here's a music monday bonus from my favorite movie of all time, empire records, in celebration of rex manning day!
cheers to the 90s! cheers to empire records! and cheers to rex manning!
Monday, April 8, 2013
music
there's quite a bit of variety this week, so let's get right to it:
5 - robin thicke featuring pharell & t.i. - blurred lines
this is the edited version of this video. there's a not-so-clean one too, if that sort of thing interests you. also, pharell is 40. what?! he looks like he's 20--that's crazy. this song is fun though.
4 - balls in your court - gangsta's paradise (johnny cash style)
a little something different for this week's cover
3 - kacey musgraves - merry go' round
if you're a country listener, you probably know this song already. i didn't though, and i'm intrigued by this new country artist.
2 - the mowgli's - san francisco
the hubs suggested this one be posted, and i think it was a good suggestion.
1 - vongrey - coming for you
these sisters have a very folksy, of the moment sound.
hope this start's your week off right! cheers!
5 - robin thicke featuring pharell & t.i. - blurred lines
this is the edited version of this video. there's a not-so-clean one too, if that sort of thing interests you. also, pharell is 40. what?! he looks like he's 20--that's crazy. this song is fun though.
4 - balls in your court - gangsta's paradise (johnny cash style)
a little something different for this week's cover
3 - kacey musgraves - merry go' round
if you're a country listener, you probably know this song already. i didn't though, and i'm intrigued by this new country artist.
2 - the mowgli's - san francisco
the hubs suggested this one be posted, and i think it was a good suggestion.
1 - vongrey - coming for you
these sisters have a very folksy, of the moment sound.
hope this start's your week off right! cheers!
Friday, April 5, 2013
diaper bags...
babies require a lot of stuff. unfortunately, the options for carrying said stuff are not always fashionable. while pregnant, i was hellbent on finding a bag that i wouldn't be ashamed to carry because, let's be honest, i carry it all the time.
in addition, i didn't want to spend a ton of money because there were other important baby things to buy! i needed to balance style, function and price.
my choice was the oi oi baby ikat hobo in navy, but here are several of my favorite options. i tried to include a range of prices because everyone's price point is different.
here's to holding on to a little style, cheers!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
30 before 30 :/
so, i made my list of 30 things to do before i turn 30. at the time, it seemed like a long time--30 was far in the future, but now we're less than a year from that, so some things are being crossed off the list.
i'm going to go through the whole list and check in on some of the things, let go of some things, and maybe add a few replacements.
let's start with the first 5:
30 - paint or draw something new for the dining room
i'm not going to need to do this anymore, but i'll just modify it to paint or draw something for the house. i haven't done this one, but i plan to get it done this summer. i'll post when it's done.
29 - get my master's
i've already updated on this one. it's done. no more school for me for awhile, though i'm always learning.
28 - clean out my closet
eh...i've cleaned it out some, but i definitely have much more to do here.
27 - become a runner
well, i haven't become a runner yet. i did start the couch to 5k treadmill workout, but i haven't done it regularly enough. so, yeah, that one's still on the list in a major way. i'm going to modify it a bit though to run a 5k. both of my sisters ran a half marathon while i was pregnant, and i'm not that crazy, but i think i can accomplish a 5k.
26 - completely stop drinking soda
done! i've had only 1 soda in the last few months. i've really been trying to be healthier and drink lots of water, so this is one that i've taken seriously.
(source)
25 - go to a zumba class
i haven't gone yet. i don't like classes. it's more serious than that, probably a legit fear. i'm going to do it though.
24 - learn spanish the rest of the way
you're going to think i'm crazy, but i've been pretty busy with the new baby, and this one hasn't gotten done yet either. i probably won't be completely done by the end of the year. i'm hoping to make some major progress though, so i'll update on this one again soon too.
23 - change my sleep schedule
DONE! adding a baby to the mix really helped here!
that's enough for this entry, i'll update again soon!
cheers!
i'm going to go through the whole list and check in on some of the things, let go of some things, and maybe add a few replacements.
let's start with the first 5:
30 - paint or draw something new for the dining room
i'm not going to need to do this anymore, but i'll just modify it to paint or draw something for the house. i haven't done this one, but i plan to get it done this summer. i'll post when it's done.
29 - get my master's
i've already updated on this one. it's done. no more school for me for awhile, though i'm always learning.
28 - clean out my closet
eh...i've cleaned it out some, but i definitely have much more to do here.
27 - become a runner
well, i haven't become a runner yet. i did start the couch to 5k treadmill workout, but i haven't done it regularly enough. so, yeah, that one's still on the list in a major way. i'm going to modify it a bit though to run a 5k. both of my sisters ran a half marathon while i was pregnant, and i'm not that crazy, but i think i can accomplish a 5k.
26 - completely stop drinking soda
done! i've had only 1 soda in the last few months. i've really been trying to be healthier and drink lots of water, so this is one that i've taken seriously.
(source)
25 - go to a zumba class
i haven't gone yet. i don't like classes. it's more serious than that, probably a legit fear. i'm going to do it though.
24 - learn spanish the rest of the way
you're going to think i'm crazy, but i've been pretty busy with the new baby, and this one hasn't gotten done yet either. i probably won't be completely done by the end of the year. i'm hoping to make some major progress though, so i'll update on this one again soon too.
23 - change my sleep schedule
DONE! adding a baby to the mix really helped here!
that's enough for this entry, i'll update again soon!
cheers!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Music Monday
i'm still here. aren't you proud?
4 - ed sheeran & passenger - thrift shop & no diggity (cover mashup)
3 - vv brown - shark in the water
this one has a very spring break sound. i like that about it.
2 - solange - losing you
she's more than just beyonce's little sister and a fashion icon.
1 - imagine dragons - radioactive
i know. it's not new. imagine dragons are really beginning to pick up steam with "it's time" though, and i just want to point out how much better this song is than that one. i'm not really so sure what's happening in the video though.
i've made it to week 2 of being back. sorry to post this late, but i'll work on doing better.
cheers!
let's get right to it:
5 - lissie - everywhere i go
4 - ed sheeran & passenger - thrift shop & no diggity (cover mashup)
3 - vv brown - shark in the water
this one has a very spring break sound. i like that about it.
2 - solange - losing you
she's more than just beyonce's little sister and a fashion icon.
1 - imagine dragons - radioactive
i know. it's not new. imagine dragons are really beginning to pick up steam with "it's time" though, and i just want to point out how much better this song is than that one. i'm not really so sure what's happening in the video though.
i've made it to week 2 of being back. sorry to post this late, but i'll work on doing better.
cheers!
Friday, March 29, 2013
green with envy
emerald has been declared the color of the year by THE fashion people (whoever they are), so here are some options for you.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
While I was away...
it was #15 on the 30 before 30 list, and when i left you in july/august, he was due any day. well, he arrived a week and a half after i expected him, but he was perfect.
there's just nothing better. i'll update on the other pieces of 30 by 30 soon.
cheers!
this is sam. he's the king of this castle now and easily my greatest accomplishment. he's hilarious and happy and probably the easiest baby ever. we're spoiled. he keeps me on my toes, and i'm more enamored with him every day. i don't want to gush too much, so just enjoy a few pictures. he's almost 8 months old now, so i'll try to limit the pictures. i could easily post hundreds.
cheers!
Monday, March 25, 2013
I'm back, snitches...with a late night music monday post.
you missed me too much. a lot has happened in the 8 months since i last wrote, mainly i had a baby, but more on that later. for now, on to the jams.
some of these aren't that new because i've been gone for awhile, so there are just some that i want to share. anyway, here it goes.
5 - me & mr. cassidy - wherever you go
this duo has a very she & him quality that i find endearing.
4 - justin timberlake & jimmy fallon - history of rap 4
so, not technically a cover song, but more of a mash up of covers, but i love it so much. if you haven't watched their other history of rap performances, you should. they are amazing.
3 - youngblood hawke - we come running
i just like it. also, sharks.
2 - kate earl - one woman army
simple video. simple song. good stuff.
1 - justin timberlake featuring jay-z - suit & tie
i couldn't help it. i know it's a mega pop hit and everyone has already seen it and heard it a hundred times, but it's jt & jay-z, so i had to do post it.
i hope you've missed me. i'll try my best to post regulary.
cheers!
some of these aren't that new because i've been gone for awhile, so there are just some that i want to share. anyway, here it goes.
5 - me & mr. cassidy - wherever you go
this duo has a very she & him quality that i find endearing.
4 - justin timberlake & jimmy fallon - history of rap 4
so, not technically a cover song, but more of a mash up of covers, but i love it so much. if you haven't watched their other history of rap performances, you should. they are amazing.
3 - youngblood hawke - we come running
i just like it. also, sharks.
2 - kate earl - one woman army
simple video. simple song. good stuff.
1 - justin timberlake featuring jay-z - suit & tie
i couldn't help it. i know it's a mega pop hit and everyone has already seen it and heard it a hundred times, but it's jt & jay-z, so i had to do post it.
i hope you've missed me. i'll try my best to post regulary.
cheers!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Music Monday
still no baby. today is the due date. hopefully soon though.
alas, there is good news. that means there's time for me to crank out a music blog (i was lazy last week).
this blog is special because it will be a compilation of many of the good recommendations of my facebook friends. enjoy!
5 - the wedding band - she said yes
the wedding band is an offshoot of mumford & sons that is them plus some friends. a lovely friend, book club member and minister, stacey recommended this jam.
4 - jack white - sixteen saltines
gavin recommended this one, and he's always got his ear to the ground with music. actually, he just selected the artist/album. i chose the single. i'm fancy too.
3 - hurray for the riff raff - look out mama
melinda took time out of her busy bar-studying schedule to recommend this one. she's a smarty, so you should be a smarty too, and listen to it.
t
2 - the head and the heart - lost in my mind
i used to babysit elizabeth. now, she's recommending music. that makes me feel good. and old.
1 - emile sande - next to me
the olympics and vh1 recommended this one to me. i hope you'll enjoy it too.
i hope you enjoy this week's music--it might be the last you get for awhile! thanks to all my friends for the recommendations!
cheers!
alas, there is good news. that means there's time for me to crank out a music blog (i was lazy last week).
this blog is special because it will be a compilation of many of the good recommendations of my facebook friends. enjoy!
5 - the wedding band - she said yes
the wedding band is an offshoot of mumford & sons that is them plus some friends. a lovely friend, book club member and minister, stacey recommended this jam.
4 - jack white - sixteen saltines
gavin recommended this one, and he's always got his ear to the ground with music. actually, he just selected the artist/album. i chose the single. i'm fancy too.
3 - hurray for the riff raff - look out mama
melinda took time out of her busy bar-studying schedule to recommend this one. she's a smarty, so you should be a smarty too, and listen to it.
t
2 - the head and the heart - lost in my mind
i used to babysit elizabeth. now, she's recommending music. that makes me feel good. and old.
1 - emile sande - next to me
the olympics and vh1 recommended this one to me. i hope you'll enjoy it too.
i hope you enjoy this week's music--it might be the last you get for awhile! thanks to all my friends for the recommendations!
cheers!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Mike Tyson!
mike tyson has been doing the talk show rounds plugging his broadway show, "mike tyson: undisputed truth."
4 - mike tyson gets serious on the today show
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3- mike tyson discusses the nj housewives and bankruptcy
2 - mike tyson discussed doing dumb things while high on conan
(this was earlier this year when he was promoting the vegas show)
1 - mike tyson's commercial in poland that has been featured in multiple interviews.
also, he was hilarious on jimmy fallon, but there's no clips posted yet :( i recommend searching them when they come through though.
cheers!
needless to say, i am obsessed with it.
here are some of my favorites:
5 - mike tyson pleads the fifth with andy cohen
4 - mike tyson gets serious on the today show
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3- mike tyson discusses the nj housewives and bankruptcy
2 - mike tyson discussed doing dumb things while high on conan
(this was earlier this year when he was promoting the vegas show)
1 - mike tyson's commercial in poland that has been featured in multiple interviews.
also, he was hilarious on jimmy fallon, but there's no clips posted yet :( i recommend searching them when they come through though.
cheers!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Music Monday!!
i have gotten so many wonderful suggestions for music in the past week that i can only fit a couple into this post. the good news is that means i have much to fill the coming weeks' posts with though, so yay!
(that is assuming that there are posts in the coming weeks -- with the due date quickly approaching, that's questionable.)
let's not waste time though. here are this week's jams.
5 - ed sheeran - the class a team
this is a sad song. some of my facebook friends are confused about that, but really it is about a crack whore (essentially), so not something you should compare to your life most likely. still, it's just a beautiful song, and i love ed sheeran, so here you go.
4 - birdy - 1901 (phoenix cover)
if you haven't noticed, i've been trying to use the four spot on the list for a cover each week. i do this for two reasons - 1) i like covers (see earlier posts on just covers for details) 2) i think covers are good ways to get acquainted with new artists because it shows both their talents and some of their influences.
so, i was watching conan the other night, and birdy came on. she was singing her single, "skinny love," but i decided to look her up, and i found her cover of 1901, and loved it. enjoy!
3 - allen stone - unaware
i watched the espys. and the preshow. it's always such an awkward awards show. rob riggle got a lot of negative feedback, but i thought he was okay, not great, but there were points when i was lolling. during the preshow though, i got introduced to the magic of allen stone. what a voice.
2 - grace potter and the nocturnals - never go back
this is not the first grace potter post. it probably won't be the last. also, i'm not sure i know what's happening in this music video. please inform me.
1 - the lumineers - ho hey
my first exposure to this one was on the vh1 countdown this past weekend, and i was into it. then, someone recommended it, so i knew it had to go in to this week's blog.
i hope you enjoyed this week's list. there's a lot of great stuff coming soon. if you have more recommendations, please feel free to post in the comments, and, as always, cheers!
(that is assuming that there are posts in the coming weeks -- with the due date quickly approaching, that's questionable.)
let's not waste time though. here are this week's jams.
5 - ed sheeran - the class a team
this is a sad song. some of my facebook friends are confused about that, but really it is about a crack whore (essentially), so not something you should compare to your life most likely. still, it's just a beautiful song, and i love ed sheeran, so here you go.
4 - birdy - 1901 (phoenix cover)
if you haven't noticed, i've been trying to use the four spot on the list for a cover each week. i do this for two reasons - 1) i like covers (see earlier posts on just covers for details) 2) i think covers are good ways to get acquainted with new artists because it shows both their talents and some of their influences.
so, i was watching conan the other night, and birdy came on. she was singing her single, "skinny love," but i decided to look her up, and i found her cover of 1901, and loved it. enjoy!
3 - allen stone - unaware
i watched the espys. and the preshow. it's always such an awkward awards show. rob riggle got a lot of negative feedback, but i thought he was okay, not great, but there were points when i was lolling. during the preshow though, i got introduced to the magic of allen stone. what a voice.
2 - grace potter and the nocturnals - never go back
this is not the first grace potter post. it probably won't be the last. also, i'm not sure i know what's happening in this music video. please inform me.
1 - the lumineers - ho hey
my first exposure to this one was on the vh1 countdown this past weekend, and i was into it. then, someone recommended it, so i knew it had to go in to this week's blog.
i hope you enjoyed this week's list. there's a lot of great stuff coming soon. if you have more recommendations, please feel free to post in the comments, and, as always, cheers!
Friday, July 13, 2012
I wear flats. You should too.
confession time: i don't wear heels.
4 - pointed toe flats
these are like the responsible, older sister of the ballet flats. if you get a cheap pair, you might sacrifice a bit of the comfort of the ballet, but you'll always look quite put together. these work much better than the ballet flat with work clothes, particularly pants. again, neutral colors are nice to have, but i personally swear by a good pair of animal print pointy flats.
here are some i like:
3 - a "masculine" flat
here's a fun, quirky shoe. i prefer my masculine shoe to be an oxford or a loafer, but really, this is where you get to have fun. i use these shoes to add a little spunk to a basic outfit. an oxford brings a touch of retro fun to a skirt or dress. a fun loafer adds a punch of personality to a basic day-to-day outfit. pair either with a cute pair of cropped pants and instantly look chic.
here're my suggestions:
2 - a sandal
if you don't already have some flat sandals, you're behind. regardless, you can't mention a list of must-have flats without mentioning a sandal. flat sandals are effortless cool and work with sundresses, shorts, and, when done right, spring/summer work apparel. use caution there though because you don't want to look too casual. also, i love a metallic sandal. i practically live in a simple pair of gold sandals i bought at old navy.
here're a few:
1 - comfy shoes
seriously, if you don't own a comfortable pair of flats already, close the browser and go buy some now. this can include toms (it should), chucks, tennis shoes, something to wear when you wanna take a walk or wear a t-shirt. you shouldn't live in these shoes, but they are essential to you wardrobe, and there's no need to sacrifice the cuteness here either.
here are some i like:
what are your must own shoes? flats, heels, wedges? is there one particular pair you couldn't live without? let me know!
until next time, cheers!
okay, that's a stretch, but i rarely wear heels (and then i usually regret it.) i know heels would make my gigantic feet look slightly less gigantic (no, for real, i wear a size 11), but i just prefer comfort. plus, i'm on my feet most of the time, my husband and i are already the same height and i don't like to tower...the excuses go on forever, but the basic premise is this. i don't wear heels.
this does not mean i don't love shoes though. i do. i think some of my high-heel wearing sisters could probably benefit from some more flats in their lives, and i know those that are commited to the life of comfort probably need to swank up their flat wardrobe a bit. so, i 've compiled a list of flats that every woman should own.
5 - ballet flat
this is the basic, the lbd of shoes. most people swear by a classic pump (which i don't disrespect) -- i swear by a basic ballet flat.
you should own at least two pair - one black and one nude color. after that, feel free to mix it up with fun colors and patterns.
here are some suggestions:
these are like the responsible, older sister of the ballet flats. if you get a cheap pair, you might sacrifice a bit of the comfort of the ballet, but you'll always look quite put together. these work much better than the ballet flat with work clothes, particularly pants. again, neutral colors are nice to have, but i personally swear by a good pair of animal print pointy flats.
here are some i like:
3 - a "masculine" flat
here's a fun, quirky shoe. i prefer my masculine shoe to be an oxford or a loafer, but really, this is where you get to have fun. i use these shoes to add a little spunk to a basic outfit. an oxford brings a touch of retro fun to a skirt or dress. a fun loafer adds a punch of personality to a basic day-to-day outfit. pair either with a cute pair of cropped pants and instantly look chic.
here're my suggestions:
2 - a sandal
if you don't already have some flat sandals, you're behind. regardless, you can't mention a list of must-have flats without mentioning a sandal. flat sandals are effortless cool and work with sundresses, shorts, and, when done right, spring/summer work apparel. use caution there though because you don't want to look too casual. also, i love a metallic sandal. i practically live in a simple pair of gold sandals i bought at old navy.
here're a few:
1 - comfy shoes
seriously, if you don't own a comfortable pair of flats already, close the browser and go buy some now. this can include toms (it should), chucks, tennis shoes, something to wear when you wanna take a walk or wear a t-shirt. you shouldn't live in these shoes, but they are essential to you wardrobe, and there's no need to sacrifice the cuteness here either.
here are some i like:
what are your must own shoes? flats, heels, wedges? is there one particular pair you couldn't live without? let me know!
until next time, cheers!
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