Hey, Chippy Chippy

Paint chips as home decor? I'm swooning over the possibilities! However, I'm torn on what they would actually look like hanging on a wall. I could see it going horribly wrong and/or horribly right. But, hey, if you can successfully sneak that many chips from the paint department more power to you.

Clark and Michael

What?!? You haven't seen Clark and Michael before? Where have you been??! Michael Cera at his finest....if Arrested Development didn't exhist. Watch the first "season" online. Swoon! You're welcome.

Coming Soon: My Birthday!

Inspiration for my upcoming birthday bash:




This year, I'm thinking '80s Roller Skating Party....legwarmers, crimped hair, sequins. Swoon! Invitations coming soon!

Calories Smalories

I only like 3 things about fall:
1) Shopping for cute jackets & coats, then wondering if I'll be able to wear them since I live in Texas.
2) The potential for ice days, aka no work days.
3) Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks.


Nutmeg sprinkled on my whipped cream? Don't mind if I do! Swoon!

Loft 610 + Tre

You probably remember Tre Wilcox from season 3 of Top Chef. He was from Dallas, so I cheered for him. But when he didn't win, I was ashamed. Perhaps he can win me back with a tasty, over-priced lunch at Loft 610 in Plano. He'll be the new executive chef there starting October 6. You won't be able to miss him...he'll be the buff black guy in the middle of a million hungry women. Swoon!

Notepod

Sketching an iPhone app? Like pretending to have an iPhone? You need a Notepod.

Faux Pop Art

Is it weird that I REALLY want one of these digital portraits featuring my doggy? Even though they're pretty much on the same level as airbrushed t-shirts....I swoon over the idea of getting one made.

Check out real customer's horrible and adorable creations at All Pop Art.

Austin City Limits - Free Tunes

You have until October 31 to download 16 free ACL songs.

My Top 5 Beauty Product Picks

If I could only have five beauty products these are the five I would pick. Wait, no, I'd kill myself. Here they are anyway:



Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion
$17
When they say this stuff is a miracle…they aren’t lying! Sweep this potion across your lids and watch those mid-day shadow creases disappear. You’ll have smooth lids and fresh-looking shadow all day long.



Urban Decay Ink for Eyes
$22
This is the best cream eyeliner I’ve ever used…and the clever packaging is great! The double-ended brush included helps you make razor-sharp lines or smoked out smudges. Zero is a great everyday black, but they also have some other fun colors like a midnight blue and a deep green.




Benefit Dallas Pressed Powder Blush
$28
This color is flattering on all skin tones. It’s the perfect sun-kissed glow that isn’t too dark or too light. The applicator enclosed is one of my favorites…it’s the perfect size for sweeping across your cheeks, nose and forehead….or creating diagonal contour lines under your cheekbones.



Benefit High Beam
$24
Add this pearly pink luminescent complexion enhancer to your cheekbones and brow bones after your foundation and volia..supermodel glow! Some people even mix this in with their foundation for a pretty, all over glow.



Stila Kitten Eyeshadow
$18
This shimmering nude pink shadow is a must-have. Wear it alone or as a highlighter….this will be your go-to shadow for all your looks. Put it in the corner of your eyes to give your eyes a nice pop!

Get The Goods:
Urban Decay
Benefit
Stila
Sephora
Ulta

Santigold

I've been swooning over this Brooklyn princess for a while now. Listen closely and you may hear the words "Matt Wright you ain't no star" Ooooh!

Sweeter Than Sweet

So, how many of you want a little piglet now? A kitten slumber party? Swoon! Bunk beds? None of you? Ok.

Hello, Kitty!

Have a white, stuck up, bitchy cat who loves to shop and eat sushi? Well, here's a Halloween costume that's purrfect. Swoon! I always liked KeroKeroKeroppi the most...but Hello is just as cute. I guess.

They Grow Up So Fast

Hey babies, screw playing dress up with your mom's high heels...now you can get your own pair. I highly suggest the sexy animal print versions. Oh, and for you country babies, Heelarious now carries fashionable boots. I, myself, was born wearing heels...so I swoon over any baby starting early. Next up....mini skirts, thongs and fishnets. Meow!

Hi Mom!

This is why I'll never use a dating service. Look into the desperate eyes of some video dating losers at Dailymotion's Dating Montage. You'll swoon over their witty intros.

Know When to Fold Them

Hey Art Directors...need some inspiration for your direct mailers, brochures and all that other crap you get paid to create? Check out the Fold Factory for a huge collection of folding samples, complete with videos and templates! Ooooh ahhhh swoon!

People Watching in DFW

People watching is one of my most swooned over activities. It's free, funny and gives you great stories to tell all your friends about. Sure, making fun of people is cruel...but as long as they don't hear or see you I say it's A-OK. Trust me.

Read my Top 15 Places to People Watch in DFW article and let me know if I left any places out (if you want to be a jerk).

Swoon Over Sweat

Last night my friends and I tried hot yoga. 90 minutes + 100 degrees + gallons of sweat + almost passing out = a surprisingly good time!


The weirdest part was how refreshed and energetic I felt afterwards. When I got home I actually played with my dog instead of watching TV. I think it's safe to say I'm already hooked....who knew I'd swoon over sweat? I highly suggest you try it out. Sunstone Yoga offers 10 classes for only $10 to new students.

2009 NYFW...Saved!

I guess they were saving the best for last...swoon!


Marchesa

Hello beautiful poofy dresses!






Proenza Schouler

Hello fabulous party dresses!





Oscar de la Renta

Hello over-the-top-I-will-never-have-anywhere-fancy-enough-to-wear-these dresses!


View more swoonable fashions.

Fashion Week 2009 Sucks (So Far)

Cut outs? Ruffles? Granny florals? Unitards? Hippie chic? Did I mention cut outs? Things don't look good for 2010 fashion. In fact, it looks more like 1992 fashion.

I've been following the shows through the New York Times slideshows. The only collection I've been excited about so far is the Zac Posen line...be sure and watch his slide show. Hopefully today's Betsey Johnson show will save the week. I love her party dresses...always very swoonable! Fingers crossed.

12 Piece. Idiots!

So, you say you love Chick-Fil-A do ya? I'm afraid this guy has you beat. I lost count at how many times he licks his lips. YUCK! I mean....enjoy!
Although, I have to admit he did order my favorite thing on their menu...nuggets. Those babies dipped in ranch with waffle fries...swoon!

Monkey Business

So, aside from pesky health-code violations and the chance of one of these guys going apeshit crazy on you...I think monkey waiters would be amazing. Little outfits...attentive service...beady little eyes plotting a takeover....swoon!

Vincent Slider is a Badass

So, I have a 2 year old Cairn Terrier. He's just like Toto from The Wizard of Oz except cooler. And no, I'm not a WOO freak. He's named after one of my favorite directors, Vincent Gallo. And yes, he's just as crazy. Maybe even crazier.


I swoon over this little guy every day. His tiny beard, his fat tummy, the way he props his head on my lap while I ignore him to watch TV. I love it all! It's like having a child without all the excessive crying and dirty diapers. Plus, I can just leave him home alone and he's cool with it. Babies are not cool with it.


If you don't have a pet...get one. For guys they make great chick bait. For ladies they make great listeners...plus you can dress them up in tiny clothes. Check out Petfinder and save a little doggy, kitty, piggy, whatevery.

A Comfortable Murder

Who doesn't love a good pillow? I know I do. But are pillows considered cool? According to Oddee, YES! Wake up and check these out.


From a bloody mess to a pretend lap of a headless girlfriend, you'll swoon over these great (mostly nerdy) ideas. Sweet dreams. (I know, I know.)

Cut The Cheese in Public

I love cheese. So much so that the cheese wall at Central Market makes me swoon...and sometimes tear up a bit. But making cheese selections is an arduous task. If you pay $15 for a tiny wedge it better taste damn good...otherwise you're just a dumbass who paid $15 for stinky cheese.


So, in order to become a true cheese aficionado I recommend going back to school...cheese school that is. Scardello Artisan Cheese near the gayborhood in Dallas offers several classes. Start with Cheese 101...it's only $25 bucks!

The Dead Weather

Alison Mosshart & Jack White playing with guns...wearing leather...singing Treat Me Like Your Mother...swoon! Stick around till the end and swoon over the sunlight shining though their bullet ridden bodies. Very cool!


P.S. I can't wait to see them at House of Blues in Dallas next month...are you going?

Invitation To The Love Cave

When my mom joined Facebook I admit I was scared. Who knew what she'd post on my wall for everyone to see?

I'm glad I never had to experience anything like the people on Holy Taco's 25 Most Embarrassing Facebook Comments. Tracey wins! Swoon!

Just In Case Things Don't Work Out

So you're divorced? That's cool. Whether you married young, had a drunk night in Vegas or were forced into it by your mom have I got something for you!





Get yours
here engraved with swoony sayings.

A Little R&R

Rock & Republic Celina Suede Platform Pumps in cobolt blue....SWOON! Totally worth all $275 dollars Shopbop has them selling for.


Hey, and while you're swooning....be sure and check out Shopbop's "What's Your Style" mini-boutiques dedicated to 5 Fashion Profiles. I'm drawn to the Edgy collection the most. What about you?

Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas

When I was young my family would pile in the car and take drives though the "rich" neighborhoods. We'd oooh and swoon over how much their electricity bills must have been...and now you can too!


Check out D Magazine's 10 Most Beautiful Houses in Dallas 2009. After you wipe your tears away, remind yourself how lucky you are that you don't get lost in your own home and you pay less than $2000 for air conditioning.

Marcel Wanders is Rich

Do you have millions of dollars just laying around? How about a boring piece of property? No? Well, if you did I'd tell you to get in touch with Marcel Wanders. He's a design genius. Don't believe me? Swoon over his hotel/restaurant/retail/home interior design projects here.

Oh, and if money doesn't mean a thing to you, you can also have him design exclusive pieces of furniture, lighting, toilet seats...pretty much anything for a low low price.

One Dress...365 Days...Does It Smell?

So, you buy one black knee-length dress and think to yourself, "hey I'll be able to wear this all the time!"....but Sheena Matheiken thought "hey I can wear this ALL YEAR LONG and help a charity!" She's better than you.


Check out her baby called The Uniform Project. Swoon over her versatile style, make a donation, and send her some new accessories to wear...she's going to need them!

The Black Apartment

Can this wacky lady adopt me? Seriously. Her apartment is full of amazing things....Gucci chainsaw anyone? Swoon! Check out her space as shown on Dwell Magazine's Bold Color, Small Space series:

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Anna Sui Working For Target

Anna Sui’s Gossip Girl-inspired collection for Target launches this weekend. Are you excited? I'm not sure if I am. I think I might be setting myself up for disappointment. With over 90% of the collection being dresses, I'd better stock up on tights and boots if I want to get the fashionista Sui look. And by cheap I mean an average of $60 per dress....pretty pricey for Target.


I'm most excited about these 2 pieces....hopefully they will be made of quality fabric and not the usual Target fare. Here's hoping!






Swoon over the rest of the collection here.

Animals With Casts

How pathetically adorable. Swoon!


This site makes me want to break my little dog's legs. All 4 of them!
Animals With Casts

Urban Outfitters Has a Bike Shop?

Have you seen the Urban Outfitters Bike Shop ? In an effort to make indie kids everywhere work extra hard and save $300+ UO teamed up with Republic Bike to bring a more personalized experience in bike design to the trend setters of the world. They offer more than 100,000 component and color combinations...all you have to do is pick and choose what you want. Then, Republic Bike will build it, box it and ship it directly to you. Deal? Deal!


I'm contimplating ordering this one...not to ride....but to use as home decor. Swoon!

Bat For Lashes

Bat For Lashes isn't a band, it's Natasha Khan. And she just released a new concept album called Two Suns that you need to buy today. It focuses on her desert born alter ego Pearl, a personality she adopted while staying in New York in order to gain a better understanding of the character. Batty? Yes, but I love it.


Last month, along with just about every lesbian couple in Dallas, I saw her live at The Loft in Dallas with my boyfriend. It was a pretty amazing show. She played piano for most of the night and even though she's a tiny little lady she belted out the tunes and gave me goose-bumps with her eerie voice.


Swoon over this video for her single Daniel:

Knock-Out Weddings

If you're like me and not into traditional (yawn) weddings you'll love Rock 'n Roll Bride. Tattoos, carnies and photography the hipsters over at Urban Outfitters would envy. This site is full of non-traditional wedding inspiration.


Oh, and if you were wondering, the knuckle rings are by Heist. Don't they just make the best bridesmaid gifts??? Swoon!