must have monday, on tuesday [2]

 So, Alex posted a lil bloggy blog yesterday...

And it made me want to post again too...

Well, it is FREAKING COLD here in Colorado!

So, I am going to take some advice from Ashley,

when you've got winter blues- swoon over summer dresses!

Must. Have. Monday Tuesday

*Mod Cloth dresses edition*

[1.] 'Musical Stairs Dress'

Price: $30.99 on sale!

I love the mock umpire-waist band.
& although it isn't summer colors, I love the print!

Plus it is on sale :)

[2.] 'Sunny Side of the Street Dress'

Price: $84.99

I love the pop of color on top matched with the bottom print.

Oh, and look. That mock ump-waist band again!

[3.] 'Sailing into the Sunset Dress'

Price: $97.99

 At that price, tis a good thing this baby is out of stock.

But geeeeez do I want. 

I can totally imagine being out in the sun,
making a spoof 'I'm on a Boat' video! Ha!

[4.] 'So Far, So Hood Dress'

Price: $40.99 on sale!

Usually people go for ALL BRITE WHITE,

but I love an off-white summer dress.

Plus this has side pockets and a hood!

[5.] 'Set the Night on Fire Dress'

Price: $129.99

 I had to end with a LBD.

Nothing says summer luvin like a great LBD.

This dress totally brings out the naughty side of summer!

WHEW.

Thank goodness I'm already broke! Heh.

What is on your "must have" list?

ps.. Thanks for being awesome, Ms Always Alexandria! 

Chipotle burritos this year: 6

Boba smoothies this year: 7

Must. Have. Monday [1]

 There is this awesome blogger out there.

Her name is Alex. Also @alexandriacadyh.

Even though she is super busy now that she's all grown up to 25...

(yesterday was her birthday! wish her a happy one here?)

with a grown up job dealing with other grown ups who aren't very grown up...
She has a super fun blog!

I have stolen a few blog ideas from her in the past

and this is no exception!

I give you my first 

Must. Have. Monday.

*vests & shrugs edition*

[1.] 'Lazerade Roth Vest' from Urban Outfitters

Price: $39.99 on sale!

I love the color, cut and buttons on this vest. I love it!

Plus it is on sale at a much better price. :)

[2.] 'Mossimo Striped Shrug' from Target

Price: $22.99

"If it doesn't button, it isn't a vest" -Me

I know that it is listed as a 'vest' but I consider these 'shrugs'

Anyways, I love the striped casual look these give.

Perfect for fall days when it isn't as crisp outside.

Plus it is pretty inexpensive! Thanks Target!

[3.] 'Robert Rodriguez Long Halter Vest ' from 6PM

Price: $92.00 on sale

 I'm totally diggin the long and skinny but still sharp look.

It is super expensive but geeeeez! I want.

[4.] 'Snickerdoodle Vest/Shrug ' from Anthropologie

Price: $49.95 on sale!

 Now normally as much as I love look's from Anthro,

I usually don't think they are worth the mula. This time?

I am crying inside. This vest is so worth it.

[5.] 'A Little This, A Little That Shrug' from Mod Cloth

Price: $34.99

 This one is beautiful to me. I love how it looks reversible.

Just like Anthro, I sometimes I don't think Mod Cloth

is within my 'budgetary happy place.'

[6.] 'Three Dots Tuscan Stripped Shrug ' from 6PM

Price: $75.00 on sale

 I love how long this shrug is. And yes, I am fond of stripes!

Too bad that even on sale it is ridiculously not cheap.

[7.] 'Dramaturge Vest ' from Mod Cloth

Price: $64.99

 This. Is. My. Favorite.

I am a cheapskate but GAH!

I'd totally pay for this.

So it is probably a good thing that it is current out-of-stock.

WHEW.

That was equal parts fun & depressing! Heh.

What is on your "must have" list?

ps. Happy Monday!  

p.ss. Thanks for being awesome, Ms Always Alexandria! 

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Fill in the Blank Friday [deux]

Today is Fill in the Blank Friday!

Tis my second time doing it... & per usual Always Alexandria is my inspiration to do so!
Then I'll link up over at Lauren's blog!

Ready /Set/Go...

{1.} The strangest thing I've ever eaten was (raw?) octopus... I think... here is the story... I always go to a certian liquor store if I'm buying for others getting something other than wine. This store happened to be run by an Asian family whose two little girls (9 & 12?ish) hangout sometimes after school. Well one time they were snacking on what looked like fried noodles. Well it wasn't. It was good, tasted unique... But I don't remember exactly the name.
Otherwise I am a very boring eater. So other than that I have had a range of homemade jerkys.

{2.} My best friend is GrandmaGrandma, otherwise, not just one person.

{3.} If I could live in a different era it would be if I HAD to switch eras (NO INTERWEBS?! *le gasp*), I'd be in Austenland. I'd be very strange and probably not very popular... but I'd love to get Lost in Austen.

{4.} I like that this Tuesday Glee is returning and this summer so is Alexander Skarsgård.

{5.} If you only know one thing about me it should be that I get addicted to things (not drugs) & then I become obsessed with sharing them. So I guess I have an addictive personality?

{6.} My favorite book of all time is oh crap,..

{7.} The one beauty product I couldn't live without is lip stuff. Preferably Soft Lips.

{8.} Blogging is fun & I have meet many amazing people. But it takes me a long time so I don't post as often as  I want to,

{9.} If I could star in a movie with any actor/actress I would want to work with Nathan Fillion. Some are shock I didn't write Rob Pattinson but I have my reasons: Nathan is "too old" for me, I still "have a long shot aka no chance in hell" with Rob. So I'd like an excuse to have nearly naked time with Nathan.

{10.} One of the best feelings in the world is when you are holding hands with someone and the world falls away and you realize just how much you love them.

Feel free to do this too!

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I'm a Beautiful Blogger, Yo!

 Yes I realize it has been 3 Chipotle burritos since my last post!
My bad.
But an award seems like a good way to kick off Feb:

The beautiful Ms Always Alexandria gifted me with

the Beautiful Blogger award.
heckFREAKINyes!

Alex is pretty much swell & I am honored!

Here are the rules for the Beautiful Blogger award:

1. Thank the blogger who gave you the award.

2. Paste the award on your bloggity blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you for the award

4. Share 7 interesting facts about yourself.

5. Nominate 7 other bloggers.

Now let's see if I can pick 7 'interesting' things about me:

[1] Joss Whedon Owns My Soul.
#truth - I own:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Seasons 1-3 & 6
Angel, the entire series 1-5
Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog
Firefly, the complete series
& Serenity
His only works I need are:
Buffy 4, 5 & 7 and Dollhouse the series

[2] I self diagnose myself with things sometimes. For example, OCD. But only with some things.
Like my DVDs... Most are in alphabetical order but then there are a few subsections that are also in alphabetical order.
And my books are methodologically organized as well. My bookshelf is actually an entertainment center coupled with a corner shelf so none of the shelves are the same size. So when I unpacked my books onto my shelf I had to "classify" certain shelves. Like a a paperback vampire series can't be next to any separate hardback books.
Basically I am strange.

[3] I have never blacked out from drinking
but I have been able to drink more than most people I know.
It is ridiculous... I am 5' and "scientifically" I shouldn't be able to hold liquor like I could or can... I don't drink much anymore and it might have changed with my age...
But from 18-21 I could out drink most people.

And now I rarely drink. Good times.

[4] I bite my nails
and I have to keep my nails painted to keep them long.
Yet sometimes I can't even stop myself regardless of nail polish. Like now. My nails are at a longer point and just talking about them makes me want to bite them.
So I am sorry for any other nail biters. I'm stopping now.

[4] If I could come back as any animal it would be a dolphin.
I don't know if this counts but heck, my blog, my rules.
My sophomore year of college, I took a Spring Break road trip with some friends. One of our destinations was San Diego, CA and I got to go to Water World. I have been in love with the ocean since forever basically so Water World it was a dream come true. When I got to touch a dolphin the planets alinged in my heart. After I swim with them someday, oh man, I don't even know what would be better than that!

[6] I am scared to get my tattoos.
I have a fear of health needles but I have been able to get 7 piercings.
Not only do I fear the process of getting a tattoo but I am afraid that I won't be afraid after my first. I have 3 I want to get that mean a LOT to me. 3 designs that I'd be proud to take to the grave with me. But I have friends who are "normal" like me and are somewhat addicted to tats. I have always been complimented on my skin and I just don't want to get hooked.

[7] 7 is my favorite number
and I love lists!

Yep.
I am not that interesting.
But here are 7 of my beautiful & interesting friends:

[1] Kacey "Kacey In The Sky with my Thoughts?"

[2] Cathy "Confessions of a Bitten Usagi"

[3] Nicki "Miss Scarlet"

[4] Kate "Kismet & Kate"

[5] Amanda "amanda's musings"

[6] Sara-Jan e"Sara-Jane"

[7] Alexa "It's A Love Story"

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