Oct 29th-Nov 4th - Halloween & Miss NY USA Headshot!

During the week I worked at Scott Miller and I found another Sherri Hill dress online that I liked even more than the one I picked out before. I went to Joeval's Formalwear but they said that they were not sure if it would come in time for Miss New York USA in January! I was willing to take a chance because I knew it could be the one so we ordered it!

Wednesday night Mike and I went to my house for an early Thanksgiving dinner since we would not be home for the actual day. Sensei Snow, who owned Fairport Karate Academy before my Mom, was visiting so he dined with us which was nice. I love the holiday food that my Mom makes every year!

The next day was Halloween! I knew I was going to be a nerd but last minute I put together things that Mike and I already owned and then Mike's Dad gave me funny fake teeth!

At night I was home helping hand out candy and the kids were so adorable! The next night we went out to eat at Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar to celebrate Thanksgiving! I was sad that I would not be home for the holiday but it is the meaning behind it that counts. I am beyond thankful for all of my loved ones in my life! 

On Saturday Mike and I went to our friend's sister's wedding. It was in a beautiful church and was a nice service. Then we went to cocktail hour and the reception at Turning Stone Casino! There were hundreds of people at the reception and the maid of honor was my friend Katie from college! Everything was very impressive, especially a video they played that a crew filmed throughout the day. Congratulations Lisa and Michael, we had a great time celebrating with you!

The next day we drove back to Rochester and I modeled a dress from The Limited in a fashion show I was asked to walk in at Eastview Mall. I got to see some people that I know from throughout the years and I got to meet some new models. 

All on that one day it was Charlie, Tony and Jorge's birthdays! Jorge is from Peru and was staying at Mike's house so we had dinner and cake to celebrate! Then my Mom and a group of people came over to hear Jorge talk about his experiences which was nice. On Monday I went to Carrie Mateosian's photography studio to get my Miss New York USA headshot taken! Scott Miller himself did my hair and Silvana from Scott Miller did my makeup. I was so thankful to have such a talented team work on this with me! 

I had a great time shooting with them and then I headed to Scott Miller to work for the night. Afterwards I got ready to head to LA the next day! 

Oct 20th-Oct 28th - Making Strides Walk & Alex And Jon's Wedding!

Sunday morning my Mom and I walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. It is always nice to see the thousands of people supporting the cause!

Later in the day Mike came with us to Powers Farm Market to pick out pumpkins! We got hot apple cider, went through the tepees and looked at the pumpkins. We could not find many good ones so we just got a little one and got more from Wegmans grocery store. 

Afterwards Mike and I went to Scott Miller where I practiced a flash mob dance that a bunch of the employees were in on together to surprise Alex and Jon at their wedding! The next day I worked at Scott Miller which is always fun. On Tuesday I went to try on a dress that I picked out for Miss New York USA! I really loved the way it moved and thought it might be the one! Then I went home and spent time with Cookie Dough. <3

The next night we had a bachelorette dinner for Alex! We went to Nikko Restaurant and it was delicious. The salads, sushi and desserts were all amazing and we had such a great time together! 

On Thursday Michelle came over and we put together the gift bags for the wedding. The next morning Mike had a fitting for his suit and it looked incredible! Later him and I went out to eat at Char in The Strathallan hotel and everything was so great! We were very surprised to hear that a couple of our friends that we ran into there treated us, that was so generous of them. 

After dinner we met up with my Dad and his friend Dave to watch the band Something Else perform! We are friends with the members and they are really talented so I am glad we all got to go. Saturday morning I went to Alex and Jon's wedding rehearsal and then I went to Scott Miller to get my nails done. While I was there I got to see Mike's Aunt Arlene and his cousins Arielle, Casta, Dennise and David! 

A night we had a delicious rehearsal dinner at the house catered by Osteria Rocco. Then it was officially the day! A bunch of us got ready at the house with Alex and Silvana did my makeup and Maria did my hair! I felt bad but I had to leave quick to go to a fitting at the mall for The Limited. I rushed back and we headed to the County Clerk building downtown for Alex and Jon to see each other for the first time!

It was a beautiful moment! Then they took pictures with a lot of family and friends which was nice.

After, we stopped at The Strathallan hotel and met up with a lot of the gusts at the bar and then headed to Good Luck where the ceremony was taking place! When I saw the room I was speechless, it was so beautiful with all of the candles and trees. Still, nothing could hold a candle to how stunningly gorgeous Alex looked walking in her wedding gown. A little play on the word candle but seriously her beauty was breathtaking. Helen was the officiator which was a surprise to most of the guests but it made it more personable and she spoke such words of wisdom and love, it was amazing. 

The food was so good and the Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances made us all teary-eyed. Then we did the flash mob to the Spice Girls song "if you wanna be my lover" and Alex and Jon were so surprised! Alex looked so shocked and then stood there with her hands over her mouth and started crying which was so sweet that she loved how we all planned that for them. Then we all did the Horah dance where we danced in a circle and then Alex, Jon and their immediate family members each got thrown in the air in a chair! This was my first time seeing this tradition and it was tons of fun!

I got to spend time with my good friend Dennise who I had not seen in a while so that was really nice! Then we were all on the dance floor having a blast! There was also a huge table of cupcakes and cookies for dessert which I visited frequently haha! Then Mike and Jon's Brother signed as witnesses of the marriage and Helen signed as the officiant so we celebrated some more! 

It was such a beautiful wedding and I am so happy for Alex and Jon. Their love is so strong and I am glad that they had the wedding of their dreams! The next morning when we were at the house Alex and Jon opened up Mike and my gift for them which was a custom photo book. There were pictures of them since they have been dating and some of the whole family. As they were going through it they started crying. It meant so much to Mike and I that it had that affect on them because we put a lot of time and love into it. <3 Congratulations you two, we wish you eternal love and happiness! 

Oct 9th-Oct 19th - Birthdays & Rochester Fashion Week!

On Wednesday I was on hold for Destination Maternity but I did not book it so I flew home! The next  day I had a fitting at Joeval's Formalwear and Free People for Rochester Fashion Week. At night I went out to dinner with Mike's family to Next Door Bar & Grill. They have really good sushi there, I love their avocado rolls!

Friday I hung out with my kitty Cookie Dough and Mike's dog Massimo! I also had a fitting at Panache for Lilith clothing in Fashion Week. The next day I had a fitting in an interesting little town for Katrina. Then I went to fittings for Peppermint and Arlene Sutherland. At night we celebrated Mike's sister Alex's birthday! She knew that a few friends were going out but we brought her to her friend's house and had a surprise party there! Then a bunch of us went downtown to Saddle Ranch and Vinyl.

Afterwards we went really quick to Lux and all night while us ladies were out, the guys were out for Alex's fiancé Jon's bachelor party! Alex and Jon I hope you each had a great night! Meanwhile my cousin Amanda was out celebrating her birthday too and I felt bad that I could not go. Saturday was both Amanda and Alex's real birthdays and I found some old pictures to make a little collage for Amanda. We have been a part of each other's lives for over 20 years and I am so thankful to have you as my friend. Happy Birthday, love you!

That day I was at Mike's house to celebrate Alex's birthday and we had a really good dinner at their house! It was nice to all be together and I hope you had a great day Alex! Love you!

Monday was my cousin Courtney's birthday who lives in Connecticut. Happy Birthday, love you! That day I met up with my best friend Liz at the canal which was so pretty! 

We ate at Simply Crepes and it was good! The next day I had a fitting for Kouture who Mike knows the owner Kiley. Then I had a casting for a Johnson & Johnson ad and afterwards we ate at The Red Fern. We spent the rest of the day at our friend's recording studio and got to meet Brian and Kim's baby Penelope! 

Afterwards we ate at Plum Garden and then next day I spent time with my kitty Cookie Dough!

Thursday was the first day of Rochester Fashion Week and in the morning I had a fitting for Jenni Button who flew in from South Africa. Salon Brio did each model's hair and makeup and then I walked for Joeval's Formalwear, Bien Eyewear, Free People, Peppermint, Kouture, Faherty Brand and Jenni Button! Mike, his family, my Mom and a couple of her friends came to watch which was sweet!

The next day my friend Michelle and I went to get snacks for Jon and Alex's weddings gift bags! At night we went to our friend Cole's birthday party which was fun! Saturday was the last day of Fashion Week and Scott Miller specialists did amazing hair and makeup on the models! In the show I modeled for Jenni Button, Lilith, Katrina Elliott and Arlene Sutherland. 

I was so glad that I could be a part of this event in my community and help raise money for Center for Youth!

Sept 30th-Oct 8th - Friends & Modeling!

On Monday I hung out with my friends David, Jarrett, Alics and her puppy Teddy at Spoon by H! My friend Erica happen to come there too but I had to leave to pick up Mike from the airport. He had a great time with his friends for Nick's bachelor party. The next morning we got shaved ice at Spoon and then I went to a go-see for Hale Bob.

At night a group of us went to RivaBella for my friend Lindsay's birthday and it was really nice. Happy Birthday Lindsay! :) Then we all went out for a little bit to Bootsy Bellows and hung out with news friends Taja and Brandon. 

We left around one and the valet had already closed, I guess it was just for the restaurant. We thought we were okay because Tony drove us to the apartment but when we got there we realized the keys to get in were on the same keychain! I ended up sliding through an open window, lucky thing! The next morning I walked to get the car and I saw Stacey Dash from Clueless in the garage. Later I went to a go-see for a John Frieda commercial. At night Mike had a meeting on the Third Street Promenade and I saw the American flag made of out shoes which was neat. 

On Thursday I got to model for Modnique.com doing Kaktus clothing and different stockings!

At night I went to dinner with some new Ford models at El Coyote which was really nice! After I went to Saddle Ranch with Mike, Tony and Jeff where we made s'mores outside, it was so fun! 

The next morning Mike flew home to Rochester, New York and I had a go-see for Marigot pajamas. Saturday was our friends Nick and Christine's wedding that Mike went to and I wish I could have gone but congratulations you two!! During the day I met up with my friend Julie who is an actress and just moved to LA!  We went to Chop Stop and it was so nice sitting outside and catching up! That night my phone stopped working along everyone who had the beta version of the iOS7. At night I went to dinner with Lindsay and then got my phone fixed the next morning. 

On Sunday I went to stay with my friend Erica and she made delicious sweet potatoes with broccoli and cheese!  The next day I worked for Tacori which was really nice. It was me, Katja, Vanessa and Asia working together where we did runway and presentation of Tacori's new fashion jewelry line. The event was on top of the Montage Beverly Hills and while we were eating we saw Judge Judy. We had a fun time and there was a beautiful view!

Afterwards I hung out with my friends Alics, David, Cindy, Jay and Julie at Spoon by H for a little going away party since I was going back home soon. 

The next day we did the same thing for Tacori and we saw T.I. there and then at night me, Katja, Vanessa and another model went to the Club Tacori 2013 Gala at the Greystone Manor. We took pictures with guests on the red carpet and then went inside for the event. 

Guests included Francesca Fisher-Eastwood, Danielle Fishel (Topanga), Kathy Hilton, Catt Sadler, Adrianna Costa, Christina Hendricks and Tamera Mowry. It was cool meeting Tamera because I grew up watching her on Sister, Sister and she was very poised and nice. The entertainment for the night was amazing including a jazz band, an aerial silk performer and acrobats. 

I had a great time working with Tacori and then when I got back I packed to go home!

Sept 23rd-Sept 29th - Mom Visits LA!

On Monday Mike and I ate brunch at Toast and then I went to a go-see for Miilla. After we had meetings to view different apartment buildings because Mike will need to be in LA a lot for work. While we were walking in Hollywood I saw this on the sidewalk and loved it!

Later we ate dinner at the apartment and then went to the Sunset Marquis for dessert which was really nice! 

The next day I had a go-see for Language Clothing and then Mike got an amazing pair of shoes to wear to his sister's wedding and to have in the future, I love them! Afterwards we picked up my friend Lindsay and went to Beverly Hills so she could look for a purse. We went into a lot of stores and ate dinner at Villa Blanca. It was fun to walk around together and look at some beautiful pieces. Lindsay picked out a Gucci purse which my friend Ritz and her husband were so generous in giving her a deal, thank you again!  

On Wednesday I worked for Modnique modeling GF Ferre clothing! There was another Ford model named Rachel working there too and we went to lunch together which was nice! That night Mike and I had a date night where we went bowling in Hollywood. Mike won by one point but I was so excited that I got three strikes in a row!

After we went to dinner at 25 Degrees in the Roosevelt hotel and had a good time! At night I saw the Dolce & Gabana shoot I did for Modnique was posted online along with a cute video of the stylist Ashley talking about the outfits!

Thursday was my cousin Virginia's birthday, Happy Birthday love you! In the morning I went to a go-see for Jiffy Shirts and then picked my Mom up from the airport!! She had to come to California for work and I was so happy that she could visit me! After checking into the hotel we got Mike and went to eat at Mo's in Burbank which was nice and then we showed her Warner Bros.

Then we went to go see the Hollywood sign! There was a beautiful view and we could see the reservoir so I brought them there and we walked on the bridge. 

We dropped Mike off and then we went to Hollywood and walked around the Chinese Theatre and the shopping center.

My Mom went to bed and I met up with Mike, Tony and his Dad at the Sunset Marquis hotel. There is a famous recording studio there that we wanted Tony's Dad to see so a studio manager took us around. On Friday I brought my Mom to the agency to meet my bookers which was nice! She came with me to a go-see for Just Fab and then we went to Venice Beach. We ate at a restaurant outside on the boardwalk by the beach!

After food, music and relaxing we rented bicycles to ride along the bike trail! It was so beautiful out and we had a lot of fun!

Later we brought Mike to the airport because he was going to Las Vegas for our friend Nick's bachelor party! Then my Mom and I went to the Third Street Promenade and walked on the Santa Monica Pier!

That was nice and when we were leaving we saw people setting up for Glow Santa Monica which looked cool. Saturday morning my Mom and I ate breakfast at kitchen24 and then we picked up my friend Lindsay and went to The Getty museum! We looked at the art in a couple of the buildings and then we ate at a really nice restaurant there and enjoyed the beautiful view! 

Then we walked around outside and went through the elaborate garden! 

After we looked at more art and got to see Irises by Vincent van Gogh.

Irises was beautiful but some of my other favorite pieces were by Claude Monet. I really loved Sunrise that he painted in 1873. 

We brought Lindsay home and my Mom and I went to The Grove to look around and then went to Cafe Med on Sunset Boulevard for dinner. Sunday was my Mom's last day visiting before she had meetings for work. We got up early and went hiking at Runyon Canyon which was nice!

Then we ate lunch outside at Urth Caffe which was busy but good. Afterwards I drove my Mom to San Diego where she was going to be working but we had time to relax in the hot tub and lay out by the pool! I didn't want my Mom to leave but it was so nice spending time together in California. I'm glad you had a great trip, I love you Mom!