So I came across this Web site today and had to share- www.UmbrellaToday.com. Genius, I say. All you have to do is enter in your zip code and you can receive a text (at whatever time you request) saying that you’ll need your umbrella that day! I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve left my apartment, gotten all the way down the stairs and out the door to say “shit, it’s raining.” And, of course, am too lazy to walk all the way back upstairs. Sign up TODAY.
So I managed to catch one hell of a cold today. The weirdest part is that it came completely out of nowhere and usually I can feel it coming on. =-( Anywaaaay, in this cold, brittle weather, it’s always important to make sure you take care of your skin- especially if you’re constantly blowing your nose! I swear by Aquaphor. I always carry around the little 1.75 oz. tube so that I can apply it every hour or so when I have a terrible cold and it’s the only thing I’ve ever used that actually DOES prevent chapping…even Vaseline doesn’t work 100% of the time.
If you need me, I’ll be in my bed watching CSI re-runs, applying Aquaphor and blowing my nose with Puffs tissues plus lotion…and let’s not forget downing Tropicana OJ…oy.
So I pretty much think this Overnigher kit is genius. And, considering that Hanky Panky panties are individually about $20 each anyway, this kit is a total steal at $38. I can’t tell you how many times it would’ve been nice to have a little “kit” with some foundation, concealer, etc. You could even make your own version using your friend’s favorites- all you need is a cute pair of panties, concealer, lip gloss and maybe even some gum or a mini bottle of Scope!
Speaking of “overnighters” or “school night sleepovers,” as I like to call them…check out this amazingly hilarious clip from “The Today Show” this morning…makes me remember that cringing feeling I get every time my Dad says “let’s hookup sometime this week so I can give you your mail.” EW.
So, I’ve been looking forward to seeing “Speed the Plow” for oh, about 2 months now. And, of course, I had tickets for last night but noooo, Jeremy Piven had to go and get “mercury poisoning” on me. WHAT is WITH all of these celebrities and their fake illnesses? Lindsay Lohan and her “exhaustion”…OK. I’m telling you, it brings me back to my days of faking sick in middle school. “mom, my stomach hurts.” “Ok, go home.” Why Ari Gold, why? And did you really think mercury poisening was the way to go? I prefer the old “my nose is bleeding” or “my stomach hurts, I must have an ulcer” excuse.
So, as you may have noticed, ugly sweater parties are becoming more and more popular each holiday season (or at least with the 1/4 life crisisers). It’s a fun way to mock middle Americans who actually buy said ugly sweaters AND let’s face…anything ironic is pretty funny. I was invited to an “ugly Christmas sweater/bad decisions” party and I thought “hey, fun! Finding an ugly sweater in Manhattan should be no prob.” WRONG. I started at Kmart.com and saw a good selection of holiday ugliness…however, I didn’t have enough time to wait for it to get here so I stopped by the K-Mart in Astor Place after work. I was shocked to see that the tiny selection that was left was only in sizes 2X and 3X. GREAT. My next stop was Goodwill. I asked the man with the crazy eyes behind the counter and he laughed and said “good luck…I think a lady found one in the basement.” I was so NOT going to this supposed “basement” that I couldn’t even find the entrance to.
Ok, getting desperate now. I put out a facebook status message asking for help. Weird enough, this girl I went to high school with (and never actually speak to) took a real interest in helping me on my journey to ugly sweaterness. She suggested eBay or a vintage shop like Screaming Mimis. Problems- AGAIN- eBay would be great but no time for shipping and Screaming Mimis?! Really? I’m not paying $200 for this crap.
Last stop/resort – Filene’s Basement in Union Square. After scouring the store, I found a Christmas snowman pajama set that was indeed, quite hideous. I picked this up just in case there wasn’t anything else. I then see the mecca of all things ugly…the 70% sweater area. I had a brilliant idea that I could buy a hideous jaguar print cardigan for $20 and then hot glue dollar store Christmas crap to it. I’d call it “an ugly Christmas in North Jersey.” Brilliant! No one could possibly beat me for creativity, at the very least. Then, on my way to the register, I spotted a black sweater…with a gigantic beaded Santa face on it (surrounded by more beading). OK, of course I spot this AFTER my brilliant idea. Downside- this Santa monstrosity sells for $50. I was lost. I bought both (obvs after checking on their return policy) and then resorted to asking my roommates to make the final decision.
and the verdict….SANTA ALL THE WAY. I figure I can definitely save this for all the future ugly parties I’ll be attending. I’ll post a pic on Sunday but in the meantime, create your OWN ugly sweater with this ingenious little Web site and read all about this new revolution of ugliness at one of my favorite sites…aaaah, who’s in the holiday spirit?!
So lord knows I’m certainly not on the baby track or anything but I came across this adorable kids gift set on Kitson’s Web site and almost melted. Corduroy was one of my FAVORITE books growing up and I just think it’s genius to pair up a pair of PJ’s with an educational (yet still fun) gift. Boy do I sound old…but other book sets are available as well.
