Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Sucker Punch

Just when you thought there weren't enough bad ass heroines in Hollywood.





Chicks kicking ass in high heels and fake eyelashes? Yes Please!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

New Year's Eve at The Bellagio

I ended 2010 on stage at the Bellagio in Las Vegas this year, shaking my tush off. Couldn't have asked for a better send off to a year that was so very good to me!

Backstage in the dressing room

All the Gaga's backstage

Gaga's on stage


Friday, January 7, 2011

Custom designed burlesque costume....

Well. Almost. I've been working on this little beauty the last few days. Still may need a few finishing touches.

My second home in Peru

I love this shot that my sister took of me at the end of our month and a half journey across Peru. I was certainly reflecting on all the ways that my life had changed in that time. It is true that in order to really get to know yourself, one must travel!

Taken in Lima at 'Second Home Peru', the home of Peruvian sculptor Victor Delfin

Repeal prohibition!

Nothing thrills me more than performing with the Lala's! Here at the Hennessey's anti-prohibition party.



All photos by Dan Fowler

Happiness is......

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tuesday Morning

Thank you, Mr. Sunshine, for flooding my bedroom with your annoying rays this morning!

Country Living

Is it too early to get excited for Spring?

Dilly Dallas via Wide open Spaces


Mon cheri, paris


Dear Paris,
I feel the time is near when we will finally meet.......

Monday, January 3, 2011

Lazy days in bed

I can barely bring myself to get out of bed on wet, rainy days. Thankfully, the clouds parted and the sun made an appearance today. Sunshine does a girls soul good!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez

Seems I have been the queen of little weekend jaunts the past few months. This last weekend was spent doing some wine tasting in too-beautiful-for-words Santa Ynez, Ca. In my opinion, just as lovely as Napa and Sonoma but, a convenient hour and a half drive from L.A.
My favorite wine was the Pinot Noir at Gainey Vineyards. They do their tastings in a low lit barrel room and the grounds are gorgeous and spacious enough for a sweet summery picnic. Also picnic worthy is the Bridlewood Winery. It's also the best for exploring. Follow the path from the main tasting room and roam past horses, a pond, and a little bridge for a tipsy mini adventure! My favorite of the wineries, by far.
On your way out, stop at Los Olivos Cafe for the t0-die-for Cinnamon baked brie in port syrup. The dish alone merits a return visit. I also had the Butternut squash salad which was outstanding. With an impressive wine list and cozy outdoor seating, it makes you want to linger over those last few bites.

xo jahnel

A view at Gainey Vineyard


Overlooking Bridlewood Winery


The bridge and pond at Bridlewood Winery


Cozy and quaint Los Olivos Cafe

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

A Recent Trip to San Francisco.....

It was exactly the kind of trip I needed. Why? Because sometimes I need to trade the Southern California sunshine for the Northern California gloom. It was wet, it was cold, it was cloudy, and yet it was a breath of crisp fresh air.
I used to live in Nor Cal so, while I've spent quite a bit of time in San Francisco, this was a trip full of firsts. First ride on a Cable car and first time on the ferry to Tiburon. It is a truly quaint seaside town and a day trip that I highly recommend. Sam's Anchor Cafe was the perfect place for a casual oceanfront lunch. Try the crab cake sliders. Delicious! And for an intimate wine tasting experience go to Prima Palate, a charming wine showroom that boasts Italian, French, and German varieties along side the local wines.
To get there take the Blue and Gold Fleet ferry from pier 41 in San Francisco. You won't be dissapointed!

xo jahnel

On the Ferry to Tiburon


Walking through Tiburon


Prima Palate


Boats docked off the pier in San Francisco