New Obsessions Tuesday

FINALLY it's slightly warm outside - like I didn't wear a coat at lunch warm.  Soooo with this warmer weather comes some new things that I've seen/done/tried/love.  Enjoy! 

1.  Run - DO NOT WALK - (or do walk if you're like me and will most likely trip and fall if you run with such excitement) to see Neighbors.  It was absolutely hilarious!  I related on so many levels and just laughed so hard.  Even though I don't live in a house, with a husband and/or a child, I DO live in an apartment and have found myself becoming more and more like "that old cranky biotch in 12D". The "kids" across the hall throw these ragers and if I stay in on a Friday night - it's because I need sleep - NOT because I want to hear them.  I may or may not be jealous that I wasn't invited, but that's not the point.  Anywho...it's a must see.  And can I please add...when did Zac Efron get so freaking hot??  Why am I a cougar?!  Do you think he'll go out with me?!

2.  I'm totes obsessed with this new Bobbi Brown blush/lip stuff/amazingness.  It's called "Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks".  

I have it in "Pale Pink".  It's fantastic.  I use it for both and it's so easy to throw in your bag and take with  you at night.  They have a bunch of colors and it's great for that "dewey" or "glowy" look.  I highly recommend it!!

3.  You guys - I've jumped on the "Oil Pulling" bandwagon.  I've gone there.  If you don't know what it is, here's a quick overview read this.  I use Coconut Oil and I've been doing it for over a week now.  I'm giving it at least 2 weeks before I'm going to even look for "results".  If nothing else, my mouth feels a lot cleaner.  I do it first thing in the morning - basically I keep a teaspoon and the oil in my bathroom - I get up, take a teaspoon and begin to swish!  During the 20 minutes, I take my shower, start to do makeup, make my bed, etc., basically my morning routine.  The first time I thought it was FOREVER, but now it kinda goes by quickly.  There are so many benefits, so I'm really hopeful this works!!  

At first I was like...

But now I'm all...

Soooo let me know if you take and LOVE any of these suggestions!!  And if you don't - don't tell me!!  Enjoy!!  XOXO

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NUT CAP SHELL

So Spring has Sprung…apparently.  According to my allergies at least.  According to actual temperatures…not so much.  I'm hoping for a lil warm up soon!  A little update on my life…some positive, some not so much.  BUT I know I've been a lil MIA, so this should cover the past few weeks.  It's a lil "Pro Con Pro"…sorority style flashback.

+ I went to Chicago & Houston to see some very fabulous friends.
                

·       In Chicago we did a lil shopping, caught up with old friends, ate/drank (are you seeing a theme here?!), went to RPM (which we ordered just about everything on the menu and it was all amazing - despite not seeing G&B - it was a fabulous time), and we went out and pretended to be young again.  All in all - a fantastic trip.  Chicago is one of my fave cities - the people are great the food is great - so much good going on there!
·       In Houston I went to a rodeo, ate some amazing food, drank some amazing margs and   beers outside and yup - went to a Crawfish Boil.  It was pretty much one of the best weekends ever - further fueling my "maybe I SHOULD move to Texas and just succumb to the fact that I might belong there" theory. 

- I had to sit in a doctor's office waiting for an appointment and this was what I dealt with:

·       A guy bringing his dog in a little bag and pretending like no one is seeing it.  Did I mention this was a doctor's office?!  And the dog would bark and the guy would just like look around like nothing was going on - still pretending he wasn't trying to stealthily sneak a dog into his appointment.

·       The obnoxious woman next to me told the receptionist that she didn't have time to wait (like the rest of us are all just free birds with nothing else to do but wait for the doctor).  Then she was filling out a form for her and her husband and she looked at him and goes "what is your birthday".  Ummm what?!  This is your husband.  He was like - "you don't know?!".  To which she replied "I can't remember everything."  If that relationship isn't rock solid I don’t know what is.  Annnnd then she proceeded to call someone they were discussing a "whore monger"…she was a real peach.

·       Another woman decided that it was in the best interest of the whole waiting room to hear her play whatever ridiculously loud game she was playing on her phone.  Awesome.

+ My co-workers and I decided to organize a House Crawl this past weekend.  It was pretty much amazing.  We went to 3 different apartments, had shirts made, drank too much and just kinda fratted out a bit.  It was a really good bonding experience. 

+ My sister and I met Mindy Kaling.  Yup - that's right - got a picture and all.  We went to an event at Bliss that she was at and next thing we kenw we were lined up waiting to see her…and then all of a sudden we were in a photo booth with her.  My sister sat on her lap, we had 4 "poses"…one of which my sister gave her a noogie.  Sooo that happened.  She was as awesome and fun as you would think she'd be!

+ I did a massive Spring Cleaning - got rid of 4 bags of clothes (donated them of course) and just really cleaned things up!!

- I had to go through stuff I hadn't seen in years...including things I prob wish I never saw again.  I.e. cards from old boyfriends, things I thought I threw out, cards/notes from people I don't even know who they are…aka "Can't wait to see you when you get back.  Have fun with your family.  Love you!! John". Ummmmm I don’t or remember one person named John.  I have zero idea who it is and who sent me such love notes.  

+ Saw a few good plays, movies, TV shows…

·       Bullets Over Broadway with Zach Braff - really good!  It's a new show on Broadway and I definitely recommend it!

·       The Other Woman - my sister and I saw this the other night.  I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did - honestly I laughed out loud in more m parts than not.  It wasn't like "best movie ever" - but it was exactly what I needed - a nice light rom-com.

·       If you aren't already watching these shows/watched these shows - you need to get on board stat - Southern Charm & Chrisley Knows Best.  Honestly - they are both so amazing.  I literally died over Christly Knows Best - I can't even handle that family. 

+ There's a new hot guy in my apartment building - on my floor - like 3 doors down from me. 

- I stood at the elevator with said gentleman the other day and iddn't know what to do - so we just stood there awkwardly in silence waiting.  Then we got in…I wiped the drool from my mouth …and I was so distracted I forgot to push the button to go to the bottom floor….so up we went to the top!  Then I casually/awkwardly/Lizzie-esque had this convo:
                       Me:  Soooo did you just move in?
                       Him:  Nope been here for about 6 months. How long have you been here?
                       Me:  Four years. (this is going swimmingly)
                       Him:  How do you like it?
                       Me:  It's good - nice and quiet. 
ANNNNND scene!  Not only was that one of the lamest things for me to say - we reached the ground floor and out he went…haven't seen him since.

There you have it people - a (I swear to God this is what I just said in my head as I was typing and went back to type this because it needs explanation) NUT CAP SHELL (I believe I was trying to say both "nut shell" and "recap").  Yup - I'm loosing my marbles!!  Be back soon…just gonna go try to find those quickly!

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Global Recap

Hi everyone!!  I'm back!!  I figured what would be a better way to slither back into your hearts than a good old fashion - fashion recap!!  I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and New Years and everything in between.  I had a fabulous time...even acquired a new nephew!  Now it's back to reality and back to the gym and back to pretending winter is the best time ever!  I actually don't mind the cold and I'm kinda weirdly invigorated by this New Year, but last week was more than anyone could handle.  Glad to say so long to the Polar Vortex - so glad that's behind us.    

So last night was the Golden Globes.  I loved it!  Most award shows bore me and I don't pay much attention after the initial opening acts, but last night - so good!  I think I also LOVED most of the movies they were discussing (I haven't seen a few...but RUN don't walk to Wolf of Wall Street & American Hustle).  Tina & Amy were phenom - they really nailed it and had a few really good/funny jokes along the way!  I was dying!  Of course there were a few awkward moments (aka Diddy & Bono's hug, Jacqueline Bisset's acceptance speech, etc.), but that's what made it an even better show!  Of course my fave part of any awards show is the fashion and what everyone was wearing.  I've put my faves below (some of them really knocked it out of the park), my not so faves, and best couples!  Enjoy and I promise I'll be better about my updates...New Year's resolutions and all!

Best Dressed:

Cate Blanchett - that lace...amaze!

Bradley Cooper - let's be honest can he really be not hot?!

Amber Heard - not loving the hair, but that dresh - fabs!

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - seriously - that body/dress - fits like a glove!

Jared Leto - looking good, Jordan!

Julianna Margulies - loving the gold accents and it has pockets!

Reese Witherspoon - my gurrrrl - that color on her - nailed it!

Sofia Vergara - love how she went outside the box for this one and that necklace is beyond!

Alison Williams - this was getting bad reviews, but I really liked it - and girl can work a column dress!

Rashida Jones - I was a little on the fence, but she looks adorbs!

Leonardo DiCaprio - boy looks good in a suit!!  

Leslie Mann - loving her peplum!

Margot Robbie - one of my faves of the night - absolutely flawless!

Helen Mirren - love the color - style is perfect for her!

Lupita Nyong'o - she looked stunning!

Kerry Washington - gorg all the way around - knows how to dress that bump!

Olivia Wilde - love the color - love the bump - does pregnant women proud!

Best Dressed Couples:

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan-Tatum - perfect together - he is just so hoooot!

Matt Damon & Luciana Barroso - her dress is gorg and he can really do no wrong by me!

Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky - flawless & rumor is she's prego - looking good!

Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves - that green velvet blazer - I die!

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler - not technically a "couple" - but they looked smashing together!

"A" For Effort:

Amy Adams - I think the color combo didn't work for me - the fit is perfect - but something was off.

Julie Bowen - again - the colors were off and the sleeves didn't do anything for her.

Drew Barrymore - just really didn't like this - did zero for flattery.

Emma Stone - it's allll off.

Hayden Panettiere - didn't like the hair and the cut made her look like a line backer. 

Jennifer Lawrence - love her and wanted to like this, but it just did nothing for me.

Julia Roberts - love from the armpits down...that top?!

Lena Dunham - color is fab, but that just really did nothing for her.

Sandra Bullock - just didn't work for me - and for some reason she looked sad all night, so that didn't help.

Taylor Swift - didn't hate...but certainly didn't love.  

Emma Watson - just can't get behind this.

Zoe Saldana - love the fashion risk....didn't like the outcome.

Zooey Deschanel - all sorts of wrong - in every direction.

Obsession Thursday!

In attempting to keep up with a "weekly themed post"…I'm latching onto "Obsessions Thursday".  I have a few new things that I'm currently drooling over and if you're in the market for any of them - I'd highly recommend you follow this list!!

1.   Peter Thomas Roth Skin Care - So it's no shock that I have problem skin.  Let me rephrase that - I have the skin of a prepubescent, 13 year old boy.  It's really pretty.  In the hunt to find something/anything to tame this face of mine, I've tried everything under the sun (including the actual sun).  I've also tried tons of prescribed medications, too.  The only thing that has come remotely close to almost perfecting my skin has been this line.  It's seriously amazing.  I'd recommend this "starter kit" and also the moisturizer to go along with it (it can make things dry).  The kit isn't terribly expensive and it'll give you a taste as to if your skin is going to respond or not without investing too much $$.  The moisturizer is just plain awesome - it's light and non-greasy and does the trick!

2.  All things William Sonoma - I had a private work event last night at WS (I know I'm so fancy) and honestly - I'm in love with the store.  It's like a dream to walk in there.  Granted most things do not fit in my apartment, let alone my sorry excuse for a kitchen (gotta love NYC living), but a girl can dream.  I bought a ton of Christmas gifts and one thing for myself - this knife, which I'll give full credit to Ruby for introducing me to these.  They're amazing.  So here's that AND a few other things I would have loved to take home with me!!

Waring Popcorn Maker

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven

Nespresso Citiz Espresso Maker with Aeroccino Plus Automatic Milk Frother, Chrome

Waring Commercial Electric Wine Opener

Spiegelau Beer Glasses

Kilner Clip-Top Jars, Set of 4

3.  Street Vendor Pashminas - I needed a pashmina today (last minute) to go liven up a black dress.  I took to the streets and within 2 minutes, I had an amazing color hot pink one for $5.  

These things are fab - durable and for the price - you can't beat it!  I feel like I need more and in every trendy/amazing color they come in.  Next time you're in NYC you should def grab a few - totally worth it!  And the best part is that if you lose it or if you hate the color in a week, you haven't wasted that much $$.

Happy Thursday and Happy Shopping!!  XOXO