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An amateur foodie in Chicago. This is my outlet for my go-to meals, favorite finds, with a little bit of fashion and pop culture in between.

Discussing the Difference between R&B and Dubstep with My Brother

  • Marc: it's a little too bleepy bloopy
  • me: just that one part
  • no i gues it is
  • i get the difference now
  • bass is bass
  • bleeps are bleeps
  • screeching is aliens
  • it makes sense.
  • Marc: hahaha yes
thehappyrecap: Wow..

thehappyrecap:

Wow..

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twohippiechic: quyenhuynh: chloe1952:Chloé children’s autumn/winter 2011 collection. STFU, I want this in big people size.

twohippiechic:

quyenhuynh:

chloe1952:Chloé children’s autumn/winter 2011 collection.

STFU, I want this in big people size.

vh1: The Before And After: How Gwyneth Paltrow Becomes Gwyneth Paltrow [via TheFABlife, GOOP]

vh1:

The Before And After: How Gwyneth Paltrow Becomes Gwyneth Paltrow [via TheFABlife, GOOP]

Magic Bullet?!

This whole thing is quite new to me.  One of my bestest friends just sent me this amazing set for my birthday… now I need your help:

What are your favorite recipes/easy fun drinks/tips/tricks w/ this snazzy device?!

nprfreshair:

On today’s Fresh Air: How To Cook The Perfect French Fry (and other kitchen science tips)

Six Impossible Things For Breakfast: U.S. Pro Cycling Challenge - Crested Butte

siximpossiblethingsforbreakfast:

With many of the top Tour de France riders coming through town, the U.S. Pro Cycling Challenge has been the cause for a lot of celebration back home - and across Colorado.

Our little town of 700 souls swelled to 10,000+ this afternoon for the first stage of what will become a major cycling…

littlelg: If someone wanted to recreate the makeup look at home, what tips would you give them? “For the everyday J.Crew girl, there are just three simple three steps. For your face, keep the makeup not too heavy and don’t wear too much overall. For myself, I don’t cake on a lot of foundation. And with bronzer I keep it light with maybe just a little light cheek powder. Then, to keep it fresh looking, if you put a boldly colored lip on, just add mascara. That’s it. Don’t do the bold eye at the same time. Or just emphasis your eye.” Want a quick lunch break read this afternoon? Then I highly recommend checking out Refinery29’s interview with Marissa Webb of J.Crew on how to get that perfectly understated J. Crew beauty look.

littlelg:

If someone wanted to recreate the makeup look at home, what tips would you give them?
“For the everyday J.Crew girl, there are just three simple three steps. For your face, keep the makeup not too heavy and don’t wear too much overall. For myself, I don’t cake on a lot of foundation. And with bronzer I keep it light with maybe just a little light cheek powder. Then, to keep it fresh looking, if you put a boldly colored lip on, just add mascara. That’s it. Don’t do the bold eye at the same time. Or just emphasis your eye.”

Want a quick lunch break read this afternoon? Then I highly recommend checking out Refinery29’s interview with Marissa Webb of J.Crew on how to get that perfectly understated J. Crew beauty look.

Pestopalooza!

Made the Joy of Cooking’s Pesto Sauce

and.. a spin on my mom’s amazing pasta salad.

Pasta Salad

2 c. ditalini noodles
1 c. chopped genoa salami (i ask the butcher to just give me a hunk about an inch thick)
1 chopped local tomato
1 chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped black olives
1/2 c. chopped basil
1/2 c. balsamic vinegarette (i cheated, but you could make your own)

boil the noodles, throw in the stuff.. DONE

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