Channelling Cheetara

Okay, okay, so technically this is a leopard print. But I liked the alliteration.

This is a new nail product I kept seeing in all of the fashion magazines, and I thought I'd give it a go. Check out Sally Hansen's "Nail Effects."

 

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Essentially, they are printed strips made from real nail polish that you apply to your nails. The kit comes with 16 strips, a cuticle pusher stick, and a mini file, to file off the excess material. It's supposed to last for about 10 days (or until you get tired of the pattern.) They are normally $10 at your local drugstore/Ulta, but I happened to find them for $5 at Wegmans of all places. (Cheaper than a manicure..Score!)

I tried Kitty, Kitty.

Verdict: I LOVE THESE!!! Once I figured out the best technique for application, these were no problem at all. A few people have commented that they look professionally painted on. These photos were taken 2 days in and no chipping or cracking thus far. I would definitely recommend these, especially if you can find them on sale.

Channelling Cheetara

ABC's of D&D

This poll has been going around the blog community, so I thought it might be fun to do. Here is a peek into the woman behind D&D.

ABC’s of Me

A. Age: 28

B. Bed size: King. Can't settle for anything less now!

C. Chore you hate: Actually, I LIKE cleaning. I'm a super-Virgo when it comes to chores/organizing things. If I had to choose though, I would say dishes.

D. Dogs: 1 border collie/husky mix named Ripley.

E. Essential start to your day: Coffee. It's almost timed to switch to iced.

F. Favorite color: Blue

G. Gold or silver: Sliver

H. Height: 5’5

I. Instruments you play: French Horn and Trumpet

J. Job title: Unfortunately, I have to stay generic with this and say "Contractor." I actually just got a new position in my company, and I will say that I get to use my love of gaming. Super excited.

K. Kids: Not for me. I'm selfish, and don't want to give up sleeping in, going out, traveling without hassle, and I could not handle cleaning up after babies' bodily functions.

L. Live: DC/Metro Area

M. Mom’s name: Michelle

N. Nicknames: Lex, Luthor, The Enforcer, Mad Dog

O. Overnight hospital stays: A few, but only because I got taken to the emergency room around 10/11 PM.

P. Pet peeve: Unwarranted rudeness.

Q. Quote from a movie: "As you wish."

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R. Right or left handed: Right.

S. Siblings: One younger sister.

T. Time you wake up: During the work week it's usually around 7 AM. (That's all about to change though, when I switch to AM workouts.) Weekends, usually around 10.

U. Underwear: Worn daily.

V. Vegetables you dislike: Okra, brussel sprouts.

W. What makes you run late: UGH, everything. Making my lunch for the day, blow drying my hair, hitting the snooze button on my phone too many times.

X. X-Rays you’ve had: One when I broke my leg when I was super young, and one a few years ago when I dislocated my kneecap. My knee was still on the side of my leg, so I pretty much passed out when the put the x ray tablet under my leg. 

Y. Yummy food you make: From-scratch maple almond butter. Om nom nom. 

Z. Zoo – favorite animal: I haven't been to the zoo in forever. I'm not sure how I feel about exotic wild animals being kept in concrete slabs anymore.

ABC's of D&D

Visual Basic

The following videos have been entertaining me over the last couple of days.

Epic Rap Battles of History: Abe Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris

ElfQuest: A Fan Imagining (I was talking to my sister, and I think we've been waiting for this for over 10 years. Srsly!)

A Game of Thrones premieres on HBO next Sunday (17 Apr 2011). Here is the first 15 minutes of the first episode.

Game of Thrones Exclusive Preview

I can't resist posting this. "Pony Effect 2". (Not going to lie, I still have ALL of my old ponies in a box somewhere. Also, look at "Battlepony Galactica")

Love this Comcast commercial. "I am Epic Win" (Tiny Giraffe!)

In other news, I officially, officially start my new job (same company) next week and I am STOKED. Already moved offices, so I just have to get through this final project with my old position this week.

Any other fun videos going around that I may have missed? Post them in the comments!

Visual Basic

Home Sweet...Hoth

Sure, Hoth is a frozen, desolate wasteland. However, as I've attempted to show you in my "Pick a Palette" series, inspiration for art, design, and fashion can be found anywhere! I haven't decided if "Home Sweet..." is going to become a regular occurrence on D&D but I thought I'd give you a glimpse of the idea behind it with "Home Sweet...Hoth."

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 1. Crate and Barrel/Z Gallerie, Nolan Orange Pillow, African Ikat Pillow, Stefan Pillow (here, here, and here) $30, $50, $50

2. IKEA, Ludde sheepskin rug, (here) $40

3. IKEA, Barometer floor lamp, (here) $60

4. Crate and Barrel, Domino 3 piece sectional, (here) $3,999

5. CB2, Element coffee table, (here) $399

6. Star Wars galaxy map, (here)

7. CB2, Orbit arm chair, (here) $119

Just for fun, check out ThinkGeek's Tauntaun Sleeping Bag. Perfect for those long winter nights.

What other places would you like to see covered if I were to make this a series?

Home Sweet...Hoth