Last week, I woke up one morning and realized I'd have to devote my entire day to running errands. Blech! "Well," I thought to myself, "If I'm gonna be out of the house all day, I may as well try and feel cute!" So I poured some coffee into my travel mug (which I posted about here), put on something that would allow me to feel comfy while running around all day, and hit the road.
Jacket: American Rag (old), but look at this adorable pink spring option from Forever 21! Scarf: H&M (old), but peep this one from Topshop...would look AMAZE w/the pink jacket! Shirt: C&C California (similar here) Jeans: Gap Sexy Boyfriend Jeans Sunglasses: Dior, but am dying for these from The Row, or their cheaper counterpart here Flip Flops: Reef (similar here)
Look out, Justin Bieber! There's a new kid in town!
Fast forward to 1:34 to see the most kick-ass audition yet from my fave summer show, So You Think You Can Dance! This video puts me in the best mood!!!
The other night, I was at 16 Handles with my friend, Jessica, when I realized:
It got me thinking about the fun little features we all have that make us different. Check out some of my favorite celebrity examples below. The quirky physical attributes of these ladies not only make them stand out; in some cases, they're what made these women famous! Looking at these pics makes me wanna embrace every little flaw I have because...look at how beautiful these "flaws" can be! Here's to imperfections!!!
Although Memorial Day just passed, marking the unofficial start of summer, it's been RIDICULOUSLY dreary here in NYC...raining almost every day for two weeks and still going! Yuk! When this type of weather hits, the LAST thing I wanna do is get all dolled up. HOWEVA, I still wanna feel cute, so peep the outfit below that I wore when I met up with my friend, Tracy, for a casual night out!
A little clip from one of the most classic movie songs of all time! Wish I had this attitude every time it rained, seriously!!!
I can't even tell you many people have actually stopped me on the street and asked me about this adorable umbrella. The sweetest little rain protector ever!
Bangle: Madewell Arrow Drop Bracelet (similar here)
Earrings: A gift from when I was very LEETLE! Am peeping these now, though!
Watch: Michael Kors (Check out all of his rose gold watches here)
Ring (added at the last minute): Aldo (similar here)
And check out these super sweet rain boots that my friend, Melissa, was wearing. Feminine AND practical...ya can't go wrong! Since the ones she wore are currently sold out, you can pick 'em up in navy here, or find a similar pair here.
Am so loving this recent trend. Not only do these slouchy jeans give you the freedom of total coziness and comfort; the cropped style as well as the holes in 'em keep you cooler in the warm weather! And I love how they can be dressed up (with heels or wedges and a tailored blazer) or dressed down (with flip flops or sneakers and a vintage tee).
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVEOmg, so this is my new favorite show. Although it's been on for a few seasons, I've only recently started watching it, and for those of you who don't, you MUST! Bravo exec and TV personality Andy Cohen hosts this not-so-basic talk show, and here are some of the things that make it so much FUN: It's the only live talk show in late-night. (It airs Sunday - Thursday nights on Bravo at 11pm and is live on the east coast only.)This is not just a talk show; it's also a drinking game! At the beginning of each show, a secret word pops up on the screen that the guests don't know about (for example, when Jerry Seinfeld was a guest, the secret word was "Seinfeld"), and every time that word is said throughout the show, you're supposed to take a sip of whatever you're drinking.The show is full of silly questions and games, such as "Plead the Fifth," where Andy asks each guest a series of three embarrassing questions. They can plead the fifth to one of them, but they must answer the other two!The whole vibe in general is way more relaxed because the guests are actually given drinks. So natch, they're a bit more loosened up!The guests are interviewed at the same time, and it's super fun to see the odd pairings. Take a look at the pic below from a recent episode of John Mayer and Dan Rather doing a "shotski" (shots off of a ski). If this doesn't make you wanna watch this show, nothing will!
SHESWAI NAIL LACQUER'S "BABE" FROM THE SPRING/SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION Ooooh, this is absolutely my new favorite color for the spring and summer months! Looks great on both your fingers AND your toes. And the fresh color is different than all of the other pinks out there due to it's watermelon-y finish...perfect for this time of year! Pick it up here!
Yay!!!!!! Springtime is JUST around the corner! If you're like me (or Monica from Friends), you always like to kick off the season with a little bit of spring cleaning. If you're not like me or Mon, you have no idea where to begin. For moi, I've always felt that the less clutter I've had in my home, the less I've had in my mind. So I've come up with my top five quick n' dirty clean tips for everyone to help keep you organized and leave you PUH-LENTY of time to go play outside in the beautiful spring weather!
1. Find the time for general "once-a-week" errands. For me, these are the following: - Grocery shopping - Doing laundry - Picking up the dry cleaning - Cleaning/tidying up the apartment - Paying bills These are things I like to get done once a week so nothing ever gets too BUILT UP. For example, I spend about twenty minutes paying my bills each week. This way, I never end up sitting at my desk with a huge pile of bills. I also spend half an hour tidying up my abode - throwing out magazines, swiffering, etc. - so I don't find myself having to spend an entire Saturday afternoon cleaning instead of enjoying that fresh spring air! Whatever your "once-a-weekers" are, figure them out and create a system that works for you.
2. Create a "designated key spot."
I love this one because it really embraces the concept of starting small (since trying to become organized can be overwhelming for some). Years ago, my grandmother gave me a little china bowl that I decided to use as my "designated key spot." It sits on a table by my door, and the first thing I do when I get home is throw my keys into it, so I won't have to scramble to find them the next time I leave. Little things like this can make a huge difference. I even have a designated spot for the lighter I use for my candles; it lives in the drawer of my coffee table. As soon as I'm done with it, it goes right back in there, so I always know where it is.
3. Stock up on things you frequently use so you'll never run out of them. Once a month, I do a "paper products" run. I stock up on tissues, toilet paper, napkins, and paper towels. Sure, I get funny looks at the supermarket, but who cares?! I've never once run out of tissues!
4. Donate things you don't use.
This can seem scary because it's usually something you do while cleaning out your closet or doing another big home project. But this doesn't have to be so overwhelming! There are times when I'm getting ready for work and I see something in my closet that I haven't worn in years, so I pull it out and just drop it off the next time I pass my local thrift store. Recently, I realized I had about eight mugs I never used, and instead of making it a whole project, I took them out of the cabinet, spent five minutes rearranging the rest of the dishware in there, and donated the mugs when I had some time. Being organized doesn't have to be so INTENSE...little things here and there will do the trick!
5. A drawer a day keeps the crazy away!
If you're someone who has a messy desk, you'll probably freak out at the thought of trying to get everything organized all at once. So don't do it! A little trick I learned from my mom is, "Just spend fifteen minutes." If you spend fifteen minutes one day organizing the top drawer, you'll see it's not so bad. Take fifteen minutes to organize the drawer below it the next day, etc. Your desk will be nice and clean before you know it.
The key to becoming organized is to start small. (Try out the designated key spot for a week and see how it feels.) Once you realize that getting organized doesn't have to be so time consuming, you'll see how much calmer your life and mind can be! Happy spring, everybody!!!
Welcome to Glamour Friday, everyone! Today, I wanted to share the sweetest video of James Spader's recent appearance on Ellen!
Sometimes, a person does something that makes you look at them in a whole different light. When I saw JS on this adorable segment, I was literally swooning over him and his thoughtfulness, and now, I officially love him forever! Watch when you have 4 minutes and 55 seconds to spare...I'm telling you, it'll be the most heartwarming 4 minutes and 55 seconds of your day, and you'll be smiling from ear-to-ear by the end!
James...Maybe you weren't so nice in Pretty in Pink, but all is forgiven because now we know that in real life, you're a GEM!!!
