Morning Glory

The past few days have been an absolute girly blast with my dear OKC friend, Lindsey, in town! Last night, BF, Linds and I all went to one of my favorite Kansas City restaurants {Blanc Burgers + Bottles} for some gourmet fare and then we ditched BF {I still wub ewe!} for a girly movie outing.

Okay, let me preface this by saying that I absolutely and wholeheartedly love going to the movies. For whatever reason they seem absolutely magical to me, taking me to far off places, making me laugh or inspiring me by someone's story.

The first time I saw the trailer for "Morning Glory" I almost died from sheer happiness and fantastical expectation. Not only is the lead Rachel McAdams, but she also plays a struggling morning show producer trying to mold her broadcast career into something admirable. Naturally, with the journalism/broadcasting/public relations degree I hold, I knew this movie was right up my alley!





I have to admit that I had to give myself a little pep talk to calm myself down before the movie. I am the type of person who will work something up in her head with the most optimistic expectation. I would say 70 percent of the time the big let down typically follows... but not this time!

Rachel McAdams was passionate, poised and powerful in her headlining role. Her intensity and love for her career truly flew off the screen at you. The Diane Keaton + Harrison Ford combination was absolutely hysterical, not to mention several other pee-your-pants moments.




*Sigh...* I haven't loved a movie this much in a long time, so I hope you make plans to go and love it too.


{ I promise you won't be let down! }


For your viewing pleasure...




Happy Weekend!

Happy Goosebumps!

For all you silly non-Gleeks out there, I think I have a clip that will totally change your opinion of this epic show! As I curled up with my puppy to watch that glorious Glee last night, I didn't have any preconceived expectations. It finally looks like Glee has made it's way back to it's season one roots (which means brilliance...)!

...I was BLOWN AWAY!




The main soloist in this clip is 23-year-old Darren Criss, a newcomer and outstandingly talented addition to the Glee cast. Hailing from San Francisco (I like him already!), he got his BFA in music theater from the University of Michigan (no wonder he's awesome - amazing theater school right there!).




Criss's GLEE performance was not his first act to receive such mass notoriety. While still at U of M, Criss and his colleagues formed a theater production company (StarKid Productions) and produced "A Very Potter Muscial" and "A Very Potter Sequel".

After posting both to youtube, they gained widespread acclaim and have now collectively had more than 25 million hits. I spent a solid hour watching both on youtube last night... absolutely hilarious!

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So, please go right ahead and watch this clip and tell me it does nothing for you... I dare you!;)

{ Isn't it incredible?! }


PS - For more on Darren Criss check out this awesome interview with Vanity Fair.


Happy Goosebumps!





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Here Comes Britney!

Break out your tube tops and fluffy hair scrunchies!
It's time for some Britney vs. Brittany GLEE! That's right, tonight's GLEE episode features the music of one of pop's biggest idols... Britney Spears!


{ Is it 7 p.m. yet? }




So ridiculously excited to see Heather Morris (Brittany) perform some of the pop princess's classics! Not to mention her Britney Spears transformation is absolutely amazing...





Doesn't Heather Morris look amazing? H-O-T-T hott! She makes me want to go on an extra long run tonight! ;)


Want more Brit? Check out the Britney/Brittany YouTube teaser...






Later Gleeks!






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Who's Ready?!

Where are my Gleeks at? Holla atcha girl!
I've been counting down the minutes until my favorite night on television is back...

{ Hello Glee! }

I can't get enough of great entertainment, amazing music, and Sue Sylvester's sly remarks! Who else is joining me (8 p.m. CST) for this monumental/epic event?!





Who's your favorite Gleek?

{ Kurt + Sue are tied for me! }






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Broadway Junkie

What an amazing weekend!
The state fair was an absolute blast (more to come later!). We capped off an amazing weekend by heading out to the gorgeous Starlight Theatre to see...

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.

{ Amazing musical! }


The 4 cast members looked exactly like the dynamic band of the past and we had a great time grooving to the beats with BF's parents!




RAIN was the culminating event for the 2010 Starlight musical season. After the wonderful performance, they invited us to take their 2011 survey to help them decide next summer's 5 muscials.


2011 Options List:

9 to 5
The Addams Family
Aida (with music by Elton John)
Ballroom with a Twist (with Dancing With the Stars performers)
Billy Elliot the Musical
Blue Man Group
Burn the Floor
Chess the Musical (by Ulvaeus and Andersson of Abba, and Tim Rice)
Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein)
Come Fly Away (the Frank Sinatra/Twyla Tharp musical)
The Count of Monte Cristo
Curtains (starring Roger Bart and Sally Struthers)
Disney’s The Lion King
Disney’s Little Mermaid
Disney’s Tarzan (with music by Phil Collins)
Guys and Dolls (with a star)
Gypsy
In the Heights
The King and I (starring Lou Diamond Phillips)
Mamma Mia
Mary Poppins
Memphis – a new musical
Million Dollar Quartet
Miss Saigon
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Next to Normal
Peter Pan (starring Cathy Rigby)
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Secret Garden
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
South Pacific
Sweeney Todd
Wonderland: Alice’s New Musical Adventure (by Wildhorn and Bricusse)
Xanadu
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My 5 Choices:

- The Addams Family
- Billy Elliot the Musical
- Come Fly Away (I love Frank Sinatra!!)
- Disney's The Little Mermaid
- Mamma Mia!
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The Addams Family just swept the 2010 Tony's, so I think it would be amazing to see. The dance performance and choreography in Billy Elliot has me completely intrigued, and I would love the Sinatra music of Come Fly Away. As for Little Mermaid, it's my favorite movie and I love Mammia Mia.

There was also a section where you could type in any other musicals you'd like to see. Number one pick... Jersey Boys!


{ What would your top choices be? }



Happy Monday Lovelies!

What the Gaga?

Congratulations Gaga, you've out done yourself again. Bleh! That's right, folks, Lady Gaga on the cover of Vogue Japan in a meat bikini.

As a former vegetarian, words cannot describe how extremely grossed out I am. As you can imagine, PETA is in extreme uproar.

Oh Gaga, I love you.
Why can't you just sing catchy pop songs that i can dance to?


Thoughts?

Ew...






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Warning: Scary Facebook Danger!

Last Friday Facebook launched it's new "Places" feature. As cool as some may think it is, it's danger just waiting to happen.


Basically, "Places" is a location-based service utilizing your phone's GPS to allow you to "check in" to locations using your cell phone. After you check-in somewhere, facebook automatically posts your location to Facebook.




The idea is that you can find friends near you. Or you can tell friends where you are so they can join you. When you stop to think about it, it sounds like a lot of fun... think again.

Letting people know your location is dangerous! It could let burglars know you are away from home. Or it might let a stalker figure out your routine. When someone clicks on your location they can even pull up an exact map and address of where you are.


Hmmm... sounds like a great way
to get stalked, robbed, raped or mugged if you ask me.


Unfortunately this feature is enabled automatically for all Facebook users, BUT you can restrict who can see your location.

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How to disable FB "Places" feature:

- Open up your Facebook profile.
- Go to the Accounts menu and select Privacy Settings.
- Select the Custom option on the left.
- Click the Customize Settings link (at the bottom of the page)

- Find the "Places I Check In" option.
- I recommend setting it to Friends Only at least.
- Or even better, click Customize and select specific friends.
- On mine I set it to Only Me.

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Just below is the Include Me In "People Here Now" option. This feature notifies other Facebook users when you check in near them. It doesn't matter if they are on your Friend list or not. I recommend un-checking this feature.

You might think that you're done. But Facebook added a sneaky extra feature. Your friends are allowed to check you in to places. This means your location could be broadcast without your permission. Fortunately, you can turn that off as well.


- Scroll down in the Privacy Settings to Things Others Share.
- Find an option labeled "Friends Can Check Me In To Places"
- Set that to Disabled.

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{ Now your friends can't share where you are! }

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I hope I helped keep you all safe! Please tell your friends about this - feel free to direct them to my post! It's a scary world out there and we all have to look out for each other!


Hugs!




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Fall Fashion: Top 10 Must Haves

I am completely in love will this year's fall fashion. I've been working on this post for a bit in order to piece together everything I adore this season... Here's my lovely list!


10 Fall Fashion Must Haves
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1) Feminine Ruffles




I have always been a huge fan of feminine fashion - ruffles, lace... you name it! So happy to see it prevalent in the Fall 2010 fashion line-up. Loving that teal ruffle cardigan from Banana Republic.
It's on my must-buy-asap list!



2) Jeggings




While out and about window shopping this weekend I saw "jeggings" (jean + legging) everywhere. I actually talked myself into trying on a pair of jeggings at GAP and loved them... aren't they so slimming and functional. Throw on an over sized sweater or sheer blouse and pair with heels... good to go!



3) Clogs




Let me be very honest... I have never ever in my life wanted to own a pair of clogs. Ever. However, I kept seeing the trend on the runway and made myself hunt for any cute clogs and they actually DO exist!
Loving this pair from Steve Madden.



4) Animal Print




Animal print is everywhere. Scarves, shoes, handbags. Getting in touch with your fierce jungle side is a must this fall! I'm in search for a sassy over sized leopard scarf... Meow!



5) Nail Polish: Wine Tones & Teal




Being the wino that I am, I love these gorgeous plum wine colors! I can't tell you how happy I was to discover the OPI Swiss fall collection... that teal shade, "Yodel Me On My Cell", must be found asap... mani/pedi time!



6) Studded + Bling Accessories




I'm a total bedazzle-it-up bling girl. Very happy to see studs and sparkle showing up on handbags and clutches everywhere. Totally loving the budget friendly Target clutches.



7) Statement Jewelry





When it comes to jewelry I have always been on the keep it simple side. BUT this season I am drawn to these gorgeous bib necklaces with lots of sparkle - perfect to jazz up any LBD! Left: J Crew,Right: Target.



8) Classic Trench






I've always loved the look of a double breasted trench coat, but have yet to find the one I absolutely love... although digging the top one by H&M and the bottom one by Burberry. So chic!



9) Sassy Detailing




I couldn't love the sassy sheer, mesh, cut-out and lace detailing more than I do! The LC Lauren Conrad fall line for Kohls is gorgeous and affordable (more on this coming soon!).



10) Anything Grey




Color has always been my middle name, but here in the last few seasons I have jumped on the muted tones train! Absolutely head over heels for these grey cutout, peep-toe pumps from Target. Already ordered and currently hitching a ride with my new Target nude pumps via FedEx!

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{ What's on your fall fashion must have list? }

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Hope your day is super chic!





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Dance PARTY!

Due to my overwhelming coolness factor (or rather my music selection OCD issues), I have been having an office dance party to this amazing beat all day!

Yes, I'm serious.
On repeat.
All. Day. Long...

{Freaking awesome!}




What's your repeat-worthy song?



Happy Dancing!





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Eat, Pray, Love-ly!

I went to see the highly anticipated "Eat, Pray, Love" last night and fell in love. Julia Roberts as Liz was so honest, raw, and lovable in her screenplay, the storyline is so inspirational, and it really moved me in a way I wasn't expecting.

{ Go see it ASAP... you'll love it so much!}



Like Liz, I am also a very independent girl. I am so blessed to have already traveled solo, experienced life to the fullest, and learned
how to find and love myself.

After the movie, my mind started turning about where I would
travel to go Eat, Pray, Love... my way!

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{ Eat = Italy }

Pizza, pasta and wine are my big incentives here... mmmm!




{ Pray = Hawaii }

Being immersed in natural beauty would be my perfect solitude.




{ Love = Greece }

Not sure if Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants brainwashed me, but Greece seems absolutely magical to me!



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"I want to go some place where I can marvel at something."
~ Eat, Pray, Love"
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Where would your adventures take you?

Waiting for Julia

Ever since I heard that Eat, Pray, Love was being turned into a cinematic masterpiece with Julia Roberts {my fave!} playing the lead, there has been an on-going countdown. No worries, friends, that beautiful day is almost here...

...August 13th to be exact!


{ Just a few photos to get you excited! }



















.:. Are you ready?.:.






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