Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts

The Return of the Makeup Architect

Sunday, November 16, 2014

It's been months. I know. Life has thrown me a curve ball and I've struck out. It's taken me this long to get a handle on everything and come back to my blog.  I'm so happy to be back and blogging more frequently (I still hesitate to use the word regularly). I have however kept uploading videos on the Youtube channel (which is linked in the side bar) in case you want to see my smiling face :)


I leave you with a cute cat photo. Yes, he's in the dryer.

Love, 
Claire

A Week in Australia Part I: Sydney

Saturday, September 14, 2013

I am so fortunate to have so many friends and family all over the world. Not only do I have amazing people to stay with, but incredible tour guides as well. There is no doubt that knowing somebody in a foreign country can make your experience infinitely better and more authentic. Having an insider's guide to the best restaurants and beaches made my trip to Australia amazing. My cousin was getting married in Melbourne and I of course wanted to be part of her special day. Over the course of my trip, I spent six days in Sydney and three days in Melbourne. For today's post, I bring you a few of the photos  taken whilst in Sydney.

First things first, there are too many beautiful beaches in Sydney to count. There were man-made pools on the edge of the beach that would fill with the sea water (see below). Do note that I was there at the end of winter and the weather was still this beautiful.


One of the more famous beaches, Bondi Beach was surely something to see. I was so jealous of my friend who grew up coming here to surf and lay in the sun every day after school during highschool! We also had an amazing salad for lunch. It was made with slow-cooked lamb, yogurt, white kidney beans, pomegranate seeds, roasted carrots, fennel, mint & feta, absolutely divine and something I need to try to recreate!


One of my favorite spots was a little park in Dover Heights that was at the edge of the world. Not only were there plenty of adorable dogs running around, but this is one of the moments when I felt the shear distance between Australia and North America while looking out at the vastness of the Pacific Ocean (cheesy, but true). 


I had such an amazing time with my family friends. The only way this trip could have been any more perfect would have been if Nate and my parents were there to share it with me.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures and stay tuned for Part II: Melbourne coming soon!

Love,
Claire 

My Week in Instagram #12

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

This past group of Instagram pictures includes a glimpse of my new hair, delicious food from Double Dragon, and a night out on the town with the girls. A weekend in San Francisco with friends and family is also never something to complain about. Make sure to follow me on Instagram if you enjoy these silly pictures: @csr204. 


left to right | top to bottom:

dinner with kitty | new hairdo | ramen @ double dragon | champagne @ gigantic brewing
food cart bbq | southern dinner | delicious southern-style food | girls night @ digapony
pad ke mao @ pad thai kitchen | stacking | tacos @ uno mas | drinks @ wine jar with family & friends

Hope you enjoyed!

Love, 
Claire

My Week in Instagram #11

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

More food, face masks and kitty pictures. I'm really quite predictable aren't I? Really though, the food in Portland is amazing and I have so many upcoming restaurant reviews. One of my best friends was in town for a whole week and we took the opportunity to try out so many delicious places! Make sure to follow me on Instagram if you enjoy these pictures: @csr204.


right to left/top to bottom:

strawberry balsamic ice cream | tasty & sons | kiehl's rare earth deep pore masque | broder
halibut burger | favorite energy drink | my kitty | stew @ pambiche
do i look like my cat? | brunch @ equinox | sandy river | hot summer weekend

Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
Claire

Restaurant: Sausalito Burger

Sunday, June 23, 2013

It's always refreshing to be completely satisfied with a restaurant after hearing rave reviews. Many times I find myself underwhelmed because just like beauty products, restaurants can be over-hyped. My recent experience at Sausalito Burger was everything it's cracked up to be. More of an eatery rather than a restaurant, a menu of 5 items, as simple as everything was, as delicious was the hamburger I shared with Miranda. 


The establishment is right on the water in Sausalito. Prime location, barely any square footage. There are maybe 4 or 5 seats inside, a gigantic rotating grill, and on the weekends, a line out the door. Fortunately for us, we had the opportunity to explore Sausalito in the middle of the week, thus giving us an open window to finally try this world class burger joint,


The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection, which for us was medium; another plus, each burger/chicken sandwich is made to order. Unfortunately I cannot speak on the chicken sandwiches, as the burger took all my attention, but I'm sure it's worth a try. The rest of the condiments were fresh and perfect counterparts to the red meat. 


We ordered our food and grabbed it to go on our way to Muir Woods, possibly making the juicy burger that much better. If you are ever in the Bay Area and are doing the tourist thing, definitely stop into Sausalito Burger, even with the hour-long weekend line, it's worth it. 

Hope you enjoyed! 
Love, 
Claire

My Week in Instagram #10

Monday, June 17, 2013

I have recently been fortunate enough to be eating out quite often. I love exploring restaurants in my new city. Portland is a great place for a foodie. Affordable gourmet food everywhere you turn. As you can see below my Instagram reflects my culinary adventures as of late. 


right to left / top to bottom

fridays beers at work | kitten mitten | Frank's noodle house | lunch with new friend/coworker
minizo noodles | typo on the toner | tilt in seattle | yama sushi
cascade brewery | minizo again! | the bye & bye cocktail | the bye & bye vegan bowl

Hope you enjoyed!
Love, 
Claire

My Week in Instagram # 9

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Food and face masks. I've been having lots of fun exploring new restaurants and giving my skin a treat a few nights out of the week. I've absolutely fallen in love with sheet masks and am getting more and more interested in Asian skincare in general (i.e. Skin 79, Missha, and Liole). Let me know in the comments below if you have tried any Asian beauty products and what your favorites are!


Hope you enjoyed my Instagram photos!

Love,
Claire

I've Joined Facebook!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

I've finally joined Facebook. I realized that it's time to join the rest of world and get on the bandwagon of ex-boyfriend stalking and hoping the popular girl in high school got fat (she didn't). 


Regardless, come like my page on Facebook! I'll be posting every time I do a new blogpost or post a new video. If you are like most people, and you check your Facebook daily, you can like the page and get updates when I upload!


Hope you guys enjoy! Thanks for liking my page!

Love,
Claire

My Week in Instagram #8

Monday, May 6, 2013

Another group of photos from what I've been up to lately. This group is comprised of a weekend in bend, another weekend trip to california, and more food, surprised?


snugglemuffin | shotski in Bend | kayak art | Deschutes Brewery in Bend
Vitacoco I love you | por que no | homemade banana bread | pahnah's BBQ
homemade carrot cake | essence mint polish | migration brewing | clawfoot tub
essie DJ play that song | le soleil restaurant | bunk sandwiches | froyo
cascade brewing | timbers game | lardo | breakfast

Hope you guys enjoyed!

Claire

Spring BBQ with Friends

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

When the the time of year comes when the sun finally starts peeking its head from behind the clouds, I immediately run outside and light up the grill. Recently, a friend of mine beat me to the punch and called me up for an impromptu backyard BBQ. We cooked up flank steak, grilled some asparagus and zucchini, and I whipped up a delicious tomato salad with some boozy sangria on the side. Here are a few pictures from a lazy saturday in the sun. 


Hope you enjoyed!

Love,
Claire

My Week in Instagram #7

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Here's another collection of my most recent Instagram posts. A road to to California, a week of good food and fun in the bay, and more nail porn. Hope you enjoy!


top to bottom, left to right

Nordstrom Cafe | on the road to California | Mt. Shasta | with my love at Land's End
Blue Barn Cafe with Nate & Miranda |  a treat at Susie Cakes | Sausalito Burger | Thai food with Diana
GLAMGLOW | itty-bitty-kitty | Essie - Absolutely Shore | Sally Hansen - Cherry Red

Love,
Claire

Easter Weekend

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Easter was celebrated with friends over a delicious dinner of quiche, salad, and ham. I thought I would share a few pictures from the evening. We dyed eggs with food coloring and hung out with an adorable cat, Skook.


Hope you enjoyed!

Love, 
Claire
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