New Year's Eve

Making your resolution
Checking it twice
Is 2009 the year that you're going to be naughty or nice?

Montreal Knows Cold

It's cold in Montreal... like 1 degree cold. But we are bundling up, going to drink a scotch and heading outside to see some sights. The style is making me want to move here. Lots of funky individuality mixed with some absolutely beautiful people. I will take pics if I can.

Stay warm and be good tonight!

Out With the Old

After a nice quiet Christmas at my sister's, I am getting ready to go to Montreal tomorrow to celebrate New Year's with friends. It's going to be cooooold there, so I a packing my cozy clothes and will just have to make sure to drink lots of red wine to stay warm.

I don't know if I will be blogging. May leave the computer at home this time.

Only a few days of 2008 left, so we better make them count!

kisses,
me

Right Now

eating. sleeping. laughing. trying to figure it out.

Holiday Time

*beep*

I'm off to NJ for the holidays to see what santa left me under the tree. Leave a message and I'll be back once I come up for air from the piles of wrapping paper, or all of the Christmas cookies are gone... whichever comes first.

*beep*

Countdown to Chistmas

My co-worker is stuck on what to get her daughter. My neighbor is stuck on what to get his mom. And one friend hasn't even started shopping yet. Click here for my 2008 gift guide.

egg nog covered kisses,
me

Pretty Things

Desire

Barneys Having Huge Sale

This just appeared in my inbox. Barneys is having a 75% off sale. All of your favorite people will be there... Marc, Stella, Chip & Pepper.
Time to break open the piggy bank, count your quarters and do a little shopping.

Just Wondering

If you could have any article of clothing designed and named after you what would it be?

I Secondi That

In high school vintage meant an old worn in t-shirt from the thrift store.
In college it meant hippie dresses and my dad's black leather bell-bottoms.
In my early twenties it meant old, dusty fur jackets that used to belong to my Nana.
Most recently vintage means better than anything that is made today.

A few weeks ago I rekindled an old love affair... with Secondi on Connecticut Ave. What is not to love about good vintage finds mixed with new items?
Exactly.

We Love Tylenol and Free Cabs

How cool is this? Tylenol and CVS are offering free taxi rides in pink and white British-style cabs as part of a promotion for Tylenol Warming Liquids. This beats the hell out of the smelly, dirty cabs that usually roll around DC.

The best part... the cabs will take you anywhere in the district (up to a $25 fare). The free taxis will be moved to a new CVS location every day this week. Unless you live in Dupont Circle, then double-score... cabs will be available there every day.

Here's the schedule (12pm - 8pm):

Monday through Friday 12/15 - 12/21: Dupont Circle, NW
Monday, December 15: 1199 Vermont Avenue, NW
Tuesday, December 16: 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Wednesday, December 17: 435 8th Street, NW
Thursday, December 18: 400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Friday, December 19: 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Saturday, December 20: 4555 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Sunday, December 21: 3031 14th Street, NW

vroom, vroom!

Manly Boots

Last Thursday night I spent close to 10 minutes talking boots with the bouncer at Marvin. If there is even a drop if moisture from the sky, I immediately use it as an excuse to wear my mukaluks (aka wellies). ( I love them. Maybe a little too much. It can be awkward.) Anyway, he liked my boots, which got us talking about his quest for boots and me telling him about this amazing pair of Timberland knee-high lace-up boots rain boots that I had recently seen. Then there was this whole conversation about where he could go looking for boots. Yeah, this explains why I am single.

Anywayyy.... I was just reading Modern Destiny where he too is obsessed with boots. Then I read Panda Head and from there I clicked over to Style.com to check out Chanels latest collection. Which has lots of men in boots. I like the calf high boots on a guy... alot. But can a man pull of knee-high boots with his pants tucked in... you know, outside of an eqestrian show?


Tell you what... you send those two men over my way and I promise to make a decision. Deal?

Hello, Weekend

The weekend is here
Oh what a delight
Except for that list that's keeping you up at night
You have mom and dad and your brother and sis
But surely there must be someone you missed
For you, my dear, a weekend shopping guide
Now come Christmas Day you won't have to hide.

(I'm not normal, I know...)

Meet Billy Reid

Dear Men,

I know I often neglect you when it comes to style. So today I have a special treat. His name is Billy Reid. His designs are impecible, with a "sophisticated Southern nod". And you can get it all on sale.

Now who loves you the most?

kisses,

me

Tangy Sweet to the Rescue

For years Claud and I have moaned that there needs to be a solid frozen yogurt spot by our offices. We once spent an entire lunch hour walking around trying to find one. And there may have been an afternoon last summer spent listing off potential places to go get some soft serve.

Then this morning I saw that Tangy Sweet is opening on 7th and E... two blocks from my office.

Best morning ever.

15 Minutes

Washingtonian.com recently interviewed me for their blogger beat. Twas lots of fun, but yikes that pic! (I'm smiling so big there's no room left for my eyes.. .ahhahahaha!)

Going to go bask in my 15 minutes of fame with a trip to my hairdresser. Did someone say blonde...?

Tuesday Playlist

Birds of the Wing – Viva Voce
New Shoes- Paulo Nutini
Eurochild – Massive Attack
Slip Out the Back – Fort Minor
Krafty – New Order
Finer Feelings – Spoon
So Glad to See You – Hot Chip
Far Away – Cut Copy
Long Distance Phone Call – Phoenix

melody covered kisses,
me

Free Shipping Day

With everything but the kitchen sink being discounted, it is more surprising to NOT see a sale then to see things marked down. But here is one more incentive to tempt you into shopping -- Free Shipping Day.

On Thursday, December 18th participating merchants are giving free shipping to online shoppers with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. The list includes Apple Store, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, Victoria's Secret, Amazon. The entire list can be viewed here.

Hey, it's a lot more exciting than Sweetest Day, or Bosses Day, or Grandparent's Day.

(thanks L for letting me snag the info from you!)

Sale Time

Right now Cusp is having a huge sale. Think 40% off almost everything.
Just thought you'd want to know.
(though right now the sale is the new norm, n'est pas?)

Pictures in the Park

Yesterday I got all dressed up, played makeup with a friend and went to the park where I got my picture taken and froze for fashion. Not the Park Hyatt, not The Park at 14th, not even Park City, Utah. Just the dog park.

Fashion Trivia

Ok, let's pretend for a second that my Target boots aren't horribly back ordered, which explains why they aren't yet on my feet. Instead, they are really:
a. being held hostage by a mailman that holds a grudge
b. resting in Vogue's fashion closet
c. on Miley Cyrus' feet, because she wanted them too (ew!)
d. a figment of my imagination

either way, Target can I please have my boots now?

Dancefloor Diaries

All dancing around at last night's party, there were girls that liked boys and boys that liked girls and maybe some that liked boys and girls. But were there any boys liked by this girl... that remains the question.

When Horoscopes Hit the Nail on the Head

Aquarius...
So long as you know what it is you want out of life there is nothing and no one that can stop you from getting it. Once you internalize that fact into your everyday thinking and feeling you will find your dreams coming true at a remarkable rate.

and there you have it.

Urban Pulls Their Support

While wandering aimlessly around the internet I stumbled upon this blog entry about Urban Outfitters pulling 'I Support Same Sex Marriage' tee-shirts. The tees are great and I would wear one, as would probably all of my friends (gay or straight). But why would Urban ask to carry them, then pull them, then lie? As with any story, the truth is always somewhere in the middle. But, still I say to them "Shame on you. Shame, shame on you!"

Quote of the Day

“Sixty percent off is the new black.”
Patricia Marx in The New Yorker.

More Adventures In Misspelling

cfab: carolyn?

which one

me: not our caroline

cfab: you do not get the difference between caroline and carolyn do you?!!?!
it's hilar

me: no, not really

i kinda use one and hope I am right
cfab: we dont know any caroline's !

me: yes, I do!

she spells it caroline

cfab: oh, haha

i thought she was a carolyn as well

me: oh shit, you are right!

g-d I am so confused

Shopping, Then Labor

preggersis: What date r u coming for xmas? Come early.
me: 23rd. So tell the baby to come on the 25th
preggersis: So the 24th we are going century 21 shopping
me: exactly sista!

Home, Again

Yet again I find myself on the couch, foot propped, still in my comfy clothes, working from home. Sounds like a dream, no? Unless that is exactly what you did all of last week. Then you are ready to ditch the sweats for a suit, go play in the outside world and actually be in the office with people who aren't on your tv screen.

But let's be honest, there are worse things in life.

Naughty or Nice - Frye's Paige Boot

I am not gonna lie, all day I have been thinking about Frye's Paige buckle boot. They are stuck in my head like a bad Beyonce song. My sweet lil cousin emailed me saying she bought a pair in grey and they are too small on her. Do I want them?

Yes, yes, yes!

But do my feet squeeze into a size 8. And with this recession, do I want to splurge?

Did I mention she got them for a third of the cost?

Le sigh...

Meet Yeasayer

Hahaha, my first band interview. I actually didn't ask the question about their snacks, or who they would eat first, but I think it is hilarious because those are questions I totally would have asked!
Enjoy....

Vogue Ditching Anna (maybe)

The internet is alive with rumors that that Carine Roitfeld is going to replace Anna Wintour to run American Vogue. It's no secret that Vogue hasn't been doing too well lately, but can they do better sans Anna and her well-coifed hair? Looks like we may be about to find out.

Shop it to me emails you every time sites put your favorite brands on sale in your size. Which saves you countless minutes searching the internet for deals. Or costs you more hard-earned money since now you will actually find the clothes you want in your size. It all depends on whether you are a glass half-empty or half-full type. Either way, go sign up.

Late to Cyber Monday

It's Cyber Monday and while everyone else was at work shopping online, I was at home sleeping off a nasty cold. But now I am awake, a little less sneezy and ready to hit the internet for a little online love -- retail style.

And what is on my list? Let's see...
Star Wars legos for my brother
button-down sweaters for work
Aveda shampoo
wet leggings (which I had sworn off, but now sorta want)

baci baci!

I Smell a Threat

I just recieved this little message via Facebook:

"I better make an appearance on Deacon DC this week, I'm sure you can find a synonym for Uber. Glad we got to celebrate Turkey Day with you!"

My dear, you shall make an appearance when you learn to spell Dekan the right way.

phonics covered kisses,
your favorite cousin-in-law

Early Evening Text Message

"Um, my friend and I just had lunch with Tommy Lee. No big whoop."

which was immediately followed by me textingba million (inappropriate) questions.

No Turkeys Were Harmed in the Making of these Skits

A Day Late

I meant to post this yesterday, but my food coma made my memory a bit off... click here to read about black friday sales and where you need to be come cyber monday.

Black Friday has Landed

Enough said. Get over your turkey hangover and out there shopping.

Rue14 is having a big Black Friday sale, so show some love to our local DC retailers.

That said, I am heading over to the Banana outlet to shop-it-up. Then going to see the movie Twilight.

As my boo would say, "A nice little Friday."

Black Friday is Almost Here

Black Friday commercials are on full-scale rotation. Kohl's at 4am, Walmart at 5am, Target at 6am. By 7am I would be tripping and have to bounce. Then again, part of me secretly wants to be at Kohl's at 4am just to see who is there.

Snag Some Tights

It's snowing in Ohio... which has me wanting to bundle up in warmth and coziness and not move from the couch. Oh wait, that is exactly what I have been doing. But should I go outside, would I look ridic in ripped tights? Let's be honest, I have come home at 3am after a long night in snagged tights at least once or twice in my day, but never on purpose.

Be Back Soon

Still recouping from foot surgery. I will be out of the haze and back tomorrow. But for now it is 6pm, which means time for bed!

sweet dreams,
me

Can't Get Enough of This Song

Blue Sky Black Death - Shoot You Dead

Early Morning Priorities

In an hour they will be cutting my foot open and removing my pretty little broken bone. And all I can think about is that I can't wait for it to be over so I can get a coffee and bagel.

early morning kisses,
me

Poke It to Me

Last night I did something I have been wanting to do for years. I got acupuncture. I will admit that I was oddly excited to go and have needles stuck in me. And I am still oddly excited to go back and do it again.
The jury is still out on whether or not Dr. Liang fixed the pinched nerve in my shoulder. But he did rub hot stones on my neck and shoulders and anyone who knows me know that the shoulder game is a quick way to my heart.

No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Bag

Last night, as we were tumbling out of the elevator after girls night, a great discovery was made. My beloved new blue bag is an immitation. Here I thought the little guy was made of leather, until two friends told me that Matt and Nat is a vegan line.


Looks like I now have two new leading men in my life... Matt and Nat. Who knew vegan could be so sexy.

Flickrista - Your New Favorite Website

Have you heard of Flickrista? Do you like fashion photography?
Click here and fall in love.

McQueen Sneak Peek

A little something to warm you up on this cold, cold morning -- a sneak peek at McQueen's line for Target. (everything but the shoes in the second picture. If Target were to actually sell those it would be just too, too perfect)

What do you think? Too much for middle America?

winter covered kisses,

me

Cyber Monday Event

the only thing better than black friday is cybermonday - the monday after Thanksgiving when everyone goes back to work and shops for deals online. No crowds, no pushy women with strollers, no crying babies.
Check out the invitation below for a super-cool event. Then go to the event. And shop. Buy me something if you want... actually buy me two somethings.

kisses!

Shop.org and Cybermonday.com invite local Washington office workers to the third annual Shop@Lunch event on Monday, December 1. This event to celebrate Cyber Monday that includes free lunch at Hard Rock Café, gift card raffles, and the chance to complete some of your holiday shopping.

Details are below:
WHO: Shop@Lunch is presented by Shop.org and Cybermonday.com, a one-stop shop for holiday shopping. (All proceeds from Cybermonday.com go to the Ray M. Greenly Scholarship Fund)

WHAT: Shop@Lunch – a celebration of Cyber Monday, the ceremonial kick-off of the online holiday shopping season

WHEN: Monday, December 1, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm (the Monday after Thanksgiving)

WHERE: Hard Rock Café, 999 E. Street, NW, Washington, DC – we have reserved the entire top level

The event includes:
> FREE lunch (a pasta station, a salad station, and lots of other "real" food)
> A chance to WIN one of 89 $50 gift cards that will be raffled off from Macys.com, Borders, eBags, Golfsmith.com and many more
> Merchandise raffles of jewelry, sporting goods, and electronics
> FREE wi-fi
> 50 laptops set up for online shopping
> A chance to be interviewed for local TV news (though you can always refuse)

McQueen does Target

Here's a little bit of new tha tis sure to make you smile this morning:

Alexander McQueen is set to launch a (cheaper) line of clothing for Target this March. No word on if his famous skull scarves will be gracing the aisles for a third of the price, but trust me on one thing... whatever he does design will be good. Rock n roll good!

We Danced the Birthday Dance

This is why we won’t delay for your birthday the secrets that we held that day will be kept straight
all your friends have gone away so let's celebrate
you're holding hope open for the one making you wait

Weekend Happenings

Looking for some good sales, fashion doings and other happenings this weekend? Click here to read my suggestions.

kisses for friday,
me

Why We Watch GG

Because one of my favorite things to do is gather on the couch with my friends, doug and snacks

Because Blair's hair is morphing from light on top to dark on bottom... and not in a good way

Because Little J wears more eyeliner than any 80's hair band combined

Because you never know what bad shirt Rufus will have on next

Because Dan is annoying, Chuck is annoyingly sexy and I am annoyed if I don't get my weekly fix.

These are the reasons I heart the show.

Meet the Facehunter

I just dicovered the Facehunter, who is a bit like The Sartorialist, but not really. The Facehunter has a much more "everyday person" vibe to it. And not to mention lots and lots of pretty people in pretty clothes that make you oooh and aaahhh and sort of sigh out loud.