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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 5

January 5th, 2011

Dress; Necessary Objects found at Marshalls
Cardigan; Old Navy
Sandals; Enzo Angiolini found at Nordstrom Rack

I’m sure all you northerners are totally hating on me right now, as I was able to wear a sleeveless dress, without tights and paired with sandals. Welcome to Miami, my friends. Despite having multiple icy cold fronts during the holidays, we are right back to our muggy, humid selves…and it feels so good (that was sarcasm). I scored this dress on the clearance rack at Marshall’s for $10 – I guess people weren’t really feeling the whole pregnant sack vibe, but I think it’s absolutely perfect for work. It’s super comfortable, but I still look “put together.” So don’t abandon those clearance racks, ladies! I’ve found so many gems, I can’t even begin!

Also, check out my new rockin’ do. I got my hair cut (barely) and colored. I decided to go more blonde because I was feeling a little spunky and ready for 2011 to bring me some more fun. I must have done something right because my car finally got fixed today! I will no longer be a damsel in distress!

Until the next outfit…

Culinary Adventures

In an attempt to keep myself motivated in the kitchen, I decided to document what I’ve been concocting here with you all. Hope this plan works out and that I continue to feel as excited about learning how to cook, even if it may seem basic to all of you out there in the blogosphere. I literally started only being able to cook rice…in a rice cooker. My feelings towards being in the kitchen and putting together meals has already changed drastically in only a couple of weeks. I find myself actually having a good time, although, in turn I also have noticed that I can get pretty down on myself when I make mistakes. I have to remind myself that mistakes are bound to happen, especially when I’m still at such a rookie level, but my fear of failure gets the best of me at times.

Last week, I found a recipe for penne with corn and brown butter. It seemed simple enough for a beginner like me to try to tackle so I excitedly went to the grocery store to pick up any ingredients I didn’t have at home. One big gripe I have had so far? There always seems to be one especially annoying ingredient that I cannot find at the grocery store. It is beyond irritating. This time? Oregano leaves. I decided to leave them out of the recipe, which ended up being a bad decision. It was a little bland, but I was proud of myself for browning the butter all by myself. Of course, I was obsessively stirring the butter in complete and utter fright, fearing that I would manage to burn my entire kitchen down, but all was good. I may have been a little too safe, as the hubs told me I could have left it in the pan longer, giving it an even nut-ier taste. However, good news was that I cooked the corn perfectly and no one was poisoned! I paired it with a ready-made organic butternut squash soup and was happy.

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Happy Hump Day: Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox is a pretty recent newcomer to the acting scene and is best known for his role as Tristan Thorne in the 2007 film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, Stardust. If you haven’t checked this movie out, please do! It didn’t do very well while out in theaters, but almost everyone I know that has watched it has fallen in love with the story, as well as Mr. Cox (feels like I’m talking about a dirty stripper or a bad porn, sorry Charlie). It’s perfectly charming and magical, just as any good fantasy film should be and that’s partly due to both Charlie and Claire Danes’ performances (along with Neil Gaiman’s ridiculous storytelling skills). Is it wrong to say that I may love him more in period costumes than in regular day-to-day clothing? OK, who am I kidding? I’d take him any way!

Make sure to check him out in this year’s Killing Bono, a fun movie about two rival bands from Dublin – one being U2. He’ll be starring alongside fellow British hottie, Ben Barnes. Hot Brits and killer music? I guess I’ll just start standing in line now. 😉

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{30 Days of Fashion}: Day 4

January 4th, 2011

Top; Forever 21
Cardigan; Forever 21
High-waisted skirt; American Apparel
Ruffled flats; Kenneth Cole Reaction found at Loehmann’s
Hoop Earrings; Old Navy
Headband; Wet Seal
Watch; Crow

I love me a good high-waisted skirt. Why? Well, it shows off the smallest part of my body and both works for office and play-time. After a very rough Monday, I decided to liven my mood through fashion! I paired the denim-styled skirt with another punch of red (seems to be my color this year, I guess) through an adorable floral top and fun cropped cardigan. I also continued the whimsy with ruffly flats and a sweet little headband to tame my too-long bangs. Although my outfit couldn’t have been cuter, I had another rough day fraught with yet more car troubles. Apparently, my car is not a fan of 2011. But no worries, I’ll whip that bitch into shape.

Luckily, later that night, I was rewarded with a haircut and color (isn’t it the best therapy???), so look out for my new look in tomorrow’s blog post!

Squeeworthy: Pirate Radio//The Boat That Rocked

I had wanted to see this movie ever since I laid eyes on the first trailer, but finally got around to checking it out last week while the hubs and I were having a lazy night consisting of a couch, butternut squash soup & On Demand. I knew I’d like it, but I didn’t think I’d love it. Joke was on me, it seems, because I fell head over heels.

Mainly it had to do with the music, the cute British kids and the styling.
…and the music.

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