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07 Apr 2012

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.

Culture

27 Mar 2012

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

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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]

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– 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]

Culture

02 Mar 2012

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

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– 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]

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– 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]

Culture

24 Jan 2012

In the News…

Fashion

photo cred | Fashionista

– Kate Moss is the new face for Mango! [Source]

– The nominees for the 2012 Bloglovin’ Awards have been revealed. [Source]

– Alexa Chung will take on the role as creative director for Superga’s next campaign. [Source]

– Celine will not be showing at Fashion Week this year because Phoebe Philo is taking time off for her pregnancy. [Source]

– Victoria’s Secret is launching their new high-end lingerie line, “The Victoria’s Secret Designer Collection.” Some pieces were even featured in last year’s fashion show. [Source]

– Karl Lagerfeld’s capsule collection will debut tomorrow on Net-A-Porter. [Source]

Music

– Prefix reveals their list of 100 Most Anticipated Albums for 2012! [Source]

– Katy Perry has launched a line of false eyelashes. [Source]

– iHeartRadio has chosen 14 colleges to represent their sponsored stations. Seattle is not on the list. [Source]

– 2012 exhibits at the EMP will include AC/DC and Jimi Hendrix. [Source]

Television

– Jimmy Fallon is caught in a strange lawsuit involving female domination on his set. [Source]

– Summer Glau will join the cast of Grey’s Anatomy. [Source]

– ABC has ordered a pilot to reboot Beauty and the Beast. [Source]

Seattle

– 2011 Sound Off! winners Tomten has just been signed to Flat Field Records. [Source]

– Everyone can breathe easy now – Everyday Music will be moving across the street in March where the Diamond Parking Service Garage currently lives. [Source]

– Sea-Tac Airport is partnering with PlayNetwork and the Seattle Music Commission to bring travelers in-terminal music. [Source]

Others

– If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon for Facebook’s new Timeline format, you better act soon or else Facebook will do it FOR you. [Source]

– Demi Lovato has checked into rehab once again reportedly for addictions to alcohol, drugs, and cocaine use. Get well soon Demi 🙁 [Source]

– Demi Moore has also been rushed to the hospital earlier today for substance abuse. [Source]

– Paula Deen’s publicist has quit! [Source]

– Four couples in London broke the record for the world’s longest hug. Awwww! [Source]

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– Vimeo is on the verge of relaunching their new website and some pretty snazzy features. [Source]

Culture

14 Jan 2012

In the News…

Fashion

-The Kids Are All Right actress Mia Wasikowska is the new face of Miu Miu and featured in their latest campaign. [Source]

– Paul & Joe’s new beauty campaign is all about cats! [Source]

– Whitney Port will have her first runway show at New York Fashion Week. [Source]

-Viva Model Management has signed Lykke Li. [Source]

– Kristen Stewart is the new face for Balenciaga Fragrance. [Source]

Music

-Lana Del Rey covers Billboard. Have you heard of her yet? Dis girl be blowing up! [Source]

-Tavi gets even more cooler; featured in a Wilco music video. [Source]

-Lil Wayne will publish a memoir about his days in prison. [Source]

– Katy Perry’s parents try to play matchmaker and want to set her up with Tim Tebow. [Source]

– WELP! Coachella sold out in three hours for both weekends. [Source]

– The Sasquatch lineup will be revealed Feb. 2nd and City Arts Fest 2012 will be Oct. 18-20th, 2012. [1 and 2]

Movies

– Emma Roberts has pulled out of Spring Breakers due to a conflict in creative differences. The movies stars Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco. [Source]

Television

– Kim Kardashian will host Live With Kelly! on Jan. 23rd. [Source]

– MTV’s Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer is expecting twins again. [Source] Oh what’s up Kate Gosslin 2.0

– Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum will host Saturday Night Live. [Source]

-ABC’s “Work It” about two men cross dressing to find work was cancelled after two episodes. [Source]

Seattle

photo cred. | Seattle Times

– Congratulations to former Coffee Haus performers Champagne Champagne! The hip-hop trio will open for Wu-Tang Clan on their Seattle date. [Source]

– Philadelphia is the most depressing city to live in, and unfortunately, Seattle is in the top 5. [Source]

– Homegrown’s Turkey + Bacon + Avocado Sandwich is their best selling sandwich for 33 months! [Source] This is actually my favorite and I can vouch for it. If you haven’t tried it yet, you must!

Other

– Michelle Obama is officially on Twitter. [Source]

– Nevermind Sinhead ‘O Connor ends marriage again. [Source]

– The dessert for the Golden Globes will have gold flakes dusted on top of it! [Source]

Style

04 Jan 2012

In the News…

Fashion

– A first look at the Jason Wu for Target campaign! The collection debuts February 5, 2012. Is anyone else as excited as I am?! [Source]

– Vera Wang will hit the ice and show off her skills on April 2nd as an honored guest by Figure Skating in Harlem. [Source]

Music

– Indie singer Lana Del Rey has scored a modeling contract. [Source]

– The Black Keys cover the Rolling Stones’ newest issue. [Source]

– The Killers will release a new album in 2012. I still just love Hot Fuss. [Source]

Television

– The Kardashians are hoping to launch a tabloid – just won’t quit building themselves up. [Source]

– Tim Gunn receives a daytime talk show. [Source]

– Contestants for Celebrity Apprentice have been revealed. Clay Aiken! [Source]

Movies

– Twilight will become a Broadway musical for one night on January 16. Proceeds from the event will go directly to charity Blessings in a Backpack. [Source]

Seattle

photo cred | The Stranger

– Apparently, the QFC on Broadway skipped three months ahead to Easter even passing on Valentine’s Day. [Source]

– Christine Gregoire will introduce a new bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state. [Source]

Other

– Michelle Bachman has officially ended her presidential bid. [Source]

– Rumored Britney Spears is shopping for a wedding dress in the direction of Betsey Johnson or Jeremy Scott. It looks like our pop princess is spicing things up by opting out of the traditional gowns that would have been made by Vera Wang. [Source]

– Nick Cannon was hospitalized after suffering from mild kidney failure. [Source]

– Zooey Deschanel has officially filed for divorce from Ben Gibbard…is also a savvy spender according to TMZ. [Source]

– Sinhead O’Connor has called off her divorce after a night of passionate lovemaking with her husband. The divorce was filed after 16 days of marriage. So…Kim Kardashian wins again? [Source]

– Emma Roberts is deferring her college experience at Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville, New York due to her work commitments and budding romance with Glee star, Chord Overstreet. [Source]

– Russell Brand and Katy Perry did not have a prenup. He could end up making $20 million off of her. [Source]

– James Franco has sold his first novel to Amazon Publishing. [Source]

28 Dec 2011

In The News…

pic cred: Style Frizz

– Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio is four months pregnant! That means that when she was walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last month, she was about two months along. This will be her second child with fiance Jamie Mazur. The couple already have a 3-year old daughter. [Source]

– Sinhead O’Connor is ending her marriage after 16 days. That’s not nearly as long as Kim Kardashian’s, but then again she doesn’t have a show on E! so it’s not that big of a deal. [Source]

– Could Kanye be giving his career in fashion a second try? Rumor has it that the hip hop star will pack up and move to London to pursue a more serious career in fashion design. [Source]

– Capitol Hill’s Skillet Diner made the list for the best top five restaurants that opened in 2011. [Source]

– Who knew? Fashion designer Vera Wang is also an ice skater! As if she couldn’t look graceful enough… [Source]

– Matthew McConaughey is engaged to Camila Alves. [Source]

– Refinery 29 picks their 15 favorite albums of 2011. [Source]

pic cred: People

Hooray! My favorite Victoria’s Secret Angel Lily Aldridge and her husband Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon are expecting! [Source]

12 Dec 2011

In Things You Should See…That I’m Not Going To Make Separate Posts For

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– Based on the popular Twitter Handle, this video is now making me re-evaluate everything I say.

– Do you like previewing and downloading exclusive music legally? RCRD LBL does just that and featuring Miike Snow, Of Montreal and Moby on the front of their page. Check it out and don’t miss out on these hot tracks.

– From The Boston Globe, Nicole’s story on her transformation at a young age and sense of self is touching and so very real for many kids all over the country going through these same feelings.

– Who decided that we had to stop using the Comic Sans font? Up until junior high, this was what I thought would become my signature font (clearly I hadn’t been introduced to very many,) but these days, seeing this font means the user lacks a sense of professionalism. The Comic Sans Project has decided to replace the text in common logos and brands with this font and you know what? It’s not half-bad.

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– The trailer for Men In Black 3. Does Will Smith never age?

– A very sweet story about relationships. If you’re a swooner, like me, you’re going to love it.

This graphic from Mother Jones was a little unsettling.

Lastly, bacon wrapping paper – dedicated to Meghan Elizabeth Addie Penny Lane Merita Addison.

This was kind of like an “In the News…” post, but better?

08 Dec 2011

In the News…

Fashion

– Fashionista explains while Elle has decided to select their Carey Mulligan cover photo after Vogue already did in 2010. [Source]

– The Vogue Archive has every Vogue issue available for viewing/reading from the last 120 years. Cost? $1,575/yr [Source]

photo cred: Teen Vogue

– Pantone and Sephora will collaborate on a new line devoted to the color of the year – Tango Tangerine. [Source]

– Clemence Poesy is the new face of G-Star Raw. [Source]

Music

– Janelle Monae will release two albums in 2012. CAN’T WAIT! [Source]

Television

– Glee will do a Michael Jackson tribute episode. [Source]

Seattle

– Get a head start on purchasing your Capitol Hill Block Party tickets now! AKA the best. weekend. ever.

– Coldplay will return to the Northwest in 2012. [Source]

– Former Seattle Sonics player, Gary Payton, will help Seattle get a basketball team back here in 2012. [Source]

– Eddie Bauer opens up a pop-up shop at Melrose Market. [Source]

Other

– Lindsay Lohan’s “tasteful” Playboy cover has been revealed. [Source]

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– Twitter is about to get a makeover. [Source]

– Shots have been fired at Virginia Tech’s campus and two people are confirmed dead. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident. [Source]

29 Nov 2011

In the News…

Fashion

– New York takes a jab at Miranda Kerr by calling her interview responses banal. [Source]

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– The Victoria’s Secret Angels attempt to sing Jingle Bells. ahhh Lily Aldridge is my favorite!

– H&M x Marni is happening! The collaborative collection will debut March 8th. [Source]

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– My style icon Alexa Chung won the British Style Award. [Source]

– “Like Crazy” actress Felicity Jones is the new face of Dolce & Gabbana. [Source]

Music

– Britney Spears is performing a free show in Mexico! WHOA! [Source]

– The Red Hot Chili Peppers are hitting the road again for their new tour. [Source]

– S Club 7 is making a comeback! [Source]

Movies

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“When her sister disappears, Jill (Seyfried) is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and she sets out to once again face her abductor.”

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Television

– Pretty Little Liars has been renewed for a third season! No surprise there. Looks like we have another year until we find out who A really is. [Source]

– Ricky Martin will be making an appearance on Glee next year. [Source]

Other

– These breakout stars had a fantastic year in 2011. [Source]

– Conrad Murray has been sentenced to four years behind bars for the death of Michael Jackson. [Source]