Drop Dead for Red Bread

OMG Red Bread.
If Pinterest were to come to life it would most definitely reveal itself as this place.
Red Bread made me crumble like the top of their Vanilla Peach Pie. The chalkboard walls warmed my heart like the the twine-laced, jelly-jarred tea did my hands. 

Built upon good intentions in Culver City, this social justice based Organic Kitchen and eGrocer “utilizes classic technique and time honored artisan processes in house to bring you the best food possible.” This method is responsible for awards like #1 Cookie and #2 Bagel in all of Los Angeles. #winning

Red Bread just celebrated its big-girl-now 1st birthday and I’m so glad they’ll keep the lengthy-named menu options coming.
(See “Salted Toasted Buckwheat Honet Peach Pie”, “Apple Cherry Caramelized Onion Corn Pudding Muffin”, and “Bubbling Pear Whole Wheat Tarts”. Fancy!)

Oh hey Linda!

Other reasons Red Bread rules?
They use only whole, natural, local and organic ingredients from California Farmers.
A portion of every sale is donated to the L.A. Food Bank.
The menu is ever-changing and harvest-inspired. #neverBored

Have you been to this seriously sweet spot? 
I’ve got to take my Aunt Penny here, she would die… #CPR

XOJP

Marcellas, Marcellas: What's fly for fall?

Fashion stylist & reporter Marcellas Reynolds is like a Big Brother to me.

He's got all the fashion focus I need when I'm feeling stylistically scattered and he says it like it is.
Since I know no other way, we're a pretty good match.
Plus, Marcellas's street cred is legit, spanning from style segments on CNN to Fox News to E!
(& way more but we don't have all day.)

As the fall season approaches, I'm all "Marcellas, what do I need to take note of so I don't look like a total weenie?" and he's all...well you'll see.

Fashionistas everywhere: follow Marcellas's advice and you'll be mad funky for fall.
You're welcome.

"For men: I'm excited for the emergence of camo print & military inspired looks.
Look to Phillip Lim for Target and Mr. Turk as well as Billy Reid."

"For women: I love all the black that showed up on the runways.
I'm tired of the past few seasons of bright and neon. Black is chic. And flats for girls. I'm so over wedges and platforms."

In conclusion. Military is marvelous & platforms can take the plunge. In the garbage. Now.


Do you agree with Marcellas? Holla back non-weenie queenie.
XOJP

Red Foo & Bella Bars too…My delish, nutrish welcome to LA!

I made the skip y’all! My cross country move is complete and I am an official Santa Monican. 

Holla California Girls! I’ve SO joined the crew!

There has been SO much culture, inspiration, vitality and beauty I have (and continue to) discover, I’m bursting at my sandy beach seams to share. There is a LOT hiding up these boho chic, breezy sleeves!

But first...

Lets begin with a little Q + A:

Q) Would I describe my welcome into the City of Angels something I LMFAO’ed off at?

A) Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

One of my first days out here, I grabbed a funky fresh bite at Lemonade, an LA exclusive eatery with food "as creative and diverse as the city’s inhabitants." (#amaze) And who else came to give me a warm welcome other than Red Foo, himself?

Hi Red Foo! Thanks for the la-la love!

 

#ZebraPurse...

My next LA-lovely discovery are these delish little gems that are as nutritious as they are life-saving! 

Heard of Bella Bars? SO yum.

 

Made with simple, all-natural ingredients, these raw vegetarian bars will supercharge your body and satisfy your sassy spirit. Grab one for your bag and you can make it through the LA traffic without going all...

They're also perfect tagalongs for #TwilightConcerts on the Pier. 

(WHICH if you haven't been, GO NOW. Well, next Thursday because they are only on Thursday nights. But seriously, talk about a musically invigorating babefest. #noWords)

Let me know how you like Bellas! But first: WHICH FLAVOR WILL YOU CHOOSE?! (bum bum BUMMMMMMM!)

See ya in the sand!

XOJP