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Sarah, Will You Marry Me?

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September 28th, 2009 by Sarah

It was the question of the night; last Saturday, September 26 after almost 4 years of dating, Jason popped the question over (literally) a delectable red velvet cake at The WaterGrill in downtown LA; and YES I said YES!!! It was totally unexpected on my part since I was just reminiscing on a wonderful day in LA and enjoying the evening even more with him. I cried of course and he got a little choked up! It was so beautiful and thoughtful! I love you, Jason!

The beginning of the day consisted of driving up to downtown LA on Saturday (and as usual taking way longer than planned - dang parking lot on the 405!), arriving at the FABULOUS Biltmore Hotel, touring the MOCA and watching the RedBull Soapbox Races which took place literally on the same street as the Biltmore.

Biltmore Hotel actually deserves their own blog post (which I will probably write later) but I want to give them major props for the BEST customer experience/service I have ever had at a hotel. Ever. From the moment we booked our reservation all the way through to picking up our car at the Valet - every single employee greeted us with a genuine smile and made sure our every need was met.

Another huge props I have to give is to Leslie, the Marketing Director at the Biltmore. I had initially “met” her on Twitter when she saw me post a comment about booking an rsvp at the prestigious hotel a few months back. She immediately replied back to me with an offer to let her know if there was anything she could do to make our stay more enjoyable. Being a marketer and little bit of an investigator myself, I jumped at the opportunity to mention that “a complimentary bottle of champagne in the room is a good start *smiley face*”. Leslie replied back saying that she would definitely make sure we were “taken care of”. Which is a nice way to leave it open for interpretation - only to my surprise when we arrived in our suite, there was alas! a bottle of chilled champagne and a HAND WRITTEN NOTE from Leslie awaiting our thirsty selves. My, my the power of social media marketing and the people who truly connect their brands and experiences with their customers. What a lasting impression! Thanks again to the Biltmore Hotel for an unforgettable experience!! I cannot say it enough - your customer service and kind gestures will never be forgotten & we plan on staying with you for years and years to come! Learn more about this historic hotel here. Thanks again Leslie - we are most impressed with your Twitter skills and customer service follow through! :)

Follow the Biltmore on Twitter to get deals & other updates @BiltmoreLA!!

On Sunday we headed over to Santa Monica to eat a scrumptious breakfast on the beach and walk through Third Street Promenade before heading home. What a great weekend together!!

So it’s OFFICIAL! I’m going to be a Mrs.! I’m going to take awhile to start thinking about any plans and just enjoy this time with Jason as my fiance! Thank you to all for your love, well wishes and support! I love you all and cannot wait to start posting more info as it gets planned! Now…where to find Vera Wang dresses in San Diego… ;-) XOXO

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Jimmy Choo Giveaway! Win a year worth of Shoes & Handbags!

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September 13th, 2009 by Sarah
Calling all my fabulous fashionistas who are just as obsessed with Jimmy Choo as they are bettering our world and helping those around us in need! To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Jimmy Choo in Fashion Valley, San Diego, has generously donated a package worth more than $4,000 for one lucky winner.  Each season for a year, beginning this fall, the winner will be able to pick her favorite pair of Jimmy Choo shoes to pair with a unique, one-of-a-kind snakeskin handbag. Drool!!

Only 300 tickets will be sold, on a first-come, first-served basis, until the Breath of Life “Well-Healed” Gala, which takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

To enter this opportunity drawing, please call the CFF Office at 858-452-2873 . The offices are open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PST Monday-Friday (except for Monday, September 7, when closed in observance of Labor Day).

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/cffjimmychoo

All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and go toward medical research to cure cystic fibrosis (CF).  Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (and 70,000 worldwide). Ten million people, or about 1 in 7 Americans, are carriers of the CF gene.

In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. The predicted median age of survival for a person with CF has now surpassed 37 years.

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis.

You can also follow the foundation for updates on the event on Twitter at twitter.com/yearofjimmychoo.

Winners do not need to be present at the Gala event on September 26 to win, so do not let the date deter you from participating in such an exciting and heart warming event!

Don’t hesitate, there isn’t much time left to win Jimmy Choo for a year and help out the fight to cure CFF. Thank you for all of your undying support, San Diego fashionistas! XOXO

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