tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34528651946765011462024-02-07T13:19:29.877-08:00Lolita LemonA glimpse into a vintage lovers life and styleNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.comBlogger445125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-22669021523717860612012-02-23T09:00:00.000-08:002012-02-23T09:01:49.784-08:00Hey lovely ladies... have you had a chance to check out my new blog <a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/">Danger De Lux</a>. If you like Lolita Lemon, I know your going to love <a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/">Danger De Lux</a>...so what are you waiting for?!!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-8183214448656261322012-02-14T07:44:00.000-08:002012-02-14T08:03:55.949-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<div><br /><div><br /><div><div><div align="center">Wishing all my lovely readers a Happy Valentine's Day!! Dont forget to follow my new blog <a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/">Danger De Lux</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 294px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709022601394569650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpNTX_28udl8FfrvNpwTyjD6uDaZGkkrLBhmeRmZqky97PewU4pAmLPvQWPFOkKzEhM-TV06SDshsebWcKp1HGZSvcp74dG4b9UoblkWeya_qqZZStnYDRpLT7OvjlvXiTfLfejM6vN1E/s320/turnip.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 249px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709021629235172274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SIcWxKrW1L9J5ASydOMveQ50pmA-K_Qa7SiW1klwJejYmXOQisjOqomkRl-Jsyk19xh6uLQbQVhVMttlrFOYPoLw9FLKRhSbKcUtH9_-YH_I5nmmTT9NbODu8cSEVhifR16W3b5S__4V/s320/Print-9-Humorous-Kid-Valentine-Card-Vintage-Space.gif" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 194px; height: 260px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709021626015262130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1t_gLvzKGolyIx2MX5pKXZ9pasq3-XyA_E-en-pAl9Z0S22uTKuEw2r8eGK-I6-4K6D0TRE82kq9xr7u6c6ghxYqcsxcl-J0IDADKGqJhls_wfDI9uKhyGHXT2ifEAe7mww-8x7mq5GyI/s320/images.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 235px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709021621350431154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvQ5y_aEvZPf5DwxXSpK6At1pbTUwsIvi-wOPC8Jcsy2o9PIBqMQ2maVtKdmtC6H8tgqV1ENe0ShcJkESYahtjY4QL3ezIptlBw54-9N3QovGQjCYMhBgdBXpDFOYdPVOuOqx9HSZSzsL/s320/free-vintage-kids-valentines-cards-two-fried-eggs-in-pan.png" /></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-60973878175612323202012-02-13T08:16:00.000-08:002012-02-13T08:17:19.556-08:00<a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/2012/02/swapopolis.html"><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></a>Have you check out my new blog yet? Danger De Lux. Click the link below for my latest post and don't forget to follow!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/2012/02/swapopolis.html"><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);">http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/2012/02/swapopolis.html</span></span></a>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-975911459096262552012-02-10T13:19:00.000-08:002012-02-10T13:22:09.888-08:00Danger De LuxI have started up a new blog. I will slowly be phasing this one out...If you liked Lolita Lemon, you will love <a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/">Danger De Lux</a>. Iwill stillbe talking about my love of vintage fashion and life style( in more detail) but also about local shopping and events,as well as over all fashions, music, and (rockabilly) lifestyle.<br /><br />Don't forget to follow me and tell all your lovely blogger friends to follow as well!<br /><br /><a href="http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/">http://dangerdelux.blogspot.com/</a>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-11654377314086417832012-02-09T07:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T07:43:37.544-08:00Twenty-SixAlmost 2 weeks ago I turned 26! Most of the time I don't feel my age or think I even look the part (although I'm not quite certain what 26 is suppose to feel like). I could be completely wrong, but I feel like everyone around me is accomplishing their dreams and goals; they are getting married, dressing fabulous, going on vacations, adventures, and trips around the world, they have successful jobs ( or blogs), they are moving from here to elsewhere, getting houses, condos, big apartments...surely you know what I'm talking about. Meanwhile, I still live in the very first apartment Ive rented, I'm at the same job ( which isn't going to get me anywhere), I'm still living in the same city ( even though I swore after University I would move), marriage is not anywhere in the near future, and well, I'm too busy paying off my credit card to go on any fabulous trips. These things and others are what make me think and feel not my age... but rather someone simply letting the years pass by, while being stuck in every other way at age 22.<br /><br />So, what gives?! Wheres my big break, huh?! I keep hearing and reading that only 'you' can change your future, create your own destiny, break out of the ordinary into the extraordinary, etc, etc, etc. I guess it is time... to manifest my own destiny... okay... but I'm not even certain I know what my destiny should be- win the lottery, move to Europe, travel, shop, basque in the sun.<br /><br />Well, here's hoping 26 will be the year I make my dreams ( at least some of them) come trueNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-75734418608592571062012-02-03T08:58:00.000-08:002012-02-03T09:29:50.622-08:00Parisienne by YSLLast month, in my fabulous <a href="http://www.glymm.com/">Glymm</a> box, I received a generous sample of Parisienne by YSL. For some reason, I didn't even smell it, let alone use it, until a few weeks ago. I instantly fell in love. Parisienne is the exact scent I live and die for. Sweet, yet sophisticated, and it comes in a lovely iridescent pink bottle. While it boasts of being a floral scent, I am not over powered by the scent of rose like so many other heavy floral perfumes. Instead the blend of blackberry, sandalwood, and damask rose mix perfectly to create a scent which is sensual, sweet, and light.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjRdaKGFg5E7RA9SyOhYBdhyphenhyphenzKQe9zW1PImgj4Q7JRu0loz_iFmQXZcjflQ3WAQS6CXn9S6PR6GQD6Y1HwNPFhyphenhyphenghpuyuONpEYao6XwHyNElLhSXWT7OlSzECS1U92bDy9n1wDq1Kk6jl/s1600/P247202_hero.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjRdaKGFg5E7RA9SyOhYBdhyphenhyphenzKQe9zW1PImgj4Q7JRu0loz_iFmQXZcjflQ3WAQS6CXn9S6PR6GQD6Y1HwNPFhyphenhyphenghpuyuONpEYao6XwHyNElLhSXWT7OlSzECS1U92bDy9n1wDq1Kk6jl/s320/P247202_hero.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704960530488326210" border="0" /></a><br />I highly recommend you try out this beauty- I'm certain your going to love it just as much as I do. Be warned, YSL is not the cheapest perfume on the market- the being said, its not the <span style="font-style: italic;">cheapest </span>perfume<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>and with quality comes a price<span style="font-style: italic;">.<br /><br /></span>Parisienee and other YSL perfumes can be found at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247202&categoryId=C19444">Sephora</a> , <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/en/home/">Holt Renfrew,</a> <a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/beauty-fragrance-thebay">The Bay</a>, and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrjrg8_xXLlKVEoA2gxErJ6wLm_Sh9Kl3PAkXOl-lVuhPm2pq6BBG120Jss1Dx_iRpr3hvNURqCdajjDN-mMCqK0hkUCCtC_X56pRfe57J3fuyk86Ti7QwgC0zmzjSem7YSBBsxj26haa/s1600/YSL-Parisienne-SP-Ad.JPG"></a><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/Parisienne-Eau-De-Parfum-Spray/461YSL,default,pd.html">YSL online.</a><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrjrg8_xXLlKVEoA2gxErJ6wLm_Sh9Kl3PAkXOl-lVuhPm2pq6BBG120Jss1Dx_iRpr3hvNURqCdajjDN-mMCqK0hkUCCtC_X56pRfe57J3fuyk86Ti7QwgC0zmzjSem7YSBBsxj26haa/s320/YSL-Parisienne-SP-Ad.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704959012505901426" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/en/home/"></a>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-56143014895975970842012-02-03T08:22:00.000-08:002012-02-03T08:38:11.885-08:00update.I have been having mixed feelings about blogging lately... Again, I still feel as if no one reads this, so whats the point. But then I think maybe its the content that needs to be spiced up... When I first started blogging I revealed all, and I thought it was quite humorous, then I started doing weekly and daily features which, got old. Then I tried to make it more fashion centered, which I am still working on... But like all the blogs I love, I can never find anyone to take photos of me in my best outfits so I can share them with you. By the time I get home on the week days, I'm all sweaty in my yoga or gym clothes...and that's not really blog worthy! But, like I've said many times before... I'm working on making changes in my life to be more productive, to feed my creativity, and be over all happier.<br /><br />But to tie you over until I can get some good pics of some of the outfits I put together, here are a couple photos from last month<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t7vyHCcGHVpm8K1Q-kpt4xYud2WRFSKtUy4vsEaWDNQqOtz03Ge5UZziSBu_8-V2fmgchLpi5qnDlWJq2loG3MXjOem2N74cA7nJFc6ARoA9MBR-eOtA2ytV9Ftp3vsP1AC3hkt1NIMa/s1600/402889_10150478651125872_505435871_9273597_1313973293_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t7vyHCcGHVpm8K1Q-kpt4xYud2WRFSKtUy4vsEaWDNQqOtz03Ge5UZziSBu_8-V2fmgchLpi5qnDlWJq2loG3MXjOem2N74cA7nJFc6ARoA9MBR-eOtA2ytV9Ftp3vsP1AC3hkt1NIMa/s320/402889_10150478651125872_505435871_9273597_1313973293_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704947379907037586" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">New Years Eve ( check out my rad fish tail braid)<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj_9DVRB56Wlr3o7WyMFs-6O0x40Ab7ty2-Xp4rKkVKGIcD-vLOzpRtdirbMn-WGVKmNNZsBC2gjgtKV6WjHWKeb-Z6KAXWwO5W11lgWFb9Cpz5OLeTFLzDRanupUmevQGikT-WHrXQVq/s1600/408855_10150565771229516_507799515_8961493_447888197_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFj_9DVRB56Wlr3o7WyMFs-6O0x40Ab7ty2-Xp4rKkVKGIcD-vLOzpRtdirbMn-WGVKmNNZsBC2gjgtKV6WjHWKeb-Z6KAXWwO5W11lgWFb9Cpz5OLeTFLzDRanupUmevQGikT-WHrXQVq/s320/408855_10150565771229516_507799515_8961493_447888197_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704947385164398162" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">My Birthday last week<br /><br style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Also on the news front</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, my friend and I </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">are organizing a boot camp for the Spring! We are still thinking of a name though and I figured I'd through it out there to see if any of you had suggestions... Its an all girls, outdoor boot camp.</span><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />xo<br /></span></span></div></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-25608335569060087282012-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:002012-01-26T09:59:49.325-08:00In the knowVaseline. A petroleum jelly that revolutionized the world. Or did it? I'm sorry, but I am here to tell you the truth! Vaseline, in all its gooey, slippery goodness is not as good as you think it. While it does have some very handy uses, such as getting you or your jewelry out of tight spots, taking off that stubborn makeup when you've ran out of the good stuff, and well, a lubricant.It is not good for moisturizing your luscious lips or supple skin! So stop using it as a lip balm! Okay, okay, you can keep using it if you want. But know the truth! Petroleum Jelly merely sits on the top layer of your skin, providing a barrier- it does not soak in to truly heal and moisturize your lips or skin. Instead, it just sits there, providing a subtle sheen and pretends to be doing something spectacular.<br /><br />I was never one to use Vaseline as a moisturizing product- on my lips or hands. While all the girls in my high school toted around a mini jar in their over sized bags, I stuck to my regular ol' lip balm. Now, I don't even use that- the regular ol lip balm. I have been educated and hopefully now have you.<br /><br />Instead I use, 99% of the time, a balm from <a href="http://www.lush.ca/shop/">Lush Co</a><a href="http://www.lush.ca/shop/">smetic</a><a href="http://www.lush.ca/shop/">s</a>. <a href="http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/body/body-balms/ultrabalm">Ultra Balm</a>. This multi purpose balm can be slathered onto not only lips, but cuticles, , it can be used to add moisture to any dry spot- face, knees, elbows, heels. With only three ingredients, this balm is vegan and natural. Jojoba Oil ( which is the oil most similar to the our own sebum), Candelillia Wax ( an agent to prevent moisture loss and acts as a barrier) and Rose Wax ( which soothes) make up this oh so lovely balm- Ultra Balm.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXq_KPxeUt5Sn1WvWlwX9XmIoARWNMA4neyM7zz_7OPXiAknTk3xE5cRziKGZnbo8S-_KrJJeNM0WWRczPNZTgHyk3-6qQ_N8q2PqvNVm-kFrxoUyjLC9DZ1jXI4P-n1toP3CzKYruNVZ/s1600/Lush%252520Ultrabalm%252520pic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXq_KPxeUt5Sn1WvWlwX9XmIoARWNMA4neyM7zz_7OPXiAknTk3xE5cRziKGZnbo8S-_KrJJeNM0WWRczPNZTgHyk3-6qQ_N8q2PqvNVm-kFrxoUyjLC9DZ1jXI4P-n1toP3CzKYruNVZ/s320/Lush%252520Ultrabalm%252520pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701999470159183906" border="0" /></a><br />A 40g pot, which costs just $12.95, has lasted me almost a year. Its too big and too precious to loose and works like magic, so I didn't have to replace it even once ( unlike all those tubes of lip balm)<br /><br />Lush also had a handful of simple lip balms, some which are vegan, all containing either Shea or Cocoa butter, beeswax, olive oil and other naturally derived and moisturizing oils, among other lovely ingredients.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_JLBeXvNajCe1vwxvoe1nJ8ioOmAHWxGdviveY-KEtimKV6En3d5Mp9VwfD3DZw8CYmsUlTv2ZKOAXRb5eGSdTA1s1jy7G1A9jUAy3hWNET0eFPlds2f6cTAUCIK5fnYfOOX3XR5UcQZ/s1600/Lush-Tinted-Lip-Balm-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_JLBeXvNajCe1vwxvoe1nJ8ioOmAHWxGdviveY-KEtimKV6En3d5Mp9VwfD3DZw8CYmsUlTv2ZKOAXRb5eGSdTA1s1jy7G1A9jUAy3hWNET0eFPlds2f6cTAUCIK5fnYfOOX3XR5UcQZ/s320/Lush-Tinted-Lip-Balm-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702001364165931282" border="0" /></a><br />Burts Bees also offers natural and truly moisturizing lip balms. As do various other natural, animal friendly, ethical companies- all which do the job 100% better than that old pot of Vaseline- which no doubt is not ethically sourced or produced ( but that's a whole other post).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gMnYzVJylLXzLqrGkO9I_P1dFPI8KHQn3C9cPY3su57PA7SB8X_jwQxn0MtJAzlMZaIN2tWpRya3MO-rd_j0NQF-yzCNVQ1KGWqVhOq1OX32NwgUQ2JpkcQSGe1jFPQIan6hn9ADyAmv/s1600/burts-bee.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gMnYzVJylLXzLqrGkO9I_P1dFPI8KHQn3C9cPY3su57PA7SB8X_jwQxn0MtJAzlMZaIN2tWpRya3MO-rd_j0NQF-yzCNVQ1KGWqVhOq1OX32NwgUQ2JpkcQSGe1jFPQIan6hn9ADyAmv/s320/burts-bee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702001719413206098" border="0" /></a><br />So I dare you- toss out your Vaseline and head down to Lush and get yourself some Ultra Balm!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-8332601674048356142012-01-21T18:39:00.001-08:002012-01-21T18:51:27.333-08:00saturday night thoughtsWell, its been a while since my last post... again, I've lost a bit of motivation. Life has been too stressful lately to be able to harbor any kind of creativity. Well, actually, its mostly work, which takes up most of my life, which is stressful. I've said it all before... under appreciated, over worked, treated like shit... the usual. Here's hoping things will soon be changing for the better... more on that later...<br /><br />Not only have I not been blogging, I haven't been making any new hair accessories or working on any projects I've been meaning to... Recall Rockabilly Wreaths- which I totally intended to resurface for Valentines Day just a few short weeks away. The wreath hook on my door is looking awfully naked and pathetic without anything on it.<br /><br />I promise to write more later. I have an upcoming birthday, new projects, and hopefully exciting future plans to share!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">xo</span>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-53161610683603235042012-01-10T12:20:00.000-08:002012-01-10T12:39:24.047-08:00H & M's latest line<div>I watched the new <em>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</em> on the weekend. It was amazing! Lisabeth is</div><div>the bad ass best friend you've always wanted. It seems H & M is in agreement. They are launching a new line based on Lisabeth- the girl with the dragon tattoo. The line consists of leather jackets, jean vests, tight pants, ragged sweaters, and hoods in beige, black, brown, rust and all the shades in between.</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 192px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696101872262420610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZFJhQ_VFG_Wx10JZFTasqpNbXhkBWkl6hXmN8EqROPx5wkpRiRVeTL3ShzMAvGARMZzdEZpZ7YMbeOy2-QnxOJpssFXpRg0mwhdH4tWVBGIi9mssBgAHwy9LDxIzGt9cMeFa4gxGUp9X/s320/HM-designs-Girl-With-a-Dr-007.jpg" /></div><div>I admit, I like a few pieces, of what I have seen, from the line. However, some people are finding it somewhat contradictory. The character of Lisabeth and her style <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">is</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">betrayed</span> as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">gothic</span> and punk, with a dirty edge. Her look is lived in, and that is what H & M tried to portray- pieces that look worn and old ( but still fashionable and new). Yet, Lisabeth does'nt care about fashion, trends, or what's in style. Im sure she wears whatever she can afford, find, or steal. Thus, the contradiction.</div><div> </div><div>Some people are getting rather upset about the line for other reasons though. Some say it is glamourizing rape. I don't agree with this; to me, its just another clothing line; its just another way for a company to make sales. But I also believe everyone has their own opinion and the right to it. What do you think?</div><div> </div><div>Here are what some other people are saying about the new line. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/thread-count/see-h-ms-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-inspired-collection-from-no-doubt-janet-jackson-designer-20111101">http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/thread-count/see-h-ms-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-inspired-collection-from-no-doubt-janet-jackson-designer-20111101</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-12-03/hms-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-collection-is-as-much-of-a-dystopian-nightmare-as-youd-expect/">http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-12-03/hms-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-collection-is-as-much-of-a-dystopian-nightmare-as-youd-expect/</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Dragon+Tattoo+fashion+victims/5848358/story.html">http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Dragon+Tattoo+fashion+victims/5848358/story.html</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.thestar.com/living/fashion/article/1101387--does-h-m-s-dragon-tattoo-line-glamourize-rape-survivors">http://www.thestar.com/living/fashion/article/1101387--does-h-m-s-dragon-tattoo-line-glamourize-rape-survivors</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/oct/26/h-and-m-launch-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-clothing-range">http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/oct/26/h-and-m-launch-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-clothing-range</a></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-23317573134113992172011-12-31T09:00:00.000-08:002011-12-31T10:17:00.158-08:00What Are You Doing New Years Eve? by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-L...<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aSq1cez_flQ?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="459" frameborder="0" height="344"></iframe><br /><br />Too Cute!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-36983970808860202092011-12-30T07:37:00.000-08:002011-12-30T08:03:12.524-08:00Las Vegas VacationI've finally found a few minutes to make a post... I've been awfully busy being in Vegas and all! My bf and I decided to spend Christmas in Vegas this year and escape the cold and ice and have a nice break from work.<br /><br />I've been to Vegas once before and this time I had a very different experience. While the first time there was spent partying, drinking and dancing all night, this time I went to a bunch of shows/productions and did more touristy things.<br /><br />Day 1: The Blue Man Group- This was my favorite show we saw.<br />Day 2: Cirque <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Soleil's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ka</span>- This show has an amazing set! And was basically just really rad<br />Day 3: Cirque <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Soleil's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mysterie</span>- This was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Vegas's</span> first and original Cirque show, so it has a bunch of random and weird things, but also lots of really cool acrobatics and pole climbing. It was also very funny. I recommend seeing it.<br />Day 4: David Copperfield- Some of this magic tricks were impressive of course, but I wouldn't see him again. Not only was it really cheesy, I didn't feel like he was putting any heart into it, and instead was just going through the motions.<br /><br />There were two restaurants we ate at which I loved! One was <a href="http://www.caesarspalace.com/casinos/caesars-palace/restaurants-dining/serendipity-3-detail.html">Serendipity 3</a>, outside of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ceasers</span> Palace. They are famous for their deserts like their frozen hot chocolate and sundaes. We ordered a sundae to share and couldn't even finish it between the two of us it was so big and rich. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvc1yBBrh4sI7QkXqZuwijZ0m2u8rFgJP-Ln-YwP3cryHJHMHfMgBXPe07uPSsVtawV5NYCiFyRKEDw6Zs5psfh9n4x1QpOSfVDlLUwc_HYOAXXM3IcBV9ZP4QngXvDvAeKFuC71WWjLD/s1600/vegas+052.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvc1yBBrh4sI7QkXqZuwijZ0m2u8rFgJP-Ln-YwP3cryHJHMHfMgBXPe07uPSsVtawV5NYCiFyRKEDw6Zs5psfh9n4x1QpOSfVDlLUwc_HYOAXXM3IcBV9ZP4QngXvDvAeKFuC71WWjLD/s320/vegas+052.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691948315537514610" border="0" /></a>The other restaurant I loved was <a href="http://www.sugarfactory.com/">The Sugar Factory</a> outside of Paris. With gourmet cupcakes, hello kitty adornments, and lollipops, how could I not fall in love?! We went one day for dinner- I ordered a ratatouille crepe- and the next day for breakfast- I got the biggest pancake I had ever seen! It was the size of a pizza!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1vUxvd9tqXoUDX5sbCb_8hBNGmQswSRJsGeR1SkB7E8MZUzi_pmXx_LAa6IhYowLJrerUsscfLtLOfGJZxtnlr1lJiciF9xLEVDdiy6Ers7Vds3AnbSRsc5_w4X-SVAsC3tmfjQ3P9oe/s1600/vegas+162.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1vUxvd9tqXoUDX5sbCb_8hBNGmQswSRJsGeR1SkB7E8MZUzi_pmXx_LAa6IhYowLJrerUsscfLtLOfGJZxtnlr1lJiciF9xLEVDdiy6Ers7Vds3AnbSRsc5_w4X-SVAsC3tmfjQ3P9oe/s320/vegas+162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691949493306467138" border="0" /></a>We did other tourist things as well like check out Madame <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Tussuad's</span>, wander through the various hotels, walk down Fremont Street and the Strip. We also went to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. There was a pool of stingrays that you were actually allowed to touch! I think stingrays are super cute so I was pumped to get to touch one!<br /><br />Over all we had a really great trip. Despite having done so much there was still a ton of other things I wanted to do; like, go bowling, go to the neon bone yard, see the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon, go thrift store shopping, and go to more clubs. I guess I will just have to do all that next time!<br /><br /><br />Hope you all had a great Holiday!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-27255157269408316762011-12-21T07:46:00.000-08:002011-12-21T07:51:28.093-08:00Getting In the SpiritFor some reason, it is not quite feeling like Christmas for me this year. This may be because I already did my gift exchange with my boyfriend and we will be in Las Vegas for Christmas Day...<br />Also, it is unseasonably warm for this time year. Usually, there tons of snow and its at least -20... On my walk to work this morning it was only -2!!<br /><br />So, I've decided to post a classic Mariah Carey Christmas song to try to get in the mood. I also especially like this video because it is channeling the 1960's- one of my favorite eras.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/R7MZnm2iTl4?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-16658074388671792332011-12-19T13:11:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:12:21.548-08:00Shit Girls Say - Episode 2<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kbovd-e-hRg?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe><br /><br />Episode 2. Not as funny. But still true. Especially "That poor dog needs water"Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-68673679878139271322011-12-16T07:46:00.000-08:002011-12-16T08:27:04.812-08:00Time to get Dress-edThe week is finally coming to an end. Not only does this mean no work for 2 whole days! it also means there are now only 6 more days until my vacation! I think I'm going to start packing this weekend, just to make sure I don't forget anything.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">In the mean time, lets have a look at some oh so fabulous dresses that would look smashing on you ( and me) this Holiday season.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">From <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ModCloth</span>:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J7UOommUSY3ZK9xYmllegZs0ZLQ2XAujALoZrBx-4nMM07j0Kgvir0I8fR1QlepWf3PiTlC3ZBeZjMEeR1i1OFLlNmEiUk8jBNwTTuwLYygrTe1g-BWRKbp_eL95-xoB7ThVKPhxbYNy/s1600/dresses1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J7UOommUSY3ZK9xYmllegZs0ZLQ2XAujALoZrBx-4nMM07j0Kgvir0I8fR1QlepWf3PiTlC3ZBeZjMEeR1i1OFLlNmEiUk8jBNwTTuwLYygrTe1g-BWRKbp_eL95-xoB7ThVKPhxbYNy/s320/dresses1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686756285786726450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">1.<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/dot-mind-if-i-do-dress">Dot Mind if I do Dress </a>2.<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/the-evening-unfolds-dress">The Evening Unfolds Dre</a></span></span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/the-evening-unfolds-dress"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ss</span></span></span></a><br /><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPNeEFg_S-qEC1NJethZvEe0aIqu63mVrovUp2UO-fTe0gdYw3HRCHQ6MkVmB-yfjivYlRLE1w79vl4xL8tIhrVek-ZjFDAscHFsmWsGpPwM9FWhE-58-hxSve4QhTT5eA4sC8be8FipC/s1600/dress2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPNeEFg_S-qEC1NJethZvEe0aIqu63mVrovUp2UO-fTe0gdYw3HRCHQ6MkVmB-yfjivYlRLE1w79vl4xL8tIhrVek-ZjFDAscHFsmWsGpPwM9FWhE-58-hxSve4QhTT5eA4sC8be8FipC/s320/dress2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686757319525447538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">3<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/blueberry-buckle-dress">.Blueberry Buckle Dress</a> 4. </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/with-only-a-wink-dress-in-peridot">With Only a </a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/with-only-a-wink-dress-in-peridot">Wink Dress</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">From <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Anthropologie</span>:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju47RfhlyxjnUIL79iHmRVg1fLPuRQfIK3mPWT6GCWfPDtUeuTgnh7BVqOqOLUspiqt333ATav6syKESa-6SXw56sQQWz1-pYDfycO-ykmfYCqanTQWyhsOcS62sI6VGDyXeF5EVjdYp94/s1600/dress3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju47RfhlyxjnUIL79iHmRVg1fLPuRQfIK3mPWT6GCWfPDtUeuTgnh7BVqOqOLUspiqt333ATav6syKESa-6SXw56sQQWz1-pYDfycO-ykmfYCqanTQWyhsOcS62sI6VGDyXeF5EVjdYp94/s320/dress3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686759681268440338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22569057&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=081&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory">5.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Rodna</span> Halter Dress</a> 6. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23277072&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=060&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory">Gracia Dre</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23277072&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=060&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ss</span></a><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVbuO_8zWzDejWud0l2IdI0HHMGoK8E5zByS3ovvCF8oxZuKyILA30AAz-g17aE1VIrugIrn5GYTLC_qLJnO9B9OvECitSimaDVN7Hd8YKlXhqSlsRZEhOq-DXshfu2FlbZW0dfgk4rYC/s1600/dress4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQVbuO_8zWzDejWud0l2IdI0HHMGoK8E5zByS3ovvCF8oxZuKyILA30AAz-g17aE1VIrugIrn5GYTLC_qLJnO9B9OvECitSimaDVN7Hd8YKlXhqSlsRZEhOq-DXshfu2FlbZW0dfgk4rYC/s320/dress4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686760591286040786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">7</span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23452642&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=001&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory">.The Audrey Tulle Dress</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> 8. </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23738578&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=001&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Lolabe</span></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23738578&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=6&color=001&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&templateType=subCategory"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">lle</span> Dress</a><br /><br /><br /><br />From Betsey Johnson</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIFHlQq-4ciegjNwFC-Qz4gozLYJ0tw-O4lCr3VndsWuc0O0gIVZYTsHz7OvnQ8XJinnr-Svf0Iqm1XhmIpCzirc8ZY8t_WE_mhx6Uk_qi954Bv2x-DoDbYNvJ525YQ0WA_ohqA1fWZyV/s1600/dress5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIFHlQq-4ciegjNwFC-Qz4gozLYJ0tw-O4lCr3VndsWuc0O0gIVZYTsHz7OvnQ8XJinnr-Svf0Iqm1XhmIpCzirc8ZY8t_WE_mhx6Uk_qi954Bv2x-DoDbYNvJ525YQ0WA_ohqA1fWZyV/s320/dress5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686762781305771506" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">9. <a href="http://www.betseyjohnson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12242792">Satin Flower One Shoulder Dress</a> 10. <a href="http://www.betseyjohnson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11960579">Rosella Strapless Dress</a><br /></span></div></div></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-64218604085311936802011-12-14T13:48:00.000-08:002011-12-14T13:49:29.385-08:00Shit Girls Say - Episode 1Have you seen this video yet? Its been making its way arounf the lovely world wide web. And i'd have to say its quite accurate. Its a rather playful way to tease women about the silly things we say often say. I recognized a handful of things I say from this video... and am constantly frantically digging in my purse. Oh and I love Juliette Lewis!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u-yLGIH7W9Y?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-47282967495469624052011-12-14T09:16:00.001-08:002011-12-14T09:17:44.932-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">I'm on Twitter now... I'm not quite sure why yet...but none the less...follow me!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/MissVonVixen">https://twitter.com/#!/MissVonVixen</a><br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-13791755074065558372011-12-14T07:27:00.000-08:002011-12-14T07:36:52.045-08:00BowlingLast night my boyfriend and I went bowling with my friend and her husband. Yah... it was kind of like a double date... but just a little. Anyway, back to the bowling part. I hadn't been in a few years, and my boyfriend said he hadn't been in 20 years or something insane like that!<br /><br />Bowling is kind of geeky but also kind of rad at the same time! It was popular in my favorite time periods- the 50's and the 60's. And there is a lot of memorabilia and style centered around bowling- men's bowling shirts, bowling ball handbags, bowling pins as decor, newly formed rockabilly and punk rock bowling teams, etc, etc.<br /><br />Well, I can say I'm not a pro, but it was fun...minus the icky bowling shoe part. When I head to Vegas next week,I think I may plan a stop at a retro bowling alley and bowl in real style...<br /><br />And now, here is every one's favorite pre-historic bowler, showing off his stuff<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g-IxeEHBFdU?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="459"></iframe>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-30045680195888897752011-12-13T09:51:00.000-08:002011-12-13T10:20:58.910-08:00busy, busy, busyI have been rather busy as of late! I have been somewhat busy at work... which busy or not keeps me locked in an office for 8.5 hours. After work I have been trying to get to yoga as often as I can but I have been having to meet with people to plan things or drop off stock(for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lolita-Lemon/169358193143240">Lolita Lemon</a>) and sell my Christmas wreaths ( 5 sold so far!), not to mention get in last minute holiday shopping and picking up things for my vacation and run tons of errands. It seems like it has been all work and no play! Its is only Tuesday and it already feels like it should be the end of the week! Whats going on?! Im sure Im not the only one whose this busy... but its not like Im busy with fun things, like Christmas parties or baking or ice skating or taking in any festivities.<br /><br />Thanks goodness for my very wee 6 day vacation ( 2 days of which are on the weekend anyway). I actually managed to get a whole 4 days off without too much hassle. Meanwhile the rest of the company gets 2-3 weeks... yah, like I said before... my work place is not fair in that I always get the short end of the stick, yelled at, disrespected and generally treated like trash. The things we do to pay the bills.<br /><br />Anyway... only 9 more days until I'm off for a Very Merry Vegas Christmas!Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-68654229273458027452011-12-09T09:02:00.000-08:002011-12-09T09:19:52.808-08:00ANTM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCz2gCuSvkFPLPSkxeNH3Paiygu3his0Kgk-Q9yhVqk67ypYBw3vJmFKdSfy6-7WrL57QHysDzPO5tj_JmDblirftEFsYsvE0ECryy4iSEUNCqSIgYLRxaSWXjAOxQnL_Zp_H9lZTgiaXy/s1600/antm-finale-all-stars.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCz2gCuSvkFPLPSkxeNH3Paiygu3his0Kgk-Q9yhVqk67ypYBw3vJmFKdSfy6-7WrL57QHysDzPO5tj_JmDblirftEFsYsvE0ECryy4iSEUNCqSIgYLRxaSWXjAOxQnL_Zp_H9lZTgiaXy/s320/antm-finale-all-stars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684178586736907330" border="0" /></a>I, like many other gals, am addicted to America's Next Top Model. I imagine what it would be like to be on the show. Somewhat glamorous...also embarrassing... some of the things they make the girls do is so lame and humiliating, I don't know if I could do it, despite all the rad prizes ( even thought Covergirl is not cruelty free...so I don't know if I'd want that prize anyway).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2VckBd2N6DTxRWKZKHBwYiNZsWYdcSz0rbCVBquoPnINrbVtpaN8PfjCcgLKtzh9Uxi73SUeaNRRAJC99WZ4YMuO6BGZ3RVMepCVQ-6RJCH9eGfikP0eFrLjLJJqvxM4axFdNwLXRfRI/s1600/antm14-ep9-angelea-pic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2VckBd2N6DTxRWKZKHBwYiNZsWYdcSz0rbCVBquoPnINrbVtpaN8PfjCcgLKtzh9Uxi73SUeaNRRAJC99WZ4YMuO6BGZ3RVMepCVQ-6RJCH9eGfikP0eFrLjLJJqvxM4axFdNwLXRfRI/s320/antm14-ep9-angelea-pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684178074530764354" border="0" /></a><br />Well, the all stars season has come to an end...a rather disturbing and shocking end. Angelea was disqualified for some mysterious reason. The finale was re-shot in LA. They always do the judging on location, at whichever exotic locale they do the final runway show, and the winner is announced. This has lead many to believe Angelea was originally announced the winner, in Greece, but was then disqualified, so they had to re-shoot in LA, to announce which of the losers would be the new 'winner', which turned out to be...dun da dunnnn....Lisa.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGnqqVLIGX3TanzlJN4-cvifs51TtIcXN-UpMfHdRVfMsHNeyc5U-0nZ2g_sQk6CMaL98iDzvtontQSdZ9rWvGG8tPIzZx4twk27Fcm4t4b8sTHdkcoMGEf3hQesMy_irJjuwkOd-jgxM/s1600/29w1xe8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGnqqVLIGX3TanzlJN4-cvifs51TtIcXN-UpMfHdRVfMsHNeyc5U-0nZ2g_sQk6CMaL98iDzvtontQSdZ9rWvGG8tPIzZx4twk27Fcm4t4b8sTHdkcoMGEf3hQesMy_irJjuwkOd-jgxM/s320/29w1xe8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684177020513528226" border="0" /></a><br />Some are speculating that she leaked her victory prior...but no one has seen any concrete proof of this... and well, it seems a little silly to be disqualified for that. So, whats the real reason?! Hopefully, someone will figure it out soon and inform the public who are just dying to know... Yah, well, on to next season.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVG58ULRumkHbD-fwW63ddZ5m8gY76wgJdt82RsJej92c-12NAr14BhuOoj6e7hRkOLCT8fsXATJEEDsO1e7t8prlfM7CL-kgfUTEWPSf2MmPddDtFASA18_0V2awRpQgaOaqAR31zPh/s1600/allison02_michael_schwartz.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVG58ULRumkHbD-fwW63ddZ5m8gY76wgJdt82RsJej92c-12NAr14BhuOoj6e7hRkOLCT8fsXATJEEDsO1e7t8prlfM7CL-kgfUTEWPSf2MmPddDtFASA18_0V2awRpQgaOaqAR31zPh/s320/allison02_michael_schwartz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684176772048529474" border="0" /></a><br />I must admit though, that I was routing for Alison the whole way. I think she is cute as a button and not some cookie cutter, no brain, waif. Although, I'm certain she has many bright prospects in her future.<br /><br />Now, back to day dreaming of being a glamorous, over-tired, under-fed, well dressed and styled model.<br /><br />xoxoNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-20559665338611318172011-12-08T07:20:00.000-08:002011-12-08T07:41:41.069-08:00Rockin Around the Christmas TreeMy newest project, which I'm getting quite excited about is making wreaths. Now, not just any old wreaths... no, snazzy, designer, rock n roll wreaths. I'm calling them "Rockabilly Wreaths". I've just started creating them but the response thus far has been very motivating! I'm thinking I will create an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> site in the near future so that lovely ladies all over can get one of their own. As of right now, I have a couple in a local shop waiting to be gobbled up by whichever lucky gal gets to them first ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hmmm</span>... am I sounding a little full of myself? I can't help it... I <span style="font-style: italic;">am</span> biased).<br /><br />I figured I'd share with you a few of my creations. Please bear with the photo quality. I had taken this pictures to show a potential buyer and not not as a photo shoot ;) But I figured, as I already had a few snap shots, I may as well put them up on my blog!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77DwX6cBXEojO_1H0RX0L82b5xmF6ttrzDTRlTzWRLiaxNN6dngNgA64iSGThkZDvXzLzqnw6-LdTlqiEq8XMsfOvLwvgovWN1GB8jD2yh9UbZW9miPG2Iee_-Jm3a4ERct5x_Irn76or/s1600/wreath2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77DwX6cBXEojO_1H0RX0L82b5xmF6ttrzDTRlTzWRLiaxNN6dngNgA64iSGThkZDvXzLzqnw6-LdTlqiEq8XMsfOvLwvgovWN1GB8jD2yh9UbZW9miPG2Iee_-Jm3a4ERct5x_Irn76or/s320/wreath2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683781688504727906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">This is the very first one I made. Its hanging up outside my apartment door</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEQmICZJj__aLIO2qTYZE1Pw_y5-XwzIxMdi_fMLxsUYE44PKidbLlW2QwiLAfpOnDmLeCRif9OV9TsPVVJZ7ZVQ2iW7lCZVUH9F3TosBLy9HGw9CwOeuwVJBPtLRBsyqlXIn4KKIXWbU/s1600/383082_313504718679545_156418761054809_1183907_1172237338_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEQmICZJj__aLIO2qTYZE1Pw_y5-XwzIxMdi_fMLxsUYE44PKidbLlW2QwiLAfpOnDmLeCRif9OV9TsPVVJZ7ZVQ2iW7lCZVUH9F3TosBLy9HGw9CwOeuwVJBPtLRBsyqlXIn4KKIXWbU/s320/383082_313504718679545_156418761054809_1183907_1172237338_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683781696953221474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">This baby is on sale at </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDNZQz8lhGeLkF7wqzcRS-F-gz6r_ObBFRgqUbkw-I8ejXBxzPbxvYKR6LYXTQ0Tfr_WtRLyKKXu4umku08VMYzh4MC77o7ZfRmOmhqvJbAkfd8DhWOxh0fOMzBwa-wQbEXhtOFXd9Mdr/s1600/wreath1.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">4 Stroke Custom Culture</span></span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDNZQz8lhGeLkF7wqzcRS-F-gz6r_ObBFRgqUbkw-I8ejXBxzPbxvYKR6LYXTQ0Tfr_WtRLyKKXu4umku08VMYzh4MC77o7ZfRmOmhqvJbAkfd8DhWOxh0fOMzBwa-wQbEXhtOFXd9Mdr/s1600/wreath1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDNZQz8lhGeLkF7wqzcRS-F-gz6r_ObBFRgqUbkw-I8ejXBxzPbxvYKR6LYXTQ0Tfr_WtRLyKKXu4umku08VMYzh4MC77o7ZfRmOmhqvJbAkfd8DhWOxh0fOMzBwa-wQbEXhtOFXd9Mdr/s320/wreath1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683781690089529266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">This last one was made to order. I sure hope she likes it</span></span> :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now, I recognize they look a little similar, but this is not always to be the case as I have many lovey and bad-ass ideas roaming around in my head! I'll be sure to post more of my Rockabilly Wreaths in the future. And, if you fancy one for yourself, please let me know and we can work out some designs and shipping!<br /></div></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-77777926074353144502011-12-07T11:40:00.000-08:002011-12-07T14:13:43.015-08:00Christmas in Vegas!Christmas Day is only 19 days away! Can you believe how quickly it has snuck up?! But even more exciting, well for me anyway, is my up coming trip to Vegas! In just two weeks! I can not wait. Working for a living is just awful, I'd rather being doing much more exciting things like taking trips. But between now and when I can find a job I love which doesn't suck the life and sunshine out of me, I will wait in anticipation for Las Vegas.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ive been once before for a bachalorette party, which involved a lot of dancing, drinking, shopping and very late nights ( or shall I say, early mornings). This time around I am going with my boyfriend, so expect to have a different experience. He's not one for dancing so we probably wont go to many clubs. But we do plan on going to see a handful of shows and having nice meals together...and maybe a giant bubble bath!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPL-709IA14u8IHMjafDZrfUlHyeRkNybBzBrpRb_-aDvl7ZzpCT7JdzWg2tW9o8ggDJS0vFJPlO8ltFpKOp8e9RVuDaomxSACxj_ONghL3_Nb4FNYDZjz4Oi0I13rWm0yhcWStaARwE9W/s1600/studio54.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPL-709IA14u8IHMjafDZrfUlHyeRkNybBzBrpRb_-aDvl7ZzpCT7JdzWg2tW9o8ggDJS0vFJPlO8ltFpKOp8e9RVuDaomxSACxj_ONghL3_Nb4FNYDZjz4Oi0I13rWm0yhcWStaARwE9W/s320/studio54.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683511370142364162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Studio 54 at the MGM grand...I'm hoping to go here</span></span><br /><br /></div>Also, the last time I went was in early summer,which meant it was nice and hot... I'm not so sure what the weather will be like in December, although I'm certain it will be much warmer than were I am now. Im already thinking about what Im going to wear and am trying to find some practical yet cute shoes for the day...<br /><br />I thinking of getting some Coach slip-ons. I almost always wear black, so they would match my casual outfits and they seem comfy.... ?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkzKnUD-1S_Ky5MdxUD6oQplIPepEQrWAGhFhdvmy7yzDC8lDJlcXEBf_kAVTfcDhtO1JbZjuT8Ot2tPr0Ljtsyb3te5WaC6ddwFVcVZDpFWnaVLirwpsbG84qbeOGgcR6SCkaAnuuAJl/s1600/Coach-BEV-SNEAKER.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkzKnUD-1S_Ky5MdxUD6oQplIPepEQrWAGhFhdvmy7yzDC8lDJlcXEBf_kAVTfcDhtO1JbZjuT8Ot2tPr0Ljtsyb3te5WaC6ddwFVcVZDpFWnaVLirwpsbG84qbeOGgcR6SCkaAnuuAJl/s320/Coach-BEV-SNEAKER.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683512120807443842" border="0" /></a><br />Well, like I said, I still have 2 weeks to figure it out and think of ways to stay there and never come back to work... if I only I was a dancer or had any valuable Vegas talent...which I don't...sigh. But my trip will provide for much more interesting posts...<br /><br />xoxoNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-71644517566001597122011-12-01T09:57:00.000-08:002011-12-01T10:03:39.527-08:00Colourblind gets a little CozyOne of my favorite local and independent shops is having a customer appreciation sale tonight. With a 25% off sale, a live <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DJ</span> and sweets, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/groups/2309003447/">Colourblind</a> is making our evening a little "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/events/226929324046358/">Cozy</a>" and in return asks us to donate new or gently used scarves, mitts and hats to The Youth Emergency Shelter and The Hope Mission Center to make the less fortunate a little "Cozy" too! The party starts at 6:30. Bring a donation and be entered into a draw to win lovely prizes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIu6kh95SOf1ingWoWLx0tGyGVAIYKuJxmJDm-3IwwU7RuS0Pl9hWkz5iTkrzewZTjI-t1QQ5x0ZylrcqA4YE8wmcpI2M5W-7SWnPzcgKIzqbxl9ndfUaB1TDs0_LUGI6_FV0vw_L6ncgm/s1600/316816_10151001283975574_578875573_22166673_1474428859_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 469px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIu6kh95SOf1ingWoWLx0tGyGVAIYKuJxmJDm-3IwwU7RuS0Pl9hWkz5iTkrzewZTjI-t1QQ5x0ZylrcqA4YE8wmcpI2M5W-7SWnPzcgKIzqbxl9ndfUaB1TDs0_LUGI6_FV0vw_L6ncgm/s320/316816_10151001283975574_578875573_22166673_1474428859_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681221657987361938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'll see you there!<br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-33772204221546318862011-11-29T07:15:00.000-08:002011-11-29T08:02:49.568-08:00Alexis BittarNovember seems to have just flown right by! Actually, time seems to just be going by in general...and I don't seem to be getting much done. But, not to fret, December will be a fabulous month. Not only will the Holidays be in full swing, I'll be heading off to Vegas in a few weeks!<br /><br /><br />Whilst browsing Pinterest, I saw someone posted a fabulous piece by <a href="http://www.alexisbittar.com/home.php">Alexis Bittar</a>, who has been described as " One of the greatest jewelry designers of the 21st century"*. His website has a very lovely <a href="http://www.alexisbittar.com/pages.php?pageid=8">life story</a> describing his journey from selling his designs on the streets of New York to getting into department stores, designing for and with Burburry, Micheal Kors, and Jason Wu, not to mention designing Lucite masks for Lady Gaga and having the first Lady, Micheal Obama wear numerous pieces during interviews, etc.<br /><br />While the pieces are very glamorous and have a vintage feel ( an inspiration when first designing), they are also very affordable while remaining luxurious.<br /><br />Here are a couple of my favorite pieces form his <a href="http://www.alexisbittar.com/home.php">website</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3gbv6YZB9Zosvho14wHwJjxuOJrQe8kO4y0XTOLKHX4MZ-TyAe2K4i31XyPE8KrxSGGSgmfLyZm02asnULnkFX3wcjmPJdKXICfbUtkZeFz0mnnnFXIQXt6UfXfXvwzMdyxiB-8sHbzS/s1600/bittar+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3gbv6YZB9Zosvho14wHwJjxuOJrQe8kO4y0XTOLKHX4MZ-TyAe2K4i31XyPE8KrxSGGSgmfLyZm02asnULnkFX3wcjmPJdKXICfbUtkZeFz0mnnnFXIQXt6UfXfXvwzMdyxiB-8sHbzS/s320/bittar+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680443595081936418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaRi2PK9jLKeS0Iuh5NAOJupFWcZ3XLvMQNu5S-94bIfTY_KH1eAKERnvWvCiA80uwZ3Guha5yk3nSoz8-_qXU6fkOanMbCGhajIprp7lY8jSih30xjfWkuNgxZs7aJtde-ahfCt5q2Zo/s1600/bittar+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaRi2PK9jLKeS0Iuh5NAOJupFWcZ3XLvMQNu5S-94bIfTY_KH1eAKERnvWvCiA80uwZ3Guha5yk3nSoz8-_qXU6fkOanMbCGhajIprp7lY8jSih30xjfWkuNgxZs7aJtde-ahfCt5q2Zo/s320/bittar+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680439448448617986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Also check out Bittars <a href="http://www.alexisbittar.com/blog/">blog, </a>to find out about sample sales, new pieces he is working on, films and people he is collaborating with, etc, etc,<br /><br /><br />*http://www.alexisbittar.com/pages.php?pageid=8Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452865194676501146.post-46306603584853368282011-11-25T09:16:00.000-08:002011-11-25T09:29:39.089-08:00The Holidays are UnderwayIts seems that now it is the Holiday season, there is so much going on and tons to do. With festive activities getting underway, holiday sales and parties, shows, plays, music and other fun stuff to do, it feels like there just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">isn't</span> enough time to get it all done.<br /><br />This weekend brings:<br />1. Opera in the subway with <a href="http://cityanddale.com/city-and-dale/2011/11/23/mercury-opera-all-aboard-for-104-underground.html" target="_blank">Mercury Opera 104 Underground</a><br />2. The return of Parlour Magazine with their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/242946892425046/">Dollhouse Pop Up Fashion Show</a><br />3. The <a href="http://www.royalbison.ca/">Royal Bison Craft Fair</a>! which is literally minutes from my apartment, so here's hoping I make it!<br />4.<a href="http://www.canwestproductions.com/Home-Taboo">The Taboo...Naughty but Nice Show</a>...Ive already got my tickets!<br />5. The Farmers Market, which is on every Saturday, but I always seem to miss it...<br /><br />Not to mention all the over things I'm hoping to get done this weekend... I have an inkling I am going to be very busy... oh who am I kidding, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">I'm</span> already thinking of my to-do list as I type this!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7ZXqXCRmCp-6B7TcVoTbbMFI9_hlyL5JriHXOWssXSjqeJ3m8Ft3N7JVeUgFaH-njTcWP91zOgeIE2OVfRoZgDvKowv2zF57E-n7xdMasM19COmieIYvv5HPkFUQzBZz7Fc0TTwcAP4p/s1600/RetroChristmasCard.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7ZXqXCRmCp-6B7TcVoTbbMFI9_hlyL5JriHXOWssXSjqeJ3m8Ft3N7JVeUgFaH-njTcWP91zOgeIE2OVfRoZgDvKowv2zF57E-n7xdMasM19COmieIYvv5HPkFUQzBZz7Fc0TTwcAP4p/s320/RetroChristmasCard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678986256513320690" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a lovely ( and productive) weekend!<br /></div>Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244304576900398349noreply@blogger.com0