Now that I know the fabulous Cynthia Rowley designs bling for boo boos, I’m so going to gouge myself with something sharp. Nothing serious. Just a flesh wound. But if I got to cover the scrape with sparkly sequins, it would totally be worth it. Totally.
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Bling For Your Boo Boos
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010New York Artist Belts it Out
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010I scoured the streets of SoHo and Greenwich Village for hours while on vacation last week searching for something special. And special is exactly what I got when I stumbled upon New York street vendor Shauna Hull. Hull is an incredibly talented jewelry designer who came up with a concept she calls ‘wrist belts.’
I admit, the look isn’t for everybody, but it is for me. I love it! And what I love even more than the huge piece of purple druzy wrapped around my wrist: Hull’s originality. She is a unique voice in the jewelry business and I can’t wait to watch her career explode.
Get A Whiff Of This
Sunday, August 8th, 2010I’m not really a perfume person, but I can’t seem to stop myself from sniffing the stuff every time I pass a fragrance counter. So while I may not buy many bottles, I’ve certainly smelled them all, including Anthropologie’s latest line called A Rather Novel Collection.
There are 6 fragrances in this line, and each was one inspired by a different flavor of tea. While all of them smell spectacular, I especially adore Silk Road Caravan by Stephen Nilsen. The perfume is made from white tea buds and fresh apricot paired with peony and vanilla. It’s so fresh, so light, and so yummy that I actually did more that sniff it this time, I bought it.
Let Me Introduce You to The Slowest Runner Ever
Thursday, July 29th, 2010‘This can not be good for me,’ I think to myself as I gasp to catch my breath. My lungs feel as if they’re about to explode and I’m pretty sure I’m going to puke any second. And yet, I continue to force one foot in front of the other because that’s what you do at boot camp.
I recently joined the hard core fitness group, which meets 3 mornings a week, in a desperate attempt to evict the last 10 pounds of baby blubber from my body. But after the first day of running in circles for nearly 45 minutes on an indoor track, I’m already having second thoughts, especially since I’m the slowest. runner. ever.
Okay, who am I kidding? What I do could never be classified as running. One might refer to it as a sluggish skip. Or perhaps, a walk with a half hop every second step. Whatever it is, it’s pretty pathetic. And to prove it, I was lapped again, and again, and again, by every person in the class.
And it’s not as if I’m completely out of shape. I bike 10 to 15 miles a couple times a week, and I also take kick boxing and weight training classes from the gym I attend several times a week. I just had no idea how slow of a runner I was until I joined this boot camp class. And now that I do, I really wish I didn’t. I mean, who wants to be the slowest. runner. ever?
But don’t worry. I may be a slow runner, but I’m not a runner who quits. I’ll run every lap the rest of the boot campers do, it’ll just take me a little longer. Okay, who am I kidding? A lot longer.
Everything Skinny Scares Me
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Everything skinny scares me. Everything.
Example #1: Skinny Lattes. I mean, have you seen the milk used to make that drink? Some call it skim. I called it gross. There’s no way that cloudy water posing as the liquid cows create will ever touch my tongue. No way.
Example #2: Skinny Actresses. Two words: Lindsay Lohan. ’Nuff said.
Example #3: Skinny Pants. Unless you’re 6 foot tall and weigh 98 pounds, no one looks good in skinny jeans, skinny cargos, skinny shorts, or any other item of clothing that calls itself skinny. No one.
But guess what? I could be wrong! (Four words, by the way, my husband has never heard me utter in my life. And I only write this now in complete secrecy while he sleeps soundly while slobbering next to me because I don’t ever want him to know that I know those four words can coexist. You understand.)
Here’s the proof:
While I was perusing pants at Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale this afternoon (Yes, ladies! It’s that time of year again!), I totally rolled my eyes at the idea of even trying on these skinny cargo pants by Sanctuary. But I grabbed my size anyway and decided since I was already headed to the fitting room to try on a pair of jeans, I would give the cargos a crack, too.
I died, came back to life, and died again after I saw for myself how great these skinny cargos looked. I could not believe it. Most of the time, I can’t even get skinny pants passed my calves. And if I do happen to get them passed my calves, there’s no way I can pull them past my fanny. And if I do happen to get them past my fanny, there’s no way I can sit down in them. And if do happen to be able to sit down in them, there’s no way my fanny would actually stay in them. You see my dilemma.
So, I admit, not everything skinny scares me these days.
But c’mon. There’s no way I’m changing my mind about skinny lattes or skinny actresses. I mean, cloudy liquid posing as milk and Lindsay Lohan, right?
Right.
Ring A Ding Ding
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010I am crazy about cocktail rings. They are bold, beautiful, a bit of a risk, and a total must-have. Here are a four of my favorites.
1. Klimt by Alexis Bittar
2. Bold Bee by AZAARA
3. Hydroqz Pave by Alexis Bittar
4. Chrysoprase Ring by Jamie Joseph
A Twig Treasure
Monday, July 12th, 2010How unique is this twig treasure from Cursive?
It’s in The Bag
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010If I Didn’t Think I’d Break a Bone, I’d Buy Them.
Sunday, June 20th, 2010How awesome are these zipper adorned wedges from Piperlime? I mean, who doesn’t want to add five inches of fun to their frame? And the rich cognac color is so yummy. The only problem: I think I’d break a bone if I bought them.
If The Hat Fits, Wear it.
Thursday, June 17th, 2010I Have a Colossal Cranium
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010I was so psyched when I heard New York milliner, Eugenia Kim, was designing a collection for Target. I couldn’t wait to wear her straw fedoras and chic caps all summer long. But you know what I discovered when I went to the super store to try them on?
My head is too big. Literally. It didn’t matter how I tipped, turned, or tried, I could not stuff my colossal cranium into a single one of them.
I’ll never wonder why again when the doctor tells me my boys fall into the 95% on the growth chart when it comes to their head circumference.
If Ya Can’t Swim With ‘em, Wear ‘em
Friday, June 4th, 2010There is something so sweet about these starfish earrings from Stella & Dot.
I mean, if ya can’t swim with ‘em, wear ‘em. That’s what I always say.
Yes, Please.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010A Hint for My Hubby
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010Of Kors I Want It
Monday, April 12th, 2010Of Kors I want this piece of acrylic goodness I spotted in Lucky Magazine. Of Kors I do.






























devon spec on The Great Giveaway
hi tash! i follow you on facebook, & bloglines. :) i have no idea what google friend is! i might have to look into this... i would put the design...on Can You Say Awkward? I Knew You Could.
I love, love, love the pictures. :-)Single Dad Laughing on The Great Giveaway
Hmmmm... who doesn't like free crap. I mean free awesome stuff. I can't wait till I'm as popular as you! .-= Single Dad Laughing´s last blog ..My pain can beat up...Emily on Can You Say Awkward? I Knew You Could.
Mmmmm Double Demin always a good look?! Those picture made me laugh - not yours, yours are awesome! .-= Emily´s last blog ..A few of my favourite things =-.Nina on The Great Giveaway
Noon your time or time? Oh well, family isn't probably eligible anyway, but I would put my beautiful grandsons on my bottle. I follow you through Google.