Golden Birthday!

welcome to the final year missy! 365 days until you're officially too old to trust.

is nothing sacred?

i was maybe 10 or 11 years old visiting my dad's sided of the family in LA when we passed the time to see a little weird movie that changed my life. This movie is titled Drop Dead Fred. I was so moved by the picture that my memories from the day are more vivid than those from yesterday. I recall leaving the theater, jumping onto a fountain's ledge, dancing and rejoicing with fulfilled amusement. From there we all walked to an italian deli where the adults got fancy coffee drinks and the kids got some delicious international treats.

The title character played by Rik Mayall went on to be one of my favorite comedians of all time when I rediscovered him in The Young Ones as a young teenager (they used to play reruns on Comedy Central when i was maybe 13.)

Well, the most uninspiring and unimaginative industry, current-day hollywood, is ruining the classic tale of a woman trying to regain her confidence via her destructive childhood imaginary friend. They're casting that annoying prat named Russel Brand who will never be anything close to the obnoxious googly-eyed visionary that is Rik Mayall. Although the original was critically known as a flop, I predict the remake will never ever make it to cult status.

All i have to say is that Snotface better rebel and stop the dog poo from getting all over the silver screen.

Say, What's the Time?

i gotta look stylish yo. That's why im gettin' myself these fresh watches:


Timex silver classic


Casio Gold time machine Data Bank

The best thing about the latter is the testimonials on amazon.com. This one in particular said, "Also different time zones can be viewed just by touching one simple button, It looks so elegant in your wrist. I ordered two-one in golden and another in silver steel."

I mean just look at that thing; it's obvious that the watch belongs on Audrey Hepburn's wrists, but it's insane how technology has advanced! 1 button lets you view 2 different time zones?!
I was sold.

Lisa better have returned it!

so im fb stalking my old roommate. i think i totally miss her?
anyway, she has the funniest craziest pictures of herself and her friends from high school on her page. they're so great because she's a few years older than me making her a prime candidate for blackmail; there's nothing but giant over-hairsprayed permed-out hairdos topped with scrunchies, giant Cosby sweaters, mini skirts, and layered socks.
There's this particular school dance style photo of all her girl-friends awkwardly posing which is just perfect for awkwardfamilyphotos.com.
the best part is her photo's caption: "Can you believe we got this picture taken? LISA - THAT'S MY SWEATER!! :)"
I can't tell you why i think that's the funniest shit i've read in the longest time, but i can't.stop.laughing.

Bestie Brides

My close friend RdR keeps a wonderful blog that she created to help organize her wedding. Once she got into the planning spirit she started to post her ideas for her best friend's hypothetical weddings. Well to keep this tradition alive I'll throw in some of my own suggestions for our friends.

This Bestie Bride is dedicated to Coco.

Coco is freaking awesome. She's the first to throw costume parties and the first to save the fish. What more could you ask for in this bridal outfit?
But RdR made a good point, "how will her very regal mother approve?"
I say, "who cares?! we'll tell her she's being traditional. It's something new and blue."
RdR: "wow. you're very convincing."
me: "I've got it worked out."

I bacon your pardon?

H1N1 aka Swine flu has been giving pigs a bad rep, but as the saying goes, "there's no such thing as bad press." So with that has anyone else noticed a general interest in bacon lately? I see it popping up everywhere outside our breakfast plates: my earlier blog post (remember the briefcase and business cards?), desserts, SOAPS! yes soaps. just take a looksie...


yes, that's right bacon jam

oink oink


vosges' sweet and savory treat for you porkers.



all this and MORE found at perpetual kid

I rooted most of this stuff from my favorite masculine blog. Thanks for these bacontastic finds.

quote of the day

13Oct09:
he said, "hahahhahahaha".
i might be exaggerating. he said, "hahahhaha".

5Oct09:
yes pregnanacy f's you up, yo.
i would know - i took health class in high school.

duggars annoy the ever living day out of me.

except i like how self-sufficient the dugs are; they built their own house like society never developed into the machine age.

chat time:
me: btw i think im getting carpal tunnel
Pal: oh no
me: yeah, right hand
Pal: there's this commercial that plays on tv all the time. it's for "the brown center" and this guy will fix your carpal tunnel for you. features him and his wife and like 16 children
me: ew, she has carpal tunnel in the vag and his ween is bent out of shape and achy it's on it's way to carpal
Pal: yeah that's what i think about every time i see that commerical--her vagina is definitely like throwing a hot dog down a hallway
me: that's the image i have of the duggars. i am constantly offended by them
im offended by her hair, his name, their kids, their lack of imagination, their version of proselytizing...
me: if you're going to have that many kids, a colony, name them like Cap'n Cool or fishface or name them like how they look
Pal: fishface! that's from judy bloom that brought me back to 5th grade
me: he was born with a pointy blue face, so im calling him ice arrow
Pal: HAHAH that's a SWEET name--ice arrow. omg i'm totally stealing it. my first born-- Ice Arrow.

the office

this steel desk with an antique finish is so cool. why can't i just have everything i want?

i have problems

i am experiencing sheer terror about being a broke student again. (i am working on getting into grad school at the moment) i've tasted the treats from what a good paycheck will get me and sadly i don't know how i will be able to handle life without my instant gratifications. ughhhh.
i have a few new items on my MUST HAVE list:

1. an old school bodysuit shirt c. 1990

2. a bustier style top

3. some excellent earrings featuring a subway tag scene (yeah im a little bit street)

4. a rockin' ring

5. monocle necklace. and maybe add a skeleton key:


the following gchat conversation sums up my most recent confession pretty well:

me: i called mike up and was like, "im the kind of girl who breaks clothes while trying them on and lies about it and then makes the sales girl find me a perfect one in another store... wanna date me still?"

bosa: OMG> and he said marry me!

me: ahhaha right?! he sort of didn't care. what fun is that?! i thought it was hilarious and he was on the train and embarrassed bc other ppl can hear him talk...
and i said, "you're like a kid getting dropped off in the front of school and your mom is making you kiss her goodbye".

poor boyfriend. he has to put up with me.

more stuff i want

i don't know how to cook, but i know how to look. they rhyme, they must be one in the same:

Crib Candy


edison chandelier at pottery barn

my future home

i've just been inspired.
i no longer want a home with the same theme throughout. i want one of those ridiculous eclectic homes with a different style designated to each room. I think it'll be more fun to say to guests that they can meet in the "forest" room for a spot of tea and then they could retire in the "80s coke den" room for the evening.
80's coke den is a shout out to my nana's palm springs getaway home that my mother had designed in the early 80s and hasn't changed since. (It's a total time warp. we even have original bottles of NyQuil from 1985 lying around as well as a working 8-track player. I found an old jacket of mine from when i was maybe 6-years-old in one of the closets that i took back home with me when i realized it fit like a cool little boy cropped coat. But the entire place is stark white and all the way '80s. you gotta love it).
so here's my vision for my future house:
1. the study will be a gentleman's study:

2. the living room will be industrial chic:

3. the bedroom will have fabric surrounding walls and bed that hang from the ceiling:

4. the den will be the blueprint room:

5.kitchen will be vintage-modern:

you will be missed

A generation mourns over the passing of an icon and icon-maker. As reported, John Hughes suffered a fatal heart attack in NY while visiting with family.
Sad day, but his humanistic films and humor will live on.

new prediction

i predict the in the near future stylish designs in the computer and/or tv industry will go back to wood.
what do you think?

oh wow. as i was finding a picture of an old 1970s/80s era tv with a wooden frame, look at what i found instead. the future is now:

gimmeeee

firstly, thank you CEH for this find at Wisteria.com
there's a good chance we'll get it because the commissioned piece and designer are still MIA. (To all you people in need of a table: James L. with JR. Allen and Co. in Michigan sucks ass. and if you know him, tell him people are looking for him.)

i'm also in the market to purchase a new mobile phone.
i'm looking at the palm pre and the t-mobile G1. whatchu fools think?

lay your cards on the table

as you know i've been trying to furnish my not so new apartment and have been finding great deals on several sites, especially etsy.com. There was this one furniture designers who i commissioned to do our coffee and dining room tables. They were to be a bit different in styles, but use the same kind of wood so they'd coordinate enough. Well, after extensive email conversations and patience, my bf and i received our totally awesome 100 lb. dining table... pictures to come...
however!!! never received the second table for our living room. i'm so fed up of emailing and calling this guy who resides half-way across this vast country. so now i'm getting etsy involved to see what they can do about it. he can't just steal my money! and all i wanted was this "almost finished"piece. ugh
sadly, I'm back on the hunt and may have to cough up more dough. DOH!
this is cute and goes with my vision:

stantonhomefurnishings.com
i originally wanted this:

restoration hardware

ding dong

i love me some good ol' rock 'n roll bells.

balmain


ew, katie holmes annoys the crap out of me, but i like the pants.

i've wanted them for at least a year now, but i HATE shopping for pants bc my body type looks so much better in skirts. but a girl can't without her jeans. she just can't. so seek and receive.

poster art found: london transport museum

a whole 24 mph!!



amen.


smoking cars? wow.

f'art

years ago i wanted some vintage european propaganda prints. i remember i loved this particular website that sold unique prints from a specific country that wasn't obvious like germany. sadly, i couldn't afford them. instead i painted a loose interpretation of a russian anti-drinking print, but didn't keep it because it was a gift. (besides, the color scheme wouldn't fit into my new decor).

since i don't really see myself picking up a paint brush anytime soon, here are examples of what i'm thinking of acquiring now that i can afford 'em.


allposters.com


duchamp

lefty left me leaving me lonely.

i hate to admit it, but i get emotionally attached to my possessions. i think it's because i think carefully before i buy anything. (my mom always taught me that i must love something instead of impulsively purchase just anything. it really helps to save cash in the long run and it makes you appreciate what you do consciously decide to buy). so i hold onto my purchases, shoes especially, for decades and take care of them like they're my children (that is toss them in piles in the dank closet after i spend a day walking all over them).
sadly, i lost the left of my black jeffrey campbell tassel loafers. i purchased them last year and can't even find a picture of them on the intertrons. i mourn each day that lefty doesn't return and grieve over my unfinished outfits.

le sigh.

alas, i am trying to move on, so i search for a similar pair:



urban outfitters


vegan penny loafers for you animal loving preppies at lulus.com


pukey looking tassel afterthought on an embellished ballet flat. oddly cute. gojane.com


plasticland.com

oh mourn...