Dresses-I'd-like-to-own-and-stare-at-but-not-necessarily-wear-but-maybe-I'll-wear-them

I don't quite wear tight bodycon dresses. I fear bits of my body would hang out and jiggle and prove to people that, yes, I am indeed fat. Actually, that isn't quite correct. I like bodycon dresses and I own them, and I 'sometimes' do wear them, but only with layers and layers of other things that hide the layers and layers of chubby that I've gathered on my body, which was indeed years and years of effort (ha). So while I was doing my routine task of stalking people on Facebook, an ad for RicketyRack showed up on the side area showing Kim Kardashian in one of their dresses. I'm not quite into Kim Kardashian either, but her near-fetishwear dress did grab my attention (now you know what I'm really into, hehe) and I decided to check out their dresses. The following are some pieces that I'd like to add to my collection of dresses-I'd-like-to-own-and-stare-at-but-not-necessarily-wear-but-maybe-I'll-wear-them (thus the title of this post).

Cherise sorbet

I just got these Maybelline Shine Sensational Pop Sticks today (no official link to these items unfortunately, maybe because they are limited edition?). They are lip balm-like lipsticks that don't really paint the lips but more like puts a stain on them, that doesn't really last, and sometimes doesn't quite show, but looks so cool because they are transparent. Uhm, that's my description of them in one badly constructed sentence. Do I like them? Hell yes! I said they look so cool didn't I? They're almost like sophisticated lip balms that smell awesome and taste bad. They do keep the lips hydrated for a long time though, and don't add megawatt shine, which I'm not really a fan of anyway. I like the touch of colour. And most of all, I like how I can see through it. I held all four up against the light, placed another object on the other side, and tested their transparency. They are transparent. Transparent things are cool.

(Sorry for the bad picture quality, can't find my camera)

(Credit and link me if you take the photo? Hmm?)

Sweet sensation

This doesn't go under any sort of 'buy list' or anything, but it is related to making my life and body more comfortable and better in general. Whenever I'm bored and I don't have free wifi internet around to waste time on, I flick through various things on my iPhone, and I end up on the pictures I have saved on it. On some random day I decided to save these pictures on my phone, and I'm so glad I did as now I have something productive to do with my time than watch porn (that was a joke, did you get that? It was a joke.). So now I massage myself following the instructions listed on these charts. I don't know if they actually help in flowing my energy (from my breasts?), but I do feel good following instructions and rubbing myself for some reason (haha, you're so sick). I'll post these charts here so the rest of you can engage and gain the same pleasure as I do from doing these massages (again, you're so sick). Click to enlarge!

Bouncy bouncy!

I absolutely love Aussie's products. I get brilliant results that actually hold true to the claim with Aussie, even compared to expensive salon-exclusive products. This stuff works! This sounds like a commercial! So many exclamation marks!

Unfortunately, I can never find the type I'm looking for. It seems Wal-Mart or wherever I go stops stocking my favourite kind after the first time I buy it from there, so so far I've had no luck buying my Aussie faves more than twice (booo).

But now I don't have to worry anymore. I just discovered Well.ca and it stocks Aussie including the types I want! And (could this get any better? I have tears), it comes with free Canada-wide shipping! Score! I'm so happy, I want to fill this entire post with exclamation marks! Like, one after every sentence I type!

So, using the brain and credit card I have, I placed my order right away. Ooohh, I shall have great hair again! The next time you see a person with awesome hair, it's gonna be me. Uh, okay no, that's, uh... please ignore that.

 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(couldn't resist!)

Longing for the crunchy

I have a big big sweet tooth. Like, big. Like, epic big. I eat less of the actual meal so I can binge on deserts. Deserts fo' life yo! Unfortunately this also gives diabetes, so I have to watch it (booo).

This honey-nut brittle thing looks so tasty. I can't guaranee I'll make it given my horrible kitchen skills. I just think the world deserves to know about this tasty little treat (can't you just taste it in your mouth by simply looking the the picture? Taste the honey man, and the smooth surface of nuts coated with honey. Now take a bite into the hard honey and feel the nuts crack between your teeth. Chew chew chew. Yum...).

Full of cheek

These accessories by Locher's are so adorable. So innocent looking, yet so betraying. Love the juxtaposition of text and imagery. Also, they're 40% off now!

^^ My favourite

A little higher

Got these yesterday! I like that they actually fit my foot in terms of width and my foot goes in easy without struggle, so I didn't look like my foot was on fire when trying these on. And they have a stacked looking heel, so more balance and less wobble for me. And as always, H&M obsessed!

Stuff's always greater on the other side

Whatever happened to Target in Canada? I wish they showcased/sold these collab collections somewhere on this side of the border. This Missoni x Target collection looks great in pics. I want to touch and feel and get cozy with 'em all.

I'd bobby pin the heck out of my hair with this many pins, a Missoni bobby pin helmet.

Landscaping

I know I recently admitted to not buying very many warm clothes to suit up for the colder months. But something makes me want to indulge into these landscapic sweaters from Joe Fresh's Fall 2011 collection, maybe the reference to the Group of Seven paintings in them. I'm so ready for some acrylic sweater wearing this coming Fall! Now I shall stalk their stores once a week, waiting for them sweaters to come in, grabbing them and shoving them on me, being satisfied...

(This last sweater I want because it reminds me of food, specifically stringy caramel, and the thought of it makes me... ah, maybe I shouldn't get this. Hmm...).

Non-slip

I was wearing some crappy running shoes before, even during winter, the kind that slipped and squeaked everytime I stepped on snow. I really liked those running shoes even if they were falling apart from years of usage. But I absolutely hated them when I fell on my arse or face after skidding through unshovelled snow. I bought these Doc Martens last year for the exclusive purpose of snow stepping (plus they were on sale!). No more slip-n'-slide for moi!
(I tried finding a link for these shoes, but apparently they're discontinued).

Serrés

I really want this unforgiving thing. I know it won't fit me most likely, but I still want it.

Edit: Tried this on, and I was right, it's meant for tiny girls.

La Brogue (aka La B'day gift I got for moi)

I've been on the hunt for a good pair of these men's wear inspired shoes, for a very long time now. I've finally found a pair that's satisfactory in all senses: low(-er) price, simple style and supreme comfort. I've also become an H&M convert in the past year as I can't help visiting their stores for what feels like once a week. Its an addiction now, as my feet walk me to an H&M without my brain telling it to do so... Viva la H&M~~ 

Galaxy fantasy come true 5 (yes, I'm still on about it)

I've become a bit of a nail polish maniac in the past... sometime... I've always been a nail polish maniac now that I think about it. But as of late, my collection has grown huuuuge. They're actually stored neatly in boxes now instead of being randomly scattered around the house like it was before. I've even got a nail polish library thing going, with catalogues and stuff, the whole thing being very systematically handled. Except no one really 'signs out' bottles, its just me, the crazy nail polish lady. I've added Orly's Cosmic FX collection to the library just recently because, if its not evident already through "the list's" past posts of galaxy-themed things, I really like galaxy-themed things!

 

Pile on

I don't really buy warm clothes for colder seasons. So I'm usually buying clothes that are suitable all year round and not-so-warm, but can be layered on with other clothes, hence creating warmth through the amount of stuff I have on me. Top all that off with a jacket (or two). Dresses from PixieMarket (here, here, here, here et here).

Jello!

HELLO!

Long time no post. I miss this place. Its been two years since I closed this place down to concentrate on other stuff that was taking over my life (school, work, uh school, work, disagreeable parents, et cetera, et cetera).

But now its all been dealt with and I have all the free time in the world. Literally. Other than a part-time job, I have nothing to do... And I kind of lack a life (uhm lack of friends... who are not as free as I am).

So I figured I should start making my giant wish list again, of all the things I'd like to enjoy and own one day. No, I didn't stop dreaming of buying stuff in the last two years and I didn't stop buying either (ah disposable income that I take for granted, besides the ability to 'not buy' has to be classified as a super power or something, in today's age, 'not buying' does not exist, no matter where and who we are talking about. Another topic to be/maybe discussed in a different post?).

ANYWAYS!

I hereby declare this space to be officially active again, so here is to restarting this blog! Virtual strawberry jell-o for everyone!

(If you'd like to enjoy these delish looking red cubes in real life though, please visit http://www.daveandstephanie.info/2009/01/strawberry-pretzel-jello-salad.html).

Stay tuned for many want-but-don't-need-but-really-want-so-it-becomes-a-need-and-I-will-find-a-reason-to-buy-it-one-day posts to come!