Sock it to me!

by | Oct 19, 2009 | fashion, guilty pleasures, shoes

I gave up on being a fashion icon a few years ago and instead focused my energy on accessories. Shoes and bags are my faves, but I also love crazy socks. They are so fun to pick out and even more fun to wear. I’ve already found 15 pairs, but I’m trying to...

She’s a very freaky girl…

by | Oct 15, 2009 | books, pop culture, trends

I loved Freakonomics and was very excited to learn about the “freakquel”, SuperFreakonomics. How can it not be awesome? The book covers topics such as: How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa? Why are doctors so bad at washing their hands?...

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E

by | Oct 13, 2009 | family, gifts, great sites, holiday gifts, kids

Maria van Beek has come up with the most original way to immortalize your children’s artwork. You simply send her a picture your child has drawn and she will turn it into a key chain or jewelry. So much better than displaying it on your refrigerator! And, what a...

Not calling anyone out by name…

by | Oct 7, 2009 | guilty pleasures, rants

…but, every once in a while, I wish I had this print hanging on my wall…or even better on cards that I could just hand to people when I need peace and quiet. I wouldn’t really have the nerve to hang it up or even to give them out, but a girl can...

Imelda wannabe

by | Oct 6, 2009 | fashion, great sites, shoes

In my dream world, I have a closet full of Carrie Bradshaw worthy shoes. It is very organized and each fabulous pair is stored in individual boxes. In reality, I collect all of the shoes I’ve worn in a week and throw them into my closet. However, I did see some...