Monday, February 13, 2012
With Valentine's Day Literally starting in one hour, I figured I better do something to mark the occasion. I present to you, Valentine Linky Dinks
- Aphrodisiac foods and recipes gives you some great ideas for a romantic snacks that won't expand your waistline. Gotta keep things tight and right!!!
- No guy wants to get a pair of cheesy heart boxers . So why not try something more personal with one of these Unique valentine's gifts for him.
- Coming up with something more exciting than dinner and a movie can be a little difficult for some ladies. Try one of these great date ideas.
- A homemade chocolate dessert has so much more meaning than something store bought. Hershey's has got you covered with desserts recipes for every skill level.
I know this is short and last minute, but hopefully it will be helpful to at least one person.
-Jess
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
So I realize I have been super neglectful to my baby blog and if it were my child I'd be in prison for the way I have treated it as of late. Between working on the hell house and various other distractions, I have been a piss poor mother to it. Hopefully things are going to be less chaotic from now on and I can get back in the swing of things. I have a stock pile of bucket lists items and reviews to post, along with pictures of the house that will not die turning from zombie to lovely, little cottage. So to kick off my not so triumphant return, Linky Dinks!!
- About once a month I turn into a chocolate and salt craving freak, like i'll stab you with a fork if you even look at my "hormonal" food stash. Well, I have found 2 items that satisfy both of these cravings and then some. First, Vosges Chocolate makes the most incredible bar called Mo's Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar. That's right people, it's chocolate and bacon insanity!!!! Sweet, sweet insanity. It is kind of pricey but it is so rich it will last you a couple munch sessions. Secondly, we have Ben and Jerry's Late Night Snack. MIND BLOWING!!!!! Chocolate covered potato chips, salted caramel and vanilla ice cream?????? Hell Yeah!!!!! Yes, your mouth will thank you for these little bites of love, your ass? Not so much
- I am not afraid to admit that in the past month I have watched ever episode of Ugly Betty. I never gave this show the time of day when it was on the air and that was a big mistake. Yes, it is over the top and sometimes total camp, but that is the fun of it. Marc and Amanda made the show for me, hilarious. I mean come on, when an older guy and a younger guy are set up on a blind date and introduced as "Silver Fox" and "Purple Ferret" what's not to love???
- With the unfortunate passing of Amy Winehouse, I dug out my copy of Back to Black. This woman was such an amazing talent, her lyrics are so honest and raw you can not help but feel something listening to the earthy voice come out of this troubled pixie. A must own album and an example of true musical brilliance in a sea of modern musical shit.
- I will never set foot inside a Forever 21 store, but I am loving there accessories right now. Really cute, fashionable stuff and crazy cheap. I like the fact I can stock up on trendy items with out spending a ton, makes me feel less guilt when the trend fades and so does my interest in the item.
- I have found the cutest book ever. Go The F**k to Sleep is certainly not a childrens book, althought i'm sure somewhere some parent has gotten a big suprise by it. Idiot. I snag this book as fast as I could get my stubby hands on it and it had me laughing out loud. Best part???? the audio version is read by Samuel Jackson. I don't think anything else needs to be said.
- I have made a vow that this winter I will be a Grizzly Bear. No, seriously, I can be a bear, wolf or even a lion. SpiritHoods are adorable faux fur hats with "paws" attached. They are expensive but they are great quality, animal friendly and so cute. Rawr!!!
Alrighty, time for this chick to hit the hay. Later folks!!!
-Jess
Monday, May 30, 2011
This weeks links are probably gonna have you thinking I went off my meds or got into someone else's, because they are all over the place. Before I jump into things I have to post this Pic of Tom Hardy as Bane in the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises.
This has me sooo stoked!!!! I was really curious how Bane's appearance was going to be handled and this looks PERFECT. Tom Hardy looks like an absolute beast, he's amazing!
Ok, now that that is out of my system onto the insanity.
- Love beauty products?? Hate paying the hefty price tag for a product only to find out it's not for you??? Say Hello to Birchbox. Every month you will get sent a box containing 4-5 large size samples of high end products to try. It's $10.00 a month and totally worth it.
- I am a film lover, freak, some might even say psychopath. Bottom line, I love me some cinema. For that reason, I adore Comingsoon.net. This site keeps me in the loop with current trailers, set pics and tons of info.
- My obsession with candles is borderline sickening. My all time favorite candle is one I found at a small shop that is simply called "Leather". I lit, it burnt and now it's no more. Ergo Candles are great candles that have been filling the void. They are totally soy wax and burn nice and clean with delicious scents.
- My friend Clare directed me to The Oatmeal, I have no words, just give it a test drive :)
- HBO has been my love as of late. With Game of Thrones being f***ing epic right now and True Blood returning June 26th, this network can do no wrong.
- You must check out 1 girl 5 gays on the LOGO network. This show makes me laugh hysterically, cry like a child and most importantly think. It is incredible.
That's it for now kiddos, see you on the flip side!!!!!
-Jess
Friday, April 22, 2011
Here are a few more British bits.
- Jamie Oliver is a brilliant British chef, healthy eating is a huge focus for him. But he does do the traditional stuff like Shepard's pie and fish & chips.
- You can find nice home decor items in your home town, but Bodie and Fou has some really great items, be it throw pillows or furniture.
- Miss Selfridge has some of the cutest damn clothes and accessories I have ever seen.Some are a real bargain as well.
- I am bat shit crazy in love with The Graham Norton show. It airs on BBC America and it is hilarious. Very naughty and creative.
- Beautique has a wide selection of beauty products, some american but the real gems are the brands you can't find at the local Sephora.
- Let's not forget the most important British thing of all.....the men.
I'll add more links if I think of them, but until then here are some films with a British connection you must watch.
Jess
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
I have an obsession with the British. The accents, beauty products, fashion trends, television, movies, music, the whole package just does it for me. I ♥ British culture. These are some of my fave british sites to shop. They have the best stuff.
- Sleek Cosmetics has wonderful beauty products. The eyeshadows have really good pigmentation and some fun colors.
- Although they have stores in the states now, Topshop was originally a UK store. Their products are trendy, edgy and fun.
- Butter London is a nail lacquer line created by a brit. The colors will knock your socks off!!! They might seem spendy, but they have excellent staying power and are unique.
- Bronson is an unbelievable film about one of Britain's most violent prisoners. It's graphic, funny and oddly endearing. Plus, Tom Hardy is always an added bonus, crazy talented and eye meltingly sexy.
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- If you want hard to find and unique shoes here in the states, Schuh is the place to look. Their heels are great and there is a large selection.
- Being Human is a show that I've grown quite fond of. The re runs are on BBC America, but don't confuse it with the US version that started this year. The original version is soooo much better.
That's all I can think of at the moment, hence this being a 2 part post. I'll have the rest of my UK faves posted shortly. Until then god save the queen, bollocks, fish & chips, and all that.....
Jess
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
So, who else is completely obsessed with RuPaul's Drag Race???? I thought the last cast made for good television but DAMN! This year it's all naked asses, on stage mental breakdowns and cat fights galore. I fell in love with Raven last year but I'm all about Raja now, purr. OK, my random ramble is done, on with the linky goodness!!!
- Etsy is a great site to find unique and often handmade items ranging from throw pillows and bath salts to nail polish and wall murals. You can really get some outstanding bargains here as well.
- I have been digging home decor lately and Design Sponge has pretty much everything in one place. Their mini trends are an excellent place to find small touches to spruce up a room.
- I have a long standing obsession with YouTube makeup tutorials. I am mesmerized by what these people do. Two of the best are Pixiwoo and TiffanyD. Check out their blogs, truly talented little cosmetics wizards.
- If you are ever looking for a new and exciting recipe or menu Yumsugar is the place to go. They cover pretty much every aspect of food. And their cocktail recipes are to die for.
- I have been thinking about chopping my hair off recently, which is a huge deal to me cuz my hair is crazy long right now. I'm talking like Blake Lively long. Beautyriot has shown me SOOOOO many options. Whether it gets chopped or stays hippie, It's nice to know I always have options.
Alright party people, enjoy the links, I gots me some gorgeous queens to get back to.
Jess
Monday, April 4, 2011
The past couple days I have spent the majority of my time reading ridiculous articles and watching mindless videos on the "net" (that's what the cool kids call it). Suprisingly, I did find a few flowers among the piles of crap. Enjoy.
- Kim Kardashian is kind of a genius. Her shopping site, Shoedazzle, is bloody brilliant. You are shown 3 pictures of various fashion items, click which one you like the most, and it compiles a personal profile about your style. It then suggest items you may like, or you can shop on your own. Best part it, all the shoes are no more than $39.95! Plus, you build up points toward free items.
- I am a cosmetics whore. It's true and I can admit that. I try to stay committed to certain items, but can't. I need variety and the thrill of new things. Make up and beauty blog is a dream come true for me. Karen, the site owner, swatches and reviews a ton of products. She gives an honest opinion on the quality of the products and it is much appreciated. She's kinda like my beauty pimp.
- I love Conan O'Brien. Plain and simple. Team Coco just adds fuel to my stalker fire.
- Lush is one of my favorite beauty companies for a number of reasons. The biggest being that they are completely cruelty free. You ♥ animals, I ♥ you. The second being that there products are amazing. They feel so decadent and luxurious, yet they are made from totally natural ingredients.
That's all for now folks. I got a hot date with my bath tub and some aromatherapy candles.
-Jess
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