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{Guest Post} By Andrea Augustinas

Embrace Your Inner Nerd

If you know me you know I’m not someone who pretends to have a lot of advice or wisdom to dispense, but in my travels I’ve cultivated one nugget of pseudo-wisdom: one surefire way to help yourself “make it” in the “real world” is something I like to call embracing your inner nerd. And no, I don’t mean buying yourself a pair of coke bottle glasses or quoting obscure books at your friends (trust me, it’s not charming). I’m talking about immersing yourself in something(s) you love that most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about, making yourself knowledgeable, and letting your enjoyment of those things impact your life.

Nerds care about what matters and value people for who they are. It’s a major misconception that you have to be intelligent to be a nerd. Not so. I would probably fail an 8^th grade science test, yet I’m as sincere a nerd as they come. Because that’s what counts with nerds—sincerity. It doesn’t matter if we’re interested in the same things; if I can see you’re genuine in what you care about and it’s close to your heart, I respect that. I have a friend who’s obsessed with all things Disney, another who unabashedly loves Sailor Moon, and even a friend who loses her mind over shows like Pretty Little Liars (hint: she runs this blog), and even though those things aren’t my particular cup of tea, those people are important to me because I value people who really, truly care about things. If any of these people, hearing me mock something they love (and despite my nerd-solidarity I tend to do this), said “No, you’re right, it’s dumb,” I would instantly lose some respect for them. I find that generally, people who can’t be sincere about something as simple as their interests will rarely be sincere in their relationships.

Tagged Andrea Augustinas, Books, Culture, Guest Post, Harry Potter, Humor, Life, ME, Nerds, Television, This or That, Yow Yow!

Apr 11 2012

Design

A “Whatthecool” Roundup Of Things That Look Cool

- The book igloo sculptural installation designed by Columbian artist Miler Lagos. The title of this piece is “Home.”

- A Nintendo controller coffee table being sold on Etsy for $3,500

- Orange cat. After seeing this, I can officially say that playing with your food is still pretty cool.

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Tagged Animals, Art, Books, Design, Etsy, Food, Home, Miler Lagos, Nintendo, Technology, Whatthecool

Apr 07 2012

Culture, Design, Life, Music, People, Style

One Year Ago Today

- Seattle Restaurant Week began! This year, it runs through April 8-19. Check out the participating restaurants here.

- We viewed Death Cab For Cutie’s live music video for “You Are A Tourist.”

- We read some news and stuff.

- Madewell debuted their Fall 2011 collection and it was glorious!

- I got a little antsy about summer wedding season. Ashley and I spent 45 minutes watching wedding/proposal videos this evening.

- I wanted to buy some things. What else is new?

Most importantly, I discussed the 21 things I learned from my 21st birthday!

- There were a few things that I was obsessing over and they were awesome. Enough said.

- This infographic already told us what we already knew about the Pacific Northwest.

- This book was pretty cool.

- I wondered why Washington never had any cool prints made for them like this one.

- This is the best excuse I’ve ever seen.

Tagged Art, Books, Death Cab For Cutie, Design, Fashion, Food, Hipster, Humor, In the News..., Kids, Life, Madewell, Madewell Fall 2011, ME, Music, News, One Year Ago Today, Photography, Seattle, Seattle Restaurant Week, The Closet:, Things, This or That, Wants, Washington, Weddings, You Are a Tourist

Apr 05 2012

People

Blink Books

What would I do without my blogs? Thanks to Nylon today, I was able to discover these clever Blink Books created my internet users on the most random subjects. Essentially, they are blog posts compiled into 14 page “Blink Books,” which means it’s the perfect length to hold a blogger’s attention span.

My favorite was “You Swore You’d Never Do That” by Stephanie Young. (top right)

Check out all of the books here.

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Tagged Blink Books, Books, Humor, Nylon, Stephanie Young, This or That, Time Waster, You Swore You'd Never Do That

Apr 03 2012

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Culture, Style

Lauren Conrad Goes Back To Her Laguna Beach Roots For Glamour

Even topless, Lauren Conrad still manages to look super sweet and classy on the cover of Glamour. The reality star turned fashion designer turned author can do no wrong.

Tagged Books, Fashion, Glamour, Lauren Conrad, Photography, Print, Television

Mar 28 2012

Culture, Design, Style

Dianna Agron for Charlie’s Secret Garden

Dianna Agron is an actress that happens to be a mystery to me. She plays a character in a popular television show, but no matter what happens, I cannot relate to her character. I can’t even root for her most of the time and I’m not sure why. It’s probably because even when you think she’s turned to the good side, all she ever wants to be a darn cheerleader again. Even though she remains a mystery, she is still someone that surprises me with her talent. Dianna, in real life (I wouldn’t know, but I can imagine) is not similar to Quinn Fabray. Outside the halls of William McKinley High School, Dianna started a website called “You, Me & Charlie” and in this new photo shoot for it, Agron got real hip.

Inspired by one of my favorite novels, “The Secret Garden,” Dianna and friends collaborated on a photo series surrounding the story’s images.

Tagged Books, Design, Dianna Agron, Photography, The Secret Garden, You Me & Charlie

Mar 28 2012

Culture, People

The Buried Life Book Released

I would like to extend a huge congratulations to The Buried Life boys for the release of their new book, What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? – a question heard around the world after being introduced on their MTV series. I watched these guys yesterday on The Today Show and have read a number of articles and countless blog posts about them within the past couple of days. It’s incredibly cool to see them check off yet another list item.

While I was in San Francisco, I also had the chance to catch up on a few of their recent promo videos for the book as well. Here’s one below featuring Ben Nemtin.

Check out the rest of their videos on their channel.

photo cred | US Weekly

Tagged Books, Humor, MTV, News, Print, Television, The Buried Life, The Today Show, US Weekly, What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?, YouTube

Mar 27 2012

Culture, Music, People, Style

In the News…

Fashion

photo cred | The Man Repeller

- Bloggers are making their mark on the world! The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine will be releasing a new book slated for next year. [Source]

- Pinterest puts their foot down when it comes to thinspiration images on their website. [Source]

- Could H&M be on the verge of launching a luxury brand? [Source]

Music

Justin Bieber – Boyfriend

- The lyrics slay me.

- Britney Spears is joining X Factor y’all! [Source]

- Maroon 5′s new album “Overexposed” will be released in June. [Source]

- A new MGMT record will be released this September! [Source]

- Australian music group, Jet, has decided to part ways. [Source]

- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will release their second album together by the end of the year. [Source]

Movies

- A Hunger Games vacation. [Source]

- JJ Abrams isn’t letting anyone see Star Trek 2 before it comes out! [Source]

- The Weinstein Company has decided to retaliate against the MPAA and will release the new documentary, “Bully,” as unrated. [Source]

- Direct R.J. Cutler (The September Issue) will direct yet another fashion-based film. [Source]

Television

- We said goodbye to one of my favorite series, Skins. [Source]

- Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle is going under the knife. [Source]

- Mike “The Situation” has checked into rehab for prescription pills and alcohol. [Source]

- 30 Rock will do another live episode next month. [Source]

- Lifetime has pulled a controversial episode of Dance Moms featuring the young girls as little showgirls. [Source]

- Jo Rivera from Teen Mom 2 attempts a rap career. [Source]

- Here’s a first look at AnnaSophia Robb as a young Carrie Bradshaw. [Source]

- Camille Grammer is not returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. [Source]

- ABC Family has picked up the network rights to The Hunger Games – will air in 2014. [Source]

- Jimmy Kimmel will host the Emmy’s! [Source]

Seattle

- Everyday Music has officially moved across the street. [Source]

- Ballard burger spot, The Counter, has closed. [Source]

- A store I recently discovered while in San Francisco, Bevmo, will open up two locations in Washington in Silverdale and Tacoma. Um…I think they really meant Seattle, but that’s not happening. [Source]

- Seattle Restaurant Week begins April 8th! [Source]

- There is a Vintage Wedding Fair going down this weekend. Swoon swoon swoon. [Source]

Other

- Miami Heat show their support for Trayvon Martin. [Source]

- Jason Russell’s naked meltdown was because of a brief reactive psychosis. [Source]

- Tori Spelling is pregnant again. [Source]

- Kim’s flour shower. [Source]

- Megan Fox has spent $60K + on plastic surgery. [Source] Yikes.

- Hilary Duff gave birth to son Luca last week.

- Khloe Kardashian turns her back on PETA after her sister’s incident. [Source]

- VS Angel Adriana Lima is also pregnant. [Source]

Tagged 30 Rock, ABC Family, Adriana Lima, AnnaSophia Robb, Ballard, Beauty, Bevmo, Books, Boyfriend, Britney Spears, Bully, Camille Grammer, Carrie Bradshaw, Dance Moms, Deaths, Drink, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Emmys, Events, Everyday Music, Fashion, Food, H&M, Hilary Duff, Hunger Games, In the News..., Jason Russell, Jet, Jimmy Kimmel, JJ Abrams, Jo Rivera, Justin Bieber, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Leandra Medine, Lifetime, Maroon 5, Megan Fox, MGMT, Miami Heat, Movies, Music, News, Overexposed, PETA, Pinterest, R.J. Cutler, San Francisco, Scandal, Seattle, Seattle Restaurant Week, Silverdale, Skins, Sports, Star Trek 2, Tacoma, Teen Mom 2, Television, The Carrie Diaries, The Counter, The CW, The Man Repeller, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The September Issue, The Situation, The Weinstein Company, Tori Spelling, Travel, Trayvon Martin, Victoria's Secret, Vintage Wedding Fair, Washington, X Factor, YouTube

Mar 20 2012

Culture, Design, Life, Music, People, Style

A Collection Part 30

A Softer World

Happy spring readers! We’re long overdue for a Collection post so I thought I would leave you with one before I embark on the rest of my spring break venturing for the week. It’s definitely shorter than usual, but still packed with pretty pictures. I wanted to kick off this collection post with a comic from one of my favorite sites, A Softer World. Together, they are the perfect combination of beautiful photography and witty thoughts.

Enjoy!

Tagged 500 Days of Summer, A Collection, A Softer World, Adam Levine, Architecture, Books, Carine Roitfeld, Facebook, Fashion, Food, Guys, Home Decor, Humor, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Katy Perry, Kids, Life, Maroon 5, ME, Mila Kunis, Movies, Music, Olivia Palermo, Photography, Quotes, Relationships, Russell Brand, San Francisco, Seattle, Terry Richardson, Things, This or That, Travel, Tumblr, Wants, Weddings, Zooey Deschanel

Mar 19 2012

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Design, Life, Style

Spare Time

Now that spring break has officially hit, I have had some time to return to my old Designer Doodles coloring book. I know it looks like it’s for children, but I actually think it was made for very new and aspiring fashion designers. I used to color through it just as a way to relax and to put up on my inspiration board, but months have passed by and that still hasn’t happened. Hopefully, we’ll find it on my desk top soon!

Tagged Art, Books, Designer Doodles, Fashion, ME

Mar 16 2012

Culture, Design

Yow Yow! Reads A Bedtime Story

This is horrible, but I mean that in the best way possible! The book above All My Friends Are Still Dead is a sequel to Avery Monsen and Jory John’s best selling book for anyone, but children – All My Friends Are Dead.

It’s kind of like Go the F*uck to Bed, yeah?

[Source]

Tagged All My Friends Are Dead, All My Friends Are Still Dead, Art, Avery Monsen, Books, Design, Humor, Jory John, Kids, The Daily What, This or That, Wants

Mar 04 2012

Culture

The Best Thing On Facebook Tonight:

YES.

So technically the Magic School Bus characters didn’t technically turn into the Planeteers because they have different names, but it’s more fun to think that they did, isn’t it?

Tagged Books, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Kids, Magic School Bus, Television, This or That

Mar 02 2012

Culture, Music, Style

In the News…

Fashion

- Supermodel Agyness Deyn came forward earlier this week to announce that she is 29-years old, which is six years older than the age stated on her CV. [Source]

- Stefano Pilati has “left the YSL building.” Pilati has been the creative director over at YSL since 2004. [Source]

- Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast is designing a line for Urban Outfitters. [Source]

Music

- Glee’s Idina Menzel will be going on tour. [Source]

- Warner Music has launched a YouTube channel. [Source]

Movies

- Despicable Me 2 teaser trailer

- Emma Watson will star in Sofia Coppola’s new film titled, “The Bling Ring” about a group of fashion-obsessed teenagers who break into the homes of celebrities and eventually get caught. It’s inspired by a true story…and Lifetime already did it…last year. [Source]

Television

- Lindsay will make her 239479th comeback this weekend when she hosts Saturday Night Live.

- Jennifer Love Hewitt turned her Lifetime movie, The Client List into Lifetime television series, The Client List. [Source]

- Jessica Lange will be returning for American Horror Story in the fall, but will not be reprising her character from the first season. Zachary Quinto will also be back. [Source] [Source]

- Bristol Palin is getting a docuseries on Lifetime. “This show will reveal the real Bristol Palin and her journey as a daughter, a mother and a young woman making her way in the world.” Um…what?!

- Meet the newest contestants for Dancing With the Stars. [Source]

- Casting has begun for the new CW Sex and the City prequel pilot, The Carrie Diaries, and it looks like AnnaSophia Robb will play a young Carrie. [Source]

- Oprah Winfrey will interview the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter Bobbi Kristina exclusively, which will air on Sunday, March 11th at 9PM on OWN. [Source]

Seattle

- Top Pot Doughnuts are headed to Bellevue Square. [Source]

- Capitol Hill’s Molly Moon’s is taking over the old Flora & Henri shop to create a Willy Wonka-esque “kitchen on display” that will highlight their specialty ice cream and signature cones being made. The space is set to open in the summer. [Source]

- Skillet will call the Seattle Center home. [Source]

- EMP’s Sound Off! finals are tomorrow night and we’ve got a Seattle University band in the running: Feet. Check out the rest of the acts here. I like these guys a lot!

Other

- Jan Berenstain passed away this week at 88. This one was my favorite because I went through a phase as a kid where I loved seeing pictures of illustrated food/candy. I kid you not, another one of my favorite books was a children’s book on the affects of diabetes.

- Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are now engaged! The couple have been dating for over a year. [Source]

- Ke$ha turned 25 and Justin Bieber turned 18 this week.

- US Weekly shows the evolution of Lindsay Lohan’s face and it ain’t pretty. [Source]

- Lea Michele and Cory Monteith – romantically involved? US Weekly believes so. [Source]

- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have announced the birth of their newborn son, Samuel Garner Affleck. [Source]

- …and Snooki is preggers. [Source]

- Lamar Odom has been dropped by the Dallas Mavericks and has been sent down to the NBA Development League. OH NO!! POOR LAM LAM :( [Source]

- Actress Kaley Cuoco has called off her engagement to Josh Resnik. [Source]

- Natalie Portman had a secret wedding and is already married to Benjamin Millipied. [Source]

Tagged Agyness Deyn, Amber Rose, American Horror Story, AnnaSophia Robb, Bellevue Square, Ben Affleck, Benjamin Millepied, Best Coast, Bethany Cosentino, Bobbi Kristina, Bobby Brown, Books, Bristol Palin, Capitol Hill, Cory Monteith, CW, Dallas Mavericks, Dancing With the Stars, Deaths, Despicable Me 2, Emma Watson, EMP, EMP Sound Off!, Fashion, Feet, Glee, Idina Menzel, In the News..., Jan Berenstain, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Lange, Josh Resnik, Justin Bieber, Kaley Cuoco, Ke$ha, Kids, Lamar Odom, Lea Michele, Life, Lifetime, Lindsay Lohan, ME, Molly Moon's, Movies, Music, Natalie Portman, News, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, Relationships, Saturday Night Live, Seattle, Seattle Center, Seattle University, Sex and the City, Skillet Diner, Snooki, Sofia Coppola, Sports, Stefano Pilati, Television, The Berenstain Bears, The Bling Ring, The Carrie Diaries, The Client List, Top Pot Doughnuts, Urban Outfitters, US Weekly, Warner Music, Weddings, Whitney Houston, Wiz Khalifa, YouTube, YSL, Zachary Quinto

Mar 02 2012