Holiday baking
Lemon Meringue Pie
Big family dinners
Working as a stand in
Rereading New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kamis, 26 November 2009
Selasa, 24 November 2009
Lost in Austen
If you have ever wished you could step inside Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, you will probably like Amanda Price, the heroine of the UK miniseries Lost in Austen. When Amanda accidentally switches places with Elizabeth Bennet, it is up to Amanda to put the story to rights. Watching this movie for the Everything Austen Challenge was a lot of fun; I only wish the US version was the same as the UK series - why cut the Downtown number?
Senin, 23 November 2009
Holiday Gift Ideas
I can't believe Thanksgiving is this week. The holiday season has snuck up on me, and I haven't done any Christmas shopping yet. I am hoping that Black Friday will offer some major shopping deals, but the last couple of years have been disappointing... and who wants to get up at 4 a.m. for a camera anyways?
Because I love gift giving guides, I have put together a few collections which I hope will spark some creative ideas for you.
Gift Ideas for Bloggers
When shopping for the blogger in your life look for fun gadgets such as the Hello Kitty USB flash drive or a digital camera. Also, Moleskin notebooks are wonderful for jotting down notes, and cute pajamas are always appreciated.
Gift Ideas for Beauty Junkies
Beauty junkies know their makeup, so pay attention to the brands they wear. Beauty books are great for getting inspiration, and Bobbi Brown offers great advice in hers. Sephora is currently offering sampler kits that include top selling products such as mascara, lipstick, and perfume, and they are perfect for gift giving.
Gift Ideas for DIYers
The Do It Yourself phenomenon covers everything from building a house to baking a cake or sewing a dress. Encourage hands-on hobbies with kits focused on knitting, crocheting, and just about everything else. Also, Threadbanger offers tons of great ideas for DIYers and is encouraging people to give handmade gifts this year.
Jumat, 20 November 2009
Links a La Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Roundup
Food for Thought
Edited by Ashe Mischief
This is my first time editing since I wrote Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode. Thank you all so much for making this my most pleasurable experience in editing yet!
I’m not sure if it’s because American Thanksgiving is a week away, or because the blogosphere is ablaze with Kate Mosses’ unforgettable quote, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” but either way, I’ve got food on my mind. This week, you brought me the best kind of food–rich, decadent, and 100% calorie-free! That’s right–you delivered highly thoughtful posts on fashion, fashion blogging & communities, and more.
On a personal note, ferOHHHsh has asked that we share her post about her close friend’s near-fatal accident. I believe that the fashion community is one of surprising strength, dignity, caring and compassion, and that it was worth sharing. We’re sending your friend speedy thoughts for a wonderful recovery!
Links à la Mode : November 19th
- Awakened Aesthetic: – Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers (Part I)
- Crisis in Denim: – Crisis in Denim: I make gentle fun of a Banana Republic ‘rewards’ card I received in the mail, that seems designed to make me think I accomplished something by shopping at BR and earning ‘rewards’ points, by riffing on the president’s Yes We Can slogan.
- dramatis personae: – the Hat’s Out of the Bag! by Michelle at Wicked Whimsy
- Fashion X K8: – The importance of Fashion Ad Campaigns and analyzing the collective subconcious of fashion consumers. I beg the question, what makes a great Fashion Ad.
- Further Ado: – With many of their paper equivalents going bust, Further Ado finds 5 great online fashion magazines to keep you satisfied.
- Grit and Glamour: – yesterday The Psychology of Lace Lace, in spite of its implied fragility, holds very special power in the sartorial world.
- Idiosyncratic Style – Infatuation List: Five Fall Fashion Favorites
- Independent Fashion Bloggers – Fashion Blogging : The Road Ahead
- kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS: – Interview with Lauren Jones of mydearthing
- Mystery Creature: – I love vintage, I love handmade… but I don’t love Etsy, as much as I want to.
- Oranges and Apples: – What drives fashion bloggers? Oranges and Apples in the Scotsman
- Random Fashion Coolness: – Musings on the power-partnerships in the Blogosphere
- Shoe Daydreams: – Collaborations and “inspiration”
- slsvgg fashion: – An interview with Gossip Girl actress LEIGHTON MEESTER, on her style
- Somewhere over the Skyline…: – rugality? Sustainability? The Recession! – Thoughts & Recommendations on Sustainable/Vintage Lifestyles
- Super Kawaii Mama: – Meet the Dr. of Dames and her new book Our Girl’s – Aussie Pin Up’s of the 40’s & 50’s
- THE COVETED: – Benefits of Chilly Days… Coats!
- The Curvy Fashionista – Got the Plus Size Bridal Dress woes? Enter in Cc.Elaine- A studio dedicated to the Curvy.Confident.Chic. Plus Size Bride
- The New Wave: – Underwear as Outerwear: How to wear this spring’s runway trend using vintage pieces.
- The Pixelated Blonde – Fashion: it’s an individual thing – a look at how to be stylish whilst maintaining one’s individuality.
- White Rabbit: – Lookbook.nu vs. Flickr’s Wardrobe Remix – the battle of “What I wore today” sites
- Wicked Whimsy: – Rene Geneva Designs – featuring a local, woman run eco-friendly design house that makes gorgeous clothes to boot!
Kamis, 19 November 2009
Things i LOVE Thursday
Actor Bootcamp
Auditioning
Adding so much sugar to my oatmeal
that it loses all nutritional value
Making cookies
$12 yoga pants at Target
Knee socks in crazy colors
Thinking about grad school...
Senin, 16 November 2009
Guide to Los Angeles
Winter is coming, and I am trying to remember why I left sunny L.A. for a state that boasts about cloudy skies and freezing temperatures. Whether you live in L.A. or just go there to visit, The City of Angeles has something for everyone - movie stars, beaches, shopping, smog...Shopping
- The Grove – Shopping, dining, the best place for people watching, The Grove is where you go to scope out Angelenos and perhaps catch a movie filming.
- The Americana - Like The Grove but located in Glendale.
- The Original Farmer’s Market – If you're not careful, you might mistake this market as part of The Grove, but The Original Farmer’s Market has its own unique vibe. Tourist shops, Pinkberry, and as much produce and candy you can eat, The Market is, also, home to The Gumbo Pot (Stall #312), the best Cajun cooking in town.
- Chinatown - I must confess that I still haven't seen the movie, Chinatown, but at night the area does get a little... sketchy. However, Chinatown is definitely worth a day trip and offers plenty of souvenirs.
- El Pueblo de Los Angeles - I stumbled on this treasure trove on my way to Union Station and promised myself I'd go back for another look. It's a town within a town and the birthplace of Los Angeles.
- Universal City Walk – Bowling, dancing, eating, shopping, City Walk offers it all. Favorite stops are: The Los Angeles Sock Market, Hard Rock Café, Lush Cosmetics, and Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes.
Eats
- Pink’s Hot Dogs – Advertised as “The Hot Dog to the Stars”, Pink’s has been around since 1939. I highly recommend the Guadalajara Dog and the Lord of the “Rings” Dog. While the hot dogs are very filling, be prepared for a long wait; Pink’s is always busy.
- In-n-Out Burger – Ordering is easy with your choice of hamburger, fries, and milk shake. Worth every calorie.
- Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles – Chicken and waffles you ask? Yes, it really is amazing.
Entertainment
- Hollywood Boulevard – Start at Hollywood & Hilghland, home of the Kodak Theatre and gift shops galore - it’s across the street from El Capitan Theatre and next door to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Then make your way down the Walk of Fame. I highly recommend taking a bus tour of Hollywood.
- Warner Bros. Studio - Warner Bros. Studio is the best studio in my mind. While there is talk about closing the studio and moving it out of state, I really hope that doesn’t happen because it still has some of that Old Hollywood feel to it. Check out the water tower – just like in the cartoons!
- LA Connection Comedy Theatre – Improv and sketch comedy inside an incredibly small theatre. I studied here for a few months and it was amazing.
- Crunch - A gym as entertainment? I have three words for you: ANTIGRAVITY® YOGA ‘WINGS’.
- Santa Monica Pier – The water, the Ferris wheel, the little shops, yes it’s touristy but I love it.
Jumat, 13 November 2009
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