Friday Favorites

In an effort to shift the mood to happy up in this MoFo, I am linking up today for Friday Favorites…..I’ve been doing Friday’s Letter’s a lot lately and to be perfectly honest, the letter I wrote Tuesday is still exhausting me

so back to puppies and rainbows and unicorn farts, yes??

Favorite thing about today

this guy is my hero.

I didn’t get called for jury duty & I’m off the hook for the next 6 years!!! #booyah

Favorite Latest Beauty Splurge

YSL Touche Eclat…this concealer really is magical. The formula is so thin it’s more like a veil than a spackle like most concealers tend to be. I think it is meant specifically for use in the undereye area and the consistency is perfect for that because it’s so thin, it doesn’t settle into lines and look crêpey and gross after an hour, but still manages to do the job all day long. The only downside to this is, because it is not dry and pasty like other concealers, I have noticed I’m a little more prone to raccoon eyes while wearing it, but that’s nothing a quick q-tip can’t clean up. Love this stuff,

Favorite Latest Fashion “Splurge”

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Ok, it’s not really a splurge, but I do get anxiety shopping anywhere besides Forever 21 these days….I bought this blazer in total desperation last Saturday morning for The Event Which Shall Not Be Named and I am so crazy in love with it, it’s nuts. It adds just the right edge to an otherwise snooze of an outfit and ups the glam factor just enough. Plus, it’s super comfy and flattering. I’m not usually a blazer girl, but this one won me over, bigtime.

Favorite Husband

MINE. Look what he brought me Wednesday for no reason just because he loves me! He’s cute….I think he does these things mostly for the praise he gets from the girls at work and my friends when I brag about what a sugar he is. Not to blow up his game, but don’t be totally fooled, ladies, he has his moments…..like when he farts on me. But regardless, he’s a keeper. I’m a lucky girl.

p.s now that I wrote up this whole post I see that there is no linkup today for Friday Faves. Bummer. I’m posting it anyway.

faves for friday!

Back again, peeps, for another round...this week, I've got some real good ones fer ya!

My Favorite New Necklace

People? I caved. I drank the Kool-Aid, I kept up with the Joneses, you guys said “jump” and I said “hell YEAH bitches! I’ve got a trampoline!”. I had to have it, all of you pretty girls in your pretty knock-off j.crew bubble necklaces from ebay via China…it was all I could do not to order every single color…in the end, I decided to go with the standard aqua…

It arrived yesterday and oh my lordy YOU GUYS WERE RIGHT! It is gorgeous and you know what? Pretty great construction for $16 and free shipping.. color me impressed! And so happy! I put in an order for 2 more this morning…..oops.

My Favorite Condiment

Come. To. MAMA!!!!!!!

My Favorite Beauty Product Right Now

I was really hesitant to try this stuff, but due to my raging case of FOMS (see also: My Favorite New Necklace, above), resistance was futile. Hopes were not high, because I really don’t wear much on my face besides moisturizer and concealer anyway (powder makes me feel like my skin is suffocating. I want to use it…I keep trying…and every time, I end up having to wash my face immediately) and also, because drugstore makeup always turns orange on me.

This stuff might not be for everyone…..in fact, I wasn’t too sure it was for me either in the beginning, but the more I use it, the more I love it. it has a great, dewy, sheer finish to it and a clean, grassy sort of scent and it really evens me out in a subtle way. hey, I dig it….and for 10 bucks, it is super affordable. Love.

My Favorite Strawberry Pie

I make this every summer guys….and I don’t want to offend, but it brings out the stalker in people….they start calling in May all “when is the pie coming? Are you making the pie? Make sure you let me know, ok? I really want some pie!”…so I whipped this bad boy up on Tuesday night and made a little side pie with the extra filling. I sent it into the city in a bag from Tiffany & Co. with it’s own little ice pack and our friend Jimmy walked all the way from Bryant Park to 59^th & Lex to pick that little beauty up on his lunch break Wednesday. It’s that serious.

Want the recipe? Let me know, but don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

My Favorite New Followers

You guys want to hear something pathetic? Remember when I put my tail between my legs last month and went off muttering about penguins and pouting that I needed a break and was feeling depressed?

Right.  

That.

Well, I’ll give you the breakdown for the impetus of that little hissy fit…um….I’m not proud of this, but I’m pretty sure that was fueled by about 60% PMS hormones, 10% “oops crap I forgot to take my meds today” and 30%  that I lost 2 followers out of nowhere. I know I’m a big baby, but that really did a number on me, especially since I knew I was being such a whiny pain in the ass anyway.

But enough about that because this week, I got 2 new followers and I love them…not only because they are following this goofy, babbling hot mess of a blog, but because their blogs are awesome too…like SO good, and so pretty, and so funny….check them out and see for yourselves! Thank me later!!!  Tiffany & Elisabeth, I’m so happy to have you, girls!!!

          

So, that concludes this week’s edition of Friday Favorites, my new favorite link up…OH! Wait!!!

My New Favorite Link Up

That’s better! Now we’re done…..

I need a drink.

Happy Weekend Hot Stuffs!

friday faves

Hey all! It's Friday! And not a moment too soon right? Was this was the longest short week ever??....we all really, reeeally need to start a movement to get the work week to be 4 days every week....anyway, besides all that, and since you probably won't even see this till Monday (ugh....Monday....that is such an ugly word on Friday night...) because it's almost 9 on Friday night cuz I was trying to write this all the damn day and between people who don't know how to STFU and grabby, sweet baby hands, it honestly took me upwards of 14 hours to put this together...the 14 hour blog post. It's true.

BUT....when I saw Lindsey's link up, I knew I had to play along. I have been feeling so craptastic lately, and it was really awesome to see all of these bloggers, posting the positive, spereading the joy and sharing all of their favorite things.....

So here I am....and here are my Faves for Friday.....

My Favorite Little Brother

His 21st birthday is next week and my heart hurts that I can’t be there to give him a hug and a kiss, buy him a drink and tell him how very, very lucky I am that he is mine. He is the most amazing kid….thoughtful and smart, handsome and charming. He grew up so fast and I am so proud of him, every day. I love you, Kellen. Happy Birthday, little bro!

My Favorite Thing I Ate

This out of this world, Avocado & Watermelon Relish/Salad thing I invented the other night to go over grilled chicken…or shrimp…or just to get poured directly into your face because it is just THAT good….it couldn’t be easier either…it’s just avocado, watermelon, lemon juice, red onion, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Seriously, it took 4 minutes to throw together. This is going to be my summer staple. It is AMAZEBALLS.

My Favorite Organizational Project

Organizing my Pinterest boards…holy crap people. When did they get so out of control? It is an overwhelming endeavor, but I’d rather do this than clean bathroom grout or something so I guess it’s all good.

My Favorite Prezzie I Got For Myself

These totally adorable Steve Madden sandals! My gold gladiators are held together right now pretty much by scotch tape and staples and I needed a new, summery pair of sandals stat…I found these on zappos yesterday (LOVE zappos, BTW) and they were calling my name. They came this morning (!!!) and they are super comfy and the color is just fantastic. I can’t wait to wear them.

My Favorite “New” Boyfriend

Adam Richman….girls, I love him. I don’t know what it is, ok? His new show, "Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America”  is starting next Wednesday and to say I am counting the minutes is an understatement. I love him. Oh. I already said that.....

My Favorite Weekend Plan

Gettin' this scrungy, played gel mani soaked off - finally- yes, i know. So I'm marching right in to Nail & Relaxation Spa (do nail places where you live have crazy names? They kill me here!) with these peeling, jacked up nails and marching out wearing my favorite polish of all time, OPI "Tickle My Francey". I can't wait.

so there you have it peeps....in the 11th hour....my faves for the first ever link up of Lindsey's Friday Faves. I love this link up and I'm pretty sure I'll keep coming back for more...focus on the love!