Red Velvet Spring 2011 Dress Line

Eeep ... it's almost here!

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I am so excited for Red Velvet's brand new line of gorgeous spring dresses to go on sale tomorrow! I've got my eye on the Wedding Cake Dress (second from top right), the Vanilla Lace Dress (second from bottom left), and the Record Store Jumper (bottom right). Honestly, I'd love one of each, but thankfully for my bank account, I'm only planning on snatching up one of these beauties tomorrow.

I am seriously so happy for Elsie and her team. They've created a beautiful collection, and should be immensely proud of their work. I'm already awaiting next season's collection. Great job, gals!

Try to avoid The Noid

I had every intention of being productive this evening, but after watching a Family Guy episode where they make reference to The Noid (see below), I had to take a trip down memory lane by pulling up a bunch of videos of 80s and early 90s commercials about which I had nearly forgotten. YouTube, if you weren't such a great source of entertainment, I would curse you for being such a time-waster! Excuse me while I indulge my pop culture obsession ...

Dominos - The Noid


I loved The Noid! I had the bendable Noid figure and everything. I vaguely remember them coming out with a video game, but I never had it. I was too busy playing Cool Spot instead.

Honeycomb


I specifically remember this commercial coming on during Pee-Wee's Playhouse, also known as the best kids show of ALL TIME.

The California Raisins


I had all of the California Raisins figures as a kid (we apparently were big on buying toys based on ad campaigns). Probably still do, buried somewhere in my dad's basement.

Crossfire


This was, for whatever reason, my sister's and my favorite commercial when we were kids. We used to reenact the whole thing at random intervals throughout our childhood. And by "used to", I mean we still do.

Micro Machines


I think this might have been where my problem of super-fast speech may have started. Also, I was really into "Boy Toys" as a kid, and loved Micro Machines!

Coke - Max Headroom


Ahh Max Headroom. So creepy, and so memorable. Did you know they made a movie about him? It was terrible.

I could go on and on with these, but I'll spare everyone. What were your favorite commercials as a kid? I wanna know!

Tuned In: I'm armed with the past and the will and a brick

I really have no good reasoning behind posting this song today, it's just one of my very favorites. All of Frightened Rabbit's music is so wonderful. And I'm sure my love for the vocals has nothing to do with my borderline-obsession with UK accents. Nope, nothing to do with it at all.

Frightened Rabbit - Good Arms vs Bad Arms

ColorCoded: Wardrobe - Inspired by a dream nursery

OK, let me start off by saying that no, I am not pregnant. I am not close to being pregnant, nor do I don't have any desire to be pregnant (right now). I just happen to love this beautiful nursery from Joni at Lay Baby Lay. Heck, take out the crib, put in a bed, and I'd live there without a second thought! So, I decided that this beautiful room would serve as the first inspiration piece in my new ColorCoded series (side note -- you'll be seeing a number of new series around here in the coming days. I hope you enjoy!). The room is feminine without being overly-saccharine, and whimsical while still being pretty grown-up. Honestly, they're two traits I aspire for, so why not use a room that embodies both and turn it into a mini-wardrobe?





(1) Diane von Furstenberg chevron cardigan
(2) 3.1 Phillip Lim leather and silk chiffon dress
(3) Louche belted trench
(4) Stella McCartney sequin sweatshirt
(5) Nina Ricci tiered dress
(6) Aquilano + Rimondi striped bow top
(7) D&G high waisted cropped satin skinny trousers
(8) Almodo jersey tulip skirt
(9) Chloé high waisted cropped pants
(10) Givenchy Antigona duffle
(11) Miu Miu Vitello lux bow bag
(12) Marc by Marc Jacobs classic Q Natasha bag
(13) Jeffrey Campbell wingtip flat
(14) Christian Louboutin lady glitter slingback
(15) Opening Ceremony Stefania wedges
(16) House of Harlow enameled tribal drop earrings
(17) Max & Chloe Jolie B Ray oval cabochon cocktail ring
(18) Kate Spade double bow hinged bangle
(19) House of Harlow Carey sunglasses

Inspired by: D.C.

I suppose the inspiration for my latest Polyvore creation should come as no surprise, seeing as how I just flew back from the nation's capital yesterday. These three looks aren't necessarily based on the fashions I saw in D.C., but more on the city itself. From the city's ever-looming military presence to our time spent in Chinatown, from the modern urban trends to the old world luxury apparent throughout much of the city, D.C. is a huge inspiration. I can't wait until my next trip!

D.C. Chillin' by sarakate5

LOOK ONE:
Oatmeal military button cape, 65 GBP
Chelsea Flower Kimono Top, $218
Leon Army Pants
Louis Vuitton Speedy 35, $750
SteveMadden taupe women's bootie high wedge
Prototype 18 CLAW Sunglasses, $390
Pin Ball Stud Earrings - Gold, $425
Diamond Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, $179
H&M Nagella Nail Polish

LOOK TWO:
Knitted Navy Chunky Stripe Jumper, $80
TIBI Feminin Short Skirt, 229 EUR
Emilio Cavallini Leopard Print Tights, Camel, 12 GBP
COACH Leather Madison SABRINA Tote
Dakota Lace-Up Terracotta, 604 EUR
Gucci Leather-frame aviator sunglasses, $495
MARC BY MARC JACOBS "Fluro" Turnlock Bracelet, $98
H&M Black Nail Polish 

LOOK THREE:
Cable-knit cotton-blend cardigan, $800
Old Navy Womens NCAA Team Graphic Tees, $20
Jeans von DIESEL, 229 EUR
Rebecca Minkoff Linear Stud Rocker Shoulder Bag, $295
See by Chloé Lace-up leather and suede wedge ankle boots, $345
House of Harlow 1960 Marie Square Sunglasses in Black, $125
Crystal Rabbit Ring, $88
H&M Grey Nail Polish

Are there any cities that inspire your wardrobe?

DC Chillin' // PG Chillin'

I know I didn't mention it on the blog, but I've just spent five glorious days in one of my favorite US cities, Washington, D.C. While I recover a bit from the long travel day yesterday (flight delays and driving thru near-blizzard conditions to make it back home are pretty exhausting), here's a video from two artists I really love, D.C.-native Wale and the inimitable Ms. Lady Gaga. Word.

Vlog-zilla!

Oh God. Don't laugh too hard at my nerdiness. Please and thanks! And shout out to Moorea for posting her regional dialect vlog and giving me an excuse to post my own.

Things I have learned about myself from doing this video:
(1) I roll my eyes. A LOT.
(2) I say "I guess" and "I don't know" ... a lot.
(3) I really like to carry out my "s"'s.

PLAY ALONG
All you have to do is make a video of yourself saying the words listed below and answering a few questions. That way, everyone can hear how people in your neck of the woods pronounces certain words, and the rest of us can all make fun of you! Just kidding, we're really laughing with you, not at you. Promise!

Say these words:

Aunt, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, Toilet, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught

Now answer these questions:

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?

What is the bug that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?

What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?

What do you call gym shoes?

What do you say to address a group of people?

What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?

What do you call your grandparents?

What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?

What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?

What is the thing you change the TV channel with?

Now get goin' and make your own vid ... I'd love to see it!

Tune In Tuesday: Hot Songs for Cold Weather

In case you've been living under a rock, the midwest is currently getting pummeled by a pretty nasty winter storm. It's not that bad where I live compared to a lot of other cities, but we're still getting a decent amount of snow, high winds, and sub-zero wind chills. Awesome. So to take my mind off the miserable conditions outdoors, I'm bundled up on the couch with the sweet sounds of summer pumping through my headphones. Each of these songs either reminds me of a specific summer or somewhere warmer than my current surroundings, so here's to hoping they do the trick.

And to my friends enjoying the same wintery mess -- be safe out there!