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Rockin’ Concert Outfits

As you all know, I’ll be attending Epicenter Fest in Ontario, CA next month to see my beloved 90’s band, Bush, reunite for their first concert together since 2002. I’m really thrilled because I know I’m going to have a great time, but need to get that perfect outdoor festival outfit lined up. I’m all about comfort when it comes to concerts, but that doesn’t mean you have to look any less stylish and cute. While engaging in my favorite Internet hobby: online shopping, I decided to put together a summer concert  series of my own consisting of outfits that are not only comfortable and climate controlled, but also stylish and affordable. Yea, you can thank me later 😉

1. Spoon Jeans Jean Romper – $29.50
High Top Gladiator Sandal – $16.50

2. Shape Up Romper – $39.50
Alloy Slip On – $22.90

3. Stretch Skinny Jeans – $31.92
Love Tank – $19.90

4. Striped Tube Top – $2.50
High Voltage Shorts – $45.50

5. Silky Shapes Dress – $26.90
Buckled Zipper Sandals – $18.80

Keep rockin’, ladies.

Weekend Highlights

Saturday night we celebrated one of my best friend’s birthdays, Elissa. We went to a pretty amazing German restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Old Heidelberg. We had our own room just to ourselves and enjoyed their wonderful beer selection while the birthday girl was treated to das boot, which is the equivalent of 6 beers! She was also serenaded by a sweet German man armed with an accordion and some serious tunes. Too fun. And the food wasn’t too shabby either! Unfortunately, I don’t think they are used to such big (and rowdy) groups because all the servers looked like they wished death upon us.  Later, we made our way to a local sports bar so the boys could watch the UFC fight (and us girls could gossip).

So a very happy birthday to one of the most wonderful girls I know.
Love you, Elissa cakes!

Lovable Friday!

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1. Prop 8 Overturned

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Wednesday marked a very important day in the state of California that will hopefully have a ripple effect on the rest of the country. A federal judge ruled that Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, was unconstitutional and it was overturned. Being a fan of equal rights (um, who wouldn’t be?) and a firm supporter of gay rights, I could not be happier. In fact, I can’t believe that any sort of discrimination over whom you decide to love is still an issue in 2010 (or was ever an issue really). Congratulations, California!

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{Geeky} Hip: So So Happy

While at Comic-Con a couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to stumble on the So So Happy booth on the Convention floor. It was like a slice of Melificent heaven: Lots of bright, fun colors and cute characters. They had tees, tattoos, pins and plushes, just to name a few and as if their products weren’t amazing enough, they had two wonderful people running the booth that were a joy to speak to. Needless to say, I left with a slew of goodies and can’t wait to shop at their online store for even more!

But you know what I love the most? The company’s message that we should embrace everything good in the world and treat everyone with respect and kindness. Each kind of bizarre character in their arsenal is supposed to represent each one of us that may be a little out there, a little eccentric, a little different, but still happy and worthy of everything this great life has to offer. Plus, 10% of all sales go to organizations such as Music Saves Lives and To Write Love On Her Arms, all charities that help today’s youth through different hardships. You just have to love a company that wants nothing more than to spread love, happiness and peace. It’s contagious.

So embrace your uniqueness and get so so happy…today!

Happy Hump Day: Steven R. McQueen

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Steven McQueen turns Melificent into a raging cougar. Sure, he is 22 years old – not that much younger than me (let’s not age me now), but I still can’t help feeling like a bit of a dirty old woman…especially when we were only a few inches away from each other at Comic-Con a couple of weeks ago. And in case you were wondering, he is related to the “King of Cool,” Steven McQueen, of Bullitt, The Great Escape and the Getaway fame, just to name a few. I’m sure that’s saved him from a few speeding tickets, huh?

Now he’s starring as the emotionally tortured Jeremy Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries (most favorite guilty pleasure ever) and will also be in the ridiculously hilarious (is it supposed to be?) Piranha 3D. So I have a feeling that we’ll be seeing him more often in the future. I know I wouldn’t mind it at all 😉

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