Oh So Fab!

Sangria $5

Clams Oreganato $12

After a long day of work I really needed to take a load off, I searched for somewhere close to my job for that good ol' happy hour special and discovered  Fab's Corner Cucina.  They have Happy Hour daily from 5-7pm,  half price wine by the glass, beer and  appetizers.  I was all over that like bees to honey!  I sat at the bar because the bartender was super friendly. This adventure was more about eating than drinking but you know I still had to get that drink in!  I started my night off with a glass of Sangria which the bartender recommended I try. It wasn't bad but not very strong.  Sangria always tastes like fruit punch to me but that could be the alkie in me talking! There are some many things on the menu to choose from, it was hard for me to narrow it down.  My trusty bartender was an awesome help and assisted me in figuring things out.  I decided to get the Clams Oreganato and he suggested I get the Beet Burata Salad with Seared Ahi Tuna.  My meal started off with some fab bread (pun intended).  The sourdough bread came out piping hot and was absolutely perfect!  Then my clams came out and OMG were they good! Let me start off by saying I love any sauce that you can dip your bread in,  and they gave me extra sauce on the side?! Score!  Clams Oreganato consisted of fresh baked clams, topped with bread crumbs, parmigiano cheese, fresh parsley and oregano, Perfecto! Since it was happy hour and appetizers were half priced I only paid $6.  Next came my salad, I was a bit skeptical because I don't really like beets, but I was up for trying something new. 

Beet Burrata Salad $11

The Beet Burrata Salad looked great but I was searching for my tuna and they forgot it! No Bueno!  It was cool, he sent it back, no harm no foul.  This was one unbelievable salad. All the ingredients were tossed in a light vinaigrette which was a very healthy choice, and since I'm on my diet (he he), I felt it was the appropriate thing for me to eat. I don't like beets, but these golden beets were to die

Beet Burrata Salad with Seared Ahi Tuna $16

 for! Burrata cheese is an Italian cheese made from mozzarella cheese and cream, it simply melts in your mouth.  The beets and the cheese were two things that I've never tried but oh so glad I did. Seared Ahi was a perfect addition to this salad  I left fat, full, and delicious (not so much fat but you catch my drift) and to top things off he gave me my Sangria for free! Sometimes dining alone does pay off.  Just south of  Ventura Blvd, Fab's is a cool little after work spot to relax and unwind.  Happy Hour is great and there is a nice relaxed vibe, next time I need an Italian food fix I'll definitely be back at Fab's!



Fab's Corner Cucina 
4336 Van Nuys Blvd,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91393
Phone:818-995-2933

Smokin'

The holidays are right around the corner and it's perfect time to get glammed up!  The Smokey Eye is one of the most popular makeup techniques around.  Many think it's a hard task but Maybeline has made it easy for us!  I bought a couple of eye shadow quads  from CVS  that made this timeless look a cinch to do. CVS is great, they let you try the products at home and if you're not satisfied then you can bring it back for a full refund.  Since you can't test the products in the store this is a great way for you truly get what you want and never be stuck with products that you'll never use!

*First Step*
M.A.C paint pot Indianwood $16.50

A little thin for me but still Fab!

To pull off this look your eyebrows must be fierce, I go to Cute Hair and Nails in Panorama City.  Now this place is a Hot Ass Mess, but I've been going since high school (when it was $5 now $8) and I have never come out with jacked up eyebrows. So after you tell Kim that you do have "boyfren"and you let her give you  "flowa" go head and let Ming Lee hook up them brows! So after we get that out of the way you should start on a clean face and exfoliate, an inexpensive way to do this would be to add some sugar to your favorite cleanser.  You also don't want to forget the lips, nothing's worse than dry, cracked, flaky lips, Yuck!  Apply Vasoline and sugar to your lips and then wipe off with a cloth or tissue, now you have smooth moisturized lips!  Now we're ready to get started, the applicators that come in the eyeshadow sets suck, so invest in a good set of brushes.  M.A.C has their holiday brush sets in stores now, at $49.50, it's a great way to get all the brushes at a fab price. Start by using a base, a base helps the shadow stay in place and prevents the shadow from creasing.  I used M.A.C paint pots in Indianwood as my base, at $16.50 it's a bit pricey but it will last forever! Coat the entire eye with a base using a flat brush.  Another helpful tip is to put loose powder under your eyes so that the residue from the dark colors won't stay on your face.

*Second Step*

*Third Step*

The next few steps are easy, Maybeline Expert Wear® Eye Shadow Quads($7.79) has an imprint on the colors to tell you where it goes, genius! Using a flat brush, start with the color that says lid and then apply the brow bone color just below the arch of the brow and blend. Then get an angled brush and use the crease color on the crease of your eye and then blend.  The darkest color goes on the outer corner, use with a rounded brush and voilà you're done!  The key to any makeup application is blending!!!!To complete the look fill in your eye brows with your favorite eye brow pencil, I like to use a brown eye shadow and an angle brush.  Use your your favorite black eyeliner under eyes and

*Fourth Step*

*Look #1* Eye color: Charcoal Smokes $7.79

right on the lash line and smudge the line so it's not so defined, I again like to use black eyeshadow and an angle brush. Add blush to the apples of your cheeks, here I've used L'oreal True Match Blush Subtle Sable ($10.99) and a nude lip.  Here I've used Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in Sugared Almond ($8.79) and Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Gloss Touch of Toffee ($7.49).  Apply your favorite mascara, use a loose or pressed powder to set your make up and you're done! The first look is a classic smokey eye, but you can do a smokey eye in any color from greens to purples.  The second look is in the brown family and not as dramatic as look number one. Each step is repeated from step one just using a different color, it's fool proof!  Vamp it up with color, I chose Revlon Just Bitten lip stain in Beloved($9.29) Lip stains are used for a hint of color.  The concept is good but the application was not easy and was a little uneven, but the lip balm on the other side of the pen is fab!  This did not deter me from lip stains, next time I'll just try a different brand.

Just Bitten lip stain color: Beloved $9.29

*Look #2* Eye Color:Natural smokes $7.79

These looks are easy and affordable and like anything else practice makes perfect, you may not get it on the first try but believe me it's not as hard as it looks. Start your trial run so you can perfect it by the holiday season!