Peplum, a Pyramid and a Giveaway!

 

Peplum Ponte Tank: Anthropologie (worn, similar) | Skirt: Macy's (worn, similar) | 

Booties: Target (worn, similar) | Necklace: Zoar Jewelry (worn, exact) | 

Bracelets: c/o Lotus Blossom Designs (worn, exact), Groopdealz (worn, similar), thrifted | 

Ring: Rocks Box | Purse: Marshall's (worn, similar) | Sunglasses: Ray Ban (worn)

 

 

 

 

The Luxor in Las Vegas is one of the most ridiculous places I've ever been.  There's a pyramid and a sphinx and and some kind of obelisk (not pictured)...and a lovely scenic view of the highway (also not pictured).  And you don't even have to take your life in your own hands to go see it.  On top of that, Las Vegas's sphinx even has it's nose.  Totally better than Egypt!  Does sarcasm come across here?  Blogger really needs a sarcasm widget.

And now I am going to introduce you to a lady that probably appreciates the real pyramids of Egypt and the real nose-less sphinx...and might not even offend an entire country today.  Here's a much classier and smarter lady than me, Betsy of Musings of a Museum Fanatic.  (She also has a fab giveaway for some Target cash and a statement necklace that rivals mine).

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Hello everyone!  I'm Betsy from Musings of a Museum Fanatic.  As you can tell from my name I love museums!  I love visiting them, reading about them, talking about them; I love them so much I work in one.  Even though I love museums so much, this is definitely not a one note blog.  I'm a huge fan of my home city, Chicago, and I love to share anything from food to sights, related to one of my favorite places.  I'm a sometimes successful DIY-er, Pampered Chef loving, sometimes recipe user but always enjoying cooking type gal. 
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Linking up with: The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Whims Wednesday, Wardrobe Wednesday, What We Wore, Rolled up Pretty, Because Shanna Said So, I Feel Pretty, Style Elixir and Passion for Fashion.

Real Girl Glam Challenge: White on White

Peplum Ponte Tank: Anthropologie (worn, similar) | Pants: LOFT (worn) | Shoes: Target (similar) |
Necklace: c/o Chicnova (exact) | Rings: Isharya via Rocks Box (worn) |
Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Favery and Sira & Mara (worn, exact, similar)

Stuff I Love: April / May 2012 Edition

So, I haven't been doing my Love Lists for the past few months because...well, because I am just a little lazy.
1. BB Cream 

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Available at Target

After reading all about this apparently magical substance called BB Cream, I wanted to try it out for myself.  I want to preface this by saying that I need to wear some pretty heavy duty foundation if I want to see any difference.  I have a whole myriad of face problems.  I'm pale, freckled and large pore'd.  And just to add insult to injury, I also have horrible under eye circles.  So, my lazy ass was excited to hear that there was a moisturizer, primer and foundation in one.  Now, this product does not replace my regimen of moisturizing, priming and foundation-ing(?); however, it provides enough coverage for my everyday life.  On fancy days I will still lather up my face with product.

2. Essie Navigate Her

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 I don't have much to say about this color other than I saw it on a waitress while at lunch one day and immediately ran out to buy it.

3. Peplum

Mint Texture Peplum Skirt

I love this peplum trend.  It accentuates the hourglass shape, while covering up pesky middle rolls.  This skirt will most likely be my next purchase.

4. Addakitty

There is a freakin' iPhone app that does nothing but add pictures of cats to your pictures.  I don't need to say any thing else.  Expect to see some kitty photo-bombed outfit photos.

5. Don't Trust the B -- in Apartment 23

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This show is about some mid-western girl who moves in with some bitch in NYC.  I don't care about the main storyline.  I care that this show stars JAMES VAN DER BEEK.  He plays an exaggerated version of himself still living in the shadows of his former Dawson's Creek stardom.  He stars in a Japanese energy drink commercial, is on Dancing with the Stars and comes out with his own line of jeans ("Put your cheeks in a Beek.").  Oh yeah, it's on Wednesday's at 9:30 on ABC.


6. NJ Craft Beer Card

I paid $20 for this discount card and now I get money off food and drink bills at a variety of restaurants in the area that serve craft beers.  If you live in NJ, this card is totally worth it.  I've already saved $50.  Maybe the fact that I've saved $50 on food and beer in the last month is the reason why I haven't lost any weight.