[There comes a time in every girl’s life, (usually after a third or fourth martini), when she realizes “Damn, I need to do something… travel to Europe, take up Chinese, get married…someeeething! I need to change my life.” Finding myself in one such rut and without the cash-flow for a capricious jet-set to France, I decided to live by the book, take the plunge, and tackle the Benrik challenge.]

Week 5 – Task 1

 Day 116 – Take a Siesta

Siesta = Bliss

To elaborate, a siesta is the wonderful European tradition that consists primarily of an early afternoon nap (usually after a large midday meal). The Europeans that partake in this tradition usually do it to avoid the extreme temperatures that characterize Mediterraian summers. The college student that partook in this tradition did it to avoid studying for the GRE.

And. It. Was. Wonderful!

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In the past few weeks, I’ve found myself doing the drinks-and-apps thing quite a bit. It’s been a nice way to catch-up with girls from university, my cousins who were in town, etc. However, I always find these outfits rather tricky to pull together. I want to wear something eye-catching, yet comfy – a functional statement piece. I decided to see what style icon Nicole Richie had and, no surprise, she delivered.

Winter Kate is Nicole Richie’s clothing line that compliments her accessory collection, House of Harlow 1960. Nicole’s known for her boho-chic style and that’s exactly what she injects into all her lines. The Red Roque Top is no exception that rule. With a rustic, almost-vintage print and giant bell sleeves, it’s not too hard to imagine a 60′s darling dancing around in this number. Read More »

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A while back, I brought you the Top 11 Mancrushes. Now, I’m tackling (if only) the actual crushes. Look, no matter how committed you are in a relationship, how much you love each other, or how much fantastic sex you have together, you’re both still human. You’ll get your little celebrity crushes. Hell, you’ll probably even get non-celebrity crushes on people from your yoga class or the person you order from at your local Pinkberry (which is okay, by the way…it doesn’t mean you don’t still love/lust/adore/worship your partner, just that you’re not a robot).

Each person in the relationship has their “list.” The “list” is a list of people that if you could…you would. Well, if your boy only had 11 golden tickets to use, here are 11 women he might cash them in on. This list is in not a countdown, as each man will have his own rating system. Read More »

The debt deadline looms, and everyone’s getting nervous. Congress and President Obama have until August 2nd to reach a deal to raise the U.S. debt limit. If they don’t, America’s bank accounts will effectively be completely drained, meaning some of the nation’s bills just won’t get paid, including, quite possibly, Social Security checks to needy seniors. President Obama even went all stern Mama on Congress this week in a press conference, pushing for a quick agreement:  ”We might as well do it now. Pull off the Band-Aid…eat our peas.” Never one to miss an opportunity for publicity, USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council jumped on the comment, responding, ”We know that if tasty and nutritious meals featuring peas are served more frequently in the White House and in the cafeterias of both houses of Congress, it will contribute to a balanced diet, if not a balanced budget. Eating more lentils, couldn’t hurt either.” Uhhh… ok, then.

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If you’re at all like me, when it’s 90 degrees outside and I have the choice to go for a run or lay by the pool, I choose the latter. Or if it’s scorching hot, I choose to sit on my couch blasting the AC, sipping on iced tea…and since we can be honest amongst friends here, these days a workout is the furthest thing from my mind.

It’s usually around mid-summer that I lose that amped-up, I’m-going-to-look-bootylicious-in-a-bikini-damn-it! attitude and my motivation starts to dwindle. After all, stores are already selling boots and sweaters- it won’t be long until I can bury myself in an over-sized sweater right?!

So since this week I hit a bit of a workout slump (anyone else?) I decided to dedicate this Monday’s body blog to four things that will help to revitalize and re-motivate us all to hit the gym and keep working towards that beach bo-dizzle! Read More »

Whether you realize it or not, college is totally rough on your smile. From early-morning and late-night coffee runs to red wine on Wino Wednesday (to…don’t make us say drunk/stress smoking, ick!), your pearly whites might lose some of their luster. Think it’s impossible to get that razzle dazzle back in time for all the rest of your summer facebook photos? Psh, think again.

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This isn’t a post that’s going to tell you what the latest fashion trends are. Or a post that’s going to tell you what the worst fashion trends are. In fact, I’m not really attempting to change what you’re wearing at all. This post is more of a warning. Or an I told you so for our future selves.

By now we all know that trends come and go. They’re in and they’re out before we can even blink, never mind save up the money to splurge on them. But those trends we do manage to indulge in? Even those come back to haunt us. Remember that stuff that you thought was so totally cool back in the 90s (a lot of which happens to be coming back into style now…) that you laugh about now? Well give it another ten years and these will be the trends you’re regretting.

10. Fedoras. So cute. So chic. You’ve got to love menswear inspired pieces. Right now there’s nothing out of place about heading to the beach with a a fedora atop your head. But I fear that a few years from now there definitely will be. Read More »

You didn’t leave all your work until Sunday night did you? What!?! You did. That’s okay. No stress. You’ll get it all done. We’re so sure that you’ll get it all done that we’re giving you a few more excuses to procrastinate. This week, let’s relive some awesome one hit wonders. Please, these artists have nothing else going for them.

You’re welcome.

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