..White Girl Problems

So recently one of my good friends turned me onto a blog called White Girl Problems by Babe Walker{and by recently I mean yesterday}, and I have already read  her whole year worth of posts! Babe Walker is this mysterious blogger/author who entered the blogging/writting scene about a year ago, and noone actually knows who she is or what she looks like... the only photo is of the back of her head! {google her...theres NO pictures!}. But she has become widley popular! Her writting and commentary are hystraical, whitty, catty, blunt and amazing! In some sort of way...she's kind of like a real life gossip girl...! Instead of posting gossip, she posts histarical comments and responses to readers e-mails and frequently talks about her posh and chic socalite lifestyle! The book went on sale today at bookstorse and online; you can get it here, here and here!  I went on my lunch break to purchase it...only realizing at the cash that I had left my debit card at home *oops*, but I plan on making the purchase tomorrow! Have you read White Girl Problems?  Did you buy the book today?!*

..the weekend in photos

I hope you all had wild weekend! It went by way too quickly...{as usual} This weekend was pretty laid back....a bunch of movie watching....cleaning {Jon's mom is visiting from Ontario this week!}....cooking and shopping! Here's a few shots of my weekend!*

Homemade Udon Soup  *addicted*

A few wants and a purchase

pink & coral

"Sleeping with the Enemy"

fresh cut tulips

a few of my favorite things....

Nars Laguna Bronzer

black honey 

Friday Favorites*

It's FINALLY Friday....I don't know about you but this week went by way too slow...! Here are my 5 favorite things I saw/purchased/did this week! How was your work week? Did it also go by super slow?!*

Thursday morning when I went to use my bronzer....it had shattered into a million tiny pieces {so frustrating} So I've decided to take this opportunity to try out a new bronzer I've heard rave reviews about; Nars Laguna Bronzer! I'm going to get it on my lunch break so I'll let you guys know next week how I like it!

I saw this Rebecca Minkoff bag featured on Lauren Conrad's website and instantly fell in love with the shape, size and colour(s). It's also relativley inexpensive..as far as designer handbags go...$195. Perhaps when I get a new job this can be my congrautlations gift to myself!?

 

On Sunday I went for brunch with my friend Tamara to a cute little organic cafe called Farm.

This restaurant solely supports local suppliers from around Alberta, who deliver their products right to the front doors of the restaurant {so you know everything is going to be deliciously fresh!} This restaurant also has classic, farm, modern chic decor which we both loved. With big wood tables and classic chandeliers. I think my favorite of all were the cute tea cups and collector spoons!

I HATE to say it....but this movie was amazing! I'm not a Tom Cruise fan at all {I find him extreamly irritating in real life!} But, on Saturday night Jon dragged me to see this and I loved it! We saw it at the IMAX...{which I think might be the only way to see an action packed movie} and it felt as if we were in the movie! The action scene were amazing, Tom Curise was actually really good and I found myself at times gasping in shock and suspense...! I suggest you all go see it!

And of course... the Rachel Roy ankle booties. Enough said.

an unnecessary lunch time purchase....

Well...it's a weekday...which means....I'm browsing the mall on my lunch break.... {I need a new job that's not attached to the mall...immediately!} Anyways, I need a new pair of shoes for work....my Michael Kors pumps {here} and {here} are getting a little worn down...{I wear them everyday}. And I've looked in pretty much every shoe store out there and cannot make a decision. I'm drawn to plain black pumps....{boring!} or super crazy summer and spring shoes that are not practical right now.  So randomly {again} I wondered into Le Chateau {they are having shoe sale right now}...and instantly gravitated toward a suede and patent leather wedge pump in cranberry! I don't know why but I loved them! They fit perfect and are surprisingly very comfortable...and the best part?  50% OFF!  SOLD!  I love them, and I'm super excited about wearing them! I say this was an unnecessary purchase due to the little fact that in about a month I will be laid off...and it probably wasn't the most money smart decision....but a girls gotta have new shoes!*

Wedge Pump: was $99 $49.99 on sale Le Chateau

Rachel Roy....

Rachel Roy.... by vodka-caviar featuring leopard print pumps

So today on my lunch break I went browsing through the mall...{as I do every lunch break...} I randomly wandered into the Bay to see what the Top Shop section had to offer...and I got sidetracked by the Rachel Roy Spring Shoe Collection! Just like her clothes, her shoes are fun, bright and dramatic! {I instantly fell in love with the hot pink and tan ankle booties with the orange heel shown above} Her clothes are on the more expensive side, but I found her shoes do reasonably priced! Most are under $100 and a few are around the $120-$150 range! Above are a few of my favorites...but you can view the whole collection {here}. I think I'm going to be tempted to purchase the booties with my next pay check...!*

and the nominees are....

The 2012 Academy Award Nominees were announced early this morning!  I don't know about you, but I anticipate this every year! I love the Oscars for so many reasons! Obviously the red carpet fashion is the #1 reason I watch, but I love the intensity of it all....hoping your favorite movie, actor or actress will win! The speeches I can take or leave! For the past few years my friends and I have had Oscar parties. We print off the nominee list...make our picks prior to the show...and pool some money together! Whoever has the most correct at the end of the show wins! {I won last year!} It makes the show 100 times more interesting! Now that the nominees are out, I have to get renting some movies so I can accurately make my picks...!

Here are the nominees {...the ones we care about!}

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Bérénice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn

Jonah Hill, Moneyball

Nick Nolte, Warrior

Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Max von Sydow, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

The Artist - Michel Hazanavicius

Bridesmaids - Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo

Margin Call - J.C. Chandor

Midnight in Paris - Woody Allen

A Separation - Asghar Farhadi

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

The Descendants - Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash

Hugo - John Logan and Brian Selznick

Ides of March - George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon

Moneyball - Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, and Stan Chervin

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan

ANIMATED FEATURE

A Cat in Paris
Chico & Rita
Kung Fu Panda 2
Puss in Boots
Rango

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Bullhead (Belgium)

Footnote (Israel)

In Darkness (Poland)

Monsieur Lazhar (Canada)

A Separation (Iran)

BEST ACTOR

Demián Bichir, A Better Life

George Clooney, The Descendants

Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Gary Oldman, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Brad Pitt, Moneyball

BEST ACTRESS

Glenn Close, Alfred Nobbs

Viola Davis, The Help

Rooney Mara, Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Meryl Streep, Iron Lady

Michelle Williams, My Week

BEST DIRECTOR
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorcese, Hugo
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Terence Malik, The Tree of Life

BEST PICTURE

The Artist
The Descendants
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
The Help
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
The Tree of Life
Warhorse

What are your picks for this years winners?!*

Ombre...ombre...ombre!

When I go home in February, I made a much needed appointment with my hair dresser! {I've tried other stylists here in Calgary, but I just don't feel comfortable} So I'm super excited to change it up a bit! I've been growing my hair for the past 8 months...and I think it's long enough now to try ombre hair colouring! I by no means want anything drastic and overly obvious. I want it to look subtle and natural. Here are a few example of what I'm thinking of and looking for...!

I like the idea of lightening the bottom....

My hair right now is pretty much this dark..so either this colour or Leighton Meesters' colouring would be perfect

Thoughts?!*

Weekend Haul!

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I get the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month off from work {which is amazing!} So... I went shopping for a few of the items I posted in my Friday Favorites post, and actually came home with the majority of the things I wanted!

Long Cardigan with Elbow Patch: $39.99 Zara

Sparkle & Fade Textured Waves Mini Skirt: $59 Urban Outfitters

White and Fuchsia Tank: $3.00/each Forever 21

Brown and Black Striped Dress: $14.20 on sale $10 Forever 21

Gold necklaces: $5.50/each Forever 21

Chambray Shirt: $34.94 Old Navy

Reversible Faux Fur Vest: $149 on sale $94 bebe

 I really loved the Steve Madden shoes I posted earlier in the week! They were also on sale....I had to pass them up and wait until my next pay check!  Did you go shopping this weekend?  Did you get any good sales?!*

Friday Favorites*

It's FRIDAY!!!  Here are my favorite finds this week! {I'm heading to the mall today to maybe purchase a few of these!} Have a great weekend everyone!*

Friday Favorites* by vodka-caviar featuring high heels