tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72055622696539023472024-03-04T22:33:20.440-08:00...Lovely MarvelousKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-81313127767843120452011-08-02T01:20:00.000-07:002011-08-02T01:23:54.796-07:00The 10 Most Pretentious Hipster Bullshit Items I Found in the Home Decor Section of Urban Outfitters10.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/20977294_000_b?$detailmain$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/20977294_000_b?$detailmain$" width="216" /></a></div>An inflatable dinosaur head. You basically can't even be a part of the hipster club if you're not obsessed with dinosaurs. And the same goes for...<br />
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Robots.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/media2.styledon.com/product_images/3941/large.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/media2.styledon.com/product_images/3941/large.png" /></a></div>A Holga 35mm camera. It's cool because it's a Holga. And also because it's a bright, trendy color. It's not even a good camera. It costs less than dinner for two at Red Lobster. And it takes film. Don't get me wrong - there's nothing wrong with film cameras, but if you're going to bother with going to the Rite Aid to have your pictures developed, or even doing it yourself, don't you at least want to have a decent camera? But you know what? It's okay, because the fact that it takes film is just that much more "hipster," which is our goal, right?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sempickles.com/maionese/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/UrbanOutfitters.com-Flat-Cat-Plate.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://sempickles.com/maionese/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/UrbanOutfitters.com-Flat-Cat-Plate.png" width="216" /></a></div>I don't think I even have to explain this one... Which is good, because I'm not sure that I could...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/9962083_aFcjcEVQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/9962083_aFcjcEVQ_c.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>A DIY button factory! Now you can cover your super-cool messenger bag with your own creations, instead of buying them from mainstream corporate stores! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anna.elle.se/files/2011/05/Polaroid-Girl-%C2%A9-Anna-Malmberg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://anna.elle.se/files/2011/05/Polaroid-Girl-%C2%A9-Anna-Malmberg1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>This one actually wounds my soul a little bit. This is a poster. That you can buy. FOR 64 DOLLARS. Of a girl holding a camera and a cigarette. For a cheaper option, you can find similar pictures all over your facebook news feed. Especially if you're friends with a large amount of high school girls. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mspenelane.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/uo-mobile-spider-frame2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://mspenelane.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/uo-mobile-spider-frame2.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>This creepy wire spider-lookin' thing to hold all your super-trendy Polaroids! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://uncrate.com/p/2011/05/moustache-growers-guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://uncrate.com/p/2011/05/moustache-growers-guide.jpg" width="243" /></a></div>A book on how to groom and grow your mustache. I had about 30 different "mustache" products to choose from, you guys.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cQ5U1aEyL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cQ5U1aEyL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div>This is a book -- but it looks like a phone! How awesome is that?! This one is great because it combines two of the most essential aspects of hipsterdom: photography and Apple products. (I'll admit, I type these snarky comments on my MacBook Pro...)<br />
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And last but not least, the single most pretentious hipster bullshit item I found:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://staging.abookforallseasons.com/images/magnetic_poetry_bike_lover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://staging.abookforallseasons.com/images/magnetic_poetry_bike_lover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A MAGNETIC POETRY KIT FOR BIKE LOVERS!!! Isn't it glorious?!<br />
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Here's a little bonus item I found. It's not so much pretentious in my opinion, but more just side-splittingly hilarious:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/21328281_095_b?$detailmain$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/21328281_095_b?$detailmain$" width="216" /></a></div>I kind of want it...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-76652800794532112902011-08-02T00:37:00.000-07:002011-08-02T00:37:27.212-07:00Ponchos are back, yall!We never thought we'd live to see the day when ponchos would be, yet again, back in style. They were really popular for about five minutes back in, like, 2005, and then they were the laughing stock of the fashion world until a few months ago. But don't panic! It's not what you think. This is what you're picturing:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00AUQEautIWTam/Hand-Crochet-Poncho-Style-Pict1106-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00AUQEautIWTam/Hand-Crochet-Poncho-Style-Pict1106-.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Well, fortunately, this fresh batch of sleeveless, blanket-shirt-thingies are a lot cuter. We're talkin' more like this:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I mean, that's not so bad, right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21078456_011_e?$product410x615$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21078456_011_e?$product410x615$" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's actually pretty cute!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I don't know whether or not I'll be jumping on the poncho band wagon this time around, but I don't think I'll be resisting as strongly as last time.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-87081356436874072332011-07-30T22:03:00.000-07:002011-07-30T22:03:57.041-07:00Wishlist of the week. (Need Supply)This weeks wish list comes from an online store I recently came across. Click <a href="http://www.needsupply.com/">here</a> to shop.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/h/dh4606_solidoneshoulder4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/h/dh4606_solidoneshoulder4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Formal dress.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/h/dh6560_xbackdressnavy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/h/dh6560_xbackdressnavy4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casual dress.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/t/lt10344-tp_shadowstripe_gr1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/t/lt10344-tp_shadowstripe_gr1.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/l/flip4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/l/flip4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirt.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/a/laser4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/a/laser4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shorts.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/h/ph110_highwaisted_black3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/h/ph110_highwaisted_black3.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pants.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/n/u/nujk1001_fatigues5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/n/u/nujk1001_fatigues5.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacket.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/4/f471x058_spendingtime5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/4/f471x058_spendingtime5.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweater.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/u/mustard_cube1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/u/mustard_cube1.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/i/tinyox_trianglering1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/i/tinyox_trianglering1.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ring.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/2/b2006_doublebead4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/2/b2006_doublebead4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bracelet.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/o/southernx_crossn1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/o/southernx_crossn1.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/1/b1062_karlabag4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/1/b1062_karlabag4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/4/34070023k_outdoorsmanii4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/4/34070023k_outdoorsmanii4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunglasses.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/l/bl672_norasirocco7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/l/bl672_norasirocco7.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Flats." ;)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/d/idalia_sandal4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/d/idalia_sandal4.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandals.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/1/019_slingbackwedge2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/1/019_slingbackwedge2.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedges.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/a/marie_bootiecamel2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/a/marie_bootiecamel2.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boots.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/3/s324l_plimsol5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://needsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/3/s324l_plimsol5.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sneakers.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-43303770966406278902011-07-26T13:48:00.000-07:002011-07-26T13:48:27.290-07:00Catch my drift?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrity crush.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-38474960992360119542011-07-21T02:20:00.000-07:002011-07-21T10:33:49.810-07:00My Favorite Actors and Actresses<div style="text-align: center;">So I've been noticing lately that I really like Jennifer Aniston movies, and that got me to thinking... I never really realized that I was much of a fan of hers. Of course, I knew I loved her as Rachel on Friends, but I never really took her seriously as an actress. Anyway, this thought process led me to create a countdown list of my favorite actresses, and another of my favorite actors. (I will include in parentheses what roles I enjoyed each actor/actress in most.) Disclaimer: I will admit that a handful of my favorite actors and actresses are not considered "serious" or are even well-respected, but I enjoy them nonetheless.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.celebs101.com/gallery/Zooey_Deschanel/102984/zooey_deschanel_photo_45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.celebs101.com/gallery/Zooey_Deschanel/102984/zooey_deschanel_photo_45.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>20. Zooey Deschanel (Summer Finn in <i>500 Days of Summer, </i>Happy Lolly in <i>Gigantic, </i>Jovie in <i>Elf</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>19. Liv Tyler (Faye Dolan in <i>That Thing You Do!, </i>Kristin McKay in <i>The Strangers</i>) </b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>18. Kathy Bates (Gertrude Stein in <i>Midnight in Paris, </i>Miss Hannigan in <i>Annie </i>remake, Molly Brown in <i>Titanic, </i>Annie Wilkes in <i>Misery</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/AnneHathawayOscars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/AnneHathawayOscars.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><b>17. Anne Hathaway (Mia Thermopolis in <i>The Princess Diaries, </i>Andy Sachs in <i>The Devil Wears Prada, </i>Kym in <i>Rachel Getting Married</i>)</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a name='more'></a>16. Jamie Lee Curtis (Shelly DeVoto-Sultenfuss in <i>My Girl </i>and <i>My Girl 2)</i></b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.popstarsplus.com/images/CarolBurnettPicture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.popstarsplus.com/images/CarolBurnettPicture.jpg" width="263" /></a></b></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>15. Carol Burnett (Self in <i>The Carol Burnett Show, </i>Miss Hannigan in <i>Annie)</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.newsi7.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jodie-foster1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.newsi7.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jodie-foster1.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>14. Jodie Foster (Anna Leonowens in <i>Anna and the King, </i>Eleanor Arroway in <i>Contact, </i>Clarice Starling in <i>Silence of the Lambs</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>13. Kathleen Turner (Jessica Rabbit-voice in <i>Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, </i>Mrs. Lisbon in <i>The Virgin Suicides, </i>Charles Bing in <i>Friends</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2009/oscars/022209_anistonm_400x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2009/oscars/022209_anistonm_400x400.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>12. Jennifer Aniston (Rachel in <i>Friends, </i>Joanna in <i>Office Space</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQxOTk1NTQ1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjI1MDAwNA@@._V1._SY314_CR19,0,214,314_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQxOTk1NTQ1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjI1MDAwNA@@._V1._SY314_CR19,0,214,314_.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>11. Rita Hayworth (Gilda in <i>Gilda, </i>Vera Simpson in <i>Pal Joey</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/nX/75-w-ingrid-bergman-photo-lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/nX/75-w-ingrid-bergman-photo-lg.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>10. Ingrid Bergman (Ivy Peterson in <i>Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, </i>Ilsa Lund in <i>Casablanca, </i>Mrs. Frankweiler in <i>From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static1.purepeople.com/articles/9/30/90/9/@/211394-cher-637x0-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://static1.purepeople.com/articles/9/30/90/9/@/211394-cher-637x0-1.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>9. Cher (Alexandra Medford in <i>The Witches of Eastwick, </i>Loretta Castorini in <i>Moonstruck, </i>Mrs. Flax in <i>Mermaids</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.okmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/susan_sarandon_Jan.19news.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.okmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/susan_sarandon_Jan.19news.jpg" width="263" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>8. Susan Sarandon (Janet Weiss in <i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show, </i>Jane Spofford in <i>The Witches of Eastwick, </i>Louise Sawyer in <i>Thelma & Louise, </i>Jackie Harrison in <i>Stepmom, </i>Queen Narissa in <i>Enchanted</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2011/05/audrey-hepburn-mark-shaw-3-520x559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2011/05/audrey-hepburn-mark-shaw-3-520x559.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>7. Audrey Hepburn (Sabrina Fairchild in <i>Sabrina, </i>Holly Golightly in <i>Breakfast at Tiffany's, </i>Eliza Dolittle in <i>My Fair Lady</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn2.screenjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/gallery/kate-winslet/kate-winslet-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cdn2.screenjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/gallery/kate-winslet/kate-winslet-6.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>6. Kate Winslet (Rose in <i>Titanic, </i>Iris Simpkins in <i>The Holiday</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/annette_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://weblogs.variety.com/photos/uncategorized/annette_1.jpg" width="216" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Annette Bening (Carolyn Burnham in <i>American Beauty</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Lucille Ball (Lucy in <i>I Love Lucy)</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Meryl Streep (Donna in <i>Mamma Mia!, </i>Miranda Priestly in <i>The Devil Wears Prada, </i>Julia Child in <i>Julie & Julia</i>)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjExMTYyODA2Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMTgyMDA0._V1._SY314_CR0,0,214,314_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjExMTYyODA2Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwMTgyMDA0._V1._SY314_CR0,0,214,314_.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins in <i>Mary Poppins, </i>Maria in <i>The Sound of Music, </i>Queen Clarisse Renaldi in <i>The Princess Diaries</i>)</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, my very favorite actress...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Barbra Streisand (Dolly Levi in <i>Hello, Dolly!, </i>Fanny Brice in <i>Funny Girl</i>)</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">*Will post my top 20 actors later. :)</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-53260290250666254262011-07-21T00:04:00.000-07:002011-07-21T00:04:53.930-07:00Wishlist of the week. (Anthropologie)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I haven't been good about keeping these up, but I'm doing a new Wishlist of the Week this week, and I'm doing it for one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie. Here we go!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shorts.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacket.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/A20837811_046_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/A20837811_046_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweater.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21197348_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21197348_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/22140230_070_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/22140230_070_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ring.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21085220_041_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21085220_041_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/22789069_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/22789069_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21064092_012_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21064092_012_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunglasses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21232475_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/21232475_040_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bracelet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20803433_012_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20803433_012_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20875720_023_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20875720_023_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heels. (These were the only pair of heels they have that I even kind of like.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20859377_023_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/20859377_023_b?$redesign-zoom-5x$" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boots.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>*They currently don't have any sneakers, and I don't like any of the wedges or sandals they have in stock. I'm not a big fan of their selection of shoes in general.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-86905915596690635092011-07-20T19:43:00.000-07:002011-07-20T20:53:55.869-07:00Update & One Year Anniversary.I haven't blogged for about a month, so I figured I'd write a little to update everyone on what's going on in my life. We'll start with the bummer stuff. For those who didn't know, last year I was granted my dream job as a kindergarten teacher. It was a dream come true and I was the happiest I'd ever been in my entire life. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my kiddos.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Sadly, at the end of the school year (last month), I was told I would not be able to come back next year due to budget cuts. It was really hard on me, but I'm okay now. But unfortunately, I am out of a job (kind of). I am actively looking for a job (preferably in Ventura County so I can move in with Adam). I've gone on two interviews so far, but have had no luck. In the mean time, I'm working a few hours a week as a nanny to one of the little girls who was in my class last year. I basically go over to her house every morning, feed her breakfast, pack her lunch, help her get dressed and do her hair, make sure she brushes her teeth and makes her bed, and drive her to camp (which is at the school I got fired from - kind of awkward). Her mom pays me very generously, but since I only work a few hours a week, it's still not enough to get by on my own, which is why I'm looking for more full-time work. If anyone knows of anything I can do, please let me know.<br />
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Now onto nicer things.<br />
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On the first of this month, my boyfriend Adam and I celebrated our one-year anniversary! We drove up to Monterey and stayed two nights at a charming downtown hotel. We had a few really nice lunches and dinners, went to the wharf and to Cannery Row, spent some time at the beach, and of course, spent a few hours at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which was amazing of course. Here are some photos from our trip:<br />
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</div>On top of a really great vacation, Adam earned major boyfriend points with the thoughtful gifts he got for me. He got me a really cute pair of sunglasses and some bracelets from H&M as well as a copy of to Tao Te Ching, which is <i>totally </i>me. And when we got to Monterey, he took me to a TIFFANY'S(!) and got me this beautiful bracelet:<br />
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For him, I got a Game of Thrones board game, and two books. One of the books was personalized to include ourselves and some friends as characters! It's pretty cool.<br />
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I feel so lucky to have him in my life and I really hope we celebrate our anniversary every year for the rest of our lives. I've never loved anyone so much. :)<br />
<span id="goog_1569182469"></span><span id="goog_1569182470"></span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-40212684373215189822011-06-19T23:02:00.000-07:002011-06-19T23:02:15.145-07:00Recommended Facial Routine.So, I've kind of been obsessing over my skin lately and trying all sorts of products to get it to where I want it to be. I've finally found a set of products that I'm really pleased with. (Keep in mind, my skin is on the drier side, rather than oily.) But if you have skin like mine, I highly recommend these products - and use them in this order!<br />
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1. First, make sure to pat your face down with water and use steam to open up your pores. This will make the dirt and oil easier to remove.<br />
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2. Cleanse your face with Neutrogena Power-Foam Wash. (This should be done every day, if not twice daily.) <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YSx_-2RrQEQ/TLX-q9wVBvI/AAAAAAAABPc/ixpyd92x2Tk/s1600/41hUjJgjp1L._SS500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YSx_-2RrQEQ/TLX-q9wVBvI/AAAAAAAABPc/ixpyd92x2Tk/s320/41hUjJgjp1L._SS500_.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Then exfoliate with Clean & Clear Exfoliating Scrub. (This only needs to be done two-three times a week. If it's done too often, it can damage the skin.) It gets of dry, flaky skin, which is great for those of us who have plenty of it! Oh, and it feels amazing and tingly, especially in the morning.<br />
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<a href="http://static.stickybits.com/media/images/897c80c378e459ba5de3a65097498c2012914046522785630973478715423_t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://static.stickybits.com/media/images/897c80c378e459ba5de3a65097498c2012914046522785630973478715423_t.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Next comes the mask. Masks can be done as often or as infrequently as you please, but I like to do them about twice a week. My very favorite that I have EVER tried is the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. It's really inexpensive and works great. It feels so clean and smells so good. The best part is that you can feel it tightening your skin, and it's so easy to wash off.<br />
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5. As I've already mentioned, my skin is on the dry side so I always have to make sure to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! This should be done one-three times a DAY. I like to use Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for my problem areas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.buyersguide.com/images/Acne/JohnsonAndJohnsonCleanAndClearDualActionMoisturizer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.buyersguide.com/images/Acne/JohnsonAndJohnsonCleanAndClearDualActionMoisturizer.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Last but not least: TONER, TONER, TONER! Toner is SO important and should be used EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU WASH YOUR FACE! Most facial products are designed to open up your pores in order to clean them out. Well, toner is designed to close your pores back up when you're done so dirt and oil can't find their way back into them when they're opened up. Any toner will work, but my toner of choice is Eau Roma Water by LUSH. You can just spritz it right on, and it feels amazing when you just feel kind of dirty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41R09EvjOHL._SL500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41R09EvjOHL._SL500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-81451258191228603372011-05-20T19:00:00.000-07:002011-05-20T19:00:43.577-07:00Insane...That is me. I am insane. Why? Because I actually feel like doing another wishlist, even though I just did one a few days ago. Today's will be from Forever21! (Every girl's favorite store!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Formal dress.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00006447-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00006447-04.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunglasses.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00017465-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00017465-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bracelet.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62098330-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62098330-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flats.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/79235035-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/79235035-03.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heels.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/64786700-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/64786700-03.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedges.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62097597-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62097597-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sneakers.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/82185910-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/82185910-02.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boots.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62098197-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/62098197-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandals.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_detail/73306582-07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_detail/73306582-07.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casual dress.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/58636656-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/58636656-02.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_back/58636656-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_back/58636656-02.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And look at the back!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/74361544-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/74361544-03.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirt.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_detail/00015624-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_detail/00015624-04.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shorts.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/70220372-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/70220372-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pants.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/68275582-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/68275582-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacket.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/00007177-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/00007177-04.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweater.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00002062-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00002062-11.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00016457-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00016457-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ring.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00002513-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/large/00002513-04.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/images/detail/56889655-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.forever21.com/images/detail/56889655-01.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-84159034732947595522011-05-17T00:20:00.000-07:002011-05-17T01:03:58.887-07:00Wishlist of the week. (Free People)Each week I'll put up what I'm oogling over from a certain store. Each week's store will be different but I'll put up one thing from each of these categories:<br />
<ul><li>formal dress</li>
<li>casual dress</li>
<li>top</li>
<li>skirt</li>
<li>shorts</li>
<li>pants</li>
<li>jacket</li>
<li>sweater</li>
<li>earrings</li>
<li>ring</li>
<li>bag</li>
<li>necklace</li>
<li>sunglasses</li>
<li>bracelet</li>
<li>flats</li>
<li>heels</li>
<li>wedges</li>
<li>sneakers</li>
<li>boots</li>
<li>sandals</li>
</ul>Ok, I know... I'm neurotic. But I'm going to have fun with this. :)<br />
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This weeks store is... <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a>! (BTW, I know I left off heels and wedges, but I didn't like any from the site. Sad face.)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20698122_004_d?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20698122_004_d?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Formal dress.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20662185_031_b?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20662185_031_b?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pants.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20052783_001_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20052783_001_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacket.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20711685_066_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20711685_066_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skirt.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/22543946_030_d?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/22543946_030_d?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweater.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20982922_046_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20982922_046_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ring.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images5.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20494829_070_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images5.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20494829_070_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/17834128_020_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/17834128_020_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20353546_070_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20353546_070_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20577961_001_b?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20577961_001_b?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bracelet.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20285904_001_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20285904_001_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunglasses.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20827903_041_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20827903_041_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flats.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20881439_001_e?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images2.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20881439_001_e?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sneakers.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20244976_001_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20244976_001_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boots.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20557104_016_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images3.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20557104_016_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandals.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span id="goog_656674471"></span><span id="goog_656674472"></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images5.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20958401_001_d?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casual dress.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b></b><br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/21071329_001_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/21071329_001_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shorts.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b></b><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/21007273_011_a?$zoom-super$" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images1.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/21007273_011_a?$zoom-super$" width="239" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-90896932922709292462011-05-16T22:20:00.000-07:002011-05-16T22:20:06.981-07:00Yves St. LaurentEveryone who knows me knows that I'm a little obsessed with high fashion. I studied a bit of fashion in college and I'm always keeping up with my favorite designers. Recently, in Vegas, I went to Yves St. Laurent and fell absolutely in LOVE with this pair of stilettos. They were black velvet platforms with crystals all up the heel. (I can't find a picture of them anywhere)! The saleswoman told me they were exclusive to Vegas and London. I've always been a fan of YSL cosmetics, but lately I've been so obsessed with YSL rings. A little look:<br />
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I hadn't been there before but I've heard aaaaallllllllllllllll about it and was semi-familiar with many of their products. We ended up spending over $150 together and I just wanted to share the stuff I got, because I'm really excited. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://www.lushusa.com/images/product-ex/03154.jpg" width="320" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my favorite thing that I got. Or at least, it's what I'm most excited about. It's called Dragon's Egg and it's a "bath bomb". You drop it in your bath and it makes the water all milky and creamy and soft. 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My mom and I are sharing this product. It's a body/face scrub called Ocean Salt and it's a really nice exfoliant that contains sea salt, avocados, coconut, and lime.<br />
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This one's really cool - it's a solid shampoo and conditioner bar. It's also supposed to be good for my dry hair. It's called Godiva and it smells like jasmine (my favorite scent)!<br />
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</tbody></table>It was a big day at the park because today the Kentucky Derby was held (in Kentucky, of course). But we were still able to bet on the Derby and they showed the race on the big screen. We saw six live races and didn't win much on any of them... until Race 10! We each bet $6 dollars (2 on win, 2 on place, and 2 on show) for about 3 horses each. (So $18 dollars total.) Adam and my dad both won about $35 dollars on that race and I won $45... on a horse whose odds were 42-1! The damn horse didn't even win - it came in second, but the payout was so high because of the poor odds.<br />
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Horse racing would never in a million years be something that would interest me in the slightest had my dad not taken us, but it was actually really fun and quite interesting! Adam and I want to go back on a Friday because they have live music and $1 beers and hot dogs. ;)<br />
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Oh! I almost forgot... the horses have such funny names. They were cracking me up all day. Here are some that I can remember:<br />
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We've decided that next Spring, we want to pick up and leave California and start an adventure in a brand new place where neither of us know anyone or are familiar with any of our surroundings. We've both lived in California our whole lives, so we know nothing else, which is why we have chosen to leave the state for this excursion. But it is also why we feel that our hearts <i>are </i>in California and why this will only be a temporary move. We just want a year or so to get to know ourselves and each other better.<br />
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I'm a total city girl at heart and would be happy living in a place like San Francisco or New York City, but that's not what this is about. We want to find a place where we can make a home, and be in peace. This doesn't necessarily mean that we're going to live in the woods or anything, (in fact, there are some medium to large cities that we are considering), but we are mostly looking for a charming, nice place to live on a budget and just enjoy our time away.<br />
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We've actually been able to find three-bedroom houses that we can afford, which is unthinkable in California. Some even come with their own docks! <br />
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The states we are looking into are: Virginia, Washington, Oregon, and North Carolina. The cities we have looked into the most are Portland, Oregon and Wilmington, North Carolina, but I thought I could use my blog to explore some other options, so that's what I'm going to do. :)<br />
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<b>Alexandria, VA: </b><i>It's along the Potomac River and only 6 miles from Washington D.C. (which is nice for me, because as I've mentioned, I'm a city girl). But it also seems to have a lot of beautiful views and quiet, peaceful areas.</i><br />
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Like I mentioned, Portland and Wilmington are the two that it will probably come down to. We are both so excited to embark on this adventure and we fully intend to take full advantage of all the opportunities presented to us. :)<i> </i>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-28031126412743193112011-05-02T22:54:00.000-07:002011-05-02T22:54:43.514-07:00Why teaching young children is an ego-boost.My job has been weighing heavily on my mind lately for several reasons - mostly because I am in danger of losing my job in a couple months. There are being lay-offs and being one of the newest teachers at the school is probably not going to help my case.<br />
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At first, I was devastated to even think of this possibility. Everyone knows I am completely in love with my job. (For those who don't know what I do, I teach kindergarten at an elementary school in Westwood.) I have 21 students and although one or two of them are a challenge, I feel like I've been blessed with the best five and six year-olds in the world. They surprise me every day with how compassionate and intelligent they are. And sometimes the fact that they <i>are </i>so intelligent makes me surprised when I am reminded that many are unable to do simple tasks like tie their own shoes or pull back their own hair.<br />
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After my initial panic over the possibility of losing this amazing job, I started to convince myself that maybe it's for the best - I will (at some point) need to find a full-time job that pays more, or at least another job to supplement this one (though I'm not fond of the idea of working two jobs). I thought maybe this would be a push in the right direction.<br />
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At this point, I think I'll be okay no matter what the outcome is, though I'd definitely prefer to keep my job. Until you work as a teacher of young children (<i>especially </i>kindergarteners!), you never realize how much of a difference you really make, or how much you are loved. Kids don't care about the drama in your personal life, or whether your hair looks good that day, or what degree you earned in college. All they want is your approval and for you to listen to what they have to say. All they want is to give you hugs and for them to be the extra lucky kid that gets to sit next to you in the circle. All they want is to be taught and respected and to teach and respect you in return.<br />
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Whether or not I'm laid off from this job, or I stay at this school for another 20 years, this particular group of 21 students will always be special to me. I'll always remember them as the ones who taught me that I can be loved, respected, and admired for all the right reasons.<br />
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**(I wish I could post a picture of my kids, but unfortunately I'm afraid that wouldn't be appropriate.)**Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205562269653902347.post-16308011028239158412011-05-02T22:30:00.000-07:002011-05-02T22:30:52.458-07:00Welcome to the blog!I've been inspired by various friends <i>and</i> strangers to keep a blog. I've had blogs before, but I've never been good about updating them or even remembering the password to access them. This is another attempt to start over and basically create a time capsule of my thoughts and memories.<br />
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I could see myself being wary of what I post and how it could affect my "image" and have already made a conscious decision to avoid that. I will post about a wide array of things, even things I might be embarrassed about sharing.<br />
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The point of this entire thing is to remember and to share.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00433433154736240826noreply@blogger.com0