If the Shoe Fits, Buy It! Promiscuous Playfulness pump

  

Despite the tacky name, these are actually very lovely pumps.  Complete with hidden platform, the suede peeptoe goes perfectly with the sassy cutout above the heel.  I really love the mini buckle!  If this color is too demure for you, these are also available in pink.

Feed Me Now! Trader Joe's Top 5

Though I will eat pretty much anything sold by Trader Joe's, I do have a few favorites. Since they are always coming up with delightful new treats, my favorites list changes from time to time... but here are my current Top 5:

• Tzatziki sauce with Middle Eastern flat bread
• Pastry bites with feta cheese and caramelized onion
• Mushroom turnovers
• Vegetable bird's nests
• English cheddar with caramelized onion 

I suggest that you try these out - they are delicious!

Throwback - Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Holy cannoli, I loved this show when I was young.  From the comfort of my home, I always beat the contestants - so I perpetually wished that I could be on the show myself.  Alas, that dream did not come to fruition, but my love for the show never faltered. I know I'm not the only one - who's with me here?

Why was this such a kick-ass show?  Let me elaborate:

The contestants wore the raddest colorful uniforms (they reminded me of Cross Colours jackets):

The Chief was one tough broad, and went on to play Judge Ida Boucher on Law & Order (dun dun):

Rockapella absolutely rocked the hiz-ouse:

And, finally, that *b* Carmen had some fierce style... love the trench!

WTF? Crocheted body parts

Really? Really? Why have I happened upon such an abundance of crocheted body parts? What is this bizarre trend about? And, more importantly, why does it fascinate me so?


I put the knitwork photos after the jump, because they are possibly NSFW... I personally think it's fine, but I would hate for someone to get fired for looking at crocheted labia.

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Take Your Pick! Batmans (... Batmen?)

Hey, chicken!

If you haven't seen Arrested Development, you've made a huge mistake. Go buy all the seasons and watch every episode in order from start to finish. I give you permission to stop watching only to purchase burritos, frozen yogurt, and/or liquor. No bathroom breaks, so you better pick up some astronaut diapers, too.


If you have seen Arrested Development, then well done, my friend. Well done.


This is one of my favorite clips, ever. 

• Has anyone in this family even seen a chicken? (Michael)
• Koo-koo-ka-cha, koo-koo-ca-cha (George)
• A-coodle-doodle-oo, a-coodle-doodle-oo (Lucille)
• Chi-chi-chi (Lindsay)
• Ca-ca-caw, ca-ca-caw, ca-ca-caw (GOB)

Retail Therapy - Bear sleeping bag

Anyone who knows me is probably aware that the closest I get to camping is driving by a campsite on my way to a fancy hotel. Any "vacation" that involves sleeping on the ground, taking a sponge bath, walking in the dirt, or carrying one's own toilet paper is not the trip for me. The Faux Paw Vacation = whirlpool tub, room service, cocktails, million-thread-count sheets, massages, close proximity to fabulous dining, and high heels.

However, if I were to have a lobotomy and decide that I wanted to go camping, I think it is safe to say that I would need to do so in this sleeping bag:

The bear bag is created by Eiko Ishizawa, and it is quite possibly the most awesome sleeping bag ever. That is particularly high praise from me, because when I was little I had a pink sleeping bag with makeup printed all over it (including lipstick and lipstick kisses). I take it back, that was the most awesome sleeping bag ever. Therefore, this is the second coolest.

My only concern: do you think that a passerby bear might try to hump you in the middle of the night?