Fabulous Friday!

Hope everyone has a fabulous Friday and a candy & Jesus-filled Easter!  I leave you to ponder over these Victorian Easter cards...aren't they frighteningly fascinating? 

Look Ma! I'm Eating Veggies.

I have never been a fan of Brussels sprouts. As a kid I would have rather spontaneously combusted than let a single sprout touch my lips.  But now that I'm a super responsible adult and trying hard to eat more veggies, I decided to give them another shot.

 

I'm a firm believer that any vegetable tastes better roasted with a little olive oil, salt & pepper.  So all I did to make delicious roasted Brussels sprouts was preheat the oven 400 degrees, open a bag of frozen sprouts, drizzle olive oil on top, and sprinkle liberally with salt &  pepper.  About thirty five to forty minutes later, I enjoyed nutritious globes of roasted goodness.  And now, so can you!

Well, Smell You

On my way to work this morning, something felt a bit...off.  Like I forgot to do something before I left the house.  Did I unplug the straightener?  Check.  Did I lock the door? Check.  Did I put on deodorant?  Oh crap.  I forgot to put on deodorant!!

I am a repeat deodorant-forgetter offender.  So much so, that I keep an extra stick in my office drawer.  Or I did at my old office.  But since I started my new job I haven't bought my emergency stick yet.  Crap again! Thankfully, I now work in the Wanamaker building.  Macy's to the rescue!

As soon as the doors opened, I high-tailed it to the fragrance department.  I asked a super chatty perfume-spritzer lady if they sold deodorant, any kind will do.  She went on to proclaim how fabulous Donna Karan Cashmere Mist deodorant is, and it's the only kind she uses.  Being it was an emergency, I paid 20 bucks for the alleged fabulous deodorant and went back to work.*

Surprisingly, this deodorant is pretty fabulous!  It smells amazing, and lasts way longer than my usual Dove deodorant.  Nice recommendation, super chatty perfume-spritzer lady.

* I don't want to hear any crap about how I spent 20 bucks on deodorant.  I buy all my makeup at the drugstore and eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day.  Sometimes a girl has to treat herself, even if it's her pitties.

If I Could Turn Back Time

I love me some Cher. She happens to be my all-time favorite actress; largely in part to her performances in Moonstruck and Mermaids.   And what a bod!  If only I was that tall & thin, even for one day.  But what I really admire about Cher is her amazingly eclectic sense of style.  Sure, she's had some wacky wardrobe choices over the years (hello biker babe with exposed butt cheeks!).  But nevertheless she always manages to pull off any look, all while exuding confidence.  I especially enjoy her glamorous styles from the sixties & seventies.  As you can see, Cher-esque looks have recently been reinterpreted.  And the beat goes on...seriously!

Psychedelic swirls then...

And Pucci now.

Fur coat then...

And Forzieri Fur now.

Sexy sequined dress then...

And Topshop dress now.

Turquoise jewelry then...

And Ranjana Khan necklace now.

 

Wide Brimmed Hat then...

And Arden B hat now.

Feathers then...

And Promiscuous heels now.

My Three Favorites

#1 . The Shopping Strike is over!  Thank the Lord.  Celebratory purchases were made at Target.

#2. My neighborhood restaurant Cassizzi's.  The former funeral home turned super cute Italian joint has a fantastic menu & a super accommodating staff.  It's fab!

#3. The new Showtime series The Borgias.  Very juicy story line & fabulous costumes.  Love!

Fabulous Friday!

Well, it's about that time!  Bring on the much needed cocktails and have a fabulous weekend!

Pretty Pretty Picnic

As I think of springtime and all the warm weather activities I want to partake in, a lovely outdoor picnic instantly comes to mind.  I haven't actually picnic-ed since my childhood years...what a blasphemous thought!  With that said, a gal can't go on her first picnic in decades without proper attire...right?  Or at the very least a super cute picnic basket.

From the top: D & G dress / Teresa espadrille / Emily Elizabeth bee earrings / Willow picnic basket / A Good Day For A Picnic book