At home with my parents for the first time since Thanksgiving. There are presents lovingly wrapped under the tree and I am honored to state that six were purchased by me with my own money to give to my two best friends: mom and grandma. Merry Christmas to you!
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Friday, December 25, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Daily 5 #5
Today's daily five features beautiful architecture, especially with shop fronts. Recap photo to follow on Monday. Good night!
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Daily 5 #3
Florals with pink hues. Not necessarily cliche to have pink flowers, especially when it's done right.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Delicious No Cook Lunch
Jeff and I love to cook and we especially like trying new combinations. But sometimes I don't feel much like cleaning or even cooking. I solved that problem with a delicious tuna sandwhich bowl!
1 can of tuna (we prefer canned in olive oil)
1 whole tomato (sliced as desired)
2 tbsps mayonaise
Basil leaves (in seasoning form)
Onion and garlic seasoning
3 slices white bread
1 slice Laughing Cow cheese in French Onion
Combine ingredients in a bowl (I used a tupperware bowl. Seriously.) Eat and enjoy!
Next time I definitely have to add sliced celery.
Next great meal I'm thinking of preparing? Cous cous bowl with veggies (and possibly chicken or tuna).
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Holiday Glitz: Silver and Purple
The holiday season evokes some color combinations that are both classic (red and green) and chic (metallic). Here is an interpretation-slash-inspiration for your holiday festivities: silver and purple.
2 Photo Sets: Mila Kunis
Natalie Portman for Marie Claire Photoshoot
Natalie Portman is one of the most talented and beautiful actors of my generation. Here she is in a photoshoot for Marie Claire Magazine.
Photo Credit: NataliePortman.com
Photo Credit: NataliePortman.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CLL on Tumblr
I have signed up for a Tumblr blog to create a companion blog to Color Love Life. It's set up gallery style so I can post photos from my personal (and growing) collection of photos that inspire. CLL on Tumblr will be updated daily, including a new segment I'm calling the Daily 5. Each day I will upload 5 new images that are inspiring to me (and hopefully to you as well!) Here is a sample of your Daily 5 for Wednesday, December 2, 2009:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Celebrity Photograph(y)
I love picking up a camera and snapping a photo to capture something interesting. I don't do it enough. But when I come across a person I admire who does it with great enthusiasm, it ignites my interest once again. It's no secret that I have a tremendous admiration for Lauren Conrad of "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" fame. Her style aesthetic is chic simplicity and she can do no wrong. I came across these photos she snapped herself, both with a Nikon and her BlackBerry (and posted via Twitter). Check it out. (Click for Lauren's Twitter and MySpace)
For Those Who Shop at Lane Bryant
Lanebryant.com is offering Buy One Get One Free today, with free shopping when you spend $75 or more. What will I be shopping for? New bras.
True story: on Thanksgiving Lane Bryant was offering everything at 40% off. I nearly bought 3 bras (buy 2 get 1 free) but ended up deleting them from my cart. Now I have the opportunity to get them again! Happy Shopping!
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True story: on Thanksgiving Lane Bryant was offering everything at 40% off. I nearly bought 3 bras (buy 2 get 1 free) but ended up deleting them from my cart. Now I have the opportunity to get them again! Happy Shopping!
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Benefits of the Cucumber
I stumbled across this today and thought I would share it. I personally don't care for cucumbers, but I'm willing to put that aside to try a few of these!
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers,traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers,traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
Working Girl
I've been fortunate enough to work an increasing amount of hours the past couple weeks thanks, in large part, to Black Friday and the Holiday Season. Unfortunately my feet haven't been too cooperative, and there have been times when I've barely been able to walk for a short period of time once I returned home from a shift. But, I'm getting into the groove of things and more than grateful for the hours + weekly paychecks. My bills are getting paid and I can afford presents for my friends and family this holiday season. Unfortunately it also means I haven't had much time to blog. I will try to blog on days that I'm off, but I'm only averaging about one day a week in that area. I have a couple posts to go out today, so I hope that will help!
Monday, November 16, 2009
What's Happening?
I enjoy the holidays for the usual - and the unusual - reasons. The music, the scents, the food, all the usual stuff that everyone loves about the holidays. The unusual? I love that stores change up their holiday packaging! A red Starbucks cup means Christmas is nearly upon us. Victoria's secret goes from their usual pink and white stripes to pink and red, which I've always been inspired by and this season is no exception.
I'm working on a new layout! And the color palette above is my inspiration. Please pardon me while I make the necessary changes to the layout to bring about the holiday season!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Great Shoes, Terrible Customer Service
Nobody would accuse Crocs shoes of being stylish. In fact, they're often lauded and criticized. Sure, kids look cute in them, but adults? Except, there are people in this world who wear shoes for comfort and not style, at least, maybe not at the same time. I bought my first pair of Crocs at the urging of a friend. It was maybe three years ago and said friend described them as like a constant massage for your feet. I tried them on. I fell in love. My first pair was the classic "Beach" in white.
The company says that you cannot wear these shoes out, but they're wrong. I definitely wore that pair out, as I wore them probably for about a year straight. Right now they're sitting out in the patio, covered in dirt. The second pair I got I did not actually buy myself. It was the night of college graduation, all was said and done and I was having one last night with Jeff before we parted for the summer. We had bought tickets to see Star Trek in IMAX at the Edwards in Camarillo. While we were waiting, we decided to check out the latest section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets that had just opened, called The Promenade. There was a Crocs outlet store and we went in just to browse. In the bins (where they keep the shoes separately, and you can find the pairs yourself) Jeff and I found these, the "Mary Jane" in Sea Foam.
I don't wear them every day. I did for a while, especially during the summer, but now they're mostly used for running around the apartment or doing laundry or just for a quick run out for errands. They were $10 and Jeff bought them for me. I took off whatever shoes I was wearing (I think brown flip flops?) and put these on. They were on my feet when we saw Star Trek, and I drove home with them on at midnight after saying a very tearful goodbye to Jeff.
Did I mention I wear a size 13?
Finding shoes in my size is very difficult and I've been pretty much limited to Payless Shoes because they carry 12 wide and 13 (on the website). However, these shoes aren't known for quality or comfort. Now that I'm working at Macys, I need shoes that I can walk in and stand in for hours at a time, that will offer support and be comfortable. I thought to myself, I'll get a pair of Crocs! They make them in all styles now, I'm sure I can find something in a ballet flat or something similar.
Last night Jeff and I went back to that same Crocs store and found a pair of black flats that were on sale for $19.99. I couldn't pay for them last night, but they put them on hold for me and told me they opened at 9am the next morning. That's when the trouble began.
I was excited about the shoes because they weren't terribly unattractive, they fit and felt comfortable (size 12 womens, thank goodness they fit because that's very hit and miss) and they're black, which means I can wear them with most of my wardrobe. Unfortunately, due to consumption of way too much garlic last night, I woke up this morning sick and not feeling well at all. But, I wanted to be at the store in the morning so I could pay for my shoes and be on my way. I get there just before 9:30. The lights are off, the doors are shut and locked. A man wearing an orange Crocs shirt walks up and I explain that I was told the store opens at 9 and asked him what time it actually opens. He replied with something to the extent of "some stores open at 9 but no, we open at 9:30." Okay, fine. It was nearly 9:30 anyway and all I had to do was wait a few minutes.
At 9:32 the employees were in the store, the lights were on and they were walking around, adjusting the merchandise. I attempted to open the doors and they were locked. I sat back down at the table and waited, thinking they were just running late, but also starting to get annoyed. One employee already knew I was there and the others would look at me as they walked around the store. I tried the doors again and they were still locked. Finally, around 9:48 I call the store. Here is the conversation that transpired:
Crocs: Thank you for calling Crocs...
Me: Yes, hi. What time do you open?
Crocs: 10:00
Me: Well last night I was told you open at 9:00 and one of your employees this morning told me you open at 9:30.
Crocs: We open at 10:00.
I hung up. I was very upset and I didn't want to just sit around for another 10 to 15 minutes. So I went to Starbucks. When I came back just after 10 the double doors were wide open and there were customers inside. I walk in and, surprise, nobody greets me (what kind of retail store doesn't greet customers?) I walk up to the register and the same man who last night told me the store opened at 9, was standing right there. I calmly informed him that I was picking up a pair of shoes I had on hold and gave him my name. He asked me what kind of shoes they were. "Black Crocs." At that point I couldn't care less if I sounded even slightly snotty; I was fighting back my temper and trying with much effort to not cause a scene. In my mind I was thinking I want your name, the name of ever person working this morning, the names of people who worked last night, the name of your manager, your store number and the number I contact to make a complaint. Instead I gave him my name and he went to fetch them. He came back out a moment later and asked me, "Was it Crystal or Crista?" Crystal. Finally he got them, rang them up and I paid without incident. The entire time the store was very quiet and nobody would make eye contact with me.
I haven't worked in retail for very long, but I've always worked in customer service and never would I ever have treated a customer or client like that. It may not seem like a big deal to them, that they told me the wrong time, twice, but it was an enormous deal for me. I was sick, tired and thought the entire trip would take me 15 minutes and instead it took an hour. At any point that young man who told me they opened at 9:30 could have popped his head out of the door to say, "I'm sorry, ma'am, we don't open until 10." The one thing I hate more than anything about retail stores is when I'm ignored by an employee. At Macys, and even when I worked seasonal last year at Lane Bryant, great customer service was always enforced. You greet the customer, you take care of them, you help them. Nobody appreciates being ignored and especially not me.
I know myself; I have a temper. I seldom lose it but when I do, it's not a pretty picture. I'm actually quite proud of myself for maintaining as calm a composure as possible, but I'm angry that I couldn't let them know how terrible they were. I'm seriously contemplating the idea of writing a letter of complaint about the situation. We'll see. At this moment I feel better now that it's off my chest, but the lingering feeling of not being treated with any customer service at all has left a lump of coal in my heart. Will I stop wearing Crocs? Of course not. I might think twice before I visit that store again. At the end of the day, I have my shoes and I didn't lose my cool. Any victory, no matter how small, is still a victory.
The company says that you cannot wear these shoes out, but they're wrong. I definitely wore that pair out, as I wore them probably for about a year straight. Right now they're sitting out in the patio, covered in dirt. The second pair I got I did not actually buy myself. It was the night of college graduation, all was said and done and I was having one last night with Jeff before we parted for the summer. We had bought tickets to see Star Trek in IMAX at the Edwards in Camarillo. While we were waiting, we decided to check out the latest section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets that had just opened, called The Promenade. There was a Crocs outlet store and we went in just to browse. In the bins (where they keep the shoes separately, and you can find the pairs yourself) Jeff and I found these, the "Mary Jane" in Sea Foam.
I don't wear them every day. I did for a while, especially during the summer, but now they're mostly used for running around the apartment or doing laundry or just for a quick run out for errands. They were $10 and Jeff bought them for me. I took off whatever shoes I was wearing (I think brown flip flops?) and put these on. They were on my feet when we saw Star Trek, and I drove home with them on at midnight after saying a very tearful goodbye to Jeff.
Did I mention I wear a size 13?
Finding shoes in my size is very difficult and I've been pretty much limited to Payless Shoes because they carry 12 wide and 13 (on the website). However, these shoes aren't known for quality or comfort. Now that I'm working at Macys, I need shoes that I can walk in and stand in for hours at a time, that will offer support and be comfortable. I thought to myself, I'll get a pair of Crocs! They make them in all styles now, I'm sure I can find something in a ballet flat or something similar.
Last night Jeff and I went back to that same Crocs store and found a pair of black flats that were on sale for $19.99. I couldn't pay for them last night, but they put them on hold for me and told me they opened at 9am the next morning. That's when the trouble began.
I was excited about the shoes because they weren't terribly unattractive, they fit and felt comfortable (size 12 womens, thank goodness they fit because that's very hit and miss) and they're black, which means I can wear them with most of my wardrobe. Unfortunately, due to consumption of way too much garlic last night, I woke up this morning sick and not feeling well at all. But, I wanted to be at the store in the morning so I could pay for my shoes and be on my way. I get there just before 9:30. The lights are off, the doors are shut and locked. A man wearing an orange Crocs shirt walks up and I explain that I was told the store opens at 9 and asked him what time it actually opens. He replied with something to the extent of "some stores open at 9 but no, we open at 9:30." Okay, fine. It was nearly 9:30 anyway and all I had to do was wait a few minutes.
At 9:32 the employees were in the store, the lights were on and they were walking around, adjusting the merchandise. I attempted to open the doors and they were locked. I sat back down at the table and waited, thinking they were just running late, but also starting to get annoyed. One employee already knew I was there and the others would look at me as they walked around the store. I tried the doors again and they were still locked. Finally, around 9:48 I call the store. Here is the conversation that transpired:
Crocs: Thank you for calling Crocs...
Me: Yes, hi. What time do you open?
Crocs: 10:00
Me: Well last night I was told you open at 9:00 and one of your employees this morning told me you open at 9:30.
Crocs: We open at 10:00.
I hung up. I was very upset and I didn't want to just sit around for another 10 to 15 minutes. So I went to Starbucks. When I came back just after 10 the double doors were wide open and there were customers inside. I walk in and, surprise, nobody greets me (what kind of retail store doesn't greet customers?) I walk up to the register and the same man who last night told me the store opened at 9, was standing right there. I calmly informed him that I was picking up a pair of shoes I had on hold and gave him my name. He asked me what kind of shoes they were. "Black Crocs." At that point I couldn't care less if I sounded even slightly snotty; I was fighting back my temper and trying with much effort to not cause a scene. In my mind I was thinking I want your name, the name of ever person working this morning, the names of people who worked last night, the name of your manager, your store number and the number I contact to make a complaint. Instead I gave him my name and he went to fetch them. He came back out a moment later and asked me, "Was it Crystal or Crista?" Crystal. Finally he got them, rang them up and I paid without incident. The entire time the store was very quiet and nobody would make eye contact with me.
I haven't worked in retail for very long, but I've always worked in customer service and never would I ever have treated a customer or client like that. It may not seem like a big deal to them, that they told me the wrong time, twice, but it was an enormous deal for me. I was sick, tired and thought the entire trip would take me 15 minutes and instead it took an hour. At any point that young man who told me they opened at 9:30 could have popped his head out of the door to say, "I'm sorry, ma'am, we don't open until 10." The one thing I hate more than anything about retail stores is when I'm ignored by an employee. At Macys, and even when I worked seasonal last year at Lane Bryant, great customer service was always enforced. You greet the customer, you take care of them, you help them. Nobody appreciates being ignored and especially not me.
I know myself; I have a temper. I seldom lose it but when I do, it's not a pretty picture. I'm actually quite proud of myself for maintaining as calm a composure as possible, but I'm angry that I couldn't let them know how terrible they were. I'm seriously contemplating the idea of writing a letter of complaint about the situation. We'll see. At this moment I feel better now that it's off my chest, but the lingering feeling of not being treated with any customer service at all has left a lump of coal in my heart. Will I stop wearing Crocs? Of course not. I might think twice before I visit that store again. At the end of the day, I have my shoes and I didn't lose my cool. Any victory, no matter how small, is still a victory.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
A Small Announcement
While I am enjoying the temporary comforts of being seasonally employed by Macy's, I've still been looking for full time, permanent work. I recently updated my profile on Monster.com and very soon after I got a call from someone in HR at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for a position in their distribution center, which is here in the town I'm currently living in. This person saw my profile and wanted to have me come in for an interview. This is the first time anyone has ever called me for a job interview without me ever having applied with them. I would like to not get my hopes up, but I have set my hopes higher than normal because this would be a great opportunity. It's full time, and while only a job through the end of January 2010, it could possibly turn into a full time job. I'm getting ready now for the interview. Wish me luck! This would be a great opportunity to finally give my family the wonderful Christmas I've been wanting for so long.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
House"wife"
I have been increasingly frustrated lately with the amount of housecleaning I have had to do lately. It makes me irrationally angry to look at any mess (especially in the kitchen) and terribly frustrated when I cave in and start cleaning. I never wanted to be a housewife. If there was a shared home, marriage and especially kids in the picture it would be entirely different. Instead I find myself cleaning messes that shouldn't be made to begin with. There is no reason in the world to not do dishes until (quite literally) every dish is dirty. There is no reason why you can't pick up trash and put it in the trash. No reason why it shouldn't go into the trash to begin with.
I am living a life that I foolishly volunteered for because I thought it would somehow change certain aspects about out life that I was unhappy with. Alas, nothing has changed. My parents don't seem to miss me much and I was literally invited to my own house for Thanksgiving dinner. I still technically live there! I'm only where I'm at now for the sake of finding a job.
I have had so much of this frustration building up in me and I can sense it coming to a boiling point. Nothing in my life is going according to plan and I am really fed up with this feeling of being lost. I want things to change and I want them to change right now. But how is that going to happen?
The part that makes me feel guilty? Today marks a year and a half of being together. It really feels like a make it or break it situation these days. Obviously I don't want to break it, but I doubt he will do what needs to be done to make it.
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I am living a life that I foolishly volunteered for because I thought it would somehow change certain aspects about out life that I was unhappy with. Alas, nothing has changed. My parents don't seem to miss me much and I was literally invited to my own house for Thanksgiving dinner. I still technically live there! I'm only where I'm at now for the sake of finding a job.
I have had so much of this frustration building up in me and I can sense it coming to a boiling point. Nothing in my life is going according to plan and I am really fed up with this feeling of being lost. I want things to change and I want them to change right now. But how is that going to happen?
The part that makes me feel guilty? Today marks a year and a half of being together. It really feels like a make it or break it situation these days. Obviously I don't want to break it, but I doubt he will do what needs to be done to make it.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Real Estalker Favorites
Once in a while I browse through The Real Estalker to look at how green the grass is on the other side, so to speak. I like the idea that I can see what a celeb's home looks like and sometimes it makes for great inspiration (I love architecture!). Here are some of my recent favorites from The Real Estalker.
Ryan Cabrera
Patrick Dempsey
Ashlee Simpson
Julianne Moore
Joey Fatone
Debi Mazar
Photos via The Real Estalker.
Ryan Cabrera
Patrick Dempsey
Ashlee Simpson
Julianne Moore
Joey Fatone
Debi Mazar
Photos via The Real Estalker.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Great News
Yesterday I was offered a seasonal, part time job at Macy's! I know, it's not much, but at least it will give me some Christmas shopping money and another little blurb to put on my resume. This will be the second holiday season in a row that I have worked. Hopefully I won't have to do 5am on Black Friday, but if I have to, then I will. I'm just happy to finally have something that will bring in a paycheck. Plus, Macy's associates get paid weekly, so that will definitely help a great deal!
I'm currently working on changing the layout a bit to transition into the holiday season. Working on that Monday!
Have a great Sunday!
I'm currently working on changing the layout a bit to transition into the holiday season. Working on that Monday!
Have a great Sunday!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A "City" Girl's Bedroom
I used to love watching MTV's The Hills, but since Lauren Conrad left the show just hasn't been the same. Enter The City, which features Whitney Port and the so lovely Olivia Palermo. The show was a bit snoozy last season (technically, it's still in the first season, labeled "part two"), but has seriously taken over the space in my heart once reserved for Lauren Conrad's weekly drama (or lack thereof).
In this week's episode there is a scene in which Whitney and her roommate, Roxy, are getting ready for some party or another, and I instantly fell in love with the entire look of the bedroom:
I've always loved the look of girly clothes hanging from doors and I'm definitely falling in love with that gorgeous mirror propped up against the amazing purple wall. Everything about this room is delicious and I'm seriously craving my own girly room to call home.
Photo via The Hills Freak.
In this week's episode there is a scene in which Whitney and her roommate, Roxy, are getting ready for some party or another, and I instantly fell in love with the entire look of the bedroom:
I've always loved the look of girly clothes hanging from doors and I'm definitely falling in love with that gorgeous mirror propped up against the amazing purple wall. Everything about this room is delicious and I'm seriously craving my own girly room to call home.
Photo via The Hills Freak.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Color Crave: Chanel-ing Inspiration
Lately I've found myself longing for the elegance of a simple black and white palette, not for clothing, necessarily, but as an aesthetic. I can think of no better example, then that of Chanel. In a world that's anything but two-tone, Karl Lagerfeld has managed to make the two-tone palette desirable to women (and men) across the globe.
Black and white, quilting and chains, pearls and patent leather. The Chanel aesthetic is the epitome of chic and feminine.
For those of us who can't afford the extravagant price tag of the Chanel label, the look can be achieved affordably and successfully. Here are a few great examples of achieving the Chanel look, for less.
Take some time to edit through your current wardrobe and you might be surprised to find you're well on your way to creating your own Chanel-inspired look! I took a look through my own closet, and found the following pieces that fall well within the Chanel aesthetic.
Pieces I found include a brand new tuxedo inspired jacket, a knee-length dress jacket (purchased last year, primarily worn during the holidays), a tuxedo inspired blouse (also pilgrim inspired? lol) and a white sleeveless blouse.
For quite some time now I've been thinking about how I will want to redecorate my bedroom (you know, once I have a job and financial opportunity) and lately I've been thinking about black and white. With some metallic thrown in for good measure. Chiefly among new items I need are:
South Hampton Desk, Round Iron Mirror, Side Table, Brushed Steel Floor Lamp, Chandelier Night Light, Crystal Lamp Base 14", Silk Lamp Shade
All accessories pictured are less than $100 each! Eifel Tower Unframed Poster, Eifel Tower Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Classical Leaves II, Abstract on Canvas, Wire Leaf Sconce, Tealight Candleholder With Mirror, Printed Glass Wall Clock, Black Floral Decorative Pillow, Cream Crinkle Pillow, Black and Grey Felt Pillow
Black and white, quilting and chains, pearls and patent leather. The Chanel aesthetic is the epitome of chic and feminine.
For those of us who can't afford the extravagant price tag of the Chanel label, the look can be achieved affordably and successfully. Here are a few great examples of achieving the Chanel look, for less.
Items in this set:
Sara Bow Dress, $45
Black and White Chiffon Ruffle Dress, $35
Black velvet power dress, 30 GBP
Forever21.com - Dresses - Dressy - 2066214033, $28
Miso Lurex Net Dress, 27 GBP
Sara Bow Dress, $45
Black and White Chiffon Ruffle Dress, $35
Black velvet power dress, 30 GBP
Forever21.com - Dresses - Dressy - 2066214033, $28
Miso Lurex Net Dress, 27 GBP
Items in this set:
Posh Hot Pant - FRENCH CONNECTION, 60 GBP
JJ Park netted skirt - Very, 55 GBP
INCEDE Pleated Frilled Blouse (Beige) - 53.70USD(Approx.) : MARUI web chann..., $55
Sequin skirt, 50 GBP
Black ruffle front skirt, 40 GBP
Posh Hot Pant - FRENCH CONNECTION, 60 GBP
JJ Park netted skirt - Very, 55 GBP
INCEDE Pleated Frilled Blouse (Beige) - 53.70USD(Approx.) : MARUI web chann..., $55
Sequin skirt, 50 GBP
Black ruffle front skirt, 40 GBP
Take some time to edit through your current wardrobe and you might be surprised to find you're well on your way to creating your own Chanel-inspired look! I took a look through my own closet, and found the following pieces that fall well within the Chanel aesthetic.
Pieces I found include a brand new tuxedo inspired jacket, a knee-length dress jacket (purchased last year, primarily worn during the holidays), a tuxedo inspired blouse (also pilgrim inspired? lol) and a white sleeveless blouse.
For quite some time now I've been thinking about how I will want to redecorate my bedroom (you know, once I have a job and financial opportunity) and lately I've been thinking about black and white. With some metallic thrown in for good measure. Chiefly among new items I need are:
- desk
- mirror
- shelving
- accent rug
- something to keep my jewelry organized
- accessories & decorations
South Hampton Desk, Round Iron Mirror, Side Table, Brushed Steel Floor Lamp, Chandelier Night Light, Crystal Lamp Base 14", Silk Lamp Shade
All accessories pictured are less than $100 each! Eifel Tower Unframed Poster, Eifel Tower Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Classical Leaves II, Abstract on Canvas, Wire Leaf Sconce, Tealight Candleholder With Mirror, Printed Glass Wall Clock, Black Floral Decorative Pillow, Cream Crinkle Pillow, Black and Grey Felt Pillow
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