5 March Things

First of all Happy Easter if you celebrate it, and if not: Happy Sunday! I really can't believe I'm already posting my March favorites, didn't I just write the January post?  Time flies…

Leopard Print Lindt Bunny:

I've seen tiger bunnies everywhere last year, but the leopard version was new to me. And come on, a leopard print Lindt Bunny? Easter just got so much cooler.  

Børns "Dopamine" 

Someone recommended this to me and I immediately fell in love with it. Børns' sound is very sweet and relaxing, but also a little haunting, which is something I always enjoy. And if you're a fan of Lana Del Rey, Lorde or Halsey you'll probably enjoy Dopamine. 

Favorite Track: American Money

Quail Easter Eggs:

It's ridiculous and a waste of money, but they're so freakin' cute. 

 The Kills "Doing it To Death":

The fact that the Kills are releasing a new album after what feels like an eternity would be exciting enough on it's own, but the video for the first single "Doing it to Death" just makes it that much better.  How cool are those dancers?

Clueless Mug:

No explanation needed.  

What was your favorite March thing?  

Peace, Love, and Lobsters
Laura

6 February Things

Maybe it's because of the extra leap year day,  but I just couldn't narrow it down to 5 things this month…

TV Workouts:

Buzzfeed presents, 43 workouts that allow you to watch an ungodly amount of television. Yes, you read that right workouts that include watching TV. This list has been around for a while but I just came across it recently, and  it's definitely a fun way to get a little extra workout time in while binge watching your favorite show, no matter if it's Boy Meets World or Game of Thrones.

Margot vs. Lily:

Talking of workouts, Nike Women  just launched a brilliant new web series.  Their advertising is always on point, but the series about two very competitive sisters might just be the best idea they ever had.

Topshop scarf:

I was eyeing this Topshop scarf for a while, just waiting for it to go on sale … and it finally did.  It's probably the softest thing I ever owned (I actually wish they'd make a giant blanket version of it), and it's so easy to wear – just throw it on over a navy coat and look like a movie star.  

Jake Bugg:

I  used to listen to Jake on repeat, but then I kinda forgot about him  …until I saw his performance at the Burberry Fall/Winter 2016 show ...needless to say, he made it back to the top of my personal charts (and I can't wait for his new album!)  

Even&Odd

Even and Odd Sunglasses:

Whenever fall in love with a pair of expensive sunglasses, I usually buy a cheap version to "test-drive" them, but these Even and Odd sunglasses are so great that I don't even want the Dior ones that inspired them anymore (my bank account loves them too).

via: Sarah Michelle Gellar Instagram 

Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to Cruel Intentions:
In the best news I've heard all week: Sarah Michelle Gellar is reprising her role as Manhattan's original Queen Bee Kathryn Merteuil  in the Cruel Intentions TV reboot.  She announced the news via Instagram, and I'm over the moon that I get to see my favorite teenage sociopath all grown up.

What was your favorite february thing?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters
Laura

5 January Things

I have to say that January has been a pretty awesome month,  

…filled with many awesome things:

Nike Air Max "Thea" 

I really didn't need new trainers, but I saw these on sale and just couldn't resist.

What can I say, charcoal leopard ...I never stood a chance. 

Young Sherlock Holmes :

I rediscovered this recently, and fell in love with it all over again. It might not be the best movie (and yeah some parts are a tiny bit over the top) but it's just one of those awesome 1980s Spielberg movies that's a pleasure from beginning to end.

Ciaté "Prima Ballerina": 

This is one of the shades that came with the Ciaté advent calendar, and while it didn't look like much it seemed perfect for that "I'm so over sparkly reds and gold" after Christmas manicure. The shade is a nude-ish mink, goes with pretty much anything, and might even replace Essie's Sand Tropez as my go-to toe-color.

Lucifer:

It's nothing we haven't seen before, it's predictable as hell (no pun intended), but it's exactly the type of fun procedural I've been missing ever since Forever was cancelled. And Tom Ellis is a joy to watch.  

Sundays:

You may have noticed a pattern lately…  I slipped into a sunday morning posting routine that has been working rather well.  Now, I'm not saying, that I will only post on sundays from now on (as you never know when something post-worthy might happen), but I think blogs and lazy sundays are a winning combination.

What are your favorite January things?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura  

5 November Things

It's that time of the month again, time for my November favorites:

80s Movie Soundtracks

I have a new obsession: buying the soundtracks of all my favorite 80s soundtracks on vinyl (Still looking for the "Dream a Little Dream" one …just in case Santa's taking notes).

Turtlenecks

I've always preferred  scarves over turtlenecks, but lately I can't get enough of them. This one's from H&M.

The Middle (ABC)

Two Words: Charlie McDermott. I'm kidding, sort of… Yes, he's dreamy but definitely not the only  reason why I always find myself binge watching the hilarious ABC comedy this time of year, I simply can't resist a Heck Holiday episode.

Maybelline Perfect Cream Mascara

I'm a huge fan of Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara, no matter which other mascaras I tried I always went right back to the tacky pink and green tube - but then I was shopping online, and needed an extra three bucks to get free delivery so I decided to give the Perfect Cream Mascara a try. I won't recommend this if you are a fan of the "Falsies" look, but if you prefer a more natural makeup then this is the answer. It has a super silky finish, is a dream to apply, and is a total bargain. Hands down the best drugstore mascara you can get.  

Cloud 9

There's only one thing I love more than a classic DCOM, and that's a classic DCOM set in a winter wonderland.  Technically Cloud 9, doesn't fall into the classic category (it came out last year), but thanks to the lack of musical numbers it certainly felt like one (there's even a remix of Superchick's One Girl Revolution – Cadet Kelly, anyone? – on the soundtrack). My new favorite "snow-com".

What was your favorite November thing?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters
Laura

5 October Things

October is my favorite  month of the year, and these are my favorite things about October:

Team Nightmare's Halloween Routine
I don't really follow Dancing With the Stars, but I never miss the Halloween Special. This year the group numbers were my favorite part, and while I also really enjoyed Team Who You Gonna Call's take on the Ghostbusters, Team Nightmare was outstanding!

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The Lost Girl  

Woah...  that's what I thought after reading the first few Chapters of R.L.Stine's newest Fear Street novel. I read too much "grown up" horror to actually be frightened by anything that could happen on Fear Street, but that's why I love them, I read them to relax. But he really amped up the horror in this one...and I just couldn't put it down.  It's the good old Fear Streat…just a little scarier.

The Final Girls 
In The Final Girls the daughter of a 1980s Scream Queen gets pulled into her late mother's most famous movie,  lots of "how to survive a slasher flick" hilarity ensues.  Campy horror at it's best.  

Butternut Squash 
I was never big on pumpkins (shocking I know), but lately I've been crazy about squash. It has become my go to dinner. I usually just cut one up, throw it in the air fryer, and put some chili salt on it …but if there's time I also like to make a nice pasta.  

Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds

Someone needs to take them away from me…

Have a Great Halloween!

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura  

5 September Things

September just flew by...  But it was filled with lots of awesome discoveries (and some rediscoveries):

Paige Denim 

I'm usually not one to go crazy for designer jeans. They have their benefits but so far I never really felt like it was worth the splurge, and usually ended up back at H&M ...but then I came across Paige. I had heard great things about the label, so I took a couple of pairs into the changing room, and let's just say I had a really hard time deciding which ones to leave at the store since I couldn't possibly justify buying four pairs of jeans. What I love about them is that even though they are incredible soft and comfortable (seriously they feel like pajama pants), they don't lose their shape and look as good on day five as they did on day one. And don't even get me started on the fit… Best. Jeans. Ever.

Burts Bee's Red Dahlia
I Love Burt's Bees tinted Lipbalm (their pigmentation is amazing for a sheer balm!), and Red Dahlia is the epitome of a great fall color.

Superstar Car Wash
I recently rediscovered this, and have been listening to it on repeat all month. It's actually one of the first albums I ever bought (if I'm not counting all the Disney soundtracks and NOW compilations), and I'm still a fan of the band today, but for me none of their newer albums do even come close to Superstar Car Wash …I only wish it was available on vinyl.

Steve Madden Fringe Booties

Another rediscovery, I bought them back in spring and never wore them much, but they quickly became my favorite early fall shoes.

Scream Queens

Scream Queens might simultaneously be the best and the worst thing on TV right now. The show combines everything I love (campy horror, 80s music, and cool hats), but I also see why people might not enjoy it. Satire – especially if it's this crude – isn't everybody's cup of tea… But I think that goes for all Ryan Murphy shows, you either love them or hate them, and this one's no exception.

What's your favorite September thing?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters
Laura

Five August Things

August is almost over… let that sink in for a moment.  But that also means fall is just around the corner – and you know how I feel about fall (boots, pumpkins, and a new season of American Horror Story…) 

…but more on that next month, because now it's time for my August favorites: 

(Skip this one if you did not see the Pretty Little Liars summer finale)

The Dead Weather is back!  

And if the rest of their new Album is gonna be as good as the first single, then it was definitely worth the long wait. And how cool is the video? 

Tidal 

Talking of that video, I was so excited to see it that I finally caved and got Tidal to watch it a week early.  Best decision ever! Yes, it's expensive compared to other  streaming services,  and the free trial ends after only one month (gasp!), but quality and content are definitely worth it.  And with 9.99 a month the basic version is cheaper than a movie ticket but will entertain you a lot longer. 

Cece is A:

I know many didn't like the reveal, but I really did.  Yes there were small plot holes, but that would have been the case with anyone, and the clues are all there! Just go back and rewatch  – and honestly after six years of guessing I would have been ok with finding Pepe the dog under that hood. 

Lolita

The day after the Pretty Liars Finale was spent re-reading this. Because #clues. They really did tell us everything we needed to know. And I'm thrilled that all those references actually meant something. 

H&M Fisherman's Hat

It's navy,  and I could not be more excited about it.  

What's your favorite "August thing"?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura 

Five July Things

I stopped doing monthly favorites, because they were getting really repetitive… 

So I thought about other ways to do it,  and instead of picking something for each category (beauty, music,…) I'll just go with five random things that I loved each month – even if it's five pairs of shoes (we all know that could actually happen).

So here are my July Favorites:

"Crab (and dolphin) cakes" 

(made with this awesome little waffle maker) 

Coach Camo Crossbody Bag

This is a very new favorite (I bought it yesterday), but I had to include it. I feel like Coach is having a comeback.  I still think that the only bags that look good with a monogram print are very old Louis Vuitton bags, but aside from the gaudy monogram designs coach has some pretty cute bags right now …and I can't say no to camo.  

MTV Scream

A remake will never be as good as the original, but that doesn't make it bad by default – and Scream is pretty fun if you're in the mood for a campy summer show.

Frozen Blueberries

Totally a main food group.

Gloriana "Three"

It's simply not summer without Gloriana,  and their new album is even better than the first two.

That's it! 

Feel free to share some of your favorites below!

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura 

April Answers

So instead of writing an April faves post (which would be pretty much identical with the March post), I'm gonna answer a little style quiz...this should be fun:

1. What is your favorite accessory?

Well there's 2: I'm very crazy about scarves. I love the way a scarf can completely transform a boring outfit into something special, and then there are watches. I don't like overly "blinged out" items, but nothing beats a great chronograph.

2.What do you always carry with you?

iPod, I'm perfectly fine without my phone, but can't be without music.

3.What would you describe your fashion style as?

Well if Nancy Drew had a three-way with a soldier and a homeless person in a barn... Let's be serious for a second, I guess one could say it's preppy with an edge, but I do love my old military jackets, ripped shirts and worn out cowboy boots just as much as my navy cable knit sweaters.

4.Favorite: jeans, sunglasses, heels?

Ralph Lauren Ginger Boyfriend Jeans, Ray Ban small aviators, vintage sandals that I got for 50 cents at a flewmarket.

5.What is your favorite fashion store/shop?

Asos.com, hands down - H&M, thrift stores and higher end department stores for "real world" shopping.

6.What is your favorite fabric in clothing?

I could say leather, I could say cashmere, but let's be honest it's whatever cotton blend the free people thermals are made of.

7. Who is your favorite designer?

Christopher Bailey (Burberry)

8. Who/what inspires your fashion?

TV, see this post.

That's it for now, feel free to answer the 8 questions in the comment section - I'm curious ;)

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

March Must Haves

I'm in desperate need of a little break from my Neuro-Linguistics paper, and there's no better way of escaping the dry science world than blogging about fabulous stuff. So here are my "March Must Haves" (gotta love a good old alliteration): 

Product List

1) Marni for H&M - the whole collection is fabulous, but I'm especially drawn to this cardigan, so much that I'm gonna stay up on tuesday night to get it  as soon as the collection is released online.  

2) Colored Chinos (Maison Scotch) - I adore them, and yes so far my definition of "colored" is still within the navys and rusty reds, but as soon as it gets warmer I will venture out into the salmon shades.  

3) Quilted Yellow Bag - I found an adorable yellow bag that looks a lot like the lovechild of a classic Chanel Flap and one of those little neon Rebecca Minkoff purses, and yes it is a little tacky but so very cute. 

4) OPI I Don't Give a Rotterdam - I wasn't too excited about the Holland collection, but this color really stood out to me, it is the perfect mix of blue, gray, and lavender with just a hint of sparkle. 

5) Rules of Civilty - This book is like Gossip Girl meets Gatsby in the 1930s, and the outcome is absolutely thrilling (and I'm saying this having read only the first 50 pages).

6) Consolers of the Lonely (The Raconteurs) - It's funny I was utterly obsessed with this album last March and now the obsession is back. Consolers is maybe in my top 5 of all times, and rightfully so - there isn't one song on it that I don't love.  

7) Lindt Fleur De Sel - It's dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt, and the most delicious thing in the world (that is not a certain British actor) ...and I am not even a chocolate person ...at all. 

So what are you loving this March? Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

January Loves

I know I didn't post any december loves, simply because the list would have been pretty much identical to the November post. But it's a new year with new obsessions.  So here we go...

Fashion:

• H&M Fleece hoodie: I got this one on sale for 9.99, and I can't stop wearing it. I usually despise (no that word choice is not too strong) anything purple,  but I love this one enough to make an exception...it's just so cuddly.
• Wolfgang Joop Booties:  They are so comfy, pretty, and wintery. And the color goes with everything.
• Ralph Lauren Flare Jeans: I bought those Ralph Lauren Denim&Supply jeans because the price was awesome (on sale for 50 bucks). But after wearing them a couple of times, I am loving them!  I own a couple of boyfriend jeans by the brand  but never bothered to try other styles - big mistake!  They fit like a glove and are ridiculously comfortable. Go down a size or two though as they tend to run rather big.  
• Burberry Brit Down Coat: I'm living in the  black one I got for Christmas, it's the longer version of the pictured one and it's perfect in every single way. 

Beauty:

• OPI  In the Spot-Light Pink (Femme de Cirque Collection): Usually I don't get excited about polish that's not either black or dark enough to pass at black...so this very light  pink really stands out in my collection. But it has the most amazing finish I've ever seen, it almost makes my hands look porcelain doll-ish - and not in a creepy way.  
• Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stain:  I just discoved this lip stain a few weeks ago, and it's amazing. It gives a nice touch of color while still looking natural - and the marker design is so cool!  

Entertainment:

• Chuck: This January is the month of Chuck, let's celebrate it before it disappears  from our TV screens (but not out hearts) for good.  
• Hot Tub Time Machine: Mock me all you want, but I adore this movie. It's gold. And totally beats the Hangover.
• Take Me Home Tonight: Another 80s themed movie. Shocker. And as silly as the movie is I like to believe that everyone should try a little doing instead of thinking every once in a while.  

So what are you loving this January? Let me know, comment below!

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

November Loves

It's November!  So here's what I'm loving...

Product List

1) It's finally coat weather! - I wanted a red wool coat for a while and this red trench from ASOS is just perfect (and it also comes in black and beige if red is not your color).

2) I just bought this Patrizia Pepe leather jacket in black today (for an AMAZING deal!) - so it had to go into this post.  

3) Betsey Johnson tights - I love them so much, especially paired with combat  boots.

4) simple sweater dresses - warm, cozy, comfy...and yet so very cute. It doesn't get much better than this. 

5) Pumpkin Spice Lattes -  The only seasonal coffee drink that I can actually stand (okay I'm totally crazy about it and even bought the maxwell instant mix - which is pretty darn good)

6) Serendipity  - Not only my favorite word but also the perfect November movie!  

7) Grimm (NBC) and American Horror Story (FX) 

-  Grimm, a buddy cop show with magic...enough said! 

- After the initial disappointment about the pilot (not scary enough!)  it took me a few episodes to warm up to AHS, but now I'm loving it. The drama, the craziness the amazing cinematography, Evan Peters all grown up... this show is gold!  

So what are you loving in November?  Let me know, comment below!  

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura  (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)

October Loves

Since October happens to be my facvorite month of the year, I figured that a post about my favorite october things was due...so here we go:

Product List

1)  Plaid Shirts -  they will always be my number one, and this fall I've been obsessed  with a red/black Maison Scotch shirt, It has adorable leather applications on the sleeves  and has to be the softest shirt I ever owned.

2) Junk Food Batman Tee -  I love my  Junk Food tees (super geek, I know  :P), but this one beats every other one in my collection...I mean Batman, come on...

3) BIG floppy hats -  coolest accessory ever?  I think so.

4) Lace up wedge booties - I just got a pair of gray/greenish Wolfgang Joop booties, and while I have to admit  that I didn't love the look right away, I quickly fell in love with them...and they are sooo comfy!  

5) Nailpolish in all  shades of orange...because of Halloween and all....  ;)

6) Movies: 

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil -  Hands down the funniest Movie I've EVER seen!  I can't get enough of it. 

Trick 'r Treat - If there ever was a movie that captured the true essence of Halloween this is it. It's scary, funny, there's a  little bit of gore (okay maybe a lot),  and has a great message (don't mess with Halloween!) ...in other words:  Greatest scary movie ever made!

7) Songs:

Lately I've been obsessed with Hugo's cover of 99 Problems (Fright Night anyone?), and on a sweeter note Little Miss by Sugarland (I can thank Hart of Dixie for that), check them out! You won't regret it.

8) iPad Crime fighting - yes you read that right, lately I can spend hours playing Clue or the Sherlock Holmes game on my iPad, and  there's of course Psych's  Hashtag Killer. If anyone knows how I can turn this into an actual career please let me know.

So what  are your October faves?  Let me know, comment below!  

Peace, Love and Sunshine

Laura  (select comment as: Name/URL - and double check to make sure your comment shows up - sometimes you have to try twice!)