T-H-F BENNINGTON HIGH RUBBER DUCK BOOTS

If these boots were a person Id be called a stalker ....

I've been hitting the Internet everyday madly searching for them and bugging the staff at the store ( even offering to bribe them) all in hopes that they WILL B MINE... oh yes they will.....

CHEAP & CHIC

DOING IT ALL BY YOURSELF

If you have read my past posts you know that I loves me some funky nail colour ( I rocked Essies Haute as Hello and Greenport all summer and got tons of complements on them).When I go to get my nails done I usually bring in my own polish for two reasons: One I tend to not like the selection of OPI polishes that the salons usually provide and two (especially when I'm traveling) my nails only last about a day and need the chips to be touched up. I recently discovered something that saves me time and money: I can do my finger nails all by myself! WOW...( yes I know.. sometimes I can be rather slow with certain concepts).

I unfortunately lack in manual dexterity so one element that really aids me when attempting to paint my own nails is a fast drying polish.

I found this rich burgundy brown with a coppery hue at the drug store for about only about $4.00 ! (its called Sally Hansen Insta-dry but I can't find a name for the colour) I love this colour going into fall/winter paired with heather grey's and lilac.

BURTS BEES LIP SHIMMER

If you hate the over done look of lip stick or gloss for the day this product is great. It works as a lip conditioner, adds a hint a subtle simmer and colour and is only $7.00! If your like me and change day bags like you change your moods and never remember to change the contents over then its a good idea to buy a bunch to throw in every bag.

SUMMER BOOK REVIEW

I guess that this officially makes this one of those unfocused blogs about pretty much anything and everything; however, after a long summer of travel ( beaches, planes, trains and automobiles) I've read a small library of books. Admittedly a lot of the books I started over the summer I just could not suffer through and abandoned. There are also a lot of books not worth mentioning that I suffered to the end the very end only to be disappointed.

Here are a couple of books that I found memorable enough to be worth discussing

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS - By Sara Gruen

At first I couldn't figure out why I like the writing style of this book so much while reading it, I only knew i really liked it. It wasn't until I was finished that I noticed a one sentence book review on the jacket that compared the authors style to that of Robertson Davies that it all made sense (Davies was my favourite author all through my teens) Overall I found this novel to be engaging, heart breaking at times and also full of dry humour.

-A fantasy mix with just the right amount of reality.

I recently just found out that they are currently making a Hollywood movie version of this book and have casted Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattenson for the leads. I have to say that i'm already very disappointed with this, I like Reese but I think she's all wrong for this role ( she comes off as too strong to me to play this character they need someone a little meeker) and R-Pratz!? ...really!? is that a joke? ..oh well one can only wait and see...


DISMANTLED -By Jennifer McMahoh

This was my summer surprise read. I was expecting a Teen "fluff" novel since it was loaned to me by my 13 year old niece.

Young Adult novel it was not.

Exactly what this novel was I'm still really not sure. It follows the typical plot line of a "thriller" where everything leads up to the typical moment in which all is revealed and then the main character(s) have to fight between life and death. Whats different about this book is not the plot, it's how it gets there. The details of the story and the process in which it unfolded to the reader makes is very unique. The characters and setting are well developed and the whole novel somehow becomes very visual without being overly descriptive.

- Very strange book...but in a good way.


My Summer "Super Fluff" read

I think that everyone who reads need fun "super fluff" to read; something that will keep your attention ( even when your dead tired) and help you escape reality for a little bit.

My favourite "fluff' used to be poorly written horror novels, now I prefer young adult fiction that comes recommended by my 13 year old niece. A lot of the novels she tells me about are quite inventive ( not the Sweet Valley High novels the Tweens read in my day) not to mention that the quality of the writing in my fav. fluff reads has gone up considerably since i switched from the likes of D.R koonz to the teen novels.

2 series I ripped through this summer and enjoyed ever minute of were:

The Pretty series- By Scott Westerfeld

-Totally amazingly original and I think they would make a awesome CGI (Avitar style) movie.

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The City of Bones series- By Cassandra Clare

- Just plain fun and I find myself excited for the next book to be released.

This will make women of any age want to play dolls again.

Christian Louboutin paired with the historic fashion doll Barbie to create limited edition fabulous dolls that come with their very own selection of red soled shoes. A unusual collector’s item gift for those fashionista friends that have everything .

Where to buy one of these dolls? : http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/barbie

Katie Holmes for Miu Miu

The stunning ad campaign released in spring summer 2009 seems very reminiscent of clash of the titans style… no?

80’s Cheesy Greek Epic ..just sooo much better

I went and saw the new Clash of the Titans last night. Save your money kiddies, it was completely unremarkable. There were scenes in the clay-mation original that I thought looked more realistic then this remake. I don’t know why they didn’t just play up the camp factor instead of trying to fight against it. There is just no why that you can make a scantily clad man flying around on a Pegasus not cheesy so just go with it. The 3d was a letdown as well because it seemed no different than watching a regular movie (which I became thank full for because if the 3-D was too realistic the lip injections in the two main actress upper lips would have been terrifying !)
I give my biggest props to the original movie for it’s two main actors: Judi Bowker who plays Andromeda and Harry Hamlin who plays Perseu.. What a couple of cuties they were!