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October 07, 2007
Blank Screen of Death, I Banish You.
Did you know it is difficult to blog when you have no internet access at home (HATE YOU, ISP)? No? Well, it is.
I've thought a lot recently about quitting this blog. Most of the time I can't figure out what to say, or I write an entry and delete as irrelevant or too personal. And I never get up the nerve to comment on others. But after two weeks of not even being able to blog or read others? I am re-committed. Besides, where else but on the interweb would I learn about The Working Pool but from reading Jonniker? Or about how to make your own Kate Spade classic book covers but from Not Martha? Or meet someone like Carolyn, who will a) come out and meet me for drinks that I really shouldn't be having considering the open bar at my work orientation and b) not think I am a raving lunatic the next day?
Above, the aforementioned Kate Spade bookcovers. Perfect for when you are in Argentina and, um, do not want people to see that you are reading a book called, "Imagining Argentina" (excellent, btw).
So, I'm back, recommitted, and wondering, seriously, WHY are there no black belts with gold buckles? Anywhere? I got those cute new shoes and it feels wrong to have different colored hardware, but I have yet to find a non-silver-buckled belt that isn't also fancified beyond all hope of work appropriateness.
And also, I would like to repay the interweb's favor with some news of what I'm enjoying these days:
1. Boots No. 7 Quick Thinking Wipes. I am HORRIBLE about removing my makeup at night. By horrible I mean: never do. Ever. However, now that I can wash my face and remove it at the same time? Oh, heaven.
2. Whole Foods organic scone mix. It is so awesomely easy to make, and then all I do is throw some fennel seeds on top when I've got the dough formed into scones, and voila! Delicious, 200-calorie snacks for the morning, yummy.
3. OK, this isn't a complete recommendation because I have developed a love-hate relationship with Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. On the one hand, I love it. I am fully against the trend of people wearing pajamas to the grocery store. On the other hand, isn't it HARD to have the confidence/wherewithal to throw on a chic sundress and heels as your "sweatsuit alternative" to go pick up some cat food and beer? I spent the past weekend divesting my closet of all of the bare necessities only to look at it now and think, my goodness, is there anything in here of which Tim would approve except my work clothing? It's very distressing. Have you seen the show? Is he crazy or no?
And with that, blank screen of death, I banish you!
Posted by jen at October 7, 2007 11:59 PM
Comments
OK. Here goes.
1. What a wonderful idea. Because I rarely remove my makeup before bed. It may have something to do with watching too many movies and shows from the 1950s in my childhood. (No, I wasn't around in the 1950s but local TV liked to rerun the stuff on weekends.)
2. I'll take your word for it because I never shop at Whole Foods. If I want to spend that kind of money, I go to Andronico's.
3. I love Tim Gunn and his show. Will I let him peruse my closet? Hell to the no. And this goes double for Veronica Webb perusing my lingerie. Let them fix someone else who has a similar body type/lifestyle. Because when I'm out running errands? I like to rock the boot-cut jeans with a tank top and hoodie finished off with flip-flops. The hair? Depends on my laziness. Baseball cap (I own at least 15 in various colors that can be coordinated to outfit.) or headband.
Posted by: Dagny at October 7, 2007 11:51 PM
Oh, and the heels thing? Has Tim tried carrying a couple of bags of groceries in heels? Part of the time uphill? I think not.
Posted by: Dagny at October 7, 2007 11:52 PM
Thanks for the Boots product lead...!
And, yeah. I love Tim Gunn and think he's a little OTT. Because if I showed up to coffee with friends on Saturday morning in heels and a sundress, they'd think I'd either not gone home the night before or had lost. it.
Glad you're back. :)
Posted by: wenders at October 8, 2007 05:31 AM
Glad you're back! (When in doubt, cat pictures do the trick...)
As for the makeup removers... Well, you can tell I'm not in LA because much of the time I forget to wear makeup altogether!
Posted by: Anne at October 8, 2007 07:22 AM
I'm so with on Tim Gunn- I just can't decide, so I keep watching! Everyone comes away looking great, but it's so impractical. And things are a little dressier in NYC than where I live.
Posted by: mj at October 8, 2007 08:50 AM
I never do anything special to take my makeup off. I just wash my face before I go to bed. Is that bad???
I like Tim Gunn's show. I do think he is kind of crazy, and I am going to wear jeans and a sweatshirt to Target if I want to, but I still like the show.
Posted by: -R- at October 9, 2007 12:29 PM
dude. anytime!!! :)
i started reading jonniker off your links list while you were off traveling the world (FOREVER) and i am really enjoying it although i have to disagree with her opinion of philosophy 3-in-1 which is what i use every day!!!
oh yeah, back to YOU... gold accessories have been banned from my life FOREVER so i'm just of no use to you at all.
and can you come back to chicago and do my closet with me?
Posted by: carolyn at October 10, 2007 07:09 AM
Great idea,I always agree with you.your hope is great.
Posted by: Emily at November 6, 2007 03:08 AM