Right when I arrived there was a red carpet with a huge backdrop with the JPy logo, SBE logo, Industry logo, and the House of Glam Logo, everyone seemed to be so excited because this is the hot spot, and my friends who are JPy magazine and House of Glam got to the first ones to throw an amazing party there!

It was pretty cold that night, I brought a mini faux fur leather lined cropped jacket for the outside, which was 54 degrees in Los Angeles, and to us, that's super cold! Most girls wore mini dresses or skirts with tops. Tights if you wanted to add some class, and always a clutch to hold your essentials. Stilettos are definitely back for the spring, no wedges to the club, and everybody looked very nice and classy. Jeans isn't really an option for these type of upscale parties, for girls that is.

Black pumps are my ultimate fave item for the winter transitioning into spring. They are a basic black super high pump that makes any dress look classy and put together. You can either spend a lot for some super sexy ones like the YSL's or you can get some similar ones at Aldo, Bebe, Steve Madden, or Nordy's.

How I do my makeup, you can find on youtube, where I did my makeup tutorial. Hair curling, I use a 1 inch or a 1.5 inch barrel depending on how I feel and I curl outwards. Spray all the hairspray at the end, bottom up. As for Jewelry, I always wear at least 3 accessories, earrings, bracelets, and a ring (that's three). Another way is Necklace, and bracelet, and ring. Never wear too much, but accessories definitely make you glam, and shinier than others, lol.

It was really a lot of fun that I got to hang out with the JPy girls because I got to talk to them and use my Japanese skills! They were so cute and so much fun! Kana, Jen, and Ayumi really made my night a lot more fun! Thank you girls for hanging out with me, and we will definitely do it again!

xoxo Arika ♥

My best friend Erika and I @ Magnolia on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood

Whether you’re single or married, it’s always tons of fun to have a girl’s night out! This past Friday, my best friend Erika (I know, our names are similar), Laurie, Hiromi and I went out and had a lovely dinner in Hollywood and went clubbing afterwards. I was the party planner this time, so I made dinner reservations at Magnolia off Sunset, and it was perfect! I always feel like when I eat dinner in Hollywood I always do the sushi thing, like going to Katana, Katsuya, or Geisha House, and this time, I really didn’t feel like Sushi, even though I AM Japanese! lol. It’s probably the most “Hollywood” thing to do, but I had sushi the night before so I wasn’t going to eat it again. Anyways, when we got to Magnolia, they were a bit late on our reservation but we got an amazing table, so I was happy about that! The ambience is really chill, it’s pretty quiet, a bit on the smaller side, but it’s dimly lit and the decor is cute and boutique-ish. The Valet parking was 7 dollars, which is a little bit cheaper than the usual 10 or 12 dollar restaurant Valets. The food there was really really good, and I was happy. I ordered the Macadamia Nut crusted Mahi Mahi which came with green beans and Jasmine rice. We got hummus and pita chips for the table, some sweet potato fries, chicken and beef skewers (obviously I didn’t eat that), some calamari, and the most amazing arugula salad. I’m a complete herbivore so I am obsessed with Arugula, lol, I ate the entire thing, clean!

Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice

From top to bottom, Sweet Potato Fries, Arugula Salad, and Calamari

girlfriends at the table @ magnolia

We left the restaurant and headed over to Opera, the line covered the entire street of Schrader. Luckily, I was a VIP host for PartyTilAM, I was able to get in immediately with my girlfriends. For those of you who were waiting in line in the cold, arrive early and become friends with promoters, lol, or better yet, pop a bottle! Right when I got there, I ran into one of my friends Khai, who I am a huge fan of! He is a very talented dancer, and I'm obsessed with people who can dance! Like ABDC guys, umm.. love them!! We also got some video footage that night, which Khai directed and I am starring in it, which will be posted on the site soon. You will see what really goes down in the club, following my every step!

Snapshot with Nicole on the way to Haze @ Aria

It’s been almost a year since we filmed Paris Hilton’s My New BFF Season 2, so our very own Stephen Hampton decided we were in need of a reunion. Overall, I had a blast, because Vegas is always wild, but there was some drama, like always. Almost everyone came, including Me, Nicole, Stephen, Kaitlin, Kristen, Elena, Amanda, and Desi, then we also had our other friends Daniel (Stephen’s bff) and Donna come.

Nicole, Kaitlin, and I drove in the same car since we were coming from L.A., Stephen, Daniel and Donna drove from Upland, and the other BFFs flew in. When we got to the hotel, we all took a picture because there is no trip without a twitpic!

Elena, Nicole and I went shopping and Caesar

Nicole and I roomed in the same room and our bathroom had every possible thing in it, we had bottles of perfume, tubs of tanning lotion and bronzer, and every cosmetic item you could think of.

I took some pictures with the iphone as we got ready!

almost readyyyyyy!!!

After Nicole & I got ready, we were wondering where everyone went, but since we were slow, they went to dinner without us! So we just went back to the room and just chilled. Then they got us and we headed over to Prive where my Vegas promoter friends took care of us and we felt super VIP!

kristen and I wore headbands, I have an obsession with accessories!! xo

After some dancing and having some tasty drinks, some of the BFFs starting getting too wild so we got kicked out. I said thank you to my friends and left the club. Then only 4 of us ended up in the cab I was riding. I felt like 2 am was a bit early for Vegas so Elena, Nicole, Donna, and I headed over to one of my favorite clubs that I always go to which is XS @ Encore.

I had totally wished Stephen came with us, but I think some of the BFFs were tired.

So it was just us four girls at XS and we had like 10 tables for us, it was wild night waiting to happen!

Nicole was Happy for sure

After a struggling morning, and a crazy breakfast and Giorgio's in Mandalay Bay some of the BFFs decided to do separate things due to differences, lol.

A good friend of mine was having his birthday party @ haze @ aria so Nicole & I decided to go there. Aria is the newest hotel built in Vegas and it was phenomenal. There were performers there that were ridiculously talented and crazy looking, and best of all, the guest performer was Timbland! Of course our table was right next to his!!

One of my high school friends from Torrance went to UNLV and now works for Haze @ Aria and I was so excited to run into her, everyone meet Stella! I hope to see more of her real soon since I will be going back to that amazing hotel soon!

Towards the end of the night, Timbaland performed, and I was so stoked. But I was even more happy when someone else came out!......

It was a complete surprise that lil kim showed up. Nicole and I totally flowed to her, she rapped "The Jump Off" "Put Your Lighters Up" two of the best songs by Lil Kim. I had a blast!

xoxo Arika ♥

xoxo Arika ♥

So I totally didn’t have time to make a Halloween costume video but I’m sure you guys saw from my twitter and facebook that I was cleopatra right? Well, if you missed it, I’m posting the pictures here, and here’s a recap to my night!

Friday night I went to Paris Hilton’s Halloween Party! I dressed up as Cleopatra, so I was sparkling in all gold, just how I like it I made this crazy headpiece from sequins and swavoroski crystals but my mom told me it was too out of control, lol. So I decided to just wear a thicker gold headband with gold chains and white crystals on instead. I was probably the most sparkly girl there already anyways…

When I got to Paris’ house I ran into Nicole, she was a pretty purple angel. I loved her feathers and how she combined purple and black. You never see a purple angel ever! They are usually white, or if you are a dark angel, you’re black. So cute! That’s her outfit. Full body pictures are definitely the besttt!!

Then I was looking around and I ran into Onch. Of course he was the most colorful and he was a twister board, so so cute. I spun his wheel and I got right hand blue, haha I forgot to take a picture of that though. Here’s a picture of Onch, Nicole, & I.

Then someone from behind me screamed my name but I swear I couldnt tell who it was. It was Kaitlin dressed up as Lady Gaga. This year so many girls were lady gaga but she definitely looked like a mini gaga! Here’s Kaitlin!

We danced at Club Paris, ran up and down the stairs and I finally found my favorite, Stephen Hampton as a Pirate. OMG he looked so cute and he was even wearing a wig, I like his real hair better but we took a hot pic together.

Do you guys know Stephen’s best friend Daniel Stabile, he was a skinny kitty and he was sooo adorable.

I am putting more pictures up later todayyy so keep coming back!

xoxo A ♥

Halloween last year with two of my best friends, Erika & Laurie

I am so excited for Halloween this weekend. Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays because everyone can dress up and be whatever they want to be.

Paris & I

Stephen, Nicole, Onch and I were invited to Paris’ house for Doug’s surprise birthday party and it was a masquerade theme.

I didn’t know what to wear to a masquerade party so I decided to start off by purchasing a cute mask at Trashy Lingerie. It was silver with glitter with black feathers on it. I ended up wearing a black rhinestoned velvet bustier top with a black tutu skirt and I fit right in with the rest of the crew. Everyone dressed in cocktail wear, with their own little flair. I guess we are supposed to wear a 20’s themed outfit if you are going to a masquerade but I don’t think anyone really had 20’s gear. There were tons of people there, including the BFFs, and some of Paris’ amazing friends!

Here are some photos to show you how the night went, and you can imagine it

Paris & I

My friend Natassia & I

Nicole & I

Stephen & I

xoxo Arika ♥

xoxo Arika ♥

Onch, Stephen, Nicole, and I with our No H8 tats!

Today, Stephen, Nicole, Onch and I were asked to pose for the No H8 campaign since we are all strong supporters of gay marriage. It was so much fun doing a photoshoot with the BFFs, and it was even for a good cause! I am completely against Proposition 8 because I believe it is wrong and unfair and I do not believe in discrimination. We got to put No H8 temporary tattoos on our faces and put duct tape on our mouths! Hope prop 8 does not pass in 2010 and gay marriage is legalized!

Rob Dyrdek & I

I’m a huge fan of the fantasy factory and Rob Dyrdek’s fun and crazy adventures and it was a pleasure to be able to hang out with him and his friends on Saturday. During the day I went to the MyHouse Pool party in Bel Air where there were tons of fun people there, but of course Rob Dyrdek was the biggest celebrity there.
We spotted James Vanderbeek from Dawson’s Creek, who even remembers him? Here’s a picture to remind you guys who he even is.

James Vanderbeek

The house was gorgeous and the view of Bel Air was amazing. The pool was a never-ending pool, open bar, tons of great music and hot people.

the mansion

craziness in the pool

pretty view of Bel Air

Pool parties have been ending later and later, I ended up leaving the pool party at around 8ish took the shortest nap ever and continued on the adventures at MyHouse. After tons of sparklers, many bottles poppin’ and some fun dance moves, we moved on to the after party at Rob Dyrdek’s house. I fell in love with Meaty and Beefy and here are the photos.

Turbo from Rob & Big

Jin from Jin&Quinn he does MyHouse sats. the BEST ever!

Murtz from Reality Obsessed!

love his wide eyes i want to kiss this dog!

xoxo Arika ♥