You Should Only Eat Shellfish in a Month With an R

So of course, I go to eat shellfish in JUNE. Is there an R in June? Well, I might not do the smartest things sometimes, but hey, at least I'm pretty!!!! (veiled TV reference from one of those Real Housewives shows). So where did I eat?

That's right, the Crab Cooker in Newport Beach. This restaurant has been proudly serving seafood to Orange County since 1951 (yes, I stole that slogan from their sign). It's easy to find - go to the pier on Balboa Island and look up:

Then, after you find the red fish, try to find some parking. Parking always gets rough at the beach in the summer. The interior is, shall we say, eclectic. Feast your eyes

I had a skewer with scallops and bacon. For the sides, rice pilaf and sliced tomatoes. My friend had king crab legs, potatoes Romanov, and cole slaw. The famous clam chowder is Manhattan style - the red kind. The food is delicious, but they have no white chowder and no green salads. Also, it's always packed and the tables are very close together - two things to keep in mind. This is a restaurant for eating, not for romance or business. On the way out, you can have all the salt water taffy you want and you can buy fresh seafood from the counter. This is my friend's favorite restaurant.

These guys were buying those California spiny lobster tails you see there. I won't go into my outfit, because all I wore was black shorts and an Indian tunic. Eatin' duds. But I did wear something exciting to work today.

This is another of my I.N.C. knit dresses that I love so much, because they are attractive, well made, and never need ironing. Since it has cutaway shoulders, it requires a jacket. So I wore a linen jacket by Focus 2000. It's a bellhop style with gold braid trim on all the edges. It is cute, but it gets dirty easy - at the end of the day, my makeup and neck sweat dirt will be all over the inside of the collar. Here's a closeup.

For this dress, I always choose emerald jewelry. When I was little, green was my favorite color (now it's yellow). I wore the long gold chain Doc got me, with an emerald pendant. You can also see the cutaway neckline, and the print on the dress. It also has little silver crystals scattered around.

I look like Boobs McGee in this photo- I can assure you that I am NOT. Trick photography again, however unintended. For the wings, more emeralds, and a Bit O' The Blarney with my Irish jewelry.

On my right hand, I have my Montana peridot ring, and two Claddagh bracelets - one emerald and one plain. On my left hand, my Claddagh wedding ring and two gold and gemstone bracelets. Got all the armor in place today. For my feet, the good old Carlos Santana gladiators - they add a little edge to any outfit.

Speaking of shoes, I am finally taking two pairs that I love, and have worn to the ground, to the shoemaker. So stay tuned to see the reveal of the overdose green witch shoes and the Calvin Klein pilgrim shoes. (I'm lookin' at you, Sheila. I missed last Shoe shine Saturday, boo). So this Saturday it is!!!

ADDENDUM : DO NOT LEAVE STEAK IN FRONT OF THE LION'S CAGE. It just occured to me that the shoe repair shop is directly next door to Stacy's Closet, one of my favorite consignments. Sigh. I will not be able to control myself. I will keep you updated on my foolishness. Also, today, I am linking up with www.blovedboston.com for Weekending. Check it out!!!