Practical should be my middle name

Did I ask for gems or a trip through Europe? Did I beg for a fancy new winter coat?

Of course not! I'm getting my very own dustbuster for my birthday (yes, friends, they still make dustbusters).

Well, I actually got it early (the birthday isn't until next week) because the apartment need a good twice over before the family came last weekend. But I am still going to thank the husband a million times for getting me the very thing that I wanted more than anything else in the world.

It works like a dream. 31 is going to be a good year.

(Oh, and I got these classic little shoes early too- I've already confessed I am spoiled rotten, but now I must confess I like to pick out my presents and open them early. It's one of my favorite things.)

Denim on denim on denim

This made my day.

Denim on denim on denim, with a little acid wash thrown in. And don't forget the piano key belt. I wouldn't expect anything less from Flight of the Concords.




























photo courtesy of The Pursuit Aesthetic

The Look for Less: Tights

The Fall Favorite: Colored, textured tights

Luckily for us, tights can add pizazz to any outfit for mere pennies per wear. So grab a pair today and throw them on with "old" clothes to transform them into new outfits. And don't forget to pair them with your favorite peep toes (because you're a rebel!)

photo courtesy of polyvore

And more importantly, why have I just discovered this collage function on polyvore?!! As a child of the 80's and 90's, you can expect more collages coming your way...

I had the time of my life

I am glad I was surrounded by friends when I heard of the passing of Patrick Swayze. I still remember sneaking down the street to watch Dirty Dancing at my friend Courtney's house (who also had an Epilady and played Debbie Gibbson/Bangles/Sinead O'Conner on her pink Sony boom box).

I wish I could post the entire movie (and watch it over, and over, and over again, all day long. Well, like in college) but this will have to do. R.I.P Patrick.

photo courtesy of Flickr

Jellies revisted

Jelly shoes have never been so sophisticated:

photo courtesy of the New York Times