Cartier Reveal :)

While we were in London (London Part 1) the Hubs surprised me with a little something pretty from Cartier which he secretly orchestrated before we even got to London!

The Cartier store really hooked it up lol so much red!!

Love all the gorgeous decadent packaging!

Cartier Love Bangle in Yellow Gold!

*sigh*

The Hubs has actually tried to get it for me a couple times throughout the past few years but I always said no (which I suspect was why he just went ahead and purchased it this time without telling me lol.)   Mainly because I'm the type that needs to immediately take off ALL of my jewelry as soon as I walk through the front door. I don't even wear my engagement ring or wedding band around the house.  (I know some girls wear their wedding jewelry all the time.. cooking, cleaning, showering, sleeping, ect. but you really shouldn't do that because of the constant wear & tear to the prongs on your rings which can cause you to lose your diamonds).  Anyways I felt like something that I wouldn't be able to take off EVER would drive me nuts.  

Well let's just say I've gotten use to it very quickly lol!

I find myself randomly staring down at my wrist throughout the day lol.

#die #obsessed #love

Along with the purchase they threw in some small Cartier coffee table books, the velvet traveling bag pictured on the left.  And the Cartier Jewelry cleaning kit on the right.  The Cleaning kit comes with their cleaning solution (to be totally honest though I just use a little hot water and some dish washing soap to clean all my diamonds and my Cartier bangle!), a tiny toothbrush and a little cleaning cloth that has the "Cartier" emblem printed on it. lol. 

Thank you so much booboo! 

You really make all my dreams come true!

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DUSSELDORF & COLOGNE

Toykio!

Obsessed w/ that Croissant light on the wall!!! 

I want one because seriously is there anything better then a perfectly flaky and butter croissant.  I think not hehehe!

Freaked out there were like 6 impeccably groomed Shih-tzu's just strolling down the street.  Sadly didn't get a good pic but it was cutest thing ever!!

Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate Brownie

Densest Brownie ever..  so rich and decadent!!

Hello Kitty x UglyDoll Collab!

I'm actually slightly obsessed w/ the concept of UglyDoll.  You can read all about it here on it's Wikipedia page but essentially the concept is that "ugly" actually means "unique" & "special" and to remember that we're all unique!

I think (especially) in a world of "blogging" & "bloggers" everyone (bloggers, subscribers & yes even the haters!) become obsessed with this idea of "perfection" or what I like to refer to as "controlling the narrative" ie. what people perceive as reality.  

I've try not to subscribe to that mentality - I don't even consider myself a blogger I just "journal" my life and if you care to follow along you are more then welcomed to and if you don't want to don't! :) 

Life is hard and it's a struggle. I don't always blog about my struggles mostly because I didn't start blogging to talk about my struggles I wanted a mindless space to just talk about my life loves (The Hubs, my Fur Babies, Friends & Family) & my superficial loves (Luxury Goods, Travel & Food - the most important one lol!).  

The UglyDolls serve as an amazing reminder to be true to yourself and that we're all just human!!

Obsessed w/ the mirrored glass subway tiles.  

This would make a gorgeous kitchen backsplash! 

Although now that I think about it would probably be a pain in the butt to keep clear lol!  The fingerprints and smudges!!!  Eeks!

MARK RYDEN!!!

His work is so amazing!

This space is so kitchy and fun if you're ever in Dusseldorf it's worth a stop in for an afternoon pick me up :)

COLOGNE CATHEDRAL

If you're into Pop Art the Ludwig museum right next to the Cathedral and it's pretty amazing (it's the unique metal looking building on the left)

Dim Sum!

Was randomly walking through Hotel Nikko and fell upon this MCM display!!!

Kushi-Tei of Tokyo

One thing I miss from Hawaii is Japanese Izakaya food!

Essentially it's a "drinking establishment" that serves Japanese bar food.  Luckily we were able to find a really delicious one and their menu is HUGE!!!  It sort of looks like a news paper advertisement and was 4 pages long!

Sesame Chicken Wings

Curry Fries

The most PERFECT fries I've ever had in my ENTIRE life.  I don't really know how to describe it but the outside was perfectly crispy and the inside was the perfect amount of potato and consistency.  It was really bizarre but good lol!

Chicken Karrage

Green Onion & Steak, Bacon wrapped Asparagus, Quail Eggs, Yakitori, Chicken Meatballs & Liver

My little family :)

Waygu Beef burger w/ Aged Cheddar & a Fried Egg w/ Onion Rings 

Super rich Semi-sweet chocolate milkshake

I have to say I was never ever really into Chocolate but I realize after moving to Germany it was just because I wasn't into the Chocolate in the US.  European Chocolate is a breed unto itself.  Not too sweet and the flavors are all very delicately balanced.

The colorful little balls were fruity & tart candy pieces!!

Japanese baked goods for the drive home :) 

Bye Cologne & Dusseldorf you've been amazeeee!

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (dudes & some handbags too!!)

OMG!!!

My (fabulous, amazing and gorgeous) girlfriends threw me a SURPRISE Going Away party!!!!

.... and of course I was dressed like a bum. 

#FML

(I was definitely surprised because I basically left the house a step above wearing sweats -__-

Isn't that how it always is?!?! LOL!)

Peter was jealous and wanted to be in the all girls pic bahahaha!

MokYi came from work and actually had to go BACK to work afterwards!!! 

Swung by just to say hi!!

#FOBSTATUS

#SELFIE

#BROMANCE

  

Pickled Vegetables, In house made Chips w/ French Onion Dip, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Boom Boom Shrimp

Not only did they plan an amazeballs going away party but they brought me PRESENTS!!!! 

EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

HEHEHEHEHEHEHE

#MADCHEESIN #CHRISTMASMORNING

These BEECHES have good taste lol!!!

And they know me so well!!

Best GF's a girl could ask for!! 

<3 <3 <3!

Identity Bracelet in yellow gold w/ a blinged out "L" plays well with my everyday gold jewelry!!

#LOVESIT

                                                 Midi Rings in yellow gold that spell out "LOVE"

Can't get enough of this HOH ring!!

#DYING

Love these they're so edgy and cool the screws remind me of the Cartier "Love" collection!

#TOTESOBSESSED

High school buddies :)

Phillip Lim x Target!!!

GAH!!

Could not find this at any Target ARGH!

#SOLUCKY

WAHH!!  

Made her model it hahah!

It's so cute!!

(They're pretty cute too lol! :)

And they surprised me with a cake too!!!!

WAHHH!!

Seriously I wanted to cry from happiness!!

If you look closely you'll see that the beads actually spell out "Lisa" and there's a frowny face underneath because I'm leaving.

LOL!!!

OMGG SO CUTE!

Do I have creative friends or what?!

So yummy and rich!! 

There goes my calorie limit for the entire week lol!!!

Dying over my GF's new orange Celine luggage!!!

Never seen this color in real life!! 

Such a beauty!!

(She's lucky I didn't jack this and take it home with me muhahaha jk.. sorta hahaha) 

Thanks so much to everyone for coming out!!  

You guys are seriously amazing I have no words. 

You have no idea how much this meant to me!!!

To my girls thank you for the amazing gifts.. you have no idea how much I love them.. (expect to see them in my future OOTD'S :p) 

To Diane thank you for planning and rounding up the troops!

I love you all so much!!!!!

Not goodbye but see you later!

#SOBLESSED #WARMFUZZIES