2011 Birthday Wishes

Well, I'm still hanging onto my 20s, & would luv a few pretty little things to make my last year an enjoyable one, ha!

A few pretties to look at...
(Polka dot coups from Kate Spade, Art from Etsy sellers ToxicInk & dearcolleen)

And a few for my home...
(polar bear footstool from Wind & Weather, Le Creuset round dutch oven)

And finally, something fun - I adore these little coin purses from Diana Eng.

Or, I'll take spending some time with my close friends & Con over my birthday weekend. I'm hoping for a great steak, maybe some sushi, & champagne, of course!

A trip to Red Mango wouldn't hurt, either.
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The Library of Sadness

Here's what I'm currently dealing with. Those are kitty insides. I need to memorize them. No one should ever have to memorize the inside of cats. And that water in the background? I don't think it's making me smarter.

I forced myself to be delivered to the library today to study. No out until 7pm.

I wish I was at home.

Drinking that stuff. Or wearing my pretty new shoes (they weren't allowed to come to the library - it's like 25 degrees outside).

And yes, those are pink glitter ♥s on my nails.

Okay, I've got to get back to it. Or rather, back to gChat w. my sister.

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Tuesday Shoesday

Well,

that's kind of awesome.

found here.

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Recent Recaps & the Weekend

A few pics & bits from some stuff I've been up to the past few weeks.
Prepare for random.

My friend Cassie took some great pics that I had to share...

(performing the cell block tango from chicago)
Monica West, my good friend, & most fabulous drag queen ever, performing at the Miss Max 27 pageant in January.


More drag queens! BINGO @ Flixx.
We didn't win, but cannot deny it was a fun time.

Casandra Evans was a great hostess. I can't wait for next time.

What I came home from work to before the Superbowl - Go Pack! (& FYI, those are definitely long underwear ol' Con is rocking) And you can see that I'm continuing on my fancy/goofy drink trend. I don't even remember what that pink thing was, ha.

My nails are all painted for the weekend: I went w. a new Sephora by OPI color, Leotard Optional. It's the prettiest nude shade. Highly recommended.

Pretty laid-back weekend ahead for us. We're celebrating Valentine's Day Sunday night since we both work Monday. More to come!
Happy Friday all!
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I ♥

Shoes! Cotton Candy! Unicorns! But that's old news. A few things I'm really pumped up about this week...

♥ Red Mango - Madagascar vanilla + mojito w. blueberries & mango.
♥ Artliners from Lancome.
♥ Girl Scout cookie time!
♥ Sweet Tart martinis.
♥ Champagne on Tuesdays.
♥ Desperate Housewives reruns.
♥ My mom on Twitter!
♥ New handbags.
♥ 55 degree forecasts. (warmth!)

My newest concoction: sweet tart amazingness.
(2 ounces island pucker + 1.5 ounces citron vodka + 2 ounces sour + lime/sugar rimmed glass)

Happy hump day darlings!

♥

Chinese New Year + Weekend Ahead

(nice fortune!)

It's already the weekend! Again! I'm definitely not complaining. Anyway, last night Conor & I celebrated the Chinese New Year with dinner @ our favorite Chinese restaurant, Rice Bowl. It's an old tradition I have from my days at Creighton University. We ate there all the time & now I take Conor as well.

Mm, egg rolls & Yum Yum chicken. Probably not the healthiest choice.

This weekend I'm looking forward to watching a few friends' bands play a show Saturday night & of course - Superbowl Sunday! We will be cheering on the Packers (cheese, Wisconsin, beer... hello!!!) at a friend's party Sunday night. I ♥ a good party.

Hope y'all have a good weekend - enjoy the big game!

(or the commercials, as that's what I'm usually paying attention to)

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Product Reviews

I know most of you are probably holed up at home due to the weather. And I know that cabin feav. tends to lead to online shopping. Anyway, I've picked up a few new items recently I'd love to recommend:

• Peter Thomas Roth Laser-Free Resurfacer: my skin is much smoother & less blotchy/red since I've started this guy about 2 to 3 weeks ago. A great serum if you want to even out your complexion! I'm also super prone to breakouts & have not had any probs. I ♥ it!
  

• Too Faced Romantic palette: I'm a huge fan of Too Faced palettes. This one is no exception. Prettiest spring colours that anyone can wear. Make sure you use a primer first! I recommend LORAC's eye shadow primer.

• Carole's Daughter Tui Hair Smoothie: smells amazing (mango/guava/passionfruit) & makes my hair SO shiny. I only use it once or twice per week because I have fine hair, but it's truly amazing. And all natural!
  

Have a great day

♥ P

Weekend Fun

I'm so excited for this last weekend of January! First & foremost, my best friend Cassie is coming to visit. She'll be picking me up from Sephora late Friday, then it's cocktail time to get the weekend started off right. Our plans:

♥ trying out a new Sweet Tart cocktail recipe

♥ manis & pedis w. my sister (going to try out Shellac for the 1st time!)

♥ hitting up Chanel @ Von Maur, & maybe a little shoe shopping

♥ Drag Queen BINGO @ Flixx followed by...

♥ the Miss Max pageant @ The Max!

One of my good friends & coworkers, the fabulous Miss Monica West will be performing. Yays!
A weekend of fun & glitter. Can't go wrong!

{Major recap on Monday}
♥ P

Tuesday Shoesday

Because I'm tired of gray, icky winter.

Found here,

& here.

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Weekend Ahead

Yay for the weekend! A few things I'm looking forward to...

♥ drinks to celebrate a friend taking her dental school boards Friday night,
♥ lunch @ Barrett's, a local pub with amazing patty melts on Saturday, followed by...
♥ a movie at my favorite drunk theater, Midtown Crossing,
♥ & attend our Sephora holiday party Sunday night!

I think it's going to be a great weekend.

Happy Friday all!

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