back to basics

Lately I've been in a shopping mood. I think it's because I'm sick of school and this dreary weather has me wanting some fun and shiny new things. Because my current list of wants is so long, I'm trying to cut it to some basics that would be actually beneficial to get, as opposed to some random fun tidbits. Being creative with my spending :)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Aviator Sunglasses

Longchamp 'Le Pliage - Large' Tote

Toms Classic Glitter Slip-On in Nude

North Face Khumbu Jacket in Black

Pretty good editions, right?

kelley

whodidly world

Last year a friend introduced me to the cutest cupcake shop in Montecito called Whodidly. Since then, I've become a bit obsessed. I loved watching them on the Food Network show Cupcake Wars, and loved devouring their delicious cupcakes even more. Since my first visit to Whodidly, they've opened up a shop in Santa Barbara that's closer to my house. The new shop is called Whodidly World and it's right in the middle of State Street, so it serves as a wonderful shopping break.
Last week my friend and I went for the first time to see their new location and enjoy some yummy treats.

The storefront and some of the flavor options including two of the
Valentines specials, Marry Me and Chocolate Covered Strawberry

The two cupcakes we got all wrapped up and up close
The one on the left is the special Marry Me
The one on the right is Scrumdidly

The experience alone was worth it! The store is adorable and filled with pink, glitter, candy, and fun. The Marry Me cupcake was a chocolate cake with coconut frosting and pink coconut on top. I have to admit, it was the ring topper that got me. The Scrumdidly was a vanilla cake with cookie dough in the middle and hot pink vanilla buttercream frosting. Both cupcakes are obviously adorable, and they were also very sweet. The cake on both cupcakes was amazing, it was very moist and dense. The frosting on both was also very good, the coconut was light and the buttercream was delicious. The Scrumdidly was a little too sweet for my taste because of the cookie dough center, but overall it was an amazing experience.
Whodidly World also as the option to make your own cupcake. You get a warm vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet cupcake, and you can add as much frosting, toppings, and candies as you choose! They even have frozen yogurt that you can add! I think I'll have to try this next time I head to Whodidly!

kelley