H&M Green Cap Sleeve Dress

I stopped by the mall this weekend to cash in on the after-Christmas sales.  Of course, even when I try, I can't find anything on sale.  But at $34.95, this dress was a no-brainer.  I think it's good to wear for work, and ladies with a belly, don't worry, this is cut to hide it and flatter the rest of yas.  I might add a thin patent leather belt to accent the waist.

Kelsi Dagger Linzy stiletto heels

I know you can probably think of a million reasons why you shouldn't get these, but what it comes down to is these stilettos are hot.  When you put them on you will look and feel hot.  So forget the voice in your head that says you won't have anywhere to wear them.  It's no fun wearing frumpy, practical shoes.  Put these babies on and see what happens.

But, if you want to be both practical and sexy, get them in black. 

Tiger Army: Cupid's Victim

Try to look past Nick 13's mom jeans in this video (it was 2001, ok?  We all had them...unless you wore JNCO's, which then you have no leg to stand on. At all.).  The song is great, and I have to put it on repeat each time it shows up on my playlist.


Tiger Army - Cupid's Victim by hellcatrecords

Trent Reznor and Karen O: Immigrant Song

I just love Trent Reznor (from Nine Inch Nails) and Karen O's (from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) remake of Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song featured in the movie trailer for the upcoming Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.  I can't get it out of my mind.

Fiat

I used to see these cute little cars all over Europe.  They look like the one in the 80's Mentos commercial, where four brawny dudes pick up the car because some asshole  blocked this girl  in.



Well, as you all know by now, Fiat has come to the US of A, as advertised by J.Lo.  That right there seriously makes me NOT want to buy it.  But still, everytime I see the cute little car drive down the street, I want to trade in my perfectly acceptable Honda and get one.  In blue.

Sephora Nail Bling

These nail polish stickers from Sephora are so cool!  You just put them on your nail and trim or file off the excess.  I've tried a variety of different patterns: zebra print, leopard, and white basket weave (the latter looks very elegant, like little diamonds).  Here, I'm modeling Red Chip.  I felt it was perfect for the holidays!  They last a long time, and don't chip or peel.  At $7, they are actually cheaper than the flimsy Sally Hansen nail polish stickers, which I found to be harder to put on.  Plus, Nail Bling comes in a variety of sizes so that you can put them on your toesies. 

Pinup Girl Clothing: Peggy Sue Sundress

Pinup Girl Clothing is a great website to find sexy vintage-inspired clothing and accessories.  I actually got to meet the owner, Laura, and world-famous pinup models, Masuimi Max and Micheline Pitt, at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender last year, and they were as nice as can be!  But I digress...

This week, they came out with some new stuff, and I'm loving the Peggy Sue Sundress in Mustard.  I love the cheerful color, and the halter top and tie waist allows you to get the perfect fit, while the A-line skirt flatters everyone.  It's casual for everyday errands, but it's also nice enough to wear to a garden party or meet-the-folks occasions.  It's going on my Christmas list!

Sesen Spa: Manicure, Pedicure, and Thai Massage

People hear the word "spa" and automatically assume that it's all fancy-schmancy and expensive.  Well, that's what I think, anyways.  I was in-between nail places after a move, and I just wasn't having any luck with those strip mall salons (I once saw a mouse scurry across the floor during a pedicure).  A friend recommended Sesen in Old Town Vienna to me a few years ago, so I checked out their website, ready to write them off because of high "spa" prices.

To my surprise, the manicures and pedicures were about the same price as the nail salons in the malls, but what got me was their practices.  They use sterilized tools for each client --they actually open up a sealed package right in front of you, like at the dentist office.  Even their nail buffer sponges are new!  They are fanatics about keeping everything clean.  Now I can't even look at another grody strip mall nail place.

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Starbucks Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop

Chocolate cake mixed with butter cream and candy cane pieces, dipped in white chocolate, rolled in crushed peppermint...on a stick.  Get one.  Right now.  Why are you still reading?