Things I'm loving lately...

 Lunch dates with this lil' man.

 Birthday celebration's... involving fancy snowboarding themed cakes!

Public transport...putting in a twenty and getting change in the form of 18 gold dollar coins! Don't worry those came in handy when she was at the Verizon store and realized she left her wallet at home..

Spending a Monday with these two exploring downtown PHX...

 Arrogant Butcher...and any drink involving cucumbers!

 CityScape during the holidays.

 Outdoor ice skating

 Rental skates...don't be jealous!

 Second row seats...

          Record breaking games...

 Autographs...

Supercross...it won me over...

and any excuse to dress for the occasion...moto boots!

A dose of menswear..

Today I'm dedicating a post to the fella's. It may be just me, but I'm slightly obsessed with menswear. There is just something about a well-dressed man that is so attractive. Whether your a guy who prefers comfort and a clean pair of J's or a three piece suit, when it's done right and you carry yourself well, it's all equally appealing to me. I love that men seem to be stepping up their game lately and I say, it's about time! So in addition to my never ending list of female blogger's I follow, men's style blogs have been thrown into the mix. It doesn't help that they are all quite handsome and seriously funny. Take a look and let me know what you think. Are you a fan of menswear?  





Mr. Danger

Offering up lots of style with a lil relationship advice here and there...go ahead and hit him with a question, the answer is sure to be entertaining.





Plain T-shirt

Giving you the low down on what to buy and wear to buy it.





Thread and Salt

A mix of menswear, food and cocktails..I'd say that makes for a good combo.

The Style Blogger

With a title like "America's Best Dressed Real Man", this guy's gotta know his stuff.





Happy 2012...



Testing my luck in 2012



the New Year's "photo booth"



Some of the ladies



My fab friend Daniela



Toasting the night away!



Cheers to 2012!!



Just a lil peak at some photo's from NYE! The party I helped host was a "casino" night and we had several poker and blackjack tables set up throughout the house. It was a big hit and tons of fun! I personally think celebrating at home with family and friends is the way to go for NYE. No fighting crowds, high ticket/drink prices, hailing cabs etc. Although, the clean up the next morning is never fun. :/ How did you all ring in the new year?

Holiday Recap

My birthday celebration

Christmas Eve party



Christmas lights



Mom's Christmas tree



Stockings



Christmas morning mimosas

Some sibling love (and my adorable nephew!)

Christmas swag

new kicks



Stila In The Light eyeshadow palette



Testing out his new big wheel



Picking up Sprinkles cupcakes for Grandma's birthday

Our snowboarding trip gone bad...very bad.



Drowning our sorrows in the lodge



Besides the near death (no exaggeration) snowboarding trip, my holiday festivities were amazing. They included a couple of birthday celebrations, Christmas Eve parties, holiday lights, Christmas brunch, opening presents, some football, snow (and ice) and soaking in some great memories! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday as well! This year has been a whirlwind and I cant wait to ring in the new year this weekend! Here's to 2012! Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve!

*I also recieved a new Iphone 4S for my birthday...so come follow me on Instagram @lmrickerd!

My Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Wishlist by loux2 featuring cross body handbags

1. A Dara Ettinger druzy ring tops my list this year. I've metioned my love for them before here.
2. Urban Decay's Naked 2. I This looks even better than the first and I'm hoping to score some Sephora giftcards this year!
3. The perfect black clutch, Rebecca Minkoff would do. ;)
4. A pair of black pointed toe heels. These beauties are Gucci but let's be real people, it's a "wish" list.
5. Karen Walker sunnies. I think these are on every girls wishlist this year!
6. A classic black leather banded watch.

Yoohoo, Santa? Are you reading this? I promise I've been a very good girl!
What's on your wishlist this year?

A dose of glam...

For me, December is a month filled with a slew of birthdays (including yours truly), Christmas parties and of course, New Year's Eve. I love any excuse to dress up so when this time of year rolls around I'm always on the look out for the perfect birthday dress and a festive holiday look. This season there are so many different trends you can try without breaking the bank. Here are a few that I've got my eye on.



The not so typical LBD

Winter Whites

 Metallics

Sparkle with Sequins

Animal Prints

 Stand out in a sea of LBD's and rock some red

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

A dose of holiday giving...

December has crept up on us already and like I said before, I am determined to get my holiday shopping done early this year! So to get the giving flowing I compiled a list of affordable gift ideas for anyone on your list. Take a peak and start crossing off your list!

1.  For the bachelor/bachelorette pad,  a "home plate" welcome mat or zesty measuring spoons.

2. For the fashion forward,  a preppy tie or sparkly clutch.

3. For the gadget lover, headphones with their favorite team logo or a fashionable iPhone cover.

4. For the fitness fanatic, personalized golf balls or a flirty yoga mat sling.

5. For the partyer, sleek steel shot glasses

6. And for the do-gooder, a gift that gives back.