Showing posts with label 5 Things Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5 Things Friday. Show all posts
5 Things Friday: Summer Goals Edition...
Hi all! Today's blog post is full of things that have been on my mind lately. As we draw closer to summer, I've been focused on activities and experiences I don't want to let get past me this season. Read up - and maybe you'll be motivated to create some goals too!
1. To explore more of the PNW. I live in a beautiful state, and I haven't explored it nearly enough. I will spend some time this summer taking mini-road trips to places uncharted by yours truly, as well as visiting local hangouts that have garnered praise. San Juan islands, Olympic peninsula, numerous hikes that will land me on a beach, Sunday markets, sailing on Lake Washington, local parks....the list goes on and on. Hang on Liberty - we're going to put some miles on you very soon :)
2. To continue pursuing Pilates. I know I've said it before, but I really love this new found class at a studio called Barre3. I've almost become a regular - and just need to bite the expensive bullet and sign up for the long term. The instructors are amazing, and I'm really starting to see how this class could drastically change my shape and stature. But most of all, I love the way I feel after a class: long, lean, energized and awake. Not to mention, this will help accomplish a few other things: drinking more water, and wearing all of my cute Lululemon purchases!
3. To finish a bunch of books. Don't freak out Mom...but I'm going to try and complete some of what is on my shelf. Blog friends, you may not know, but I never read books. Magazines yes, books no. Much to the dismay of my Mother, who did all things right by reading to me regularly as a child, reading has probably been a least favorite activity of mine for years. Not sure why, but something is changing. I find myself purchasing literature regularly now, and would like to use this summer to complete, not just start reading some of my books. Note my use of the word "some." I know better than to commit to reading all of them....I'm sure I'll have to squeeze several amazing magazines in there.
4. To wear a lot of skirts and dresses...even under the boyish blue tee I'm in while at work everyday. I can hardly wait for the weather to cooperate, because my love of skirts and dresses is nearly busting out of my closet. I purchased 2 new options this week alone. Superficial alert: I'm a bit hesitant at my ability to still look cute while having to wear a uniform - but my goal is not to let the box-y tee get the best of me! I love a good girly skirt, and that's will continue!
5. To blog more. Regularly! This is super fun...enough said :)
5 Things Friday: Color Edition!
5 color trends you should try and embrace for spring - according to moi....
1. Orange! Gwyneth isn't scared of this citrus hue, however, if you're not feeling as brave, take note of the muted blush-ier (is that a word?) options a la' Emma Stone and Hayden Panetierre.
2. Yellow! Nothing makes a personality seem sun-ier (let's just call it what it is - I'm making up words today) than a bold shade of yellow. Bonus points if you go for a dark berry-hued lip like Reese, and who wants to be crazy and try neon like SJP? How does she make that work without a killer tan? Yellow seems even more cheer-y under that crisp white blazer Malin sports here while hanging with Kristen Bell.
3. Purple! Who are we kidding - purple looks amazing year round, but I'm loving it a bit more these days when paired with awesome metallic accents: jewels, bags, embellishments...take your pick. Even a bit of sheen in a purple fabric can give a dress a regal feel, demonstrated here by Selena and Carrie.
4. Speaking of metallics - they can pretty much stand on their own as a "color" in my book. Carrie appears again in this color category, and both she and Jen agree that charcoal grey with lots of shimmer can make a girl stand out. (Ridiculously toned legs don't hurt either!)
5. Red! Last but certainly not least, everyone looks good in this attention-grabbing color. Whether at the beach or on the red carpet (you know - for all those red carpet moments us non-celeb types have), red will definitely get you noticed. 3rd times a charm for Carrie here - and Malin is back too. Sometimes it pays to be a repeat offender, especially on the Blah Blah Blog ;)
Remember "5 Things Friday?"
Once upon a time I was a bit more regular with blogging. I'm not promising to be better at this now - this morning I'm just looking for a way to avoid going to the gym. Done! Today's edition of "5 Things Friday" is made up of items I'm recently obsessing on....random, but true.
1. Adele. Do you know about her?? If you don't, you should. The boys in the technician room at Apple (really?? I know - I am surprised by them more and more each day too) introduced me to her hypnotic tunes. She can belt it out with the best of them, and I was immediately hooked! She is coming in concert on June 1st, and the tickets sold out in less than 5 minutes (insert sad face here). I am regularly scouring Craigslist for any reasonably priced way in. Not only is she a great singer, but she can do a fantastic cat eye and rock a 50's bouffant....now that's talent. On her most recent album, "21," #2, #3 and #11 are my favorite. iTunes. Go. Now.
2. Lululemon. Say what?? For those of you that don't live in the PNW - you may not know of this funky named company that produces seriously cute workout gear. I'm doing fairly well at my goal of becoming a more regular gym-goer (pay no attention to this mornings' exception), and if any of you are like me, I need motivation in the wardrobe department to get my bum out the door. I'm not a fan of the big baggy tee and old sweatpant look. Bleh. Enter Lululemon. Followed closely by rapidly loosing all my money. Wowzers, its spendy stuff! I did manage to find an outlet location and score some decent finds - however - I do work in a mall. I now find myself visiting their University Village showroom rather frequently....like everyday on my break. Danger!
3. Ally McBeal. Someone is late to the party - I know. Who knew this mid-90s show was so funny?? I was apparently too busy watching "Friends" to take notice. Thank goodness for Netflix. I love Ally and her quirky ways. I want to hate Georgia, but I sort of love her too. And the dancing baby? Sure, why not. I'm only on season 1 - but I know there are great things to come. Great things named Robert Downey Junior and Jon Bon Jovi. Whoot whoot!
4. Twitter. And more specifically, tweets from a snake. Now, I am not a news watcher - so I tend to pick up on big news stories from social media sites and entertainment blogs. This past week was no exception, as I learned about the Egyptian Cobra that was missing from the Bronx Zoo via a blog. However - the highlight of the story for me was the ingenious person (who still remains anonymous) that started a twitter account for said snake, and was "tweeting" his hypothetical - and hilarious - adventures throughout the city. For example...
- Got a bagel at H & H Bagels on upper west side. When I ordered I said, "I'll have the snakes on a PLAIN." He did not laugh. Tough crowd.
- Indiana Jones, why did it have to be Indiana Jones?
- Taking the Sex and the City Tour!!! I'm totally a SSSamantha.
- Forgot DWTS is tonight! Someone DVR it for me. Want to watch Ralph Macchio go down for what he did to Cobra Kai Dojo.
- Dear NYC, Apples and snakes have gone together since the beginning.
Seriously died laughing all week. Do yourself a favor and check it out. (http://twitter.com/#!/BronxZoosCobra)
5. Perfect blush and bronzer combos/application. I used to be really obsessed with eye shadow. In fact, I have about 417 different bold eye colors that are no longer in regular rotation. Why? Summer (I hope) is right around the corner, and about this time of year in Seattle we are DESPERATE for a small ray of sunshine. I've taken to defying Mother Nature, and I'm desperately trying every morning to create a look that fools everyone into thinking I've been kissed by the sun. Benefit brand never fails me with an amazing blush color - and my recent favorite bronzer is by Bare Minerals. How do the Kardashian girls do it?? Jealous.
5 Things Friday....CyberSpace edition :)
Hello bloggers!
Today's edition of "5 Things Friday" is perfect for this summer weather, because its all about surfing. Okay - surfing the internet - which as luck would have it can be done all year round :) I don't know about you, but I am constantly on the internet. I probably average at least 2 hours a day looking at random stuff - a phenomenon my mother and I have talked about - and that she will never understand. Although she may change her tune now that she has joined the darkside known as "Facebook". That's right - my Mom has 485 friends to my sad 296. I can picture my Dad rolling his eyes right now. Maybe the above sentence should read, "a phenomenon my father will never understand." Anywho - this post isn't about the obvious sites we computer junkies visit daily....facebook, email, anyone who still sadly goes to myspace, etc., but the unique and fun places I visit that I'd like to invite you along to!
This home decor inspired blog was recommended to me by Heather Wang (hi Heather!). It is published by a girl named Erin, and in her words, "I am obsessed with the color turquoise. I started this blog to collect inspirational photos I find of fabulous rooms that feature all of the lovely shades of my favorite color." Seriously beautiful photographs of people's homes - all somehow using the color turquoise in the decor. Below are some of my favorite shots:
2. Modcloth.com
This website has the cutest dresses! I'm sure you've noticed from my last few posts (because I've mentioned it 99 times) I'm on a dress kick these days - hence my new found love of modcloth.com. They've got so many different styles - vintage, retro, party, sundresses, cocktail, etc. - I want one of everything. Although I spend most of my time in dresses, there are some fun whimsical items for the home (check out the salt and pepper shakers below), and great accessories too. One of my favorite things about the site is the way they name their products. Examples below....
The "Sesame Candy" dress
The "Come Hither" dress
The "Miss Issippi" Dress
The "Count the Ways" dress
The "Windy City" dress
"Sew Cute" earrings
and "Peas Pass the Salt and Pepper" shakers!
Because I'm shallow, and I need to know what Carrie Underwood's workout routine is, how many kids Brangelina are going to adopt this year, and which Starbucks barefoot Britney has been spotted at this week. Go ahead - comment all you want, but did you know Tori Spelling's husband was in ICU before I did? I don't think so. Now whether or not you care is a different story....
This is an amazing tool that google offers where you can "subscribe" to the blogs you'd like to follow. Rather than be-bop all over the internet checking to see if your friends and family have provided you with a new post to read - all you have to do is check one spot - Google reader! Basically you tell them the blogs you'd like to check, and bam! Any and all new posts by your peeps are in one spot. Love it. For practice, go subscribe to the "Blah Blah Blog" right now!
5. Seattlehome.com
As if I have 1 million dollars to spare, I'm always looking at home listings. There are so many fabulous homes on the market in our area - and in my dreams I am a real estate investor. I am so intrigued by real estate - types, costs, locations, remodels - you name it and I'm hooked. For this same reason, if I'm not on the computer, I can typically be found infront of HGTV:) It is really fun to check out the listings on this site - whether millions of dollars, or on the verge of affordable, I set up different searches to see what's out there just about every day. Look at these gems I found today...
Only 3.9 million - what a steal!
Okay - something a bit smaller perhaps?
Very cute - and only $995,000!
One can dream right? Oh, and browsing the website is free :)
Have a fantastic weekend bloggers!
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