Red Carpet Finale

Awards season is over, which means less opportunities for me to see George* in a tux and in interviews. Le sigh. Here are my fashion picks.

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli. I know people are saying she stole Nicole Kidman's look, but I like Emma's better.

Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood. Such a great back.

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen. I love the detail and flowy bottom and her hair.

Sarah Hyland in Alberta Ferretti. Very sweet.

*For the record, I thought Stacey Keibler looked great on all the red carpets, but I refuse to list her in my picks out of pure envy.

N's Friday Food Porn

Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

N's Project 365: Week 45

February 12, 2012: Oooh, interesting.

February 13, 2012: The first part of a great email ad from Anthropologie, good for singles and non-singles alike.

February 14, 2012: And there's the rest of it.

February 15, 2012: Major score on Jason Wu for Target online. Ebay, here I come!

February 16, 2012: Found a way to have Mediterranean food delivered. Successful RoNi night in.

February 17, 2012: ____

February 18, 2012: Dear Skee-Lo, you're not alone in sometimes wishing you were a little bit taller.

The Rants of a Travelling Business Woman

Ever since I was a small child, I was enamored with the idea of travelling for work.  As immature as it may sound, I loved envisioning myself with a power suit, sleek briefcase, minimal classic jewelry and a roller board suitcase I could take anywhere (and maybe it was LV).  Lately, I've been travelling a ton, and as much as I love it and wouldn't give it up for a non travelling job, I must admit - it is not as glamorous as one thinks and I've listed some of my recent observations as to why.

1. Girl briefcases are rarely sleek, and it is a struggle to find one that holds all your stuff, but doesn't look like a diaper bag.  And regardless of how much or little you have in the bag, it gets SO HEAVY - like oww, my shoulder hurts heavy.
2. Because your briefcase is heavy and you're typically in high heeled shoes, there need to be more moving sidewalks - ones that are wider so people can truly walk or stand with all their things.
3. Airport/airplane bathrooms are DISGUSTING.  When I fly out early in the morning, I typically only do have of my makeup at home.  I count on putting in my contacts and completing my makeup routine in either the airplane or airport bathroom.  The sinks are always gross, the toilet seats are always coated with pee or with the toilet water.  There's kids randomly in the woman's bathroom.  Why can't there be a section for women that need to primp before their meetings?  Today, I saw a woman and myself both struggling to share the small space so we could both get ready for our meetings.  This could easily be solved with a bit more space reserved just for this.  Also - why do moms bring a slew of kids into the woman's room, when there is a HUGE family bathroom next door?
4. Work travel is still mainly targeted towards men.  On both of my flights this week, I did upgrade to first class which was full of ALL men.  And they step on your feet and don't care, and if they do its a brush off.  HELLO - if you step on my shoe, I need more than a "eh."  On today's flight, a man was sitting in my window seat that I needed so I could get some work done (I work better when I sit at the window) and he gave me so much scuff when I told him to move.  And he also never turned off his electronics - I hate rule breakers.
5. I also can't tell you how many judgey looks I have gotten from mom's.  Enough said.  
6. Lastly, I realized that I forgot to pack make up remover.  So as I'm waiting on my coworker, I decide to see what a girl can find at the airport.  I am happy to report that I can get magnum condoms, 4 different types of ear plugs, nail polish remover, and shout.  No makeup remover anywhere.  I did ask the attendant if there was a store that may have it, and she laughed at me and asked why anyone would need that.  A few weeks ago, I discovered a run in my tights.  In Seattle, I was able to find ties, socks, and men's blazers....no tights or clear nail polish anywhere. 

So - if the world was truly my oyster - I would have a woman necessity store (more than just tampons) in each large airport and more room in the bathroom to allow for getting ready.  I'd like to say that I would have a separate airline for family travelers in the morning since I've often lost overhead space to leapfrogs and large stuffed animals AND separate men/women's first class - but I know that's not politically correct.  SO I'll mention it here, but try not to pursue either of those options :)

Thanks for listening.

N's Project 365: Week 44

February 5, 2012: Ah, tax season.

February 6, 2012: Finally remembered to bring this little guy to my desk.

February 7, 2012: Eh.

February 8, 2012: Umm, no thanks.

February 9, 2012: I heart breakfast for dinner.

February 10, 2012: Nothingness.

February 11, 2012: Girls' night out = excuse to wear shiny clothing.

Grammy's Hits and Misses - According to R

N and I decided to watch the Grammy's together while making what was supposed to be a fantastic meal.  The mean did not work out as planned, but the Grammy's did.  I also think they should have had Mercedes from Glee do a tribute to Whitney Houston, rather than that $2 hack Jennifer Hudson who can't stop talking about her weight loss.  Besides, did she even know any music by Whitney Houston (this is a dig about her not knowing what Sex and the City was about until she heard of the movie).


Anyway, onto the dresses.


Some hits:


Always a HIT, Ladies Love some Cool James

Julianne...why are you so pretty.

I love the gold in this dress...

And this one...

Some misses:


Oh, Fergie...

Oh, Nikki - I don't understand you either.

Katie, I know you and Russel Brand just broke up and you're blue, but that's no excuse to not wear a bra in a see thru dress.

I don't even know who you are...

Robyn...I expect better.

R's Friday Food Porn

Kefta Tagine

N's Friday Food Porn

Apple & Brie Stuffed French Toast

Brazilian Black Rice - With Some Modifications

Since I am home all week without work travels, I vowed to cook more and get more done around the house.  With yesterday being G$'s first day of work at a new gig (hee hee), I decided a nicer meal than chili was in order.

We've both been dying to try black rice - we've heard its really good for you.  So I found this recipe from Food and Wine online, and made some modifications.  I added clams because I really do adore them with white wine and tomatoes. I used GF/LF free butter, which tastes the EXACT same. I also added a few strands of saffron and three dried red chilies (since G$ prefers food spicy).  It was DELISH.  I think that black rice may end up substituting brown rice in our household.  


Enjoy!

15 Things You Don't Know About R

Inspired by the latest issue of US Weekly (thanks N!), I wanted to do my own take of 15 things you don't know about me, inspired by US's 25 things.

1. When I can't sleep, I count backwards starting at 100 and then say the alphabet backwards.
2. When my cell phone dies, I go into "panic" mode.
3. I'm a constant worrier.  Each time I see a missed call from my parents or can't get a hold of someone I'm close to, I'm convinced there's been an emergency.
4. When I'm nervous about a meeting, I pump up to old Britney spears.
5. I cough when I brush my teeth, and I also back kick my left leg
6. I crack my knuckles FIRST thing in the morning
7. I'm very superstitious
8. I'm convinced I'm psychic
9. I hate being GF/LF (I'm sure that's not a secret!)
10. I'm shy and get incredible nervous before meetings
11. When I get shy/nervous, I ramble
12. I'm the WORLD's worst liar...I just ramble about minor details to cover up the lie
13. I hate eating apples off their core.  When I was little, I'd make my mom peel them too
14. I think I love scary movies and then I get too scared during
15. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I'm extremely frugal and don't like buying things not on sale.

N's Friday Food Porn: Valentines Day Edition

Strawberry Champagne Truffles

R's Friday Food Porn

As I was running thru the airport this morning (yes again), I smelled the wonderful smell of a fresh baked croissant...and now its all I can think about.

N's Project 365: Week 43

January 30, 2012: I hope this is true.

January 31, 2012: Valentine classiness.

February 1, 2012: Go Team!

February 2, 2012: Oh black booties, you served me well. Your last day was spent being ghetto fabulously held together with a bobby pin.

February 3, 2012: Feels like spring. :)

February 4, 2012: The words that sent a stranger into a tizzy about how all vegetarians and vegans are insane. Lovely. And yes, I eavesdropped.

O.M.G.

N's Friday Food Porn: Super Bowl Edition

Soft Pretzel Bites

R's Friday Food Porn