Today I was in a rush to get to TEDxCLE in a snow storm hitting Cleveland. In my rush to get the hell out of the apartment in order to not be late, apparently I left on my treasured flat iron. The BF sent me a nice reminder e-mail that I left it on.
Subject line: You're a fire hazard......
E-mail copy: Guess who left her flat iron in the on position- burning hot this morning?? That’s right princess!
Well, we princesses aren't perfect ALL the time, BF.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Fashion according to NEXT
Over the past three years, I think I've proven to all my readers that I like to shop. And I like expensive clothing items that are ridiculously out of my reach, but one day I will have them, clicking my heels three times.
Along with a group of other cool Cleveland bloggers, I was invited to NEXT Beachwood in Beachwood mall for a $200 shopping spree. For those of you who visit the mall regularly, it's on the second floor by Nordstrom's entrance. I always park at Nordstrom because of the covered parking so I normally walk past it. I have stopped in on a few occasions to glance around and check out the clothing, but I've never purchased anything from there.
I walked away with a cropped, leather jacket, the softest, baggy T-shirt by Alternative Apparel and an Ark & Co. T-strap nude tank top with copper sequins covering it. I fell in love with the jacket and walked around the store in it the entire time. At one point, everyone thought it was actually my jacket.
On the heels of New York Fashion Week, I wanted to pick the head buyer's brain on what to expect for this coming season. Meet Ahryn Tolley who has been with NEXT for the last nine years. To keep up with the ever-changing world that is women's fashion, she shared that she's constantly bringing in fresh pieces into the store. So basically, if you see something you like, you better grab it right away.
Ahryn is on the left in the dress that I desperately want with Tracy to her right from NEXT
What trends are you seeing emerging for these upcoming seasons?
Prints: florals and stripes
Tops: oversized tees, cropped tops
Bottoms:leggings and textured hosiery
Dresses continue to be a trend in the marketplace, but I am noticing the comeback of the skirt.
Name your three top brands right now you carry and why?
-Ark & Co.- It has a great designer look, from quality to design, at at reasonable price. We have done well with this brands dresses.
-Alternative Apparel- Great tees and knit tops, that are great as a basic piece yet sexy enough to be dressed up with accessories, and worn for a night out on the town.
-Nudie denim- Quality denim that is supposed to be worn in to fit and age with the individual.
What are some key pieces every girl should have in their closet?
- black blazer, black slacks, and that "little black dress"
- great pair of jeans
- great sundress
- pair of comfortable heels in black and brown
- dressy tank top that can be worn with both jeans and slacks
For the life of me, I don't think I can do florals or cropped tops because like one flowery mess or I feel like Mr. T. I never EVER thought I would wear skinny jeans but somehow I managed to find more than one pair that fits over my calves. So, maybe there is hope with me and floral prints after all.
So, what styles will you or will you not be wearing this spring and summer?
Disclosure: I was given a $200 gift card to shop at NEXT for this review.
Along with a group of other cool Cleveland bloggers, I was invited to NEXT Beachwood in Beachwood mall for a $200 shopping spree. For those of you who visit the mall regularly, it's on the second floor by Nordstrom's entrance. I always park at Nordstrom because of the covered parking so I normally walk past it. I have stopped in on a few occasions to glance around and check out the clothing, but I've never purchased anything from there.
I walked away with a cropped, leather jacket, the softest, baggy T-shirt by Alternative Apparel and an Ark & Co. T-strap nude tank top with copper sequins covering it. I fell in love with the jacket and walked around the store in it the entire time. At one point, everyone thought it was actually my jacket.
On the heels of New York Fashion Week, I wanted to pick the head buyer's brain on what to expect for this coming season. Meet Ahryn Tolley who has been with NEXT for the last nine years. To keep up with the ever-changing world that is women's fashion, she shared that she's constantly bringing in fresh pieces into the store. So basically, if you see something you like, you better grab it right away.
Ahryn is on the left in the dress that I desperately want with Tracy to her right from NEXT
What trends are you seeing emerging for these upcoming seasons?
Prints: florals and stripes
Tops: oversized tees, cropped tops
Bottoms:leggings and textured hosiery
Dresses continue to be a trend in the marketplace, but I am noticing the comeback of the skirt.
Name your three top brands right now you carry and why?
-Ark & Co.- It has a great designer look, from quality to design, at at reasonable price. We have done well with this brands dresses.
-Alternative Apparel- Great tees and knit tops, that are great as a basic piece yet sexy enough to be dressed up with accessories, and worn for a night out on the town.
-Nudie denim- Quality denim that is supposed to be worn in to fit and age with the individual.
What are some key pieces every girl should have in their closet?
- black blazer, black slacks, and that "little black dress"
- great pair of jeans
- great sundress
- pair of comfortable heels in black and brown
- dressy tank top that can be worn with both jeans and slacks
For the life of me, I don't think I can do florals or cropped tops because like one flowery mess or I feel like Mr. T. I never EVER thought I would wear skinny jeans but somehow I managed to find more than one pair that fits over my calves. So, maybe there is hope with me and floral prints after all.
So, what styles will you or will you not be wearing this spring and summer?
Disclosure: I was given a $200 gift card to shop at NEXT for this review.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
this still doesn't mean I'm going to clean
Long view on the oldest Oreck known to man. Notice the yellow note
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Upclose to make sure you can read it.
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Just for that, the vacuum might go missing.
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Upclose to make sure you can read it.
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Just for that, the vacuum might go missing.
Monday, February 22, 2010
these are the sweatpants of our lives
In preparation for the big move, the BF and I decided (really he strongly insisted) to start emptying out my closet. I just got back from a weekend in Houston with a great group of mom bloggers and friends (see Katelin and Jessica), so it proved to be a great time to clean up and toss out old clothes.
If you are like me, you keep clothes.
You keep shirts that once were in style.
You keep jeans that used to fit you and still plan on wearing them once you lose that extra weight.
You keep clothes that you only wore once because you feel bad that you wasted money.
In the beginning, I didn't think I'd have much to giveaway because I try to purge items here and there.
See closet here.
See the end result
After seven years, I finally had to part with my first ever Juicy Couture sweatpants. I bought these on a spring break in college with all my friends. Juicy had been just released and, of course, I needed to have them. Nothing says quality like a $125 terry cloth sweatpants, right?!
Love them, holes and all.
These pants have seen more places than that stupid pair of traveling pants, which was made into two movies. They've been to Acapulco, the Outerbanks two times, a few floors I'd rather forget, seven apartments, brunches at Bob Evan's, late-night McDonald's runs, girlfriend sleepovers, friends (ex)and boyfriend late night talks, holidays at my parent's house and even shopping trips with my mom where she said, "Does your ass really need to say 'juicy' on it?"
So, I said good-bye to these pants today and relived all my fond memories when I proudly wore them. I put them on for the last time and strutted around the living room, then the bf says, "Can we finally burn them?" with a smile on his face.
Are you attached to any clothes? What is it and what's your best memory wearing it?
If you are like me, you keep clothes.
You keep shirts that once were in style.
You keep jeans that used to fit you and still plan on wearing them once you lose that extra weight.
You keep clothes that you only wore once because you feel bad that you wasted money.
In the beginning, I didn't think I'd have much to giveaway because I try to purge items here and there.
See closet here.
See the end result
After seven years, I finally had to part with my first ever Juicy Couture sweatpants. I bought these on a spring break in college with all my friends. Juicy had been just released and, of course, I needed to have them. Nothing says quality like a $125 terry cloth sweatpants, right?!
Love them, holes and all.
These pants have seen more places than that stupid pair of traveling pants, which was made into two movies. They've been to Acapulco, the Outerbanks two times, a few floors I'd rather forget, seven apartments, brunches at Bob Evan's, late-night McDonald's runs, girlfriend sleepovers, friends (ex)and boyfriend late night talks, holidays at my parent's house and even shopping trips with my mom where she said, "Does your ass really need to say 'juicy' on it?"
So, I said good-bye to these pants today and relived all my fond memories when I proudly wore them. I put them on for the last time and strutted around the living room, then the bf says, "Can we finally burn them?" with a smile on his face.
Are you attached to any clothes? What is it and what's your best memory wearing it?
Friday, February 19, 2010
most miserable nothing
Hello Cleveland! I'm in Houston through the rest of the weekend with Jessica and Katelin, but I would like to direct you over to my fabulous real life and blogger friend, Alexa, who shares why we aren't the most miserable city.
For all of you who want to visit Cleveland, don't let this little article stop you by that well-known magazine, Forbes.
Come visit and a few of us Cleveland bloggers will direct you to our great restaurants and bars, neighborhoods all over Cleveland with interesting shops and people who own them, and yes, we will show you our burning river.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
gym personalities
Let-a-me-tell-you-about my workout.
As I was running my four miles yesterday around the track, (yep, 4) I noticed how many people don't understand running etiquette on a track.
It's not hard.
Really.
Or at least I don't think it is.
When you get on the track, there are signs that let you know the direction for the day and the inner lanes are for walkers and the outer lanes are for runners.
Now, I'm not sure which part people don't understand. Maybe it's distinguishing between the inner and outer lanes or perhaps the day of the week is what stumps them?
We have these people at my gym and I'm sure you have them at yours. They are the people that keep me laughing. They are the people that make my 34th lap more interesting than my 33rd.
On yesterday's run, I was particularly pleased when these high school girls (bless their hearts) jumped on the track. They clearly didn't read the sign. They both decided to walk on the outer lanes at a very slow pace in matching short shorts and shoes. What they didn't know is that there were a few serious runners on the track today. (I'm not including myself in this batch.)
At one point, when the 6 foot blond guy ran past them, he said something to them because he spooked her and with a flip of a ponytail she said some smart remark to her slow walker friend. I couldn't hear because I was too far away but whatever it was, it wasn't enough to get their dumb asses on the inner lanes.
My other favorite personality was also on the track. It's the I-have-to-pick-up-my-cell-phone-and-answer-every-call person. I think she only answers the phone when she is on the track. I don't even think she actually "works out." I still love her though. I secretly hope she is on the track when I have my long runs because she has some drama going on with whomever is on the other line. She gets really into her conversations and takes up two lanes the way she struts and pumps her arms for extra emphasis away from her body, almost taking out a runner if you get too close.
What are your favorite gym personalities? I can't be the only one, right? And, I don't mean the meatheads working out in jeans and Timberlands. I'm talking about the serious gym rats that are pure entertainment because to know them is to love them.
As I was running my four miles yesterday around the track, (yep, 4) I noticed how many people don't understand running etiquette on a track.
It's not hard.
Really.
Or at least I don't think it is.
When you get on the track, there are signs that let you know the direction for the day and the inner lanes are for walkers and the outer lanes are for runners.
Now, I'm not sure which part people don't understand. Maybe it's distinguishing between the inner and outer lanes or perhaps the day of the week is what stumps them?
We have these people at my gym and I'm sure you have them at yours. They are the people that keep me laughing. They are the people that make my 34th lap more interesting than my 33rd.
On yesterday's run, I was particularly pleased when these high school girls (bless their hearts) jumped on the track. They clearly didn't read the sign. They both decided to walk on the outer lanes at a very slow pace in matching short shorts and shoes. What they didn't know is that there were a few serious runners on the track today. (I'm not including myself in this batch.)
At one point, when the 6 foot blond guy ran past them, he said something to them because he spooked her and with a flip of a ponytail she said some smart remark to her slow walker friend. I couldn't hear because I was too far away but whatever it was, it wasn't enough to get their dumb asses on the inner lanes.
My other favorite personality was also on the track. It's the I-have-to-pick-up-my-cell-phone-and-answer-every-call person. I think she only answers the phone when she is on the track. I don't even think she actually "works out." I still love her though. I secretly hope she is on the track when I have my long runs because she has some drama going on with whomever is on the other line. She gets really into her conversations and takes up two lanes the way she struts and pumps her arms for extra emphasis away from her body, almost taking out a runner if you get too close.
What are your favorite gym personalities? I can't be the only one, right? And, I don't mean the meatheads working out in jeans and Timberlands. I'm talking about the serious gym rats that are pure entertainment because to know them is to love them.
Monday, February 15, 2010
going with the flow
Ahhhhh. Do you feel that? I feel relaxed and re-energized after this weekend.
Do you remember the last time you had a relaxing Saturday where you weren't on a schedule?
Hmmmmmm.
I couldn't remember the last time I had the chance to relax and go with the flow because my schedule allowed it. I didn't have a list of things to get done and running around trying to fit everything in. The BF and I stayed in this weekend and talked about the upcoming move and made mental lists of what we want to get done and when.
It was great and just what we both needed, especially with this busy week ahead of me. I have an after work activity, not consisting of working out, every night this week and will be Houston for work on Thursday through Saturday meeting up with a group of bloggers including Katelin and Jessica.
And, today marks two weeks until we close on our first house.
Here's to a busy week for me!
Do you remember the last time you had a relaxing Saturday where you weren't on a schedule?
Hmmmmmm.
I couldn't remember the last time I had the chance to relax and go with the flow because my schedule allowed it. I didn't have a list of things to get done and running around trying to fit everything in. The BF and I stayed in this weekend and talked about the upcoming move and made mental lists of what we want to get done and when.
It was great and just what we both needed, especially with this busy week ahead of me. I have an after work activity, not consisting of working out, every night this week and will be Houston for work on Thursday through Saturday meeting up with a group of bloggers including Katelin and Jessica.
And, today marks two weeks until we close on our first house.
Here's to a busy week for me!
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