Hell On Heels

Yesterday, out of convenience to my apartment, and somewhat the...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:55 -0400

Yesterday, out of convenience to my apartment, and somewhat the fact that its half the price of my current gym, I joined Planet Fitness.

I got in my inaugural workout, but left after 20minutes. There is plenty of cardio equiment, but it was the weight training area I’m worried about. It was so overcrowded, there was very little space, and everyone seemed to have a workout buddy but me…so that meant they were hogging machines 2x as long.

Not to mention, being the new girl at the gym, I did not assert my “authority” as I was still testing out the waters.

I left feeling as if I got in no workout at all, and a little uneasy about my decision…was it convenience over quality? I didn’t realize it could get much worse than the crowds at Retro Fitness, but now I’m wondering just how wrong I might’ve been.

I’ll give it a few more visits, hoping I soon figure out a good time when next to no meatheads are there hogging the weights, the machines, and the area I need to WORK-IT-OUT

pffssttt…feeling defeated!

In case it’s been forgotten how much I love my little...

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:48:40 -0400

In case it’s been forgotten how much I love my little fur-man!

My friend Bridget did her magic to one of my photos, trying to...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:32 -0400

My friend Bridget did her magic to one of my photos, trying to spiffy up my image for an audition I wanted to partake in (sadly I missed the deadline).

But at least this picture still gets good use…for heaven’s sake its National Shrimp Day!

Anyone out there that read this just want to shake these two...

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:22:00 -0400

Anyone out there that read this just want to shake these two into getting jobs and saving money? Man, what jerks!

(Now…who wants to go see “The Great Gatsby” this weekend??)

1959 Gottschee’r Bowling Club. (Just found my new fave...

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:24:59 -0400

1959 Gottschee’r Bowling Club. (Just found my new fave neighborhood bar)

SWOON! I should just buy this print already.

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:18:42 -0400

SWOON! I should just buy this print already.

This is about all the skin I can bare right now…because...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:37:00 -0400

This is about all the skin I can bare right now…because where the hell is mother nature on this rodeo called “spring?”.

(ok so today is a little nicer than say the day before…but still, she needs to get the memo already)

For now, it looks like booties with skimmers (the springiest thing I will wear at the moment till the sun shines some warmth on NYC), and a fleck of wrist for my bracelets. Other than that, I am covered up like its January.

How are you making do with Spring’s late arrival? Give me some ideas on how to make my winter wear more “spring-y”.

Today’s post comes courtesy of my bird-like attraction to...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:33:00 -0400

Today’s post comes courtesy of my bird-like attraction to all things sparkly.

And my failure of a manicure using Revlon’s Nail Art Moon Candy (not on fingers shown above). Do NOT, I repeat……… DO NOT……….. waste your money on Revlon’s sparkly little duo of a nail polish piece. I tried to use it 2x in the past 3 months and each time is an epic disaster. By the time you get even 3-4pc. of the large glitter flecks on your nails, its just a goopy sticky never-drying pile of crap. It does not, and will not, come out looking like the picture of the nails attached to the merchandise stand for this product.

So, after much frustration, I quickly removed the mistake of a nail polish, and replaced it with this. (shown above).

While my self mani’s come out quite shoddy…I must say its a much greater success than my first attempt at painting nails on a Sunday afternoon.

And now I wait…one day…till it starts to chip away leaving me to look more unprofessional than I already am.

RIP GEORGE JONES!!!!!!!!! A fine talent you were!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:33:00 -0400

RIP GEORGE JONES!!!!!!!!! A fine talent you were!

What I Want: FOR SPRING

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:08 -0400

As each new season starts, I always find myself wanting a few new pieces to kick my closet into high gear. Spring is (slowly) making its self known to NYC, and I’ve got my eyes on the hunt for a few items…

A STATEMENT NECKLACE:

Makes any simple outfit splendid! Certainly adds spice to t-shirts and jeans!

Source: obaz.com via obaz on Pinterest

A FITTED LEATHER JACKET:

The one I have currently, its more of a bomber style. I want one with a wee slimmer fit, and simple details. Perfect for reigning in all those loose tees or flowy dresses, right?

Source: carolhan.com via kelly on Pinterest

WAVY, EASY HAIR:

A la Nicole Richie, Alexa Chung, The Fall 2013 Pucci runway show, etc…got my hair appointment scheduled for May 18th, but it can’t get here fast enough!

Source: google.com.au via Nickie on Pinterest

In addition, a few flowy tops to dress up my jeans, a new blazer or two, and some slick summer sandals or heels will find their way in my shopping bag. Obviously :)

So what’s on your spring fashion wish-list?

How did I just find out about Nikki Lane, she should’ve...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:01:18 -0400

How did I just find out about Nikki Lane, she should’ve been in my life a long long time ago :)

This probs super creepy, but I saw your post about the library books. I've been dying to finish reading "Just Kids." I live in Ridgewood too--what library did you find it at? The one near the intermediate school on Forest? Ignore me if this is weird haha

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:46:48 -0400

Not creepy at all, cool that you live in Ridgewood too!

I go to the Ridgewood Library, the one on Madison, near Forest. “Just Kids” was not there, but I simply logged on to the site and put in a request for it. Then they had it sent over from the Central Library to the Ridgewood library for me.

Just put in a request and they’ll probably give it to you when I return it :) (Just give me a few weeks to finish it!)

All I did was ask a question of Anson Mount, and...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:36:31 -0400

All I did was ask a question of Anson Mount, and boom…tweet tweet!!

What a Fine Young Man…

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:52 -0400

What a Fine Young Man…

Ever since moving out to Ridgewood, I’ve more time to...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0400

Ever since moving out to Ridgewood, I’ve more time to read…read actual books! You see, I have about a 15min longer commute than I used to, and I happen to live just far enough out that I usually get a seat on the train in the morning as well.

This means I no longer have to play a balancing act while standing up and trying to turn a page.

And it also means I now plow thru my multiple magazine subscriptions with sheer speed…and finally I can get back to reading actual books, which I haven’t done in AGES!

But reading books can get expensive, especially when you have picky taste like my own. You see, I mostly prefer bios…and bios on people I actually am interested in, like rockstars, groupies, or of course my beloved country folk. On occasion I’ll find myself with a book of fiction (such as my Fitzgerald fix!), but not usually.

To beat the cost of buying books, and to kick it oldschool style, I got myself a shiny new library card.

Yesterday I returned my first batch of books (seen here)…and in their place, I checked out “Just Kids”. I can’t wait to dive into that one!

Fingers crossed on my 3rd visit to the library (when I return “Just Kids”) I can finally fingure out the automated check-out proceedure…because me and this machine just do not get along. And it makes me feel like some ancient dinosaur living in some modern world. When did the library get so complicated? Can’t I just get a book by looking it up in the old call # drawers? Sheesh!

It’s Earth Day!!! This weekend I had my monthly meetup...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:49:33 -0400

It’s Earth Day!!!

This weekend I had my monthly meetup with the Lower East Side Girls Club (you know, my Crafty Chicas volunteer gig I’m posting about on here from time to time?)

This month we went to the Javitz Center (an expo hall here in Manhattan) for an Earth Day fair. We browsed thru aisles and aisles of booths sponsored by eco-friendly companies such as food, clothing, water filtration systems, etc. We filled up our totes with lots of free samples, goodies, pins, writing utensils, and whatever else the companies were giving out like candy.

Besides the free goodies though, its important to be aware of our environment, and on a day like today…go out of your way to take a little extra care of her :) (or try to go out of your way everyday!!)

Touches on a memory or two…not always so great. But...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:37:37 -0400

Touches on a memory or two…not always so great.

But what’s great? I’ll be hearing this for myself, LIVE, on June 7th! Woop Woop…this girl’s got two tickets to see Willie Nelson. I DIE!!!!!

I’ve posted this song before…because I pretty much...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:55:00 -0400

I’ve posted this song before…because I pretty much doomed myself to a life in NYC. Once thought it was what I always wanted, but now know its not.

As a fashion designer, my skills don’t really allow me to move elsewhere, to a quaint town, a medium sized city, etc.

But, who else is going to make something happen where I can? No ONE…so that’s why I’m doing something about it.

Today I signed up for my first business class at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Armed with knowledge on this subject, the info I need, maybe one day I can move out, and get on with my life. I’ve still got some fashion dreams up my sleeves, they just take place outside of NYC.

Candy, soda, and tv in bed, this must be Spring break, Florida...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:37:55 -0400

Candy, soda, and tv in bed, this must be Spring break, Florida style

Finally got myself an oversized men’s style...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:19:42 -0400

Finally got myself an oversized men’s style watch…and a lovely rose-gold one at that. Occasionally I fall victim to Jewelmint like that!