La la la

By Melanie

source: W magazine

I think this weekend I'm going to download some new tunes to my ipod. I'm getting back into my workout routine and running so I've got to have some good music to keep me pumped!

Any favorites?

Weekly Looky Lou:

• Because I'm Addicted blogged about the new alexander wang shoes. They are fierce! I want them too!
• Ryan Stephens at Brazen Careerist: Why Resumes Are Lame especially in creative fields such as marketing. I love people that think outside the box!
• The Beauty File blogged about holiday hair. Love the waves. So romantic and glamorous!
  

Have a great Friday! And don't forget to enter our giveaway (see yesterday's blog post or the giveaway button on the side bar).

$100 Giveaway!

by Heather

To celebrate the newly launched PrettyFineJewelry.com shop we're giving our lovely UH readers a chance to win a $100 gift certificate! Check out some of the bling!



Before I started designing and hand making my own jewelry line Heirra, Melanie and I had a shop where we sold other artisans' unique statement jewelry. To read more about it go here. Now we've just relaunched online! Check it out: http://www.prettyfinejewelry.com







How to Win:
1. Become part of the UH Click (aka google follow us) for 1 entry (if you already follow then you'll automatically get this entry point when you complete one of the other entries).

2. Write a comment on this post for 1 entry.

3. Link Underfunded Heiress on your blog for 2 entries (please leave a link so we can stop by and say thanks!).

4. Write a blog post about this giveaway with at least 3 photos of the jewelry, linking back to this post and PrettyFineJewelry.com for 5 entries! (Very important: if you snag a photo from the prettyfine site please re-save it b/c I pay if I go over the allotted bandwidth.)

5. Tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post AND PrettyFineJewelry.com for 2 entries. (Click on the title of this post to get the URL to link back.)

6. Follow UH on Bloglovin for 3 entries.

One winner will be chosen at random on Thursday December 10th. Deadline to enter is December 9th.
(Giveaway is open to ship worldwide)

And for any Bloggers looking to make some extra cash I have a generous affiliate program, click on the link for details.

Lucky Girl

By Melanie

I've had some great luck lately and won a few giveaways! My latest win is from Leticia at Gals in the Know blog (which is super cool)!

A healthy Chinese cook book called Fresh Chinese by Wynnie Chan. Yum! There are so any delicious recipes in here. I'm excited to try them (and I know by bf is excited for me to cook)!

In addition to the cook book that I won on her blog, I also I won a canvas where they place a photo or drawing on it at Online Poster Printing. Pretty cool!

This is one of my drawings. I'm actually in the production of creating a UH greeting card line. It should be out in the next month. I love to draw and I have a collection of female characters, the underfunded heiress girls :) and thought it would be fun to create into a greeting card line. So I finally decided to do it! I can't wait until it's finished and ready to debut!

Thank you for the prizes Leticia at Gals in the Know!

Lookbook: Into the Hood

by Heather
I've been sick the past few days, so due to lack of energy I'll let the photos speak for themselves.



I look kind of possessed in this last photo huh?

Sweater by Lily McNeal;pants from Anthropologie; shoes from 9West; belt by Moschino; necklace from PrettyFine; ring from PrettyFine.

What Sundays Were Made For

By Melanie

I think Sundays are my favorite day. Saturdays I try to get a lot done. Run my errands, clean, organize, work on design homework etc but when Sunday arrives I love to sleep in, enjoy a good cup of joe, read and check out some of my favorite blogs.

Souvenir from my Manhattan weekend vacay. I love frothy coffee. I heat up and whisk the soy milk so it has a frothy top.

This weekend, I added a handful of fashion blogs to my blogger reader thanks to my sister's blog list. I love her taste and of course I found lots of good ones (her list is in her profile under Our Story).

And I wrote a blog post. Sunday afternoons I try to get out into the day and enjoy it! Today was a beautiful day here in So Cal. I captured this beautiful sunset at the end of the day.

So pretty. I should really have a mug that says I heart California.

How do you like to spend your Sundays?

I heart you

By Melanie


Source: Once Wed blog featuring photograph by Erin Hearts Court Photography (via blog)

This weekend Brian and I are celebrating our anniversary! Although technically the true date was this past Monday but we didn't get a chance to celebrate out. He was sweet though and made a delicious dinner that night and I bought him some cupcakes from SusieCakes.

Not sure which restaurant we are going to. Hopefully a romantic one with twinkle lights.

If you live in coastal OC or LA, any suggestions?

Weekly Looky Lou:

Bon Bon Rose chooses the perfect red nail polish. Great for the holidays!

Altamira:Models Off Duty posts some cool studded ankle boots.

Pr0 Blogger offers some tips on how to be a successful blogger.

Blogger Pick 3

by Heather
Blogger stalk with me. Here's a pic I took of myself with my Mac camera while enjoying coffee, my yard, and blogger fashion looks.

via Mr. Newton. If they remade the TV series Fame, I think she would be on it. This look is so adorable.


Constance-Victoria. Her photos are always so artistic and she has great style.

4th And Bleeker. Alex's fashion sense is fun, but it's her witty writing that keeps me coming back. I wish she would post more often!

I think I was going for a monochromatic tone with these picks.

Stalking any new blogs lately?

I Heart New York (part 2 of mini vacay)

By Melanie

As you know the reason we went to NYC was because my friend ran the marathon. I wish I could say that I was at the booth in the photo above to pick up my number and t-shirt but I haven't reached that impressive ability yet (the longest race I've run is a 5 mile). But I soooo want to!


The marathon was so international. I've never seen a race so full of runners from around the world. Just being there to watch it was such a great experience. It was so inspiring and full of energy and emotion. We were able to get close up near the finish line and see the runner pass. Some people looked like they could keep going for miles, some were in tears and some barely making it. My friend that ran is such an inspiration. Not only is it such an achievement to run a marathon but she just had a baby about 7 months ago! This gal is amazing and looks great. I have a photo of her running but it's blury :(

Later Sunday evening we went to dinner and out for drinks and dancing. New Yorkers are so stylish. I noticed when we were in Soho the day before how every person looked so fabulous and hip. So naturally, we California girls, had to "bring it" too ;)


My friend looked so gorgeous and stylish. I just loved her outfit. I made her take photos!

Yellow skirt- Forever 21
White shirt - Express

She had a big pretty necklace on which totally made the outfit (I think forever 21). Chocolate tights and platform heels. She looked like a model!

Dinner at Pipa Restaurant. This was a spanish tapas restaurant that had a live band that played salsa music.

Cheers with Sangria!

Good friends!


Good times!

The food was so delicious but what topped it was the decor! The decor here was my absolute favorite. The ceiling was covered with glimmering chandeliers. It looked so pretty.

I so wish the OC would catch on and introduce some cool restaurants like this!

This wall was adorned with seashells. Pretty cool!

Next stop was Hotel Gansevoort.

I love the design of the type for the signage.

Here I am on the patio taking in the view (H&M dress).

Last stop of the night was dancing (I think it was called Tangiere, but I could be wrong). Sorry no photos-too silly!

On Monday, the girls left in the morning. My flight wasn't until late evening so I explored the city on my own.

Luckily by now I figured out how to get around (well almost). I walked up 5th avenue which was pretty cool. Major shopping and cool buildings.

The store windows had some exquisite window dressings. I took a lot more photos but they didn't come out. This is the only one but it was my favorite anyway.

I squilled with delight when I saw the huge beautiful library. Not only because I'm an avid reader but I think this is the library where Carrie from SATC almost married Big at.

No photos from inside because it was closed for an event (could SATC #2 be taping)?

I sat on the steps and people watched for awhile. I think New York is the best city for this.


I walked all the way up to Central Park and chilled on a bench. I've always wanted to hang at Central park on a picnic blanket relaxing under the sun. Maybe spring/summer next year?

This is my favorite photo. I think I will frame it. Isn't it amazing!

After the park I spent the rest of the afternoon at MoMA- Museum of Modern Art. This museum had the coolest exhibits. Stay tuned for some fun and fabulous art!

Lookbook: Creme Brulee Haze

by Heather
I'm sitting here in a creme brulee coma. I swear I was only going to eat half, but the spoon just took over. It's that time of the month, so calories don't count -- similar to the vacation rule. I pray my booty understands this. And I promise the food themed lookbooks will stop soon.





(click on images to enlarge)

Tweed jacket by S-Twelve (sample piece found for $20 on a sale rack at some random store on Main St. in SM); Blue knit dress by Alternative Apparel; Scarf by Alternative Apparel; Earrings by PrettyFine; Rings by PrettyFine; Boots by Franco Sarto (bought several years ago).

BTW, the movie "9 1/2 Weeks" is playing in the background as I'm working on my laptop. Too bad my BF isn't here while I'm eating my creme brulee ;) I can't remember the first time I watched it, certainly not '86, but it was a long time ago. And wow, Kim Basinger is stunning and Mickey Rourke was pretty sexy in his heyday (hard to image now). Gotta love the classic '80s fashion in this movie: over-sized silhouettes, shoulder pads, menswear influence, nylon stockings, heavy black eyeliner.

The Big Apple

By Melanie

Finally, NYC photos! As you know, I just went to New York Halloween weekend with some girlfriends. The reason for the trip was that one of the girls was running in the New York marathon (wow)! It was also a birthday! What great reasons to visit this amazing city!

So, I must share some of our adventures in the city.


Empire State building in Midtown.

We stayed in Midtown which was a great location. Right in the middle of all the boroughs. It was a very hustle and bustle area. In the above photo I'm trying to figure out how to get around.

Since we didn't get to see the Statue of Liberty this time, I had to take a photo next to a statue of it!

Below we our way to Soho and Greenwich Village. We toke a few cabs during the trip but it was actually fun to ride the subway.


This is my friend ready to sight see.



I love Soho and Greenwich Village. I think it's my favorite area. It's so quaint and I loved all the restaurants and shops. People were so stylish here.

A pink building!

The buildings are so unique. Such great architecture here.

Lunch time at Diva restaurant in Soho.

Magnolia Bakery!! Being a cupcake connoisseur, I was dying to go here!

The cupcakes were so delicious! I have to say it totally beat Sprinkles here in So Cal. I was in heaven!

That evening we dressed up for Halloween. My friend was an Eskimo and she looked so cute!

I was 80's Madonna. Although I opted for the black lace over the white (mainly because I already had a few pieces of the costume).

Stay tuned for more Manhattan this week!