. ASOS SALON Pinky Rose Bandeau Midi Prom Dress

2. Express Floral Print Gathered V-Neck Blouse

3. Free People Floral Maxi Dress in Black

4. Floral Satin Shorts by Rare

5. LUCLUC Floral Printed Long Sleeve Blazer

Snow Day

2015-03-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

No, it didn't snow in LA but the family and I decided to take a spontaneous day trip to Mountain High for the little kiddies to play in the snow. It was rather warm that day so I was surprised the snow didn't melt by the time we got there! I brought myself a coat just in case but it was nothing compared to how cold NY was! And NY wasn't even that cold when we went!

All in all, the kids had a blast and I enjoyed spending time with my family since it's something I don't get to do that often. Nothing like an impromptu snow day!

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Coat: H&M| Blouse: H&M| Jeans: Forever21| Boots: NecessaryClothing.com|

Backyard Basics

2015-03-09T21:43:00.001-07:00

I was looking around our backyard the other day and admiring how green everything was turning. California was in such a huge drought last year so it was nice to get some rain to refresh everything. I especially loved our lemon tree that has sprouted beautiful little white flowers. The petals fall off frequently and leave the floor white with scattered flowers.

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Blouse: H&M| Jeans: Target| Shoes: Elie Tahari

Birds of Paradise

2015-03-01T22:53:00.003-08:00

This outfit was from the other weekend where it was super warm in LA. It's been rainy and cloudy for the past week so I've been loving the cooler weather right now. For this warm sunny weekend, however, I whipped out my new dusty blue cami that I found at H&M a few weeks ago. I loved this gorgeous blue color and had to wear it! The cami is also a thicker fabric and has a strappy back detail (which I couldn't get a shot of unfortunately).

We were walking to a restaurant for lunch and found these vibrant Birds of Paradise flowers, so it called for some blog shots!

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Flower Shop Casual

2015-02-28T14:45:00.001-08:00

My sister and I went to visit our grandma at Rose Hills the other weekend and needed to go pick up some pretty flowers for her. We stopped at this local flower shop near the cemetery that was the cutest thing! Apparently, it's a flower shop and small lunch spot at the same time.

We spotted this small sitting area outside the shop and it was adorable! There were small wind mills and water pumps around. I loved it!

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Sweater: Forever21| Jeans: Tobi.com| Shoes: Converse| Purse: Dailylook

Oscars 2015 Top Picks

2015-02-26T20:18:00.002-08:00

I know I'm pretty late to the game, but better late than never!

I watched the Oscars earlier this week but I did not have any time to write my Top Picks post until now. I kept reminding myself which looks were my favorite just so I can put this post together, so here I am! I thought almost everyone looked absolutely amazing so it was so hard to choose just a few to showcase in my post. I was able to narrow these down with my week-long contemplation.

Hope you like them!

Pastels

2015-02-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

1. Good Night Macaroon Lace Dress: I love the different colors that are put together and the beautiful lace details. It's such a soft and feminine dress in the most beautiful soft color palette.

2. Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch in Ice: Such a simple and structured piece that would be the perfect accessory to any outfit! The light color is such a versatile shade that would go with anything!

3. Estelle Pastel Watch by Komono: I'm a sucker for blush pink and gold together! It makes such an amazing color combination! I love the simplicity of the watch and how it would be a great match with most of my gold accessories!

4. Butter London Nail Polish in Kip: Beautiful soft shade of blue! I don't often wear blue nail polish but this is a color I would wear all the time!

5. Pom Pom throws by Pom Pom at Home: If you love amazingly soft throws with a hint of fun, these are the perfect fit for you! They come in these amazing colors that are such a lovely addition to your home! I love the pom pom details and how super soft they are!

6. BDG Renee Dorsay Flat: I wear flats on almost a daily basis and alternate them with my sneakers. I don't often get super dressed up so flats and sneakers are always my go-to shoe choices. These are a great nude/blush color that are super simple to just throw on!

Foodie Friday

2015-02-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Abricott

Pasadena, California

The boyfriend and I went here for a simple week night dinner since we didn't feel like cooking. He was checking Yelp for places to eat in Pasadena and stumbled on this one. It's a small coffee shop and restaurant with a Thai fusion flare. We got the roti bread with curry dipping sauce, drunken noodles, and a pork sandwich. The dishes were really flavorful and the portions were great! I had some leftover to have for lunch the next day which was perfect!

Next time, I need to try their drinks and coffees!

Grammys 2015 Top Picks

2015-02-08T18:00:00.000-08:00

I love seeing the fun outfits and performances at the Grammys every year! I watched E!'s red carpet footage just now and was drooling over all of the beautiful outfits! Of all of the celebrities and artists I saw, below were my favorite 3 looks of the night!

Now, I'm ready to watch the actual show!

Pictures are from Time.

Foodie Friday

2015-02-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

Bestia

Los Angeles

I have been dying to eat here and having to push my reservations back for nearly 6 months, I was not going to wait any longer! I definitely recommend making reservations though because they are always completely booked!

It is in a very industrial area where you wouldn't think there'd be anything like this but they offer valet parking if you don't want to park on the street.

We had a party of 4 on a Saturday evening and took their suggestion on getting a bunch of plates to share. We ended up ordering 10 plates, which was perfect for a party of 4. The waitress did warn us that it might be too much food, but we have hearty appetites so it wasn't a problem.

My favorite dishes were:

-Grilled octopus and calamari salad: This was one of our favorites. Charred perfectly and mixed with various mushrooms. YUM!

-Veal tartare crostini: This was super good! It had this creamy sauce on the perfectly made tartare that was something else. My friend described it as a decadent tuna salad sandwich!

- Roasted bone marrow on spinach gnocchetti: This is probably my favorite dish of the night. I really like bone marrow and have had many different versions of this but the way Bestia makes it is to die for! They give you two bone marrows and put it on top of some spinach gnocchi. You scrape out the bone marrow and mix it into the pasta. Can't describe it, so you just have to try it!

- Cavatelli with black truffle: This was also one of my favorite dishes of the night. There was so much flavor and the texture of the cavatelli was amazing! The sausages they had in there were perfectly cooked.

They make sure to bring your dishes out accordingly to make your meal a wonderful experience. I would definitely want to come back here again once I'm able to get another reservation!

Makeup Faves

2015-02-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

1. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette: This was the first palette I bought from Urban Decay after hearing everyone rave about the first Naked Palette. The regular Naked Palette is pretty pricey and I wanted more matte shadows rather than ones with shimmer in them, so when this one launched, I was super excited! It is my go-to eyeshadow palette and so easy to travel with!

2. Benefit They're Real Mascara: I recently tried out this product due to a small sample I got as a gift from Sephora and really liked it! It doesn't clump my lashes and makes them longer and more prominent. What more could I ask for?

3. Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation: I really wanted a lightweight foundation for everyday use and when they came out with these, I knew I had to get my hands on them. They come in lots of colors so you'll find one that best matches your skin tone.

4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed: I've been using this blush for quite a while and still love it. It stays on longer than my other blushes and the shade called 'Exposed' is perfect for my skin tone!

5. Lime Crime Velvetine in Cashmere: This was also a recent purchase and I instantly fell in love. I am a sucker for matte lip products and this was calling my name! It dries really quickly and takes a bit of effort for it to come off, even after eating! They come in very bold colors as well, but I like a more natural/demure color.

6. Tarte Concealer: I have been using this for a few months and it does save me on days when my dark circles are darker than I'd like. It is thicker so beware of using too much. A little goes a long way and when used properly, it's great!

The Holidays in NYC (Part 3)

2015-02-02T00:00:00.001-08:00

On our last day in the city, we went to our scheduled Top of the Rock tour, where we got to go up to the top of the Rockefeller Center and see the amazing view! We were able to see all of Central Park there as well as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty! The day was absolutely perfect for us to go up there and we had tons of fun getting amazing shots!

We then made our way to Grand Central Station to check it out. Man, was it busy there! I guess due to the holiday season, it was pretty crowded or maybe it's always like that.

After walking around Grand Central, we took the subway and made our way to the Flatiron Building to check it out. It's pretty cool and I love all of the little shops and stands there. We sat around and got ourselves some warm tea to drink while enjoying the day.

After we spent the day roaming around the city and getting dinner, we swung back to the Rockefeller Center to make an attempt to get a good picture of the Christmas tree. It was still very busy there but we made our way to the front to get a good shot of that iconic tree! That was the goal of my entire trip and after a couple of attempts, I finally got to see it on our last night! Success!

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Jacket: Foreign Exchange| Sweater: J. Crew| Scarf: Cotton On| Jeans: Forever21|

Foodie Friday: NY Edition (Part 3)

2015-01-30T00:00:00.000-08:00

The Cannibal

This was one of the places we found on Yelp when we were planning our trip to NY. The thing that drew us in, or should I say my boyfriend, is the roasted half pig head. The moment he saw that on the menu, we added that on our eating list! We came here in a group and tried almost all of their menu actually. I love places where you can share a bunch of small plates, that way you can try a bit of everything!

Although I don't drink, the people in my party seemed to really enjoy the drinks there! They had a very extensive menu of beers, so if you're a beer lover, this is the place for you. Meat and beer, it's like a man's heaven! After having all the small plates, we got the half pig head last to split among 6 of us. It was super filling and the meat was amazingly tender. It came with slices of bread and covered in cheese and sauerkraut. That was some meal!

The Lobster Place at Chelsea Market

We stopped by Chelsea Market to look around before our dinner reservations nearby one day and knew we had to come back sometime during our trip to try out one of their restaurants! There were so many little shops and eateries in Chelsea Market that I absolutely fell in love! Our eyes and stomachs were drawn to The Lobster Place which was both an eatery and seafood market! They had whole steamed lobsters, raw oysters and clams, sushi, and tons more! We decided to try their oysters and a whole steamed lobster. Everything was super fresh and delicious! With still a bit of room in our tummies, we decided to also try their shrimp roll! Great decision on our part! :)

SAG Awards 2015 Top Picks

2015-01-25T20:55:00.001-08:00

Yet another award show to look forward to! After the Golden Globes, I was very excited to see the SAG as well. I began watching some of the movies that were nominated at the Golden Globes but I'm sure I'll find more movies to watch after this!

Anyways, back to my absolute favorite part and what I look forward to with award shows! Below are my favorites from the red carpet!

Enjoy!