So Hot Right Now

TAG!!!! You're it!

2010-04-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo. I was Tagged by the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Katie D., who I think could be my hetero-life mate, should we ever meet. I like her creepy photo accompaniment to "things that make me really happy".

I mean, if this isn't warm and fuzzy, frankly, I don't know what is. So, on to the list:

1) Having large and varied circles of friends. Gah. Love 'em all. I could start my own "texts from last night". ex:

text from Friend (a): Your panda shirt is with Friend x. Thanks for giving me homeless-esque clothes so I could conceal my mini dress and hooker shoes on my walk of shame home last week.

text from Friend (b): There is a Rocky-themed bar crawl next week. I assume you're in...especially because the T-shirts say something about eating lightning and shitting thunder.

text from Friend (c): End this debate now...what is a shallot?

2) Good food, better drink. Nothing makes me happier than grabbing an adult bevy after work...or really whenever, usually with #1.

3) Shameless sarcasm.

4) Shiny Spandex.

5) Southern College Football. What else would I do on Saturdays in the fall?

6) Having mostly guy friends, who like to throw down. If you've never drunkenly karaoke-ed/swayed with glassy eyes to "piano man" in a man hug with some frat-tastic bros, you're missing out.

6) a) Sweet Caroline, with fist pump on the "oh oh oh" and "so good, so good, so good"

7) Summer/the beach

8) "Girls only" nights, complete with 8 wardrobe changes, make-up tip swaps, bitching about guys, boxed wine, going to a pretentious club then leaving to go to a hole in the wall, drunk dials (/sober regret), lying about your age/name/job, screaming spice girl lyrics in the cab, guerrilla photo shoots, unnecessary facebook status updating/tweeting/texting while intoxicated, and checking your bank statement only to ask "I was there????".

9) really really really ridiculously high heels.

10) Being vegetarian yet loving scrapple.

Spring Fever

2010-03-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

It's the first nice week after a Nor'Easter on St. Patty's day (ok...the unofficial drunk holiday the weekend before....) and a particularly hellacious winter. Not to quote MickeyD's...but I'm lovin it.

Hopefully grabbing few adult bevys with peeps after work today.....al fresco.

Also started unpacking my spring/summer faves....and dyyyyyingggggg (no pun intended) to get my hair done and lighten up a bit.

Faves.

Don't laugh. I went to school in the south. I'm preppy from my croakies down to my boat shoes.

Just try to tell me these aren't the most comfortable flops everrrrrrrr.

I'm loving that "blush" is the it color of spring. This is a little peachier, but still in that color family. Gah, Sienna can wear anything and make it work.

Wardrobe inspiration for the next 6 months.

Body inspiration for the next 2 months....just facing the harsh reality that I will have to be in a bathing suit soon. Frowny face.

My apartment decor is teetering on "hoarder chic". A spring cleaning is definitely in order.

It's supposed to be 76 degrees tomorrow!!!! I can't decide which is going to win....my outdoorsy-competitive side, or my borderline-alcoholic-competitive side. Great weather to golf/run/play lacrosse....but my bracket is kicking ass right now. Anyone know of a good bar in Philly with TVs outside? I want to get skin cancer while I'm getting cirrhosis of the liver and cheering for teams I wouldn't normally give two shits about.

Boo You Whore

2010-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Kristen Cavaleri,

Do you have a stylist? If so, does she hate you?

xo,
LegallyBlonde

Love her or hate her and her so-called "reality", she undeniably makes pretty terrible choices on clothing before she walks out the door. Ok, I get it....she's trying not to be all "Hollywood" and "laid back". Fine. But when "breezy" walks the line of were-you-dressed-by-a-blind-person, its time to check yourself.

This is the best thing she has ever worn.

Its ok.

Are you a distant cousin of Jessica Simpson?

Whoa. I don't know anyone who is fashionable enough to own a black shirt and jeans.

LBD & nude heels. Groundbreaking. In fact, I don't think anyone else knows that this is the basic recipe for looking slimming...you tricky devil you.

College girl uniform.

Common. Are you even trying?

This is ok only because you're in Atlantic City....

Anyone else miss LC?

Cabin Fever

2010-02-26T07:02:00.000-08:00

I guess the state of this blog has gotten pretty bad, when I'm reduced to updating only on snowy days. Luckily, this has been the most hellacious winter, so blizzard-y days aren't in short supply. I truly thought I would have off today...but alas....just got the text from boss-man telling me to get my ass to work...except I get to dress casually today. Woopty-woop. Normally, I would totally take advantage of this, however, 40mph winds and fucking stinging snowflakes are making me dress more homeless than chic. 879485793475 layers is the only way to stay warm. However, as I was scanning my closet this morning, I began to think how much the olsies have influenced my day to day choice in style as well as my wardrobe in general. Here's a little tribute to my faves....

The amount of black I own would make a twilighter "sparkle"....what can I say? Its slimming, simple and chic...and MKA totally own in. Also, I cannot deny how much they have helped me shift my understanding of pants. Stocking/tights/leggings in any format = pants.

With the exception of the bag, this was the stress-fracture go-to ensemble....I love this look. I believe this photo is circa 2006, and yet I still rock all of these pieces...timeless...or at least I'd like to think so.

I would give my first born for those balenciagas....or that prada bag.

The options are endless.

Aliana = shoegasm. I am a true believer in the belief that the comeback of the blazer was the single greatest fashion movement in my life...and has certainly changed my style for the better.

I'm still a sucker for that prada bag...and I don't usually like fringe.

I love that shorts are now acceptable night attire.

Another wonderful look with the balenciaga heels and prada bag. I didn't realize how many times I cataloged these.

I always loved this look...and the motorcycle bag.

Classy.

Finally purchased a fraggle rock vest last weekend. ManCandy cringed at the sight of it, but by the end of the night, he was petting me/it like a sheepdog. If that's wrong, I don't want to be right.

My inspiration for today. Work be damned, I don't want to brush my hair! Snow + wind = wellies and warm/furry jacket.

The perfect beach-sexy. Sunkissed wavy hair and bronzed skin.

I'm all about the "splash" of color. Call me boring, but I would much rather have an entire closet of black and white and and entire shoe rack/handbag hook of color, than wardrobe encompassing the rainbow.

Dear Prada, I will commit to a life of servitude and hard labor for the bag photographed above.

One of my absolute favorite looks....I love this photo of them and their ensembles.

I am of the school of fashion that believes leopard accents are chic.

I'm pretty much going to wear something like this tonight....it is absolute perfection.

Don't eat the yellow snow

2010-02-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

YESSSS!!!! So, a "blizzard" just tore Philadelphia a new a-hole. Since the Mayor urged business owners to close (not to mention his "shutting down" of the city), my boss actually gave us a Snow Day!!! Although that was awesome and much hilarity ensued, my sorry ass slugged through 2 feet of snow and falling icicles bent on impaling me to work today (insert sad face).

This is not my kitchen, although I wish it was. Tuesday night (the start of the storm) we went out to the corner bar to "celebrate" the day off (well, prematurely celebrate). 5 glasses of wine and a fall that can only be described as "turtle on its back" later, I can say it was a pretty phenomenal little Tuesday. Wednesday, I began to get the itch of cabin fever and decided to spend the afternoon cooking as the snow continued to fall at an alarming rate. Around 6, the Betty Crocker high had worn off, and I was beginning to be convinced work might be actually be cancelled for Thursday (today). So, again we bundled up and basically walked around in search of an open watering hole. Surprise, there were plenty. While I sipped a beer or two, I watched in delight as ManCandy and his roommates got obliterated. Fortunately, I was there to witness the "wake-up of doom" as they realized not only was going to work a possibility, but that their cars were buried under 3 feet of snow, and public transportation was not really running.

I, on the other hand, felt like a million dollars and got to waltz in at noon. Aside from the trek across Siberia to get here, I have to say the mid-week break has been pretty efin sweet. I realized a few things; 1) daytime tv is really shitty. 2) there is always a loser in a snowball fight. 3) there is no distance I will not walk for beer. 4) girls are like, wayyyy better at planning for natural disasters. 5) I make some sweet-ass hash browns. 6) ManCandy is getting a lot of "homemade" Valentine's Day Surprises...and "homemade" = being snowed in + being poor.

Oh My God! Oh My God You Guys!

2010-02-05T06:17:00.000-08:00

Yes, the Legally Blonde on Broadway theme song is resonating through my head today. No, I'm not getting engaged to Warner, and no, I didn't get a 179 on my LSATs or in to Harvard Law....

OMFG I'M MEETING LAUREN CONRAD TOMORROW!!!! *
(*ok, by "meet" I mean stalking at a book signing....but whatev)

I am so ridiculously excited it's not even funny. I know, this might make me the lamest person alive, and getting a ticket more or less involved giving the events planning woman at Barnes and Noble a verbal bitch slap, but I get to meet one of my absolute favorite fashion icons in the flesh!

Now, most (cough, all) of my friends have not let me off without some ridicule. I understand that I am a 24 year old who is starstruck/borderline obsessed with another 24 year old, but I stand by my love/adoration of this "reality" star. This is not the first time I've been told by my friends to "check myself". There are quite a few other recent occasions where I've had to wrestle with my dignity:

1) Going to a Fall Out Boy concert with my friend and her little sister. I was going solely to see one of my favorite bands and possibly throw an elbow or two in the pit....my friend went as a guardian/babysitter for her twelve year old sister so her parents didn't have to endure the 4 "different" pop-punk-emo bands at the show. My "check yo-self" moment was when I realized not only was I the only person over the age of 21 as I sipped my $8 luke-warm miller lite, but that a group of brace-faced teens told me I had "such a cool outfit...did you get it at Delias?" as Miley Cyrus's brother's band totally "rocked out".
2) Going to see No Doubt for the 7th time on a Thursday night. The concert was sort of close to my office and started at 7:30. I saw no good reason to go home and come back in that short amount of time and my habitually late friend was supposed to meet me for drinks at 6:30 at a nearby bar. Changing into my doc martens, fishnets, a floral skirt ala kate moss, and a wife beater topped-off with bright red lip stick in my office was one thing. The raised eyebrows from the attorneys working late was not something I had prepared my self for...nor was I ready to walk 10 city blocks dressed in that attire because said habitually-late-friend went to 5th and market instead of 15th and market. Upon meeting her at the car, she was in jeans and an AA V-neck...this was my realization that just because I dressed like Gwen Stefani for her concerts when I was sixteen, I had to understand that it wasn't quite as cute or socially acceptable for walking into my go-to yuppie happy hour spot; and the bartender/suit-clad friends starting the "slow-clap" upon my entrance.

3) Halloween bar crawl 2009. I was having a blast as Lara Croft, complete with double leg holsters, guns and fingerless gloves. ManCandy was a "Hipster" of www.latfh.com fame. At one of the bars there were local radio/newspaper photogs snapping some of the more original costumes and low and behold, ManCandy, the "broadstreet bear" and I were snapped in a particularly classy frame...I, mid-shot, the others complete drunkface. Two days later we are on the cover of "spark" weekly, the entertainment/scene-y Delaware magazine. My parents were so proud to see their little girl clad in a booty-short-leg-holstler ensemble one fist-pump away from a Public Intoxication.

So, leaving my beloved city limits for Barnes and Noble suburban hell, waiting in line with tweens, moms, and gay men for probably 5 hours, and in all probability enduring this in a blizzard anticipated to hit the eastern seaboard tonight, my creepy adoration of Lauren Conrad is not officially warranting a "check yo-self" quite yet.

My issue is locating the fine like between understated admiration and stalker, and staying on the former side. Do I wear one of her Lauren Conrad Collection pieces when I meet her? I'm resolving to avoid the wide-eyed perma-grin and possibly drop a casual compliment. Last time I "met" someone famous it was kind of a disaster. I was a hostess at an uber-hot new restaurant down the beach owned by a scarier, chubbier clone of Kelly Cutrone. She informed me that an old "friend" of hers I might recognize was coming in with a large group for dinner and I need to to clear tables/re-arrange tables/ bargain with the devil/whatever to accommodate them. As I'm re-positioning chairs on the sandy "beach" dinning section (in stilettos no less), I'm cursing to myself that this "friend" had better be the fucking shit for all this effort...I wasn't getting sand caked between my toes and a sprained ankle for the fucking town mayor. Bosslady finally told me the "friend" had arrived and to "Not at like a fucking teenager" when I was seating him. (I was 18 at this time). Well, the "friend" was Dave Grohl, and needless to say I flipped out and acted like a total fucking teenager.

Taking a page from the Always Sunny In Philadelphia Chase Utley Love letter....

Dear LC:

I feel like I can call you LC because you and me are so much alike. I've always wanted to meet you, it would be great to go shopping. I know I'm not as rich and famous as you but I think you would be impressed with my fashion sense. I love your hair. You're really pretty. Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither. These are all things we can talk about and more. I know you have not been getting my letters because I know you would write back if you did, and I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends. I am sure our relationship would be a real "treat".

xo,

LegallyBlonde

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dleb_SHnAOw watch this clip...about 2:00 min in...you'll understand.

Cloudy with a Chance of ....aw shit

2010-01-29T11:07:00.000-08:00

You would think after almost 24 years of bitching when it gets cold, I would put myself of out my misery and move somewhere warmer. (un) Fortunately I live in the greatest city in the world, and I am a yank through and through. At the mid-point of every winter, I get fed-up with the Michelin Man look, and try my best to stay warm and still look stylish.

She's usually not my fav, but Dunst is a perfect replica of my unofficial winter uniform.

Love. I want a fraggle vest.

Even with boots, outfits like this leave you with frostbite....the whole "I'll be drinking so it'll create a 'liquid jacket' " never quite works out.

Nice! This is perfect errand-running/movies/shopping attire.

Yes, yes, black on black on black can get boring, but it's slimming (yay!), warm, and chic. Who could ask for more?

Looks cozy, but I doubt it can be all that cold out if she's in flip flops.....

I love in more ways than I can express. Adorable had with a feminine cardi and boots with a little edge. Oh Rachel! Where have you been?!

This is my usual go-to for a Friday/Saturday night....I'll throw on some pantyhoes (which actually do keep you warmer) and a scarf/gloves. As long as a taxi is involved I can usually endure a 5-10 min walk or wait outside....

Definitely an idea up for bat.

This looks soooooo warm and super cute. Goddam you Sienna!

Happy New Year?

2010-01-27T07:39:00.000-08:00

Since its the end of January and all, I figured it's about time to give my poor blog a little love. I feel like a little part of me has died since I haven't been posting regularly. BUT new camera (thank god!!!!) and a new mac, the dire straights I was in seem far gone, and life appears to be getting exponentially better. So, in lieu of screaming "MY BLOG DEFINES ME" at a inappropriate time/location, woopty-woop first post of the new decade.

Quintessential pic of the Atlantic City trip. I only managed to lose $25 between 8 hours of roulette and blackjack...then a nice drunk drive home as the sun was rising...j/k....sorta.

Oh how I wish I could be in Paris for fashion week! Alas...not going to happen anytime soon...much less a vacay at all probably; but the days are slowly slowly getting longer and the winter sky today resembles this vanilla look. My next few weekends keep me posted in Philly, but I'm definitely feeling the need to call up my gal pals for a weekend in NYC soon.

Meet my new baby. Rescued her from the shelter about 3 weeks ago! She is the sweetest thing ever. "Ginger*" even lets me deck her out in doggie couture without complaint!

*Ginger is named so because I constantly refer to ManCandy as a daywalker. (Please go youtube the southpark ginger episode immediately if my word choice has lost you!) He is straddling the ginger-kid line, and refuses to accept his skin/hair color. I jokingly threw it out as possible name for the dog, and much to his chagrin, it stuck. Now he's not the only ginger in the house....(insert evil cackling...hheheheheheh)

Happy New Year!!!! I think the photos are in reverse order....starting from the end of the night....

DAS BOOT!!!! Our best attempt to re-enact Beer Fest....just make sure you turn the boot at the bubble!

My girl Suz and theroommate...obviously a midnight makeout was inevitable.

The Pyramid Club was pretty classy but had one major set back....

me: Bartender, I'd like 4 shots of patron.

Bartender: We don't do shots here.

me: (cough) Come again?

Bartender: We DON'T POUR SHOTS here. Sorry, drinks only.

me: Oh ok, you wanna play hardball. I have 4 patron on the rocks, 4 limes, that salt shaker back there....and an extra cup please.

Don't tell me I can't get take straight tequila to the face. Step 1: stick hand in highball. Step 2: grab ice. Step 3: deposit ice in extra cup. Step 4: lick hand/body part and sprinkle salt on it. Step 5: Grab lime and raise glass of hand-flavored patron.

Prom pic. Figured I get at least one picture of myself not looking completely hamboned.

Oh, and the ceremonial x-mas shot in front of the tree. Woop-woop. I guess ManCandy is no longer anonymous. New Years resolution: photography lesson. I don't know why I'm so shiny, and everything is so orange. It think its a lighting/exposure issue....or photographer error.....

I hope "Cheaters" is on demand.

2009-12-30T08:29:00.000-08:00

I'm such a brat. I cannot wait for Valentine's Day. It's not so much the gifts, or the unavoidable date night, but that your significant other fully understands that he must devote an entire day to you, for which he cannot be a) a bum, b) hungover, or c) thoughtless. I've had my share of shitty V-days, but I'm pretty sure this one will be sweet...not to mention with the next day off!

I like.

Call me what you will, I like simple accents like these...even if they are suuuper prepster.

Since there is still 3 feet of snow outside, I'm getting re-acquainted with sweaters.

I love a big, chunky knit with leggings and boots.

Fan of the tweed-y bag....not the late 90's belly chain.

The perfect "boyfriend" cardigan. I have alluded to my distaste for "cardi's" but the light fabric paired with a nice "statement" necklace

like this one, can really look relaxed and dressy at the same time.

Usually, I have to rough it up a bit with hooker heels and a hot legging like above, but I could also see the above referenced combo working with a plain scoop neck knit dress ala American Apparel. Thoughts? And, not to be overly cliche, but the pink would be "cute" (gag) for a Valentine's Day excursion like dinner & a movie.

Cops wanna knock me, D.A. wanna box me in

2009-12-11T13:26:00.000-08:00

Just another day in the office...but a round of applause for my first post in weeks!

Back in heels (yay!!!) but completely overwhelmed by the last few weeks. I went back to del-a-where? for the Thanksgiving holiday, caught up with old friends, and of course some Black Friday retail therapy. My friend's band blew up The Note (Bam Margera's club in West Chester, PA) and had an overall awesome 4 day weekend...then shitty shitsville. I got the plague and was out of commission for 4 days. ManCandy thinks I had food poisoning, but either way, I was sick as a dog and slept for like 16 hours each day. Sick days really suck in the real world. So I came back to work with a mountain of shit on my desk, behind on studying*, and basically felt like the photo above, except not quite as sexy looking. I'm finally feeling somewhat caught up now...but alas...the holiday season is upon me and I feel like I still have 83712893409286359021786598 things to do. Also, living slightly above the poverty line (well, at least it feels that way) I'm living on PB&J and soup to fiscally support my holiday shopping....and a few absolutely necessary purchases for myself....right? (you know....a dress for the cocktail parties, a few sparkly adornments, killer satiny heels).

(*Yes, I know Legally Blonde would lead you to assume that I am, in fact, already in law school. And yes, I have taken the LSATs once before...buuut I cancelled my score because I thought I did shittily, and swore off law school after I got a new job last spring. Now, although still in limbo about law school because of loans and the current job market...and the fact that I have a job I actually like, I'm trying to put the hurt on the the LSAT and make it my bitch anyway. The scores are good for 5 years...so I can continue to pussyfoot around applying until I'm like 30. Until then, I am a blonde, overly bubbly, stiletto loving, Gemini vegetarian with a chihuahua who happens to be a paralegal.)

So, I need a weekend to blow off some steam. And what better way than to gamble money I don't really have and dance the night away in Atlantic City. It's one of my bff's 25th birthday, so I plan on going balls to the wall Saturday night.

My most recent purchase was the PERFECT boyfriend blazer....compliments of the little boys section of Goodwill. Actual conversation from Thanksgiving Eve:

Non-fashion forward BFF: What are you wearing?

Me: Oh you know, just some AA liquid leggings, hooker heels....oh! and this blazer I got at Goodwill! Can you believe it! It was only $3.99! It's soooo LC!

Other Non-fashion forward BFF: You look like a sexy magician.

Non-fashion forward BFF: Haha, yeah, you kind of do....

Other Non-fashion forward BFF: Where do you get ideas for outfits and stuff?

Me: uhh....I don't know

Other Non-fashion forward BFF (to Non-fashion forward BFF): I bet she reads Elle.

But even though I love my "sexy-magician"/goodwill style...I'm still a sucker for the clean, crisp, preppiness that comes once every few months in my JCrew catalog. Go ahead and gag....you just haven't discovered seersucker yet. WASP-y boyfriends don't help much either.

ManCandy: Has anyone told you, you really look great in cardigans* (actual conversation on the way to work....where, by office policy I must dress in librarian/woman suit couture)

Me: Hmmm.....no, not really. Did I mention I hate this sweater?

ManCandy: Its a cardigan, and you look hot....and sophisticated.

Me: (in-audible groan) Gee, thanks boo....by the way, do your boxers always match your ties?

All joking aside I love to craft and I am poor. Thus, I will be making all the Aunt and Uncles (yes, big Lithuanian/Italian families) these cute-ass x-mas ornaments. I may also do little stockings! My sorority days made me a goddamn McGuyver with ribbon and pastels.

P.S. Has anyone been in H&M lately? I'm loving sooo much of their pieces this season. Military style jackets, drape-y tops with embellished shoulders, pretty ruffle-y cocktail dresses! And uber cheap!

As sooo as I was able to wear heels again I totally did....and bought a new pair...or two. I know I'm supposed to be on shopping Hiatus, but who can resist peep-toe booties for $24.99?!?!?!?

My inspiration for (and almost replicated) "sexy magician".

OMG OMG OMG. Hello Lover. God Rodarte make thing so hot it hurts. Maybe after next paycheck I can afford some tall-ass, over the knee boots. South Street in Philadelphia (aka, 2 blocks from my humble abode) has oodles of shoe stores clearly marketed to working girls and exotic dancers...which I happen to also be a loyal customer.

Oh how I wish for weather where I can wear this again. Its currently 20 degrees and windy in Philadelphia. Up until last weekend, my heat wasn't working properly. I came home last Friday to no heat, no hot water and a 1ft x 1ft hole in my ceiling. Ohhh....you say my water heater busted? Sweet. I'm also glad that the pipe decided to burst directly over my desk...and computer...and ipod....and digital camera. FML! Well, I'm sorta happy about the camera since it was a HUGE piece of shit anyway, but the other two....well, a part of me died inside. So I'm hoping Xmas comes early this year...i.e. the landlord isn't a douchebag, and gives me $$$$ to replace my life! Dear Santa (retarded Landlord who took 2 weeks to fix my shit, then shat all over the most expensive things I own), For Christmas this year I want a shiny new MacPro, a Ipod touch, and a Nikon coolpix camera....fo free. Well, its almost 5...and that means time for me to get sauced and start another weekend bender. xo any readers who haven't given up on me yet....more posts I promise!!!

You're a Hot Mess....

2009-11-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

Its after 5 pm. I'm still at work...where I'm supposed to be studying for the LSAT. However, I'm on the verge of a Jessie Spano "I'm so excited" freak out. Poor ManCandy is taking me out to dinner in an hour...and I look a like the title above. So, what to do? Aimlessly and random blog...

Now that its officially winter and officially shitastic weather, I look to the iconic Carolyn Bisset for inspiration on how to appear effortlessly chic.

Annnnd she knew how to rock a woman suit.

Have I mentioned how awful studying for the LSATs is? Legally Blonde is such an inaccurate portrayal of what it takes to get a 179.

These cannot go without mentioning. Nicholas Kirkwood-Rodarte.

Guess who? Can you believe this is Martha. As I perused thanksgiving recipes for pumpkin cheesecake I stumbled upon it. Martha Stewart....once a model!

The best pic of my boys from Halloween...please note the "Broad Street Bear" He actually is on youtube. He wore the bear costume during the World Series Parade post Phillies big win, got hammered and pranced around in the middle of broad street.

I know I know.....I've been terrible at posting.

I swear....Ive just been uber-busy in recent times....I vow I will be better!!!

And, most importantly, post the evidence that I've actually been doing fun things/drinking without abandon recently!

Faceoff

2009-10-29T13:44:00.000-07:00

Is it possible that my new girl-crush surpasses the old?

I have a well-documented obsession with Lauren Conrad.

And I no longer get my weekly fix.

Luckily season five part 1 is on shelves.

I am a victim of marketing....I will totally buy a magazine with LC on the cover...even if I don't want to "lose 2 pounds in one week!" or "new positions to wow your man!"

And I totally was on the Kohls website trying to buy pieces from her line. Did you hear me? Kohls! BBBLLLEEAAAAAA!

But this hot little bitch is quickly becoming the fore-runner.

I watch The City for Olivia Palermo alone....not to watch Whitney do the "single ladies" dance with m-fuf Roxy. (majorly fucked up face=mfuf) (majorly fucked up body=mfub)

Why can't my ass look like that in liquid leggings?

Does she ever get it wrong?

Serious toss up as to who wore it better. Olivia should have had hair down. But the necklace is so siick....ehhh I can't decide.

Like....where have you been?

2009-10-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Yes, yes....I have been neglecting this blog horribly. It's been about a month since my last post (which was pretty much just a pissy ramble) and the four people that read this blog have just been dying to know what's been happening. Well, in all seriousness, my work life got busier, I started studying for the gay-ass LSATs again (bain of my existence), and exploring my new(ish) neighborhood/the city. Also, I had time to stop around and cry like a little girl about my leg without involving readers into my 23 year old temper-tantrum. So, I decided it was time for a neat little blurb on TGIF.

By default...I've been spending many-a-nights hanging with ManCandy and his ridiculous roommates.....so here's cheers to yet another night full of the Nick Lachey special....its miller time.

I finally ordered this today. Since its a best seller....I cracked.

The broken leg has left me ample time to indulge in crappy tv.

Oh yeah, and I dyed my hair....again.

Still no heels allowed...but these will be my first purchase when I can wear them again!

Annnnd took a trip down to glorious Blacksburg for homecoming; realized I have not changed much since college.

Inspiration for my Halloween costume...Laura Croft Tomb Raider (non Angelina).

Obsessed with this trend for fall.

Since I've shrunk 4 inches, I need some sort of shoe porn to fill the void. Enter over the knee (albeit flat) black boots. I try to make them "go" with everything....some success has been noted.

I fucking want that bag so bad. How/why does Kristin Cavalerri have one!!!

Fucking Fuck

2009-09-24T15:14:00.001-07:00

Times when FML doesn't cut it.

I've been a bad blogger recently, but lots has transpired in the past few days. So, I have a stress fracture...a bad one. It's really not thaaat big of a surprise. I had pain in my shins the past few weeks when running (training for the nyc marathon) but didn't think a whole lot of it. I ran the Philly Distance Run Sunday (a half-sie) and killed it (woop woop 1:39). Post-race, there I am...drinking a large frosty brew, hand deep in some nacho-fried-sobadforme-deliciousness watching the Eagles...happy as a pig in shit, when I realize I still have shooting pains resonating from my shin/lower leg. So I ask the bartender for some ice, and continue enjoying (well not really since the Eagles played like shit) the game. Still hurting hours later, I'm still convincing myself everything is cool. Monday morning: I can't walk. I'm limping around like goddamn Quasimodo. For the next few days I'm icing, taking it easy, planning my work attire around all the ballet flats I usually never wear, catching up on laundry and other asinine tasks, thinking I should get the gold star for my "recovery", but I'm still having shooting, excruciating pain radiating from my leg. I finally go to the sports doc today, hoping for a quick fix and some relief...but instead, I'm fucked. Hard. A "pretty serious" stress fracture in my tibia. Shhiiiittt.

No heels, no flops, no shoes that "don't offer arch support" (wtf?), no running, no weight training of my legs...not even the goddamn elliptical/hamster machine. Oh, yeah....6 weeks recovery, so no marathon. I am beyond suicidal.

Oh, and the real kicker....no drinking on the pain killers. Fuck me.

Luckily, I have ManCandy to take care of me. I'm still pretty pissed, still in fug shoes, and still debating ripping a few shots on these percocets (hey, it is Thursday...), but the boy helps me stay upbeat. So, I'm going to put my time and energy formerly wasted on training, and try to study for the lsats, really cook awesome food, shop, and find a new hobby or two. Oh, and find some non-douche-y shoes and stop shouting profanities at girls in hot heels and runners. Boo.

I hate to be mean but...

2009-09-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

I know, I know..."if you can't say anything nice...", efin whatev. I always feel extra gossipy on Fridays...

Lookin good. Skinny and mentally ill or bloated and sane?

Too soon?

Maybe Kanye was such a jackass (p.s. I love that Obama call him that) because he was fucking hammered at the VMAs.

These two fugly weirdos deserve each other.

LIES! ALL LIES!!! Photo at right was taken 4 weeks ago. WHY MUST YOU LIE TO ME HOLLYWOOD?????

The Queen Bee

2009-09-17T06:08:00.000-07:00

It's been a really long time since I was this jealous of some one's life.....

OMFG. I want it.

I want your shoes.

I want your wardrobe.

I want your man. (I'd rip those khakis right off.....)

I want "the City" part deux. (I swear I DVR and fast forward through the scenes not involving Ms. Palermo.)

I want your hair.

F-it. I want to be you.

Absolutely Fabulous!

2009-09-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

Back in my second day of reality after an uber-fun weekend away. Why am I in such a glorious mood? Well, little grasshopper, its because Sunday marked the official return of Football season! 4 glorious months of Sunday Fundays and socially acceptable drinking on Monday nights. Also, the adoration and respect of all my guy friends because, quite frankly, my Fantasy team will kick your Fantasy team's ass.

Now that my dreaded move is over and done with, and beach season is officially over, I'm sortof excited to spend my first weekend really chiiiiiillin at home.

The past weekend was spent with ManCandy at a wedding in Detroit. Of course, this was anything but boring since yours truly cannot behave like a human 99% of the time. So, first off, our flight was cancelled. We tried to figure out the best possible solution for getting there as soon as possible, and retardedly ended up driving to Baltimore and flying out of BWI. (Reminder: I live in Philadelphia). Not to mention it was sorta during rush hour and sorta the worst weather I've seen in a really long time. Since there was no time to spare, we were dressed in what we were going to wear to the rehearsal dinner....read: formal dress. Yeahh got a few looks, haha, especially in my hooker-esque footwear.

So we finally get to Detroit...several hours later than planned. However, ManCandy bitched his way into 1st class (I mean, our flight did get fucking cancelled)...and that meant "taking the edge off" during the flight...if you catch my drift.

Now, I didn't really know what to expect from Michigan. My only concept of the place is what I've seen in American Pie....and my favorite Penn State Football T-shirt that reads "Ann Arbor is a Whore." Wholly molly. The Midwest is one different breed. We go to get the rental car and you would have thought that Foreign Car makers were the Devil.

Me: So....do we have to get a Chevy Cobalt?

Enterprise woman: You say that like its a bad thing. I mean, you can have any mid-size on the lot.

Me: How about that Volkswagen Passat? (insert beautiful, silver 2008 Passat)

Enterprise woman (as she shudders): Sure, take it. People rarely want that one.

AWKWERRRD.

So there we are cruising along in the Passat, getting stink eyes from the townies, when the groom to be calls us and tells us we missed the rehearsal dinner. So we say fuck it, and head to the crusty pub where the wedding party is now at.

Now, I'm not really sure what to expect, because the Bride and Groom to be are total "bros and bras". They're avid snowboarders living in Crested Butte, CO that operate a ski shop and manage one of the resorts. So, I know going in this may be less than traditional. The Bride's favorite color is purple....so I had heard the bridesmaid dresses were going to be plum. What I wasn't prepared for was the groomsmen to be in chocolate tuxes with suspenders and purple passion chuck taylors....

So, after a fun little post-rehearsal celebration, ManCandy and I are headed back to the hotel. We decide that we may need to purchase some "back-up" adult beverages for that night/post wedding. Enter Four Loko. So we pull of the interstate on some bumfuck/deliverance exit and pull into the post office/liquor store hybrid. We inspect the beer/malt beverage selection when a fine American citizen stumbles in asking the night manager for something specific;

Townie/bum:"I've had a real rough day man. What'll get me fucked up...fast and cheap."

The one-armed night manager dutifully recommends the wonderful cocktail showcased above. Without need for words, ManCandy and I decide we also will be purchasing "Four Loko"....

Me: "Can we buy this by the Case?"

Uni-arm Night Manager: "That's 11% pure alcohol little lady."

Me: "Did I studder?"

Five minutes later, and for the bargain price of $25.00, we were now the proud consumers of 32 Four Lokos.

We luckily used some restraint in our consumption that night. Saturday was mostly spent running errands and getting ready before the ceremony. A few "lokos" before and several vodka sodas after, ManCandy and I were feeling awesome by Dinner. Now, there were roughly 25 people at the Wedding for the groom (us included) and about 150 Michiganites there for the bride. I'm pretty sure it was only the Groom's "peoples" who were gettin down. The Groom's father started a conga line, the groom's brother looked like he was seizuring/on some good coke, and I was cutting a rug with "the relic" (i.e. a very limber Grandpa) to the best of my ability. The Chester County folk (Groom's peeps) kept the music pumping and the alcohol a-flowin for a good 6 hours. A girl told me my "rhythm" was incredible, and one of the waitstaff told ManCandy he had some "boss moves". However, nothing in my life can ever end well. As ManCandy tried to "leap-frog" me during a Rick Springfield song, I toppled back and slammed directly on my tailbone. You know you had a good time at a Wedding when you're webmd-ing "bruised coccyx" the next day.

Thirsty Thursday

2009-09-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

So my 3 day work week has been flying by! Have I mentioned how much I love living in Philly? I overslept a little today, but since I stroll to work these days, I hoofed it a little faster and still got in the office with time to spare! Tomorrow morning...off to Detroit!

Can't you hear the wedding bells? Speaking of which, I'm having a small freak out...What the hell do you wear to a wedding? Do you change if the ceremony (church) is in the morning and the reception at night? What do you wear to the rehearsal dinner? AAAHHHH!!!

Well....I won't replicate this faux pas....actual guests at the Montag-Pratt Wedding. Gew.

But I really wonder how conservative I should be in a church? Ugh...let's just say its been a while since I was in one.

And how formal is the reception? I know its at night....and that's about it.

Like....red carpet formal?

I didn't have the time (or desire) to take pics of prospective choices. The winner (thus far) is very similar to above. Strapless, black (with some beige print) chiffon, not too much cleavage, but definitely on the shorter side.

And the time of year is rough...can't be too summer-y, or too fall-ish. Colors are such a hassle. Why can't I own the dress above? Kristen Bell's look would be perrrrffff!

Normally I would just default to black. Can you wear black to a wedding?

This would be perfect as well. Please steer me in the right direction....anybody!!

Moving on, I die. Affordable, beautiful shoes. Paylessssssss!!!!!!!

Platform wallabees?!?!?!? Nine west baby!!! $99 bones!!

Didn't sleep so well last night (so excuse the randomness of this post!) kept freaking myself out about things/creaks/ghosts I was hearing in my apt. I need a puppy asap. I want Blake's. It looks like a teddy bear come alive!

I feel bad about my Bilson bashing a few posts ago (well, not really bashing...more of disappointment). Totally redeemed. I'm not sure how old this pic is of her and Lisa Love (teen vogue/the hills fame), but that suit is perfection.

Hee hee.

Why the hell does my tan fade so fast!??!?!?! It's literally been 3 days and I'm feeling like the walking dead again. (big frowny face) I'm photoshopping all the photos from this wedding to black and white.

Not to beat a dead horse about the wedding, but I also have no idea how to do my hair. Up? Down? Sparkly things? Bleehhhhh.

So, fun news on my favorite little train wreck.

I had heard a while back (last month to be exact...duuuh I'm stupid today) Lohan did the cover for Elle uk. I never got around to reading it (aka purchasing it) but found the scans online today. Wow. Let's just say things didn't go well for her, professionally speaking.

Quick refresher....remember this disaster?

"I CAN SEE U AT 7.15 TO 7.30 THEN I HAVE TO MEET WITH A SPRAY TANNER!" That is one of the texts Lindsay Lohan sent to ELLE UK journalist Katie Mulloy during the time of her 'interview' for the September issue. The interview never happened in the end, even though Katie spent days waiting.ELLE editor Lorraine Candy describes the shoot in her editors letter as "the most unpredictable and confusing cover shoot in my career."

She's trying to save her "career" but she hasn’t learned a thing. She’s even dumber that that punk ass kid in the Cingualr commercials. The goddamn minutes roll over, what is so hard to understand about that? They’re all the same. Today, last month, last year. Stop being such a smug little prick and listen to your mom.

Hump Day

2009-09-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Wednesday is always that day that you just need to get over with. I'm super stoked for the weekend, and actually have Friday off! ManCandy is dragging my ass to a Wedding in Detroit. I have no idea what to expect, aside from some waspy goodness, and I've never been to Michigan. All I know is open bar + legallyblonde + chicken dance = Parents fucking love me.

Still a little sad about the end of such a kick-ass summer....

But then again...I know I'll be back next year.

Pop culture craziness went down this summer! At least his body is finally laid to rest.

I was beyond upset about the passing of DJ Am. He was DJing at Dusk in Atlantic City (that's New Jersey by the way...) this summer. I caught him once and it was unreal. His death is so sad because he died of an overdose...spurred by him taking anti-anxiety medication....because he was afraid of flying and had to fly all the time to DJ....and was afraid of flying because he was basically burned alive in a near fatal plan crash last year. Awful awful awful.

Last weekend my friends had rented a beach house for the weekend. They thought of everything except for an I-pod dock/boom box/whatever so we were forced to play CD's. Everyone dug through their cars and it was an eclectic mix of Bone Thugz, Wu Tang, 311, and Jayz. Jayz's shit was still hot. HOVA ya herrrd!

Hey pretty lady. I am not excited at all to see this sequel. Ew.

I miss the OC.

It definitely had some good episodes.

Ashlee Simpson is not emo. Stop looking like you're hexed all the time.

Ew. WHHYYYYYY?!?!?!?!?!?

So Long Sweet Summer

2009-09-08T06:23:00.000-07:00

Every year I cry a little when summer ends....

Absolutely wonderful end though....couldn't have asked for a better labor day!

Didn't waste anytime when I got down the beach....Anna and I posing before debauchery ensued.

Forcing ManCandy to rip a shot of the awful cheap alcohol we found in the freezer.

Poor, poor starboard bouncer...has to put up far too much.

Booze cruise for Christa's Birthday! The Dirty Dozen.

Beautiful day, beautiful sunset, beautiful spread of food, and beautiful solo cups...hahaha.

So, we went a little overboard with the photo op....no pun intended.

Goodbye Summer 09!!!!

(not future) Sex Love Sounds

2009-09-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

Get the fuck out. Total shoegasm happening now.

After the Boys of Summer have Gooonnnneeee

2009-09-02T07:19:00.000-07:00

Shedding some serious tears realizing the end of summer is upon us. I try to extend mine as far as possible (read: October-ishhh) but it's also the hard and fast rules of summer fashion that make my mascara run. People in my office are going to think I'm insane because I've been rocking seersucker for the past 3 days....but I only have a few moments left! I actually became sad when flipping through my Vineyard Vines catalog this morning....R.I.P. pastels!

However, I plan on rocking skirts and heels well into the dregs of Winter. I love everything about this look.

Some of the seasonal fashion rules are flexible, but I feel fabric dictates alot. Linen, seersucker, and gingham are only appropriate April-August. Silk (I think) is really only Holiday (November-February)...maybe that's just me, but have you ever tried to wear silk when its hot out? No dice.

Rhianna in a year round hot-ass style. (although plunging temps would encourage a nice blazer)

Today I'm wearing a nautical themed dress like above. I feel anything "nautical" is also only appropriate in warm weather. Same applies to certain color combos....red/blue with white stripes, or, I would say cobalt blue and bright red in general are April-August.

Luckily, the advent of the "summer scarf" has made this puppy a year-round staple.

Retiring my white jeans is heart-breaking!!!

"Winter White", or off-white can transcend the seasons...but we all know it looks so much better with a tan.

See?

About 2 summers ago, I became re-acquainted with shorts and now it's a full-on love obsession! I was once one with my denim mini(s), then cut-off denim shorts (jorts=jean + shorts), and last summer I was addicted to high-waisted styles. This summer, I've cooled a little on the extended waist and gotten into different fabrics and cuts...love love love Kristen Bell's outfit above!

Keira can do no wrong. Love this too. I'm ecstatic that 90's-esque floral is making a comeback and I think it can transition season. I would give my first born for that top though....just the right amount of ruffles, pairs perfectly with a pencil skirt, and a sexy sheerness to it. Gah. Iwantit.

I need to figure out how to diy this. Apparently the lovely ladies of http://www.bleachblack.com/ figured out how to properly shred....but I'm afraid my arts and craftiness may still be too fledgling to attempt.

Expect the Expected

2009-08-31T07:53:00.000-07:00

Finally spent the first night in my new place alone...and scared shitless. Mind you, I was very glad to get out of my old apartment, since I had some random crackhead squatting in/nearby my building. No one wants to walk out their door and see Rackem' Willie smoking a cig on your stoop...then ask you for money. Anyway, I don't have that kind of hassle at the new diggs but I am a little scared...ok, so has everyone seen the 6th sense? Guess where that was filmed...Old City, Philadelphia. So yes, I have this irrational fear that vomit girl is going to pop out from under my bed. I know, I know....grow the fuck up. Moving on, you may hate me for my next comments, but Rachel Bilson and Chloe Sevingy....meh. They do dress well, but I am never "wowed" by them. I would definitely give my left boob for Bilsons's closet and fiancee`, but does anyone else think she is just above average?

Cute summer dress....but nothing to get naked about.

Again, really cute....

I think Chloe bothers me more, because people make her out to be a trendsetter. How many times have we seen a look like this before?

Casual, matchy-matchy....probably could find it all at Forever21 if you tried though.

I mean, this is a very pretty dress...there's nothing wrong with it...I just don't see the big deal

Whoa....a drapey vest! No one's ever done that! See what I mean. I like these girls' style, but its never enough to warrant replication/praise, in my opinion.

Gray Skies....

2009-08-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

Well, it's finally Friday (which is awesome) but unfortunately, its fucking pouring rain where I'm at (Phillyyyyy :) thanks to another hurricane making its way up the coast. This normally would have the potential to be a fun night(particularly down the beach), buuut I'll be cleaning/taking it in general since ManCandy requires my services to make his apartment presentable. I have given up all hope that he will get even a little of his security deposit back, but we have the lofty goal of at least making it look like it was, in fact, humans that lived there. My bros down the beach have already been buzzing about the "gnar swells", meanwhile, I'm getting ready to go all Ryan Jenkins on ManCandy's place...

Still, I have one more weekend of fun in the sun before summer bites it hard.

Instead of whining about the weather/post-work traffic/deserving the girlfriend of the year award, I figure I'll end this poopy day with some niiiice eye candy. Anthony Kedis was so hot back in the day...I'd even take the circa 2000 version (californication album=damn fine)

The Classic. Johnny at anytime/phase/character....mmm like buttah.

He's growning on me.

He is almost 22........

Brownie points. ManCandy actually got mistaken for Asher Roth in Atlantic City a few months back....pretty funny. I wondered if the person who mistook his identity was "special" but, I tried not to go there, smiled, blinked and gave my best "Nooooo way babe! I totally see it!"

Tell me, have you seen Blade 2? or any Men's Health cover that he has graced. I'm sorry, I need to lop up my drool.

Yes, he is hot. I just like this pic because 1) I find it somewhat humorous, 2) he's not getting dry humped down the street by a gaggle of girls

Perfection. Total bro, tall, dark and handsome, killer smile, wearing plaid.

I think I'm going to watch "17 Again" on mute......

Hey hey isn't that random?

2009-08-27T06:23:00.000-07:00

Yep. That's for you, ManCandy. Unfortunately, someone has a passionate hatred for one of my favorite bands (lyric above...311). Is it because Nick Hexum is so man-pretty? Or because they're lyrics make little/no sense? Or is it because my love of all music 1995-1999 makes you want to cry on the inside during our morning commute? Hahaha....that's why I'm in the driver's seat.

Yes, this is going to be a random post....I know this going in. Sometimes when I read other people's blogs, I start out really trying to read them...but then end up scrolling through the pics. It's like, "We'll I'm glad I've wasted 5 minutes learning about what you did today." Albeit, sometimes their (i.e. bloggers') lives' are way cooler than mine, so it's definitely interesting. It's like the ultimate form of voyeurism...."I know what you've purchased, what you ate today, and all your likes and dislikes!" Yet, I'm uncontrollably drawn in. You see a bit of yourself in someone leading a completely different life, thousands of miles away; and you both looooovee that song/book/pair of shoes/show/random food item. And....I do the same thing...and hope people read it/find it amusing. I think that comes with the territory...aren't all bloggers a little narcissistic?

I mean, no one should care what the hell I do on a day to day basis, because honestly...it's not that interesting. Buuut, I think the whole "thing" is that blogging is a creative outlet, and if you are quasi-interesting, quasi-funny, a quasi-good writer, and self-depreciating your blog will catch the attention of others....and possibly be enjoyable for them to read/check/follow?

I apologize for being overly pensive/self-reflexive. I guess when you read others' blogs, it gets the ol' hamster wheel turning...haha.

Or maybe I'm just in a fragile state, haha. This has been a stressful week for me, and ManCandy is hanging by a thread as well. Moving/living situations/quarter-life crises (will spellcheck catch that? plural for crisis?) are poopdick no matter how you look at it, no matter how calm and organized you think you are going into it. As whiny-little-girl as it is, little sleep + all your shit in boxes + Chinese/shit food for a week (and/or using up random shit in your pantry....like, when did I purchase canned mango or buffalo flavored rice cakes?) + inability to maintain a normal schedule of life = I want to curl up in fetus position and have someone pat my head while I make a frowny-face.

For me, the best "relief" is to do mindless things...clean, run, iron, etc. until I feel more in control of my life. But, everyone deals with shit differently; ManCandy chain smokes, other people develop insufferable bad attitudes, or my favorite...the angels of death, "MY LIFE IS OVER!" "GOD HATES ME!!!" Com'mon, don't be a pussy. Shit isn't that bad. Grow up.

That's when friends and "hobbies" come in handy the most. It's half the reason I love going down the beach so much. I can unwind (have a cocktail or 2..or...I dunno 20?), sizzle in the sun, and just bullshit with my best friends about the most mindless things. It makes you remember that you're fun and fun to be around, you're not old or lame or a hermit, and life in general is good. We could all use a little more cash, a little less in the trunk, and a little more free time...but if you're in the company of good peoples and have things you enjoy doing...then isn't that all that matters?

And sometimes, when in corporate American/cube nation (for any of you readers in the "real world") you just need a diversion from that thing they call work...how else did textsfromlastnight.com and fml.com get so popular? You just need to be reminded your life doesn't suck.

And having a passion, whether it's music or fashion or whatever, (celebrity gossip?) gives everything perspective. No, the halls of the office aren't a cat walk and the sound of typing/faxing isn't music to one's ears, but listening to your ipod on the walk home or feeling fucking awesome because all the 40 year-olds in your building like your shoes, makes ponying up the $6.95 for the September Vogue or the $249.00 for that itouch or and extra $40 a month so you can get the sundance channel and DVR Paula Dean soo fucking worth it.

And lastly, I cannot express how awesome it feels to know people read my blog...but are awesome enough to comment! Up until very recently, I swore it was only immediate family and friends that read this shit...half the time because I asked. And for my #1 reader/commenter...here's a little bit of Olsen since the blog's been slacking a bit in that department recently....smiling, or course. And oh.......

The greatest thing I have ever read. http://deathwearsdiamondjewellery.tumblr.com/post/172126580

7 Deadly Sins

2009-08-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

Gluttony

Vanity

Envy

Sloth

Lust

Wrath

Greed

Womp womp

2009-08-25T12:50:00.000-07:00

My best attempt to re-create the sound of disappointment heard on a game show....exactly how I feel right now.

If I smoked, I'd need a cig. Moving sucks.

I feel like I just have so much shit...everywhere! It's so time consuming/exhausting packing it all up.

I would give anything to find this on DVD.

Desperately need sleep.

Something (er, someone) cuts into ZZZZ time....not that I'm complaining.

Once everything is less chaotic, I need to go on a diet....I'd love to lose the few I've packed on from summer binge drinking before this wedding in September.

Still afraid to be in my apartment alone after dark.....

I want to see this extremely badly. That is all....my apologies for the random post.

"Voluptuous Vixens"?

2009-08-25T09:29:00.000-07:00

To make the hamster machines at the gym (i.e. cardio) less painful/boring I usually watch tv. The other day VH1 did a special on the 25 most voluptuous vixens.....um, I got where they were going with it...but it was kind of sad that hollywood no longer values curves. This isn't an excuse for people paid to be hot to get a little "soft" but when I think of the hottest, sexiest women....they've got a little meat to them. To illustrate my point...you would you like to slam more/harder....Eva Longoria or Eva Mendes?

Once upon a time, this was the hottest thing alive. Sex Goddess Jane Mansfield.

I don't think this is the hot I'm talking about....this is just big.

The one celebrity that embodies the curvy hottness is Scarlett Johanson. She is smokin and not at all plastic, over-tanned, over sculpted, over bleached...or super skinny.

She also has exceptional style....most people think of her red carpet attire, but I think her casual looks are pretty good too.

Plays up every curve perfectly.

But never looks trashy/over-exposed.

She perfectly the proportions her hair and accessories to her dresses.

Totally accentuates her best features.

And milky skin tone.

So hot, and doesn't even show anything....it just fits so well!

She makes even the most dowdy looks hot.

Scarjo looks great in any hair color as well.

More street style.

Even when she is "glammed" out she still keeps that classic look. Hollywood needs more of these.....

Run for the Hills

2009-08-24T11:24:00.000-07:00

So, my move went well this weekend (since you're all wondering) but I'm still between places. Furniture and large appliances are in the new place....shoes, purses, clothes, and make-up is all still at the old place....so yeah. It sounds retarded, and alot more chaotic than necessary, but I'm putting together/decorating the new place, sleeping at ManCandy's and showering/getting ready in my vacant (and creepy) old apartment. Obviously, I've done this process ass backwards, which means I'm ironing my clothes on the floor and feeling like an idiot. Example: last night I decide I'm going to make easy mac for dinner....which really would be easy, unless you don't have a microwave....which is in the new apartment...Doh. I ended up eating chips and guac standing up in the kitchen and calling it gourmet. My new place doesn't have cable (or Internet) yet, so I'm forced to watch dvds while decorating/cleaning. After I blew through Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and 2 seasons of Entourage, I happily re-acquainted myself with seasons 1-3 of the Hills. Am I a depraved human being for liking this show?

I have to give her credit. She's my age and has a best selling book, a fashion line (actually her own collection and co-designed a line for Kohl's), and several pairs of Louboutains. Does anyone know if she ever graduated from fashion school?

Ick Ick Ick. She apparently wants to be the next Britney Spears. WTF is she wearing? Is this 1998?

Her performance at the Miss Universe pageant....um....is this supposed to be "sexy"?

Is it me or are her rhinestone pants low in the crotch? I know she did Playboy (but didn't actually show anything) and it was one of the lowest selling issues ever...I wonder why?

Let's just get a quick reminder of what she looked like before her boob and nose jobs/restylane/extensions....

I obviously love LC's style, but I also like her* (well, what I know of her as a character). She really hasn't changed all that much since the beginning of the show, and although she's not exploding with personality, she does seem like a decent person.

She sucks, but god, Olivia Palermo can dress.

I could take or leave Audrina...she's ok. Her style is ok, her body (does she have implants?) is ok, and she's pretty....not a knockout, but she can totally make it past her 15 minutes because she is attractive enough. I think half the reason she doesn't irritate me as much is because she shaved Lauren's cat. Yeah, hilarious story. Apparently Lauren's cat was really making Audrina's allergies worse. So what did Mrs. Justin-Bobby do? She took the cat to get groomed and had it shaved....except for its paws....so it looked like Mr. Biglesworth with perma-ugg boots. I didn't like her until I heard that story.

If she continues as a less annoying b-list actress, I will be ok with that.

I actually love this look. I really can't wait to see what the Hills will be like with Kristen. I don't like her that much, but I am impressed she's been able to keep herself relevant since Laguna.

I love this dress. Stephanie Pratt isn't the worst or the best thing that happened to the show, but her look has definitely improved since she first appeared. Stephanie lost the severe eyeliner and goofy bangs and dresses a little better. She is a total moron but could be quite funny in her stupidity, as well as making fun of her brother for being a douche.; ex: the hamster vs. guinea pig debate...or my favorite quote directed to Spencer, "Are you even trying to get a job? You're so lame and so homeless."

I loved this when Ashley Olsen was toting it around alot last spring....grrr Sold Out Alexander Wang in the hands of Kristen.

LC seems so normal....above with a friend on the 4th of July.

I want her closet!!!!! She has impeccable style!!!

I don't mind Lo. She seems to be a genuine friend to LC and not in it for the fame or to boost her career. She graduated from a real university (UCLA), has boyfriend, and isn't always in the limelight/staging a photo-op. Her sense of style isn't really my thing per se, but she at least looks pulled together whenever she is photographed.

I like Whitney and "the City" more and more. She's a little too squeaky clean for me sometimes, but she appears to actually work and really doesn't let the paparazzi rule her life.

Shaking the hand of a fan while out on a brunch date with her BF.

It almost makes me sad to know they're not friends in real life.

She never wears anything ground-breakingly-awesome, but I wouldn't mind having her closet. I feel like I could cut out her face and replace it with 90% of my girlfriends'....like I could totally see her on the street and probably wouldn't know it was her...just some random blonde.

I think she's wearing this dress with sneakers...which is annoying, because I like the dress itself.

The City Girls Erin Lucas and Olivia Palermo. I like Erin's style....she seems pretty normal as well. I read an interview she did once after her she did some photos for Maxim...she was so candid and funny, I hope to see more of her "personality" this season.

In addition to her wardrobe, I'm jealous of her ManCandy.

So, what did I do on my lunch break today? I impulse purchased season 4. Someone help me.

Go on and play the leader, cause you know that's what you're good at

2009-08-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

Don't judge me. That lyric is from All Time Low's "dear maria". Yes, I love music that 13 year old wanna-be hipsters/emo kids like. I was listening to it this morning on the way to work and its a total earworm...I can't get it out of my head! Anyway, going to be a low key weekend. I absolutely despise moving, but I have to. Since a hurricane is headed for the beach, I figured I'd get a head start on packing/moving/etc. Normally, Hurricane Bill would be great news! 10-14 footers, tasty breaks, day drinking outside (on a deck...covered by a tarp), and running house to house in trashbag "rain jackets"....hahaha good times. But, 1) I'm trying to learn this thing people keep referring to as "responsibility", 2) my parents hate me and refuse to help me move (which, is a distance of 36 miles....grrrrrrr), 3) last time I partied during a Hurricane I got a concussion, a sinus infection, several scrapes/bruises, and an empty bank account. Since yours truly is eating PB&J's for dinner these days....oh I digress. Anyhoo, I'm thinking of pirating the new G.I Joes movie and watching it while I pack/unpack. I fucking loved G.I Joes as a kid! I can't get over how my childhood memories/fantasies have been made into sweet -ass movies lately! Transformers, Batman, G.I. Joe, now if only they could make a cool Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie! (although the early 90's ones were pretty good, haha) So, on the topic of my planned illegal downloading, how efing awesome is it that Sienna Miller is the Baroness?!?!

Yeahhh giiiirllllll. Do work!

Aside from the latex catsuit....here are some other awesome Sienna looks....I love the middle one!

The "genie" pants without looking like a tard. Round of applause.

Simple, summer, white.

White fringe. Nice detour from the black. I'm not usually a fan of fringe, but I love this.

Another acceptable take on the "genie" pants.

Awesome pairing of the jacket and tights with the color of the dress. Best bangs ever.

Bright floral done right.

LegallyBlonde's pick! Best look!

Single handedly changed my mind about cowboy boots...not just for backwoods degenerates anymore! I never thought I would own a pair, but with a cute summer dress...soooo clutch!

Smells like low tide.....

2009-08-20T07:52:00.000-07:00

Always a great time to be had in Dew-me Beach.

I can never get enough. Another fabulous weekend....some highlights....

Typical jam sesh debauchery. Kb made friends with the radio guy covering the event...haha.

Only love from my bestie.

Sunday at 11am. It was raining....what are we supposed to do? I mean...when your roommates work for bud light....you can't turn down free beer!!!

Before we started pre-gaming.....

After....I think "she wolf" was playing.....oh how I love being 23! The way I see it, rampant, inappropriate antics are still allowable by society at this age. OOwwwooooo!

Le Smoke

2009-08-20T07:46:00.001-07:00

I know its bad for you, and actually, I'm not even a smoker! But why does it have to look so damn sexy/badass?

Its so hard to say "Yes! you should quit! It's disgusting and so bad!" while thinking "God you look hot when you smoke...."

:)

2009-08-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

Yeah...that last one was ManCandy and I. My apologies for the emo post!

The Good Old Days

2009-08-20T07:18:00.000-07:00

Remember when Nicole consistently "wowed"?

Anorexia aside, the girl could dress.

She's still not bad these days, and I have to give her credit since she is a mom, but nothing like the daily fashion show circa 2005-2007.

So Hot.

She was so on-point with accessorizing...especially with shoes.

Who knows, she might surprise us after baby #2!

Diane Kruger Can Do No Wrong

2009-08-20T06:40:00.000-07:00

Other than Uncle Karl, there are very few Germans that I am fond of...however, Diane Kruger continues to blow me away.

I first saw her in troy (as Helen) and was captivated by her perfectly smokey eyes in the film. Granted, she was once a model, but her fashion choices on and off the red carpet are impeccable.

I am a total history nerd, so don't judge me, but I loooovvveee the movie National Treasure (especially since 90% of the first one was shot in Philly) and although it's your typical campy action/comedy, she makes it bearable to watch.

"I would do anything for a part, nearly anything. Being in movies doesn't mean being pretty." -Diane Kruger

She does casual-chic so well.

Her latest role in Inglorious Bastards means many more red carpet ensembles during the promotion of the film.

Love this look...especially the shoes.

Always elegant, never boring.

Perfection. I die.

LegallyBlonde's pick....best red carpet look.

Diane during fashion week. So Hot Right Now.

Things I Want

2009-08-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

Oh how I wish I was still in middle school and my mom would take me back to school shopping! Not only was it free clothes, but I could leisurely spend all day at the mall and walk out with bags and bags! High school I got more picky (well....I thought I was fashionable) and would drag my mom to stores on South Street/Walnut Street in Philly. Finally, when I was able to drive, my mom just gave me cash and gave up on the "bonding" time. Now, poor and out of school, I would give anything for my mom to take me shopping again!

So....a list of stuff I want..... 1) a bitchin romper like this

or this

2) A chanel 2.55 bag.

Or this nice little red number by Linea Pelle LC has been seen slinging around.

3) some sick plaid

4) Tights like this

5) A flattering and versatile tulip skirt

(Combine # 2 and 5) exhibit LC

6) a hot-ass bandage skirt or dress

8) any one of Rachel's summer into fall dresses above, and her Zac Posen bag.

Epic Weekend

2009-08-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

This weekend is going to be unreal. East Coast Skim Comp + my friends/pro-skimmers=balls to the wall.

Yeeeaaaahhhhhhh!

You light up my life.

2009-08-12T07:19:00.000-07:00

How do I love Lauren Conrad? Let me count the ways.

I absolutely love everything about her. Oh, the end of an era (well, her reign on the Hills at least). You will be missed!

Wake me up when September ends.....

2009-08-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

When I was a kid, I always dreaded the end of summer vacation/break. The feeling has never faded. Even now, I'm in cube nation all day, but the days growing shorter sadly remind me that summer will soon be over. It's not like I have the harsh "back to school" reality anymore, but I am such a summer kinda lady...the thought of cold temps and 7 months (roughly) indoors just sucks. Yeah yeah, the fall has football, marathons, the return of Always Sunny in Philadelphia (a show EVERYONE should watch!), and fashion week, duh! I guess the one real upside is the fashion.

I think it was on the show "Pete & Pete" in which big Pete said the minute you think about something you want for back to school (in his case it was a cool binder), summer is truly over. So, yeah...I'm looking at coats....not really back to school anymore, but still...indicative of the change of seasons.

I do loooovee fall/winter in NYC. I have a few friends up in the city and usually make several trips up. My one bestie lives on the Upper East side and visiting her is always a sick time. Hit up the waspy/trust-fund baby bars, shop in soho, brunch, hot-n-crusty bagels, and runs in Central Park. Perrrffff.

CBK and John-John. I have 2 long red coats and I think it is my favorite color for wool. My Michael Kors one goes so well with everything ( I swear!).

I want Sienna's coat soooo baaaad. I'll gladly take anything Burberry.

Fave outfit from Devil Wears Prada.

Rachel Bilson in Chanel. I normally don't go for the boxy/wide styles, but this I really like.

Rad. I don't think I could ever pull it off though. I got a motorcycle jacket for x-mas last year. I loved it! ManCandy calls me a hipster-wanna be in it (frowny face.)

I typically gravitate to long coats in slim but traditional cuts, but fun colors.

So underrated....boots and a long jacket. I found a sick black trench at goodwill last winter!

I love light/white coats but I feel like I'm too messy for them. I have a long Banana Republic coat I wear to death, but I feel like I'm always dry cleaning it...coffee addiction + unable to eat like a human= asian cleaners know me on a first-name basis.

She looks hot. I look like a heifer when I try to pull off the shrunken jacket look....well except for little boy blazers...they're usually kosher.

I love that jacket and want those boots. Hmmm maybe they'll be on the x-mas list. Very Rodarte and very efin hot!

Leopard

2009-08-04T07:46:00.000-07:00

Trashy and tacky or stylish and retro?

I think it really has to do with the volume and shape. Obviously faux fur/anything that could be feasibly found at rave/rainbow/walmart clearance rack should be avoided. It's not fucking 1998 and you're not a spice girl. However, I do think it can look chic. Photo above...not so much, but keep in mind that's sort of Katy Perry's schtick....and she is performing, not walking down the street.

Vintage. A splash of leopard and very retro.

I actually think this looks relatively classy as well. Not too overdone and light on the accessories. Let's be real, animal prints speak for themselves.

If anyone's doing it right...it's Kate. She makes anything look good. I swear, not human.

Or you can just say fuck it, and make it fun. So fierce!

No Words

2009-08-03T13:54:00.000-07:00

This is a visual montage of every weekend....

Mama Mia!

2009-08-03T11:59:00.000-07:00

MILFs with style.

#1. So Hot Right Now.

Even preggers.

Hot mom and on the dating scene.

Best dressed pair.

Lourdes is going to be stylish. Its in genes.

Gwen is still the best locking pregnant celeb.

Claudia...ex-model-mom....not too shabby.

Hip mom.

Pregnant angel.

This kid has to be stylish.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

2009-08-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

I have some serious issues with the tweens/teenagers that overrun fashion and celebrity gossip. First and foremost, I could care less about what people who are not even legal think. If you can't legally vote, drink, or smoke, you haven't experienced shit and your opinions are completely useless. You still live at home and your parents can still take away your iphone if you take/text naked pictures of yourself. I mean really....you can't have much of an opinion about the world if you've only lived a very sheltered 17 years on a tour bus. But, what really "grinds my gears" is the awful fashion of some of these pre-pubescent teens. I don't know if they have stylists, but if they do they should be dragged (drug?) into the street and shot. If they don't, shame on the fashion industry for ever putting their photograph in a magazine under anything not labeled a "DON'T".

Blake Lively plays a teen but is actually 22. Hence, her interviews are slightly better than boring and her style is pretty good. She has had some serious hits along with some misses, however, her sense of fashion is not evolved enough to get her on the cover of Vogue or on a best dressed list.

This was my favorite look of hers....ever.

These shots almost don't do it justice. So Hot Right Now.

Too bad she's British. Emma Watson has the BEST teenage fashion....hands down.

And, just to support my argument she was on the cover of Teen Vogue. Exactly where she should be.

Ashley Tisdale tries. I'm being nice by putting a pic of her in my favorite look of hers. She is kind of a label whore and does the too many trends at once thing. However, I'm guessing she has a stylist for the red carpet. This is very very flattering on her.

Blake....miss. I like the romper and the shoes, but the jacket is a bit too much for the day. I also don't know how I feel about cropped sleeves on the blazer with shorts as well.

Perfection.

She normally dresses too old for her age and tends to wear things that accentuate her muscular (a.k.a. broad) physique, but Hayden looks great here. The coloring really works for her (finally not black with red lipstick!)

Emma casual. Nothing to get naked about, but very cute and flattering.

Again, very flattering and very age appropriate. I LOVE those shoes!!!!

Vanessa Hugens. I HATE her style. Everything she wears she looks like she is trying wayyy too hard. This is a perfect example of the too many trends at once. She needs to lose the necklace, or the socks, or both. Honestly, the blazer or the dress alone is supposed to be the focus. She just looks like a bozo.

Emma. Simple. Perfection.

Bleehhhh. I hate Taylor Swift on alot of levels, but I think she has awful style as well. She's gawky and awkward, not to mention extremely pale. She needs deeper or more vibrant tones. She's also a stick; this shape of dress does nothing to help...she has no curves for the dress to hug. I look at her and all I can think is baby giraffe.

Office Lottery Pool....

2009-07-30T13:49:00.000-07:00

We (the girls in the office) decided today that we're going to do an office pool for the Powerball every week now. If I were to win anything, guess what my first purchase would be....

YUMMMMM!!!

Dew-mee Beach

2009-07-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a vacation day tomorrow to get my life in check/go down the beach a little early and I couldn't be happier about it. Also, I have a sneaking suspicion that I'll be getting hammered tonight. My friend works at Delaware Today, the premier magazine in Del-a-where? and every year the throw a huge bash for the "Best of Delaware". I'm pretty excited since he hooked up ManCandy and I with free tickets and a limo to the event. It's being held at the ultra-swanky CW Harborside (yeah, Wilmington has a few cool places...see photo above) and will be chock-full of free food and booze!!! Party tonight.....

Beach tomorrow!!!!! This pic was from a few weeks ago when we decided a little late night party on the beach was a good idea....until the rent-a-cops chased us away, haha.

This picture also captures my excitement....fiiiinnnalllly getting my hair cut/highlighted tomorrow as well!

Just trying to keep myself busy until the end of the work day....I can't complain though....4 day work week kicks so much ass!

All I want to do Saturday and Sunday is get my sizzle on. LegallyBlonde needs to tan like whoa.

Wish I had that bathing suit and/or looked remotely that good.

Erin knows what's up. Fedora + Longboard=smells like Dewey.

Yay! I found a house!

2009-07-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

Finally figured out where I'm going to live! Old City baaaaby!

For those of you unfamiliar with the great city of Philadelphia, Old City is the oldest (duh) most historic part of the city. It's where the Constitutional Convention happened and where the Declaration of Independence was drafted.

It sits right on the Delaware river and has some of the best culture/nightlife the city has to offer.

Across the river is Jersey.

City Hall. I work across the street from this.

If you haven't had Philly Italian water ice, you haven't lived. (great with a splash, or more, of rum!)

Delancy Street (my street!).

Cheeeeeesesteak.

Awesome bars.

And restaurants.

The house from Real World Philadelphia. They were in Old City...too bad the cast sucked.

What's the 411

2009-07-29T06:35:00.000-07:00

I am completely addicted to I Love the 90's on VH1. (I Love the 80's too!) Like some of my fellow bloggers out there, born in the 1980's, you remember certain things like cabbage patch kids and the Cosby show, but alot of the pop culture fabulousness is wasted...I mean, I was 5 at the turn of the decade. The 90's however, is very much understood/remembered/scarring. So, let's take a moment and review some of the decade's hotness.

Baby Kate.

Editorial 1994.

Melrose. Gotta love the midriff.

High waist and crop tops making a serious comeback.

Why couldn't they have stayed together?

The original (and only acceptable) 90210. I still think Dylan is sexy.

These shots of Carolyn Bessette sparked my interest in finding better 90's photos.

CBK was a PR/publicist for Calvin Klein in the early 90's. She dressed the celebs and definitely had connections. God, Jennifer Aniston looks soooo different.

Again, the midriff trend. I feel like Carrie Bradshaw still rocked it a few seasons on Sex and the City. I feel like I've seen that hat before too....oh right, Pretty Woman.

I love that floral is making a comeback too.

Big fan of the Fembot hair.

Are turtlenecks super 90's? I really like them...and own like 10 in many dark colors: 3 black, white, brown, navy, dark gray, cream, and 2 of the sleeveless variety. I think they're nice for work....slimming and washing machine friendly, but are they a faux pas?

Vintage Cindy.

I love this look too! Olsens are bringing it back. They've really been pushing the 90's recently; alot of grunge, but Ash rocks the blazer/slim dress-skirt look alot.

More woman suits.

How could I forget the platform shoes! Soooo Cher in Clueless.

More Kate circa 1993.

Some other wonderful things I love about the decade? Slap bracelets, the side pony, straight bangs, lycra in everything, lipstick (the real matte stuff), hightops, chokers, baby barrettes, light denim...even better if cutoffs with lace, shoulder cutouts, and overalls, but with only one clipped.

oh, and the best dance scene ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1l5PFs2eTc

Guessing Game

2009-07-28T10:46:00.000-07:00

For a while the Olsens had really been developing separate looks.

However, In the photos below I think they look pretty interchangeable.

MK.

Ashley.

No?

Tribute to an Icon

2009-07-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

This month (July 16th to be exact) marks the 10 year anniversary of Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr.'s death. I've seen a few photo montage/tributes here and there, but not quite as much as I had expected. I guess every one's still obsessing over MJ. Granted, I was 12 when America's sweethearts perished, but I always remember Carolyn's epic fashion sense, and the intense media scrutiny on her. She was everything my 12-year-old self wanted to be; fashionable, successful, smart, a New Yorker, and married to the hottest man alive (ok, well for 1999...aside from Brad Pitt, haha.) She embodied everything "Classy and Fabulous." My respect for her has only grown since her death, and now see it fit that CBK gets a proper tribute to her life and style.

JFK and Carolyn seemed to have the perfect marriage. Regardless of what the media suspected/accused, they had an ideal modern union. I think the pictures speak for themselves.

A few slanderous books have come out since, but I don't believe they were unhappy...or that she was a total bitch/cokehead.

Liz Tilberis, the editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar once said; ''She's going to be an amazing symbol of American style.''

Their pup Friday.

John pleaded with the paparazzi to leave Carolyn alone. He understood that the "mystique" thing was nonsense—that Bessette was not an icon, but a wife, a worker, a daughter, and a friend, with an insatiable appetite for life.

They lived in a Tribeca Loft.

Apparently, she first met and spoke with Kennedy when both were running in Central Park.

She certainly knew her shoes.

The fact that she was not a public person and made herself public for John says a lot about how she felt about him.

Declared a trendsetter by the national press, she was often compared to her late mother-in-law, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, because of her fierce protection of her own (and Kennedy's) privacy.

My two favorite looks of hers.

John was iconic, beloved. No one wanted to hear bad things about him," says one of John's former business associates. "So what happens? The burden fell to Carolyn. And she played into that. Carolyn wasn't always that friendly."

Such a natural beauty.

"They had arguments," he says. But they also "couldn't take their hands off each other." If there was one source of steady friction between the pair, it was, by all accounts, their differing views about starting a family. "They both wanted kids very much," says Barlow. "But Carolyn was spooked about having kids until they'd figured out how to handle the press. She had been through such a media nightmare, and she didn't want to expose a child to that."

She showed a face of laughter, a wealth of tenderness, and a profound commitment to her husband, friends, and family during her brief but spirited life. RIP

Blehhhh

2009-07-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

Its shitty out today. Normally, I couldn't care less since I'm in cube nation 9-5, but I was seriously enjoying the gorgeous hot weather we've been having. Hopefully this weekend will be nice. I was such a waste of life on the beach Saturday. After my vodka fueled brunch, I sizzled on the beach for 7 hours. Now I'm a nice sweet potato/burnt sienna color and doubling my odds of skin cancer...yum.

ManCandy keeps my from hating my yuppie-reeking existence. P.S. http://www.mojohd.com/mojoseries/threesheets/ this show is awesome.

I'm also a firm believer in the idea that having the same vices makes a relationship stronger.

I need a real vacay....like out of the country.

I would give annnyyyythinggggg

So gorgeous. Well, I'll think about this when I get my tax refund/stimulus check next year.

Until then, things that don't make me hate life....

http://www.lastoftheredheads.com/

http://www.broslikethissite.com/

Its Best Not to Take Yourself Too Seriously...

2009-07-21T07:49:00.000-07:00

Some pics displaying recent weekends of debauchery. This past one was pretty phenomenal as well. Upon viewing these, I can only conclude; 1) I have the most amazing friends in the world, 2) We like to party, 3) I will never be able to run for public office.

9 am.

I am in love with a 30 year old bro in a cover band. I need to find jesus.

Somehow, we're cool enough to get pulled on stage...either that or he thought we were with the shark.

Which I guess we kind of were.

Kate: Its hot.

Me: Beer's cold.

Kate: What?

Me: YYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH. (pouring beer on my head)

Sotaally Tober....

Booze cruise. You are never too old to shotgun.

The bartender roommate.

My faves.

2 pm.

Me: Starboard?

Court: Get the fuck out of here. I'm not moving from this chair until things stop spinning.

Me: so...is that a no?

Court: Don't you dare take a picture, you bitch.

I win.

The pregame Friday night. I love. These are the things that get me through the week in my professional life.

Stresssssss

2009-07-21T07:38:00.000-07:00

Summer's not supposed to be stressful. I need to get my life together and figure out where the hell I'm going to live. I got 5 weeks.....

I desperately want to find a nice one bedroom...however, if/when I get a place by myself, I need a dog. I want the little nugget above.

Something with some big windows/natural light.

And a clean, pre-depression era bathroom....

Chalkboard paint is the shit.

I have no doubts to my interior decorating abilities....I just need to figure out the place!!!!

Dressing for Guys, Dressing for Girls

2009-07-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

One of the many topics my besties and I debate regularly is how to get dressed for the night when going out. Now, we are not as retarded as that sounds, but really, it can be quite hard.

You see, we generally go out with 3 goals; 1) Have fun and get drunk, 2) Dance/enjoy the live band or non-shitty DJ or bar crowd 3) Hook up with a *hot guy. (*this basically means when we wake up next to you, you're not completely hideous and we may or may not want to talk to you...as opposed to silently creeping, finding jettisoned garments, and getting the fuck out of there. Obviously, in order to lure us back you had to be somewhat funny (chicks totally dig that), buy us a drink (or several) and drinks for our friends, and look aesthetically appealing in our drunken stupor....clothing choice can really help this. Nobody wants to wake up next to a balding bro, clearly ten years one's senior, in cargo shorts and Tevas in a Best Western.)

Anyhoo, the problem lies in the male/female concepts of "hotness" and "fashion". We do our hair and make-up, try to smell like delicious, and then put on something that just screams, "Look at how hot and cool I am." Then we take a bunch of pictures and rip shots...cause you know, we're trying to keep our figures and those chasers/mixers are totes extra calories. Guys, on the other hand, have completely different reasons for going out...#1 and only: getting poon, and doing whatever it takes to get it. They throw on clean clothing, something their mom/sister/ex told them they look good in, get cash out of the ATM, and baptise in Axe/Old Spice. By the way, fuck you Axe and your marketing. Axe smells like shit and no woman wants to rip your clothes off when wearing it. Anyway, guys do not give two shits about fashion*. (*Unless they are Gay) They do not have any concept of season, style, designers, or fabric. They know what looks hot and what doesn't. See photo above.

It is my opinion, 99% of guys would love women to walk around like this. In any male magazine, when they survey men on what looks best, its always the same: #1=naked, #2=sundress. Sundresses are totally generic, but I think guys like that they show some skin, but leave a little to the imagination. However, I would not necessarily consider sundresses on the cusp of fashion.

Here is an example of my argument. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson appeared at the Espy Awards last night clad in something that can only be described “the exact same dress my 1970’s throwback Marie Osmond Barbie wears.” Shawn: a) Who is your stylist? b) Does your stylist hate you? Now if you were to show this picture to a guy, he'd probably say one of 2 things: a) she looks hot, or b) (if they're more picky/superficial/ass) she's a little chub/midge, but I'd do her.

But many of the ensembles we describe as fierce/hot/awesome, guys won't and don't understand. Molly Sims is hot (yeah tridelta!). This is such a cool dress and most girls will agree. But this dress makes men angry. They think, "Why is she covering up the good shit?" "Its so flashy and loud" or "Whats with the ruffles". See? So different.

Now here is the gray area. Plenty of guys would find this attractive. They don't understand the shades, or the boho-chic style/appeal. They see hot girl, think she could lose the funny glasses, and like the leggy-ness/simplicity of this. Meanwhile, we think "Who designed that? Where can I get one. OMG it's so flattering! She has such great style!"

Bros will never understand runway.

I (and plenty of other women) love Nicole Richie. She's adorable, has great style, and always looks so breezy. Guys, well, they don't. "Eat a sandwich!" or "What's with the cape?" or my favorite "The only good thing about that is the boots....but I still don't want to see her naked."

So Fierce. Right? Hardly. This leaves men with a giant WTF?

Another middle-ish ground look. Guys hate the flower and think SJP looks like a horse, but they can appreciate the "hooker heels" and body-hugging dress. Girls, meanwhile, think she is GOD.

This is what they want.

This is what we wear to show our "fun and quirky" personality. How many chicks have "nerd glasses"? Far too many. Oh, and it's not like we buy them to play out our "sexy secretary" fantasy.
This makes men pissed. Like, why did you take a hot girl and try to make her un-hot?

Sienna Miller dressing for guy attention.

Sienna Miller dressing for women attention/fashion sense. So the next time you're with the ladies, pregamming and getting ready, take a minute. Who are you dressing for? Are you really going to that bar/club to not attract male attention? I am by no means a feminist, but I definitely believe you should be who you are and wear whatever the fuck you want. However, for the purposes of seeking the interest of the other species, dating, and getting laid in general, think about your audience. They don't know Rhianna wore it 2 weeks ago in US Weekly, or that it's Phillip Lim/Balmain/American Apparel. They think of two things; 1) Is this girl hot/attractive, 2) Is what she's wearing make me want to see her naked more, or does it make me want to see her naked less (or is she deceiving my eyes with fashion trickery, and she might not actually be hot at all.....)

Some Trashy Gossip

2009-07-17T06:46:00.000-07:00

UUUUUHHH finally Friday. 12 more hours until I'm injuring my liver in Dewey. I wish I was there now.

Its 90 degrees and humid. I want to be lying on the beach in Dewey soooo badly.

Emma Watson looking hot at the Harry Potter (whatever fucking number it is now) premier. According to E! she's not retiring from acting, as many surmised from her interview in Elle this month. She's just trying to be a normal college girl for a bit. Good luck. Apparently some stars have pulled this off, you know, trying to get a college degree after getting famous (Natalie Portman, Brooke Sheilds) but really....can you imagine that Geology 101? All the Harry Potter fans/nerds/stalkers all over that. It would be like a million "Cool Ethans".

Acceptable tribute. Thanks Kate.

Insert caption here. So, here I am, running on the treadmill yesterday, working on keeping my shit looking good, and reading runner's world magazine (I know this makes me uber-douchey), and who is staring back at me....this. Go fuck yourself, Sarah Palin.

I can totally appreciate eccentric fashion...fierce, if you will. But this...this is just getting goofy. When Charlize Theron guest-starred on “Arrested Development” for 5 episodes, her character had this real quirky fashion style that everyone overlooked because she was so free-spirited. But then it turns out she wasn’t quirky and free-spirited, and was, in fact, retarded.
What do we really know about Lady GaGa? She’s not retarded is she?

Ooooo burned (again). This chick gets dropped more often than Adrian Peterson's football. There must be something seriously wrong with her...or her fun bags just get old. She seems sweet and ditzy enough; like the kind of girl who would do anything if you asked nicely and phrased it as a question, or easily calmed if upset at said boyfriend (Tony Homo). "Baby, baby, baby, calm down. I wasn't making out with that other girl....did your friends tell you that? But baby, I've seen you naked."

Brody Jenner's got a real classy girl. "Jayde" of the Hills fame (also playmate) apparently is all about the animals. She was handing out veggie hot dogs on Capital Hill yesterday.

She reminds me of the strippers I befriended in Montreal last time I was up there. Her face looks as though it is molded out of clay and I wonder how much saline/silicone is slapped on her body. I haven't taken notes on her style, probably because I haven't seen her with clothes on. I can't really talk shit though....she looks good. I guess I'm just a little jealous. Brody is the bro of my dreams. Hey Brody, if you drop the plastic, I know a cute blogger that might be interested.

Guess who's in the looney bin????

I mean, who would have thought she was having issues? She's been looking so healthy and fresh-faced these days. Apparently, she is being held under a 5150. That is to say she is being held against her will pending a psychiatric evaluation. Happy Friday!

Do you ever....

2009-07-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

Wish you could have lived in an earlier era?

Yeah.... me too.

The Classics.

I could totally be into that!

2009-07-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

Trying to refrain from too much word vomit. Great weekend...pics to come later. So, for now, some current favs/inspiration/random shit I'm totally obsessed with/into.

LC's hair. duh. I know I know, I kinda won't shut up about it, but I became one with my curling iron this weekend and did a bang-up job...if I don't say so myself.

I don't know who this kid is, but I want him.

Pink/bubblegum color done right.

Totes obsessed with pink. My room looks like the breast cancer association threw up in it. However, I usually end up in all black...how tragic! These dresses I would actually wear.

Blake= perf.

Mmmmm. Those shoes.

I loooove non-traditional pearls. Don't judge me, but my best purchase in Chinatown was the Chanel pearls knock-off.

One of the roommates remarked that it was already Halfway through summer....blasphemy! I am excited for boot season again though. Some people can pull off the boots in the summer, but unfortunately my feet never cooperate. They get too goddamn hot! No biggie, I'm perfectly content in some sky-high heels.

So hot.

Hayden looks amazing here! Supposedly her new movie tanked in theatres, but her style at recent events/promoting the movie have been superb. I'm inspired to really go ape shit with the sun-in this weekend at the beach.

White Party

2009-07-10T13:45:00.000-07:00

Yay! My friend finally posted them!!!

We even had a pinata!

Full of airplance bottles of course!

Everyone dressed up!

So Hot Right Now.

Summertiiime, When the Livin's Easy

2009-07-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

ManCandy and I had a debate this morning on the Subway as to which day of the week is the worst....my vote is for Monday, hands-down. Nothing is worse than coming back to reality. ManCandy deems Friday to be the most hellacious because of the anticipation of the weekend.

Meh. There's an argument for both, but the promise of the beach keeps my spirits bright!

I am sooooo ready for some sun, sand, surf, and sipps!!!

Life is so much breezier at the beach...no schedule, no stress, no social mores shunning drinking before noon...

Peace, love, and a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol. Longer days and hotter nights.

I'm ready to sizzle. Judge me. I love being sweet potato colored! Let the countdown to Dewey begin!

Real People Part III

2009-07-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while I like to dedicate a post or two to some of my galpals that have amazing personal style/kick-ass jobs in the industry. In this post, my girl Anna, whom is an up and coming photographer/artist/student/fashionista, and is my absolute favorite person to 1) go out with 2) get ready with 3) borrow from/shop in her closet. She takes risks and has a super-fun style all her own.

Her accessories are always so on-point.

It helps to have a bangin body too....rockin the corset.

HAHA. Made her into a south park character.

We have too much fun when we dress up...and a clear affinity for heels.

She's so artsy-fartsy and diy. Here is a pic from us pregaming...note the bottle of champagne, yes, drinking champagne and shredding her jeans.

Shoes make me feel better.

2009-07-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

Le Shit

2009-07-09T09:38:00.000-07:00

I am in one poopy mood today. Shiteous commute this morning....

...and several unnerving events later, I am one hot little potato. And, the random waves of nausea (ok I know, tmi) I've been getting all day are clearly exacerbating the situation.

Not even copious amounts of caffeine can turn this frown upside down.

Luckily, no one is really in the office today, so I can bask in my own funk and let my feelings fester without inadvertently lashing out at unsuspecting co-workers.

Maybe I'll go out tonight and dance it off....

Or watch a depressing/weird movie....I haven't seen Donnie Darko in a while, but the bunny might give me nightmares.

This expresses my mood exactly. I feel you homegirl.

Phillies Phever!!!

2009-07-09T06:49:00.000-07:00

As if I didn't already love my job enough, one of the awesome attorneys in my office hooked me up with Phils tickets yesterday! Werrrd. I had a blast! Pretty much one of the best games I've been to; perfect weather, and tied up until the 9th!

OMFG. Jayson Werth is goddamn sexy. By far my favorite player on the team. So Hot Right Now.

I just want to rub his belly. Charlie Manuel, manager of the Phillies/adorable old man.

THE FANATIC. This is my all time favorite mascot. He's so bizarre and Seasame Street-esque. When I was a kid I had a giant stuffed animal Fanatic my grandfather gave me (who also had season tickets every year and used to take me to all the games!). It was kinda creepy and used to scare me, but I still loved it! I would alternate sleeping with it and hiding it under my pillow.

Sexy man Cole Hamels.

Chase Utley. I think we have pretty damn good looking team.

Beautiful night, beautiful stadium, and a beautiful victory! Could not ask for a better hump day!

Let's be real. This is Philly. Cannot go without a cheesesteak....especially Tony Lukes.

Yummmmmm. Trust me, there are some sandwiches that are garbage. This is not one of them.

The greatest confectionery concoction everrrrrr.....Graham Slam. It takes all of my self control to not consume more than one per game.

Turkey Hill gets a ticket to heaven for creating this....now if they only carried it in the grocery store year round!!!

Can't wait til Saturday.....

2009-07-08T11:40:00.000-07:00

This weekend is going to be sooooo sick. Why you ask? It's Running of the Bulls!!!!!

This was a pic from last year's event....I have no idea where I picked up a crown during the course of the day either.

There were alot of ridiculous things at last year's event...including this guy. He supposedly takes that critter with him every where...."the poon coon". Like I said....ridiculous.

Yes, that is a two person Bull. Well, technically a bull costume with two people in it.

And it's hot in there.

I would assume any furry mascot costume would be rather scorching mid-summer. This fellow is the Starboard Mascot, Monty the Shark. I think he needed to take a dip after all the running.

The turnout is bigger and better every year.

This will be the 13th year. I absolutely cannot wait.

Elvis even comes out and sings a few tunes.

Obviously, the bull wins in the end.

The event starts at the bar and the drunken parade runs all the way down the beach...stopping traffic and frightening small children.

A pic from my friend's parent's condo across the street.

The only bar where they sell bottles of champagne and champagne bottle koozies.

Best drink ever....Ruby Red Grapefruit Crush!

Another fabulous pic from Saturday. Please note the 20 cases of Liquid Lightning in the corner.

Roommates hi-jacking the van...which later got towed.

Love them! 3 more days.........

Something to talk about other than MJ

2009-07-07T11:31:00.000-07:00

I think I'm feeling a movie night tonight. Is is bad that I am totally excited for the Sex and the City sequel? I don't care if they all look like leather at this point....I love.

The Jonas brother no one cares about got engaged.

Chris Brown dodged jail for beating up Rihanna. Instead of learning his lesson and trying to live a somewhat drama-free life, he spent Saturday night making out with Kanye West’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Amber Rose. Chris originally showed up at Sean Combs’ and Ashton Kutcher’s white party with a Rhianna lookalike on his arm, but eventually ditched her in favor of a public make out session with Kanye’s 26-year-old woman. I'm sure Kanye was pissed and blogged about it, and I'm pretty sure if he sees Chris on the street, things are going to look alot like the showdowns in the cafeteria at my public high school.

Rumer Willis will be on the new 90210. She’ll be playing an (large headed, wink) outspoken lesbian student named Gia, who works at the school newspaper. So,basically she’s Andrea from the original (and you better say it like “Aundrea”) without the steady boyfriend.

No words. I bet that is the best moment of that kid's life.