Malibu Sunday

I met my college bestie in Malibu today for lunch and a girly gab sesh. I don't know why I don't go out there more, I love driving on the Pacific Coast Highway, I love being so close to the ocean and smelling a hint of salt in the air, I love the ridiculous people who inhabit that part of LA. It makes for some excellent people watching, that's for sure. No celebrity sightings today, although I did see an older woman who looked incredibly familiar to me. I hope one day a paparazzo mistakes me for someone famous and harasses me with a camera, that would be awesome. It's on my Bucket List.

We had lunch at the Malibu Country Mart, and GO ME, I had a salad instead of allowing myself to be tempted by Mexican food. Mmm...burrrrrito...anyways. Then we just wandered around, checking out all the stores we can't afford. Yes, I would love a t-shirt with a scene from "Romeo & Juliet" printed on it, no, I will not pay $64 dollars for it. I confess I molested a red Herve Leger dress, it will be making an appearance in my dreams. Kitson is one of my favorite places to browse, they have such a random assortment of overpriced hilarious things. I was tempted to buy a bunch of useless crap I don't need, which to me is the sign of a good store. We made friends with the girls working there and talked about "The Vampire Diaries" for at least 10 minutes. Oh, Damon. I did buy some new Benefit foundation at Sephora, I'm hoping it makes me luminous. And also, eyebrow powder. It's amazing how I walked in saying, "I don't need any new makeup..." and walked out $60 poorer. And I was tempted to spend even more. Oh well, the price we pay to be beautiful. I was throughly amused, however, by the selection of "fat girl" products made by Bliss...apparently I can obtain a six pack for $30something dollars. Intriguing...

Another thing to be proud of: on the entire drive to Malibu I could not stop thinking about a cupcake from Crumbs. I even said to my friend that I was planning to get one. I was in "fuck it" mode. But somehow, I resisted. Like a BOSS.

On the way home, I pulled over twice on the PCH to take some pictures. The ocean was calling to me, and after yesterday's wonderful rainstorm I knew the views would be incredible. Sadly, I saw no dolphins. I did however, see a dozen gorgeous beach-side mansions I would be happy to live in. For future reference.