la bella vita.

I need to remind myself of this every day.

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:09:51 -0400

I need to remind myself of this every day.

How I feel when I walk into a bar full of college kids

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:38:46 -0400

whatshouldwecallme:

This is my new favorite Tumblr.

I’ve never done a GPOYW …and it’s not quite...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:47:43 -0500

I’ve never done a GPOYW …and it’s not quite Wednesday yet, but I wanted to share early. I need to start using my Tumblr more!

I’m sure buying tickets for St. Pattys Day in Chitown was...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:33:21 -0500

I’m sure buying tickets for St. Pattys Day in Chitown was good inspiration for this post! :)))

createthislookforless:

Neon Green

Please vote for us for Best of 2011 Engagements!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:14:12 -0500

Please vote for us for Best of 2011 Engagements!

Aurora looks like Cameron Diaz. sparkle-monster: Pocahontas...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:29:13 -0500

Aurora looks like Cameron Diaz.

sparkle-monster:

Pocahontas looks like Aaliyah.

First snow fall! ..what it looks like outside my office right...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:26:59 -0500

[Flash 10 is required to watch video.]

First snow fall! ..what it looks like outside my office right now.

nikkileemarrone:

My best friend Danielle sent me this video of the first snow in Michigan. I must say I’m a little bit jealous. I miss watching snow fall.

Aw, I used to do this in junior high…one night, my...

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:24:18 -0500

Aw, I used to do this in junior high…one night, my friends, Brooke, Tyler and I slept outside on her trampoline watching a meteor shower in late Fall…it was freezing, but so fun :)

Photo

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:53:40 -0400

detroitlives: It is officially Autumn again. <3 Michigan.

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:29:32 -0400

detroitlives:

It is officially Autumn again.

<3 Michigan.

karimflash: Cereal MY FAVORITE!

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:14:06 -0400

karimflash:

Cereal

MY FAVORITE!

I REALLY want to drive up the Big Sur coast someday. DREAMS

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:49:13 -0400

I REALLY want to drive up the Big Sur coast someday.

*DREAMS*

sparkle-monster: -rosasparks-: recurringfantasies: matt lewis...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:44:41 -0400

sparkle-monster:

-rosasparks-:

recurringfantasies:

matt lewis you babe

Goodness gracious.

Not enough Neville on my blog lately.

5 years ago (heck even LAST year) who ever thought we’d all be drooling over NEVILLE! my oh my how I love puberty.

sparkle-monster: jumblejo:nom-chompsky:iseeellis:tiffanyarei:thi...

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:57:47 -0400

sparkle-monster:

jumblejo:nom-chompsky:iseeellis:tiffanyarei:thiskingdombythesea:

Ingredients:

PANCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten

CINNAMON FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:
4 tablespoons butter
2 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Prepare pancake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in milk, oil and egg, just until batter is moistened (a few small lumps are fine).
2. In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Scoop the filling into a small zip baggie and set aside. You don’t want this to remain super-liquidy. It’s best if it becomes a consistency similar to toothpaste.
3. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl- heat butter and cream cheese until melted. Whisk together until smooth; whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract; set aside.
4. Heat large skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Scoop about 3/4 cup batter onto the skillet. Snip the corner of your baggie of filling and squeeze a spiral of the filling onto the top of the pancake. When bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
5. When ready to serve, spoon warmed glaze onto the top of each pancake.

Tips:

*Keep the heat low or your pancakes might cook up too quickly. Don’t flip them until you see those bubbles starting to pop on top. Flip them with a wide spatula so you can grasp the whole thing without batter and filling dripping all over the place!
*It’s best if you pour the batter onto your skillet, wait a minute or so and then swirl the cinnamon onto the batter. That’ll give it a chance to set a little before you add the swirl.
*If your baggie of filling begins to get too thick, just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up again. On that same note, it shouldn’t be too runny. The consistency of soft toothpaste is perfect. If it’s melty and runny, it will tend to run all over your pancakes. Once you micro it, let it sit on the counter at room temp for a while until it thickens.

I’m reblogging this because once I’m off this ridiculous diet and decide to work out again I am going to eat the hell out of these.

createthislookforless: Here are the products Kim Kardashian’s...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:55:32 -0400

createthislookforless:

Here are the products Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic used on her wedding day.

FACE
Prep skin with Moisturizing Lotion by La Mer ($196) all over face and neck
Apply Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup ($46) (to even out skin tone)
Cover and highlight eyes with Terry’s Touche Veloutee concealer ($55.50)
Set makeup with Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder ($58)

EYES
Fill brows with L’Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Custom Brow Shaping Pencil in light brown ($7)
Lancome 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Golden Frenzy ($48)
(Apply light golden shade all over lid, darker shade along crease, and use lightest shade on brow bone to highlight. Sweep golden/bronze shade on lower lashline and focus more toward outer corners)
Line top lid using Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner in Very Black ($7)
(Apply thin line at the inner corner and gradually thicken line as you go towards the outer corners, wing liner up and out)
Apply two coats Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes in So Black ($25)

CHEEKS
Apply Lancome Blush Subtil in Rose Romantique (sheer peachy tone) to the apply of your cheeks ($29.50)
Use Guerlain Teracotta bronzing powder ($49) along hairline and jawline. Also apply along hallows of cheeks to contour.
Giella’s Eye M Glam highligher ($35) (Apply along cheek bones, bridge of nose, cupids bow and sweep along décolletage, shoulders and arms. Apply thin amount to inner corners of eyes to open and brighten.)

LIPS
Define lips using YSL Dessin Des Levres lipliner ($28) in Nude Beige
Apply Lancome L’Absolu Nu Lipstick ($29) in Coral Sand (sheer peachy lipstick)
Finish by adding Lancome La Laque Fever lipgloss ($26.50) in Ravishing Coral

Through out day blot your face with Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers (Bridal Four Pack - $40)

Total: $679.50

Source: Mario Dedivanovic Blog

Here are the products you can use to Create This Look For Less.

FACE
Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion SPF 15 ($5)
Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation ($6)
L’Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute Concealer SPF 17 ($13)
L’Oreal Naturally Luminous Powder – Translucent ($12)

EYES
L’Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Custom Brow Shaping Pencil ($7)
Maybelline Eye Studio Quad in Give Me Gold ($8)
Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner in Very Black ($7)
Cover Girl Lashblast Lux Mascara ($9)

CHEEKS
Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Peach Apricot 69 ($19)
Maybelline FitMe Bronzer ($5)
Sephora Collection Highlighting Compact Powder  ($15)

LIPS
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipliner in Nude ($7)
Revlon Matte Lipstick in Smoked Peach ($7)
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss Peony ($8)

Sephora Matte Blotting Film ($10)

Total: $138.00

Total Savings: $541.50

Thank you Nikki! Those lips are luscious! And I’m in need of some new makeup :) :)

bridalsnob: Top 10 Reasons To Make Gay Marriage Illegal

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:01:28 -0400

bridalsnob:

Top 10 Reasons To Make Gay Marriage Illegal

9gag: Checkmate lololololol.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:58:27 -0400

9gag:

Checkmate

lololololol.

The Disney Princes and their faults. Haha :)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:10:09 -0400

The Disney Princes and their faults.

Haha :)

Chicago <3

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:03:03 -0400

Chicago <3

9gag: Google Maps discover haaaahaaa.

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:44:16 -0400

9gag:

Google Maps discover

haaaahaaa.