Fab New Band Alert.

Make that DOUBLE fab.

Port O'Brien
I woke up today
[And all their song's.. really]

Check it!

The Non Shopaholic.

It's been said that I'm on a summer budget. So.. to keep on my budget I've been trying to avoid going to sites where I immediately want to buy 10 things (not so good). So, in lieu of tons of clothing items and shopping allll the time on here.. (I'll still have tons of clothing posts & thoughts on fashion).. I will be having more day to day things. Outfits I've worn for the day, things about my family, pictures I've taken, little tid-bits.. and snid-bits.. you know.. time to mix it up!

So, this weekend while Kyle was busy on his computer, I decided to have a little fun (in all my tv box set watching boredom) and snap pictures of him using my Mac. I seriously can laugh for hours at the weird funny looking photos you can take of yourself.. and each one comes out looking different. I showed Kyle the (surprise) pictures I took of him, he looked my computer but had no idea what I was doing (he knows me well enough to know that I'm usually up to no good) and we laughed forever at the picture where he looks like mini-me. Nice...



I'll be taking some of myself & posting soon enough...

Two Things I Just Don't Get.

1) Why anyone would anyone ride something like this..
1a) Why would anyone ride something like this on a busy street..
1b) What the heck is this..
1c) That is all



[Taken on my way to work on Monday, random, right?]

2) How can my dog be so cute..
2a) How can my dog love to snuggle as much as he does..
2b) How can my dog sleep for 18 hours a day and still be lazy..
2c) How can my dog be so stinkin' cute.. (proud momma)



[Taken in bed this morning, along with this pic]

Finally!

A good show on TV to watch this summer...
One of my faves.. back in action... TONIGHT!
I'm way excited!
PS) Full report tomorrow!

Dude.

I love this song.
I love these actors.
I'm gonna LOVE this movie.
Sweet.



The best quote...

"get the snacks... food... fruit roll ups"

Did Someone Say Free Shipping?

It's sort of my weakness...
It's like someone telling me I'm saving $20.00 of my order!
Hello.. that's big stuff!
Especially at Jcrew.. where they are having a SALE!
Did someone say.. SALE and FREE SHIPPING??!!

Well, those happen two be my two [three] favorite words...
I want this and that and this and that and this and that.
I also want a million dollars to buy this and that and this.
Sigh.

I did decide to get the green criss-cross tank...
and.. of course the yellow scarf!
They were actually quite a steal!
Yippee!

Call Me Coo Coo.

But I really love this little jumper thingy..



I don't really like the front little peep-hole right by her (ahem ahem). I would feel really niiikid in that. But, with a few simple stitches and a possible extra 1/2 inch on those hot pants (sort of like this Selma).. I'd so rock the crap out of that little outfit.

[Images via People online and Flashing Lights]

I Wish For A Weekend.

Like last weekend.

I slept in
I got coffee
I had excellent lasagna
I got fresh fruits from a nearby farm
I ran errands
I took the weekend off from working out
I got to wear some of my fun summer outfits
I played with my puppers
I napped
I updated all the cool new app's onto my Iphone
I drove north to see a friend

It was all good.
And, seeing Al was just the icing on the cake.

She also sneakily took some pictures of me while I was mapquesting some directions for her on her Iphone! I soooo love them even though I scowled and said how terrible I look for pictures.. somehow my talented friend always makes everything looks amazing, and super cool.

So, if next weekend is as good as this past... I'm a very lucky girl...
[and it just might be, I have off Friday.. yipppppeee]

Fall? Fall? Are You There??

Hello fall,

How are you??

It's been a long time since you and I have seen each other. I really miss you! There is just something about your magical colorful ways and your super crisp air that I love so much. Not only do I love you for those reasons, but I love you because I don't have to try so hard to be tan (and fail miserably).. I can be pasty and nobody cares. Also, I can break out my super cool scarf collection and all my favorite boots (sigh). Oh fall, won't you come back?? I promise I'll love you even more this year then I did last year. I especially thought of you today when I saw this pretty little outfit come across my computer screen.. it looks so warm and cozy and I totally heart it.

Well, fall, I better get going.
I hope I get to see you soon...

xo- J




[Urban Outfitters Image]

I Love Me Some Movies.

I'm a movie lover.. what can I say.
I'm mostly a lover of all things media.
Movies, Music, Television, Internet.. all good.

I'm also a lover of all things French, as many of you know.
I heart french music, food, wine and especially french movies.
This movie sure looks as if it won't disappoint...

It's one I think I should add to my collection..

Stick It.

So.. let's say.. your arms are dry..
.. your legs are dry..
.. your face is dry..
Well.. all you need is this super cool little number.




Not only is it in pretty packaging and available for purchase at most drug stores; it's also really healthy for your skin.. using natural ingredients instead of tons of chemicals and fragrances! It's also really handy for your purse to have a moisturizer stick.. rather then a tub of lotion. I love the idea. My plan is to hunt one down myself.. I've heard they're available for purchase at most Walgreen's (for around $15.00). It sounds like it will smell (naturally) heavenly..

So. Okay.

I was flipping through my Marie Claire magazine, when I saw this beautiful beautiful clutch by Charles David and I stopped dead in my tracks. It's amazing.. and how fabulous would it look with a lbd?? I'd be willing to splurge $165.00 for all it's turquoise snake skin goodness...





.. and the shoes are cute too. Hot color!

Something..

about these looks are well..
..perfect..

I could see myself wearing each and every outfit.

ESPECIALLY the necklace in outfit #1, which I do believe is a bunch of really fun bangle bracelets on a necklace [which has been shown for fall 08]. I don't think my own DIY version would look quite as cute.. but I might try....

Very fab.



[Images from Cosmo, August '08 issue]

Layer Me Fabulous.

I've noticed a trend lately with layering eyeshadow.
Now, I love make up. I mean, I really love it.
I have tons and tons of it.
I can also browse on Sephora for hours upon hours.
When it comes time to do my make up though...
I stick with the same old, same old.. always.
I have a job where minimal make up is required..
.. and when I do go out, I keep it simple..
But.. I think this trend is really pretty and for fall..
It will be FABULOUS on a not-so-tan complexion.

Some of the color combinations I've seen:

Coral & Yellow (above)
Taupe & Grey
Navy & Silver
Lilac & Grey

.. and my most favorite was using MAC products..
the make up artist lined the lids with two shades of gray..

First the darker color Carbon

Then the lighter color Electra

It created this really pretty shimmery look!
It had that smokey eye look with out looking too heavy.
These two colors in particular are fabulous alone, so I've decided to purchase them for my eyeshadow collection.. but in the mean time, I may try some more color combos with my MAC pigment shadows & I'll keep you fellow make up lovers posted on the outcome!

Right On.

I couldn't agree more UO, I couldn't agree more.
I've said it a million times.. if it's on the radio.. I hate it.

Cool stuff & super cool idea.

It just so happens that I also totally heart all these bands... and the fantastic packaging. I would totally buy these as gifts for my radio loving/indie hating friends.. perhaps.. just to piss them off.. while at the same time.. broadening their [main stream] music horizons.

About it:

Free Yr Radio! Crafted by Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters, the Free Yr Radio phenomenon unfolded over the course of 2007 through a series of unbelievable concerts, events and activities - all designed to help raise much needed funds and awareness for non-commercial radio here in the U.S. For decades, indie radio has been the breeding ground for some of the most influential artists in music - artists like those included on this special compilation album. Each of these artists has been influenced and nurtured by non-commercial radio, and so it should be no surprise to see them giving back - lending time, creativity and music to further the cause. Featured here are exclusive live recordings, b-side tracks and previously unreleased material from some of our favorite bands, including Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Man Man, El-P, Grizzly Bear, and Rogue Wave. And all of this music really does contribute to a great cause, as the net proceeds from the sale of this CD will be divided equally among Free Yr Radio's 2007 partner radio stations. So, we've said it before, and we'll say it again: Free Yr Radio!!!

On The CD:

Track listing:

1. Klaxons: Golden Skans [Erol Alkan's Ekstra Spektral Edit]
2. The Ponys: Hara Kiri [Live on Daytrotter]
3. Voxtrot: Stephen [Live on Daytrotter]
4. The Long Winters: Commander Thinks Aloud [Live]
5. Annuals: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
6. Man Man: Easy Eats [Live for Free Yr Radio]
7. The Rapture: Crimson Red
8. Rogue Wave: Publish My Love [Live for Free Yr Radio]
9. Tapes 'N Tapes: Cowbell [Live for KEXP]
10. Dinosaur Jr.: Yer Son
11. Grizzly Bear: Little Brother [Live on Daytrotter]
12. El-P: Poisenville Kids No Wins [Live for Free Yr Radio]
13. Dntel: The Distance [Metronomy Remix]
14. Sonic Youth: World Looks red [Live for Free Yr Radio]

Who's There?

I got another fancy little e-mail today from Urban Outfitters.. coaxing me to buy their pretty little things. This time it was an e-mail titled "knock knock".. filled with lovely little home items. So, I clicked on the link that took me to their site that led me to these fun items... annnnd... I sort of... want them all...



Lately I've been obsessed with chairs. I see fun patterned chairs everywhere and think... ooh.. I love that chair. Just like I love the green and white "leaf chair" pictured above. If I had a place to put it.. I'd want the chair.. like.. pronto. I'd also love to hang that fancy little canvas over top of the super cool "leaf chair" and possibly use that fun little white ottoman in the very same room. [Ugh] This is exactly why I need to take myself off the Urban Outfitters e-mail list.

Monday Comes. Monday Goes.

It's Monday again.
Monday after a holiday weekend.
Tired, tired, tired.
Busy, busy, busy.

I did take a quick moment to surf the web for a cute little shirt-dress today. I'm in desperate need for something light-weight and cute for my upcoming trip to FL.. and with all the sales going on; this deal was hard to pass up. How cute!!



I spotted it online at Alloy for only about $35.00. Nice. I also spied this little number that is soooooo going on my wish list. And how cute would this cuff look with the dress and some boho sandals? Swoon (as I remind myself of my dreaded budget... ugh... budgets... grumble).

ALSO, you may have noticed that there is a BIG change around here!!! A new header!!! I still loved my old header made by the lovely Alyson, and it may re-surface from time to time. But, I think change is nice and absolutely necessary & I'm lucky enough to have a talented friend who was kind enough to make me some really fun headers for me to interchange on here.

I think I may have a new header for every season now. Yippppe! Fun! Headers are like outfits... you need to change things UP! So, thank you Denise (BBB) for your kind gifts, obvi. I love love love them!!! You rock! xoxox

Well, happy Monday to everyone out there.
It's a hard one to muddle through...
.. with the long weekend behind us...
.. boo! Enjoy what's left of today! xo

[Also, it is shameful that I am uber excited for the finale of the Bachelorette this evening? I think I'm slightly obsessed with the show; and I'm hopeful that she will pick Jason. Maybe some goss on that tomorrow?? Yes!]

Funnest Night Ever.

I went to go see "Hancock" Saturday in theaters.
It was sub-par.
The highlight of the movie was seeing the preview for THIS...



Seeing this is going to be the funnest. night. ever.
Also, I have some fun changes coming Monday...
... thanks to my BBB, Nici!
Check back for the exciting new change(s) next week!

Xo! Happy Weekending!

I Know. I Know.

I'm on vacation...
..we're all on vacation...
..nobody is blogging... nobody is reading blogs...

But, seriously....
I stopped in at my local TJ Maxx yesterday and saw....



THIS!!!!!
.. and I had to tell someone how much I loved it.
So, there.. I did.
And, now I'm going.
Ok.
Bye.

For The Rock Bottom Price.

Of $20.00..
.. you can have this entire..
itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dotted bikini..
..in blue... or pink..



Caaauuute.

Found At: American Eagle

I'm off to enjoy my 4th weekend!
Hope yours is fab fab fabulous!
xo!