Beauty Injury Day

I had a terrible beauty injury today. I hurt myself doing something I've gotten away with for about 19 years. I thought I was going to permanently be wearing black-out shades like this:

So sad. 
I hurt myself doing this-



My left - your right. I was late to work because I had to sit and let it cry and water-out for about 10 minutes. 
I'm going to pick up a MAC 204 brush - To Avoid this old-fashioned injury. But I know I can't quit the 'pin. It's the best! 


Funny there were safety pins at the self-timer spot I went to in the park this morning! What a coincidence!




Thrifted gold necklace - Forever 21 leopard top - Ribbon belt - H&M dress shorts - Forever 21 bow flats. Really glad I can wear shorts and skirts. Sorry, dudes. 

Yesterday I dressed like Little House on the Prairie and wore sensible shoes.

Target dress & fake keds. Belt from some Charlotte Russe shorts. Wal-mart $5 sunglasses.

Back to today's little top; it had this little bullshit bowtie thing and I cut it off and used a more substantial belt.




Cute tshirt I fawned over pulled the trigger on today.

And I might go to this because I'm a fan.

On my way home- Summertime.

How I take my self-timer pics

This morning my normal self-timer spot was very busy, so I found a new one on the fly and thought I would show you how I take all these pics of myself all by myself.

I spotted this fountain. It's at a good height to hold my camera.


Then I set the camera on the edge.


Then I go stand in front of that shit.


I've got some new sandals that I got at Walmart in Kansas for $3! THREE DOLLARS.

Sorry about the Buzzard Feet!

The tank is from walmart too. $3.88 -The print is kind of too much for a girl of 31, so I threw on the vest at work so I wouldn't frighten the older people with all this neon leopard on my chest.

Ooh! Here's my new Kate Spade necklace I got through an online sample sale.

This is also what my hair is doing right now. I think this is a pretty good representation of my natural hair color BTW.

See my shiny skin? My make-up boyfriend told me that this summer he doesn't want anyone to wear powder. Don't fight the shine! You can't beat it, so why try? He also said "Lashes not liner" And coral lip.

I put on my helmet this morning then realized the ride would be more pleasant with a coral lip.


And it was!

Royal Wedding Julie

First shorts of 2011! It was so nice today and I'm almost letting myself believe we are in springtime.
I can't believe all the green is back on most trees!

I got these military shorts at J.Crew on clearance last Sunday.
My co-workers brought me this t-shirt and other things - from London.
Fake Keds - Real Adidas jacket.


I am going to wear this Royal Wedding tshirt all weekend long- except for a wedding we were invited to on Saturday night.
This LAMB dress I've been sitting on for about 2 years is coming out for that.

This Rat with Crazy-LOUD Generator happened outside my building and messed-up my post-wedding nap. I barely got any sleep last night due to texts from excited friends in different time zones.


On bicycle I went to M&J Trimmings. I know they're not the cheapest trim shop, but they're big and it's well-lit which makes me trips in and out easy and fast. Then I decided to go to TJ Maxx to kill time in case the rat was still at my house.

I saw Gloria Steinem in the street when I was on my bicycle at a stoplight. I didn't want to call out to her out of immense respect, but I gave a BIG SMILE and she reciprocated! I felt so special!

$16.99 at TJ Maxx today. Summer of Cheap lives on!


But these hookers need to install a cute bike rack for me! I locked-up to a raggedy old sign.


This is a bar in my 'hood. I need a mug!

I looooved Kate's look this morning. And the guys too. I'm so happy a woman did the dress.
I was sad that the wedding happened, and I have nothing major to anticipate, but now I'm anticipating interviews where Sarah Burton will hopefully discuss the process of making the dress.

Stuff I've Bought That I Love Overdrive

Completely out of control Stuff I've Bought That I Love going on here. Every single item, high & low, is something I absolutely love and am completely satisfied with its purchase.  -Bicycle, dollar store bicycle lock, $20 bicycle basket, Billabong faux-snake purse, new bag of make-up from MAC... Love it all.

That little brown & white striped bag... was full of new make-up from Bendel's. I finally went and cashed in a gift card. I got some fall eyeshadows and I got this WHOREY, ORANGEy-RED Nail Polish because I feel like I need to rebel against all the matte, earth-toned nails going on. The other stuff is pretty tame. I'm trying MAC's SPF Tinted Moisturizer for the first time. 

I LOVE make-up tester hands. And $1 jewelry store rhinestone bracelets.


My outfit was kind of off today due to the miserable heat & humidity. These pants are pretty un-flattering and they're hemmed for a very short-legged person, but I just love the acid wash. And the fact that they were $8 in Arkansas.


For any make-up enthusiasts, this is MAC lipcolor in Chatterbox.

Scientific J-Skills

I've been being really allergy-sick lately and I've been doing a BAD JOB at taking vitamins, because I'm forgetful and don't like pills/medicine.

Definite scientific finding: Since I've been pretty much off vitamins, my white-trash leg bruises are back.

Got to get back on the vitamins. However, I have been taking care of my hair. I got a new cut after work. I got my roots colored so the color difference is subtle. She put some highlights just on the top.



This necklace is some Arkansas Thrift. It's some old-lady JCP brand like Worthington or something for grannies. Lesson learned: Don't hate on Granny Brands! This looks cute with my billabong tank. Good for work. Takes the (lack-of) edge off such a surfer-girl-brand top.

There were really only 2 girls in Dinner for Schmucks, which we previewed on Thursday night. Kristen Schaal, or Mel from Flight of the Conchords was in it, and that was great. Then there was this cutie pie, Stephanie Szostak. Stephanie's hair got burned into my brains with it's cuteness.

I think it's going to cause a haircut mania and I warned my ladies at the salon.

This is a really good example of a Summer of Cheap outfit. I got the tank on clearance for $9.99 and these are my buy 2-fer Charlotte Russe wedges back in action.

Charlotte Russe Fabric Bow Wedges - A+

I did the Buy 1 Get 1 $10 at Charlotte Russe last week. I'm VERY satisfied with this pair of fabric strap wedges with a bow at the ankle.

This is a repeat outfit but this pic is all about these cute, comfy shoes! They stayed on very well and they were extraordinarily comfortable, especially to be strappy.



This is and was a bicycle outfit. FYI. I did wear shorty American Apparel bicycle shorts underneath.

Orange Floral Dress - Then & Now

Today: The work look. Faux Denim-Look Leggings were a hit, and I was loud & proud telling people I got them at Claire's Boutique. Summer of Cheap! Great for Bicycle riding.


Matt took these pics right after I got home from work. I took off my bicycle flip-flops and put the high-heel platform booties back on. I feel like I look pretty fresh for bicycle commuting and working a full, busy day.


I've only worn this tunic/dress once before as a dress in Miami for New Year's Eve with the PF gang.

Yep-


Slower paced, peace-filled life today:


CHECK OUT my Buy 1 Get 1 for $10 CHARLOTTE RUSSE Choices. I *think* I might be able to ride the bicycle in Wedges.


I like the bows on these. And I have so many printed summer dresses - I needed a not too fancy - fancy black summer shoe:


SUMMER OF CHEAP! There is only one Charlotte Russe in Manhattan and I've never had the patience to try on shoes there. (I've never been waited on or felt like spending the night waiting and fighting for a spot to try on) I just checked out the quality, fabrics, etc., then came home and ordered the ones I wanted online. They were factory fresh and available in my size - 8. Sometimes shopping in Manhattan is too much like a full-contact sport.

Bike Outfits + Coco

I've been doing an excellent job of keeping diary foods out of my life. Pat on the back. I think it's a good thing. I went to the gym Sunday and Monday/Memorial Day and I've eaten 2 fat-hell cheeseburgers this week.

Here's my work and bicycle commuter look of the day/Thursday:




Arkansas Thrift tank top
American Apparel unisex corduroy shorts
Belt: Vintage Liz Claiborne

These LAMB heels are still unbeatable. I ordered some wedges from Charlotte Russe on the buy 1 pair get the 2nd pair for $10. Summer of Cheap!

Yesterday I stopped for a bike pic.


Anna Sui tank that I got on clearance for less than $20
Joe's Jeans I've been rocking for a long time now - I keep all my raw jeans dark by getting them dry cleaned only.
My lipstick matching my ruffle caused a stir at the office.

Across the way:


I went to see my boo Conan O'Brien on Tuesday night. He was at Radio City Music Hall. It was my 2nd time there. The first time I saw the X-Mas Spectacular and sat up in balcony #17, but I scored a floor seat below-face value for Coco.


Um... who the fuck is Vampire Weekend? Am I that old that I don't even know the surprise band at the coco show? I was nervous the special guests might suck. Then STEPHEN COLBERT came out in a terrible "dad-style" outfit. I was so happy! I love-love-love him! Then Jon Stewart came out in a sparkly outfit and Conan challenged them to a re-match in the form of a dance-battle.


Some other dudes came out but it couldn't get any better than Colbert/Stewart but FYI they were: Bill Hader from SNL, John Krasinski who I'm still mad at for that bad-ass movie he directed, and then my husband's lover, Paul Rudd from CLUELESS!

Conan is emotionally damaged. If you didn't love him and totally support and want to follow him- you would be uncomfortable watching his show. I think.


I got this cheap purse and I'm super happy with it. It weighs nothing and it's a cross-body bag which is imperative for a good quality of life on the streets of New York.


Tuesday outfit - Cheapest H&M Dress from 2 summers ago. $14.90 I think?