A Little Pam and BAM!

It has been sofa king hot in LA. Which means it has been 5 degrees hotter IN my apartment. Gotta love the lack of AC.

We've been making due by opening all the windows and running the fan (which sputters and seems to be on its last leg) nonstop. But at about 7 pm last night, I realized that I could not shut the sliding glass door. This is a problem since the door runs the length of our living room. Leaving it open would be exactly the same as letting our front door hang open while we were sleeping.

I waited for the roomie to come home and explained the problem. The two of us tried ganging up and both pulling as hard as we could, but the door would not budge.

Normally at this point, I would give up and call maintenance and go back to the internets. Except maintenance = our 65 year-old land lady who weighs 80 pounds. I was skeptical of how much help she could provide.

"Why don't you ask the guys across the way?"
"But we've never talked to them! What am I supposed to say? 'Hi. I noticed you're male...' I think it's off the track. I just don't know how to get it on. Do we have WD-40?"

Of course we don't have WD-40! But I could see a shiny part of metal had been exposed on the top of the track that should obviously needed to be popped back into place.

Hey, I may not fix things on a regular basis, but I do cook. WD-40 is oil right? Pam spray is oil right? How could spraying Pam on my sliding glass door possibly go wrong?

3 seconds after I tried, I was seriously regretting it. I had yellow goop racing down a glass door. Sigh.

So, I hit it. Really hard. And it popped back onto the track! Smooth as buttah.

And that's how you fix a door, bish.



Listening to: Katy Perry, One of the Boys

Personal Growth and Exploration

Now, I've ended up on some weird mailing lists... but this one might take the cake.

I'm really not sure what I did to end up on the Pyramid Collection's catalog list. It probably had something to do with donating to some obscure environmental group. Regardless of the reason, I've been lucky enough to flip through "A Catalog of Personal Growth and Exploration," and I feel the need to share the love. The designs and copywriting really speak for themselves, but even the page layouts in the catalog are amazing, so I may have to scan some at a later date to give you the full experience.

Without further ado... The Pyramid Collection! (Descriptions follow each image)




Spirit of Flight Tank Dress: Imagination is limitless-as demonstrated by fantasy artist Josephine Wall, whose silkscreened Spirit of Flight animates the front of this spectacular tank dress. Side slits.




White Crystal Dress: This charming, versatile, frothy creation alters its look to suit the activity. That's because it falls in soft folds that tie from beneath into a gathered, shortened hem and untie to fall to straight, full length.




Wench Dress: Barmaid. Jade. Pirate Queen: Pick your fantasy! Trailing long, flirty ribbons, this frothy peasant blouse and velvet-corset combination attracts second glances (and the occasional tip!). Cross-ribboned bodice assures fit. Crinkle-edged sleeves and neckline, with deep, back-zip closure. Flouncy, lacy, matched apron and bustle.




Nomad Necklace Bracele: From the steppes of Russia to the frozen wastes of Lapland, our nomadic ancestors made use of every part of the animals they herded-starting with the hides. Saluting the craft of those restless peoples, this simple band is cut from a piece of soft leather, fixed with a simple buckle of hammer-finished, silverplated pewter, to wear as a necklace or, doubled, around the wrist. Handcrafted in Turkey. For men and women.




Embroidered Love Jacket: There's a touch of Tom Jones in our romantic coat, from the tendrils of embroidered vines and blossoms adorning the fabric, front and back, to the satiny lining, itself embroidered with the sentiment, "Where there is love, there is life!" Note the turn-down collar, faux-pocket flaps, and a trio of antiqued-brass buttons.


AND for lolz:



Super Kegel Tm Exerciser: It's fantastic! Use it just minutes a day to tighten thighs, buttocks, and abdominal muscles, and relieve lower back pain. Strengthens pelvic floor muscles, too (for improved bladder control). Recommended by doctors, the Super Kegel Exerciser is very easy to use (instructions included). The results are amazing! Made of comfortable, rubber-coated steel with adjustable tension.



This is just a small taste. And, you're welcome.



Listening to: Weezer, The Red Album. Everybody get dangerous, everybody get dangerous.

There Goes My Bag Money...

Eff!
Eff!
EFF!

Argh, I am so mad at the mechanic right now!

I wish I knew more about cars... but all I really know is that when mine breaks down, it's going to cost a lot of money. There are always so many hidden costs that no one is ever upfront about.

Whatever, I'm almost over it. Almost.

So I got ripped off and have to spend my money on something practical instead of shiny new accessories. Fine. My feminine upbringing may have put me at a disadvantage when it comes to auto repair, but bish you better believe I know how to use a phone. I'll be calling the Better Business Bureau tomorrow.



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All Dressed Up, Nowhere to Go

When I'm shopping, I'm always most drawn to pretty frocks.

I wish that dresses didn't have such a formal reputation. Even and easy cotton shift will prompt people to ask "Ooooh, where are YOU going?"

Dresses do not have to equal dressed up. In fact, I save summer dresses for the days when I'm feeling particularly lazy... it's a single piece and an entire outfit! It doesn't get any easier.

BUT every girl needs a little va-va-voom in her wardrobe, which is why I love this Tracy Reese Plenty frock. The cut is perfect for showing off major curves. I could do without the stripes, but the bow detail is a lovely touch. My next LBD will be this cut-- lemme know if you find it before I do!







Lilian Dress ($108, orig $270)

I'm Back, Bish

Ok, so the blog-free time was nice for awhile, but I'm over it. Besides, I think spending more than 3 waking hours offline every day is a little unhealthy.

I'm back and I'm saving up for some brand new bags. Just don't tell my mother, or she'll never send me my rebate check.

Purse pics coming soon...



Because if Neekoh can use it to distract, so can I.