Casual Brunch and Errand Running... Became House Party!

I took a super quick shower to rinse the conditioner out of my hair, and quickly hit it with the hairdryer. My hair had this fabulous beachy look due to conditioner still left in it. I twisted around a few locks to make it more piecey, washed my face, applied only powder, mascara and lip balm.

My dear friend and I went to our favorite Greek diner for chicken souvlaki salads and water with lemon. I wore the same vintage jeans from the day before (jeans are better the second day), and a dark gray vintage CBGB tee shirt. Same black Reef flops. Left the purse at home, slid the license and check card in the back pocket.

After lunch, we hit Zips Dry cleaning so I could drop off the duvet and shams for their bi-monthly freshning. Then we hit Mecca for some necessities. I had been at the beach the weekend prior and forgot my toilitry bag and needed to refill in time for my next business trip. I purchased:
1. An off-white silk shade and a black matte finish metal base to make a new lamp for the living room. Compliments the leather couches quite nicely as that the black finish looks like dark brown. The shade looks nice against the curtains. Far better than the inherited ceramic vase-style lamp of prior.
2. A funky cherry red patent travel bag from Sonia Kashuk that holds a TON of travel sized things. I also got a second bag but in a floral print for all my makeup when I travel. My current cosmetic bag has met it's maker.
3. For toilitries, I got shampoo and conditioner by Pantene (not every day, but a good small-sized substitute for trips), a mini shower gel by Dial (again, just for trips), toothpaste, shaving gel, contact lens solution, hairspray, a body buffer, and razor blades. I still had my travel toothbrush, body lotion, razor and brush. It's so cool that it all fits in one case now!

My friend and I got home, just as my husband and his friend got home from martial arts class - they went to a workshop on using a knife for self defense. THey were starving so we went to our favorite margarita hangout. The guys got colossal plates of food covered in sauces and cheese, while my friend and I downed two large Top Shelf margaritas each and nibbled on some chips. We got up and realized we were feeling mightily buzzed.

The four of us went back to our house. The guys practiced their knife skills in the back yard and smoked cigars, while my friend and I watched one of my favorite shows on TV and opened a bottle of some of the best cheap wine there is. Two more friends came over bringing wine, beer and more cigars. We ordered thin crust pizza, popped in some movies, and I promptly fell asleep!