panties + vodka

so i was doing some research for a potential summer vacation (tripadvisor.com lets you see other travellers' candid photos), and jen + i learned that the Mexican hotels seem to have some kind of preoccupation with creepy towel-animals? i've always applauded the famous tin-foil swan doggie bag, but this doesn't quite carry the same charm:

even less appealing: alligator?

 nothing says "welcome" like a towel-monkey...

hey cindy, be sure to let us know if you run into any of these on your honeymoon... 

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11 more days till i tie the knot.

there's tons that need to be done, but of course the superficial stuff comes first.

went to my friend's husband today to get my teeth  whitened. similar to brite smile, you may have seen these go smile products at sephora. this is a before and after picture (no rendering in photoshop) and don't mind my crooked teeth.

Before

& After 

and i just started drinking coffee 2 years ago.

 go check out GOSMILE

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suffering for fashion is undeniable and inevitable in NYC. The brutal winter months seem never-ending and if you don't want to look like a dopey snowman, you'll weather the cold with nothing but leggings and a colorful scarf. and then, the sidewalks are not so easy to walk on in heels either. Your new favorite Louboutins will certainly blister and bruise your peds.

 i, on the other hand, don't always believe in death by fashion. this is why i only wear flats. at only 5 ft 0.5 in, i don't stand out much at the bars. i swear, some bars are only inviting to tall chics, and i'm constantly navigating myself so i don't get stepped on. but i find that flats come at a high price as well. especially, if you are wearing Marc Jacobs flats. 

Hence, the MJTS - Marc Jacobs Toe Scrunch. Marc Jacobs designs the cutest little flats for me every year. This is all I wear - i probably have 5 pairs of his mouse shoe. They're comfy, cute, and show just the right amount of toe cleavage. but your toes can never really get a hold on them unless they scrunch up. c'mon, i know you know what i'm talking about. unfortunately, this has now turned into more than just a nuisance. there's a sharp pain that runs from my big toe up my ankle.
pete thinks i should stop wearing them. what do you think?

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if you're lucky enough to be in miami this weekend for WMC, go check out my man's party at the Shore Club (and tell me if he's being naughty). this party will have some sick djs so go dance your booty off.

 Meanwhile, here's me getting my groove on in South Beach 2 weeks ago at my bachelorette party wearing my Rachel Pally Split Back Dress. That's right!

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well, the end is near for me...

countdown to wedding: 18 days!

found these shoes on zappos to change into when dancing. these are PATENT LEATHER, hot for summer for non-brides as well.  buy them here. cuter in person and only $42.95.

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hmm...

how i love spring, let me count the ways.

here's number 1 (1 of a million dresses, that is).

in true fashion-obsessed manner, i trudged through the snow to check out the new Spring collection at tiny Nolita boutique, Lyell.

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sometimes i have these amazing moments where i just feel so happy and satisfied with life and with the things around me.

and then i look down and realize it's most probably because i just finished my giant cup of coffee.

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Unless you have a cool job like owning your own super cute lingerie store, you probably spend many a morning commute as I do, wondering what could be your ticket out from the daily grind of working for the man... if you're looking for ideas, check out http://www.halfbakery.com/ where people post everything from brilliant to....

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my obsession with all things childish continues...

went to miami for my bachelorette party/bridal shower and had to visit one of my favorite Miami shops Base.

 well, they happened to have a new store opening on Lincoln Road that day offering designer furniture and designer clothing. Each room is painted a different color with a different theme (probably about 8 rooms). i saw an army of these bambis in all sorts of positions (standing, sitting, grazing) and had to get one! my friend picked it up as a gift for me. (thanks, Irene!) a hundred buckaroos.

 Side note: i looked ridiculous going through airport security with this guy. They thought it was a dead animal. NOT!

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http://www.azaleasnyc.com/blog/videos/StrippingIdol.wmv 

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http://www.babyvsbaby.com/

 Basically you vote for the baby you think is cuter.  Some people have too much time on their hands...okay right now I do too!

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i happened to catch one of my favorite tv shows, the now-cancelled Arrested Development, on G4.

of course, i didn't realize i was watching the G4 channel until i started paying attention to the commercials. stuff like star wars light sabers and "natural male enhancement" pills were being advertised. i thought i'd accidentally flipped to a saturday night live spoof.

i have to say though, i had caught another show on g4 before - this one totally by accident.  it was a montage of semi-pornographic animated short films playing at midnight on a friday. hmm? guess these geeks didn't have dates on a friday? but then again, why was I watching this stuff?

don't miss their line up next friday night:

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as part of my birthday present, i'm going to see robin thicke in concert.

for those not in the know, hurry and get your copy of this slightly-cheesy, very sexy cd.

nothing has put me more in the mood since r. kelly, or even george michael.

you've probably heard the track "lost  without you" on the radio and imagined an usher-like singer, but it's actually alan thicke's son. just close your eyes when you see the music video - you won't want to see him groping his own body during the line "u wanna touch yourself when you see me"

my fave is that the tix to the concert say '16 and over'. darn, i could be a mother to some of these screaming gals!

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Ryat Seacrest is Genius.

this is not meant to be a sarcastic statement. Seriously, I watch this guy being funny enough on American Idol every week. Slightly cheesy, sometimes-charming: perfect for a host of American Idol.

Tonight (and I apologize for being 4 days behind), I spent 3 hours watching E's Red Carpet Coverage for the Academy Awards. You have to give Ryan props for being able to hold his 5'9" own for hours with the biggest stars of the industry, inserting witty quips, amusing facts, and flashing us his underwear (we're NOT interested!). He's so smooth and just knows how to turn any sour moment into a sweet conversation. That takes talent, people. How DOES he do it?

As for the Oscar Fashion, i can't wait to go to the newstands tomorrow to pick up some trashy magazines... "Stars! They're just like us!" "Normal!" "Not Normal!"

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