Hint of Print.

Cheetah print is uber fun for cold weather months, and I am loving it right now. The best way to wear it (in my opinion) is a hint of print here and there to spice up an otherwise boring outfit (ahem, work clothes take note.) I love these flats from J Crew, worn with skinny black jeans and a black turtleneck. For those who don't know me that well I once wore a black turtleneck for roughly 4 months straight, that's how versatile I think they are. This belt also looks great with a white blouse and black pants at work, or you can throw on this scarf and hit the road. So let out your inner she-wolf out of your closet and incorporate into your wardrobe now!

Faux-lex.

What is it about watches that are so great? Lets be honest, they aren't really needed anymore...everyone and their grandma has a cell phone (clock included) that they are checking non stop.... so a timepiece isn't truly necessary. But if you are a 'watch person', the old adage "I feel naked without my watch" rings ever so true. I had never really been much of a watch person until my BFSL Greg (here's your shouout finally) gifted me with the most amazing Armani stunner ever to hit a wrist. Since then I've been hooked. Well a couple months ago with birthday money burning a hole in my pocket, I made a truly fantastic purchase. During a shopping blackout in Nordstrom I came to and realized that among many other things I had bought The Michael Kors 'Gold Catwalk' Chronograph Watch. It has been one of the greatest purchases I've ever made. Not only does it go with literally EVERY outfit in my closet including dresses, but I have never gotten more compliments or inquires on anything I've ever worn. No less than 20 people have grabbed my wrist and been like "Ummm how in the world can you afford a Rolex?" So I've got all the luxury, half the price tag. I like to pair mine with gold bangles and a woven bracelet...I find that when layered it really shines. Check it out here.

Celebrate.

Well, everyone today is a very special day. Today we celebrate one of the greatest inventions ever to grace our fair Earth......the Sandwich. Yes, today...November 3 is National Sandwich Day.

To celebrate this glorious occasion, I thought I might provide you with some history on the Sandwich. Per Information week, here is how this glorious 2 breaded wonder was conceived:

--Nov. 3 is the anniversary of John Montagu's birthday. It's believed that this 18th-century English noble, better known as the fourth Earl of Sandwich, wanted to eat with one hand during a 24-hour gambling bender. So, he instructed his servants to serve him his lunch meat between two pieces of bread. To celebrate the occasion, Nov. 3 is officially "National Sandwich Day."--

So today skip the salad and get down on your favorite Sandwich. As long as it's bookended with 2 hearty slices of bread, it doesn't matter what you put in the middle...hence the glory of the Sandwich! I am going to indulge in Billy Grant's Lobster Grilled Cheese this afternoon....aaaannnd I've included the recipe so you can all follow suit. Check it:

Ingredients: Serves 1

2 slices of thickly sliced country white bread

4 ounces chunked fresh lobster meat

2 slices Havarti cheese

Unsalted butter to butter both sides of the bread

Toast the sandwich on the buttered side until golden brown on both sides.

Place in a 400° oven for a few minutes until cheese melts.

Allow to cool a minute, then enjoy!

MaltiPoodleDoodleSchmoodle.

I have never really been a fan of designer dogs. It always seems like they are so cute when they are puppies and then grow up only to have their fur get stringy and smell bad. How wrong I was. This heart melting 2 month old Malti-poo was brought into my work by a rescue shelter....and lets just say an all out biding war broke out over the St Louis metro area to get their hands on her. Instead of driving to the shelter to plead my case as to why I absolutely and completely deserved her, I put my application in the pile and headed up to Chicago. Needless to say, I didn't get her and have been devastated and consumed with getting a dog to fill her place ever since. And not just any dog. My searches are only yielding dogs ending in -poo, -doodle, or -tzu. One chance encounter has forever changed my idea of dogs, but lets be honest, who could say no to that face.....

I have been looking at Petfinder.com in hopes of finding a pooch to replace the void left in my heart, but have been unsuccessful. If you know of any kooky hybrid like dog that needs a home, you've found your girl.

*pic from ksdk.com

On My Radar.

If you havent already, you must, MUST check out the musical stylings of Emily Wells. This violin protege merges her classical style with hip hop....GENIUS. Her music is so original and utterly necessary to add to your music portfolio. First and foremost, get her cover of Notorious B.I.G's Juicy, it merges so many musicalities.....electronic, acoustic, classical...just truly the definition of how to cover a song and make it your own. Next, proceed to download the enitre 'Dirty' album, it's totally unreal.

Happy Listening, you can thank me later!

Umm Can I Be You?

There is always that one celebrity that guys and girls absolutely LOVE. This type of love is unwavering, especially in the case of Britney Spears fans (Jackie, she's got hair now!) and usually stays with you for a lifetime. My one, true all time celebrity love is none other than one Miss Penelope Cruz. She's talented, interesting, multi-lingual and so so so beautiful. Don't worry, I'm not about to bid on her half eaten waffles on EBay, but what can I say...the girl has got IT.

Anyways, I have been Overdosing on Vicki Christina Barcelona lately and loving PC more than ever, when I happened to stumble across the November Vanity Fair. Love the article, love the photos, love everything.

To sum all this swooning up.....Ummm Can I be you?!

Art Attack.

I have been having a real and serious Art Attack lately. Current works have been flip-flopping between different Warhol's. I loved how he took the basic, mundane things you encounter in your everyday life and transformed them into something beautiful and provoking. The background of my I-phone is currently the genius 'Knives' (Date: ca.1981-82), and oddly enough, my computer background is emblazoned with 'Triple Dollar Sign' (Date: ca 1981). Both look totally surreal if I do say so myself. Mac lovers feel free to follow suit. If you are unfamiliar with Andy Warhol, read up via Wikipedia and then do your self a favor and rent Factory Girl.

Here is a quote from the Factory Boy himself to inspire you at work today:

"Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art."