These are a few of my favorite things..

So I don't know about any of you but I am addicted to Project Runway. Every Thursday you can find me sitting on my butt eating junk food and stressing over who is going home and who is fabulous.

Last nights final challenge episode was so disappointing to me. I knew who would make it, but I really didn't want it to come down to who it did. If I could have made it happen, I would have picked Carol Hannah, Irena and Christopher, not Althea. But that's how it goes.

In true PR fashion, now is the time of year to display some fabulous designs from last years winner, Christian Siriano. You remember him, right? He was totally fierce!

No matter which one of those girls win, I know that we will see some amazing looks come spring time! I am rooting for Carol Hannah. And even those who don't win can still go on to make a huge name for them self. Look at this seasons clear fan favorite, Christopher Straub. Here are some pieces available on his website!

I am such a huge fan of Mr. Straub. If I ever get married, I want him to make my dress. He is such a visionary, and I loved every single thing he made on Project Runway. I feel that everyone should own a Christopher Straub piece. If he ever starts making shoes I am going to be in serious trouble.

I love how guys think girls are insane!

Everyone knows that there are things guys do that are just impossible to decode. Certain behavior or actions that just make you want to shake him until he tells you what he was thinking. Over the last month or so I have had my share of cooky male behavior, and all I want is to know what is going through people minds when he is saying or doing it.

Here is a bit of a back story for you. This is about two of my exes. We will call then Dennis and Shawn.

I dated Shawn from August of 2006 until May of 2007. We lived together from September 12, 2006 until April 4th, 2007. Everything was pretty awesome. Well, until it wasn't. We had a disastrous break up. Words were thrown, possessions of mine were stolen and pawned, I informed his friends and family of all the awful, and illegal, things he was doing in the last month of our relationship. After May I didn't speak to him at all for over two years. Out of the blue, yesterday, he texts me and says "Well, I guess this is as good a time as any to apologize for the way I treated you." Wtf is that all about? It's been over two years. What does that mean? Because, really, I am at a complete loss.

Now let's talk about Dennis. We dated from October 2007 until April 2008. Is was actually a dull relationship. I mean, it was awesome, but it was comfortable from day one. We ended up getting bored and ended it due to mutual frustrations over nothing to do, ever. But we stayed friends. We hung out still. When I moved to Pennsylvania in July 2008, he would come visit me maybe once a month, and we would hang out, go out drinking or out to dinner. And then I moved to Illinois this past August. Well, he had a week vacation in October, and he decided to come spend it with me. So he got in his car and drove 16 straight hours to come see me. It was the nicest thing a guy has ever done for me. My parents and sisters keep trying to tell me he is still into me, but I don't see it. His behavior doesn't really show it at all. What the hell is up with this?

So, since Dennis I have been single. By choice. I have been out on a ton of dates. Mostly bad. And the only really awesome guy I have met, I met two weeks before I moved 1000 miles away. So that's my luck, right?

OMG Shoes!

Because really, what else were you expecting from me? :)

A trend that I am really starting to fall for is the tights over heels or skinny jeans over heels. As long as you have to body to pull this look off, I say go for it. It's so feminine and chic and I love it. It's a strong motivator in my weight loss goals. :)

In keeping up with this wonderful trend, I thought I would find some shoes that look absolutely awesome with long tights or skinny jeans.

Triple Strap Platform Sandals from Deb. $29.98. Available in Black, Red and Purple. 3.75" Heel.

Super comfortable and adorable. Will look amazing with tights or jeans, or anything really.

With the right outfit you can dress these shoes up or down.

Snakeskin Texture Gladiator Sandals from Deb. $29.99. Available in Black. 4.25" Heel.

I absolutely adore these shoes. They could work with anything, although I think I would rock them with a black boyfriend blazer and destroyed skinny jeans.

Studded Gladiator Platform from Charlotte Russe. $34.99. 5" Chunky Heel.

These shoes get two thumbs up. Not only do they have the best straps ever, they also sport the chunky heel, which makes them insanely more comfortable. Me being five foot three inches, I could definitely use a lift every now and then, so almost all of my heels are at least 4 inches, and a few are 5. I plan on purchasing these as soon as possible.

 

Buckled Strap Platforms from Charlotte Russe. $29.99. 5" Heel.

These are very similar to the first pair from Deb. Charlotte Russe's take on these shoes, though, made the straps thicker, and the heel higher. And I love 'em.

I can't wait to see what the take on this trend in Atlanta is. Pictures to come.

Are you there God? It's me, Carolyn.

So, I am THRILLED with a capital TH to announce I have an internship in Georgia lined up. Working for a wedding planner. As of now it's one day a month, but I am probably going to be able to sweet talk my way into one day a week and every event. The experience I can get from this will be awesome.


That way I stand a chance of finding a job when I decide to finally move to NYC.

Sticks and stones may break some bones, but words are my weapon of choice!

So, it's recently been brought to my attention that I am a very judgmental person. Well, I guess I have to agree. But I don't think I am judgmental in a horrible way. I am very honest. And I bring extra attention to the obvious. I may talk about people with muffin top, but that doesn't mean I have anything really against them. I just don't want to see it, and I don't think anyone else does either. But in the spirit of being judgmental, I want to take this opportunity to talk about some things that really bother me!

Mullets! Really. REALLY. I don't feel like a whole lot of words are necessary here. But I mean, come on. Don't you know you look ridiculous? Don't you know you look like Billy Ray Cyrus circa 1994? Not cool. Not attractive. Not even easily managed.

Don't fall asleep near me. I will cut your hair in your sleep.

Super Long Nails Who goes to the salon for a full set and just says "keep the tips full length"? And why? What can you do with these nails? I can list things you can't do. Text message. Type. Wash dishes. Zip or button clothing. Tie your shoes. Run your hands through your hair without making yourself bleed. Hold your boyfriends hand. Use a loofah. I could really go on for days. I just don't get why anyone would want these nails. Unless you get paid to inflict pain on people.

Multi Colored Hair Please. Don't get me wrong. I am a fan of the scene. I am very much into body mods, I myself have 6 piercings not counting my ears. But seriously, this hair will get you fired from even McDonalds. It's definitely acceptable if you plan to be rainbow bright for Halloween. But otherwise, just stick to something natural.






Tune in later in the week for more fun-tastic rants about socially unacceptable behavior and appearances. <3

Shoe Of The Week!

Every girl needs a good pair of flats. Whether you are walking to the office or going out to grab a coffee or even just checking your mailbox, you cannot go wrong with a pair of simple black flats. Especially not when they are Vera Wang.


Simply Vera: Vera Wang Pitta Flats 42.99 available at Kohls!

• Crinkled faux-patent-leather upper provides sleek appeal.
• Rhinestone accents sparkle with style.
• Ruffled trim adds feminine charm.
• Padded footbed cushions every step.
• Flexible outsole models your foot's movements.
• Details:
  • Faux-patent-leather upper
  • Rubber outsole

She comes from Georgia where the peaches grow.

So I am pleased to say that I will be leaving small town life. No more town of 750. No more corn fields. No more small town people and their small town minds! I am moving to Georgia in less than a month, and I can't wait! I will be about an hour outside of Atlanta. I'm pretty stoked.

Now, a topic I have been dying to address :

Muffin Top. Seriously. No words are necessary. But I have a few. This is not ok. Not attractive. Not appealing in any way shape or form. It's skanky. Trashy. Wear longer shirts or higher waistbands.

Now, I am not exactly skinny. Not even close. But all of my shirts cover my "gut". If you have a belly, please do not wear skin tight clothing. At all. Not ever.

Muffin top is a St Louis area epidemic. And it needs to end. I am going to do my part and go do some crunches. :)