Nothing Elegant: 2009-06-21

Friday, June 26, 2009

Have a Steamy, Sweltering Weekend...

Do you have any interesting plans this weekend, dear readers?

* I am going to: listen to some Michael Jackson and reminisce / spend the day with my friend Sarah at the pool on Saturday /see some live music on Saturday night / go to a museum on Sunday.
* I need to: clean the house [*blah*]

* I hope: my boyfriend and I will have time to snuggle and watch a movie...and have a tennis re-match!
* I really need to: catch up on reading.

* I wish: it weren't so damn HOT!!

It has been sweltering here in the Midwest [100 degrees!], and it is really making me wish I lived near a large body of water. But, alas, I am 9 hours from the closest beach, and I will just have to be satisfied with lounging by the swimming pool at my apartment complex. What are your must-have items for a hot day by the pool or at the beach? I don't need anything too fancy in my "beach bag" -- the key thing is to have items that keep my pale skin from getting fried. I also need a girly fashion magazine, some good summer tunes...and, yes, cold beer [do you find it as funny as I do that I put a can of Bud in my Polyvore collage?].

Here are my essentials:

♥ A modest, retro style swimsuit.
♥ My cozy black Havaianas...that I've had for 8 years.
♥ A big floppy hat to keep the sun off of my face.
♥ My ipod classic.
♥ Some cute sunglasses.
♥ Yummy-smelling sunscreen with SPF 50.
♥ A cold beverage [and my monogrammed koozie -- have you seen these?]
♥ A floral sundress.
♥ An oversized waterproof bag to keep all of my stuff.

♥ Rosebud Salve to keep my lips from getting dry [applied after I've applied sunscreen, of course].

♥ And if I'm hanging out alone, a good poolside book is essential.

I've been dying to read these -- has anyone had the opportunity to check these out? [click for descriptions]

Have a steamy weekend loves!!!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Goodbye Michael...You Were a Wiz

Despite his questionable antics and the array of scary accusations over the past few years, nothing changes the fact that Michael Jackson was one of the most influential figures in my life as a little girl: in addition to being my first crush, he inspired my love of dancing, my interest in sequins, and my obsession with horror movies [Thriller!]. And how incredibly, adorably cute was he back in the day?? Bye, Bye MJ. You will forever remain in my mind as the well-dressed man with the amazing voice...and the pet tiger ;)

Manhes Massun's New Collection, Fall 2010

I swooned over Manhes Massun's previous Frida Kahlo-inspired collection for Mexico fashion week a while back, so I thought I would give you a little sneak-peek of the new collection for Fall/Winter 2010. It is very different from the last show -- instead of the bright, vibrant colors of the Spring looks, this show featured deep, rich jewel tones, thick satin fabrics, and tiny floral and animal prints. To me, it has a bit of a Biba Girl vibe -- a sort of mish-mosh of mod-60's-meets-bohemian-does-30's vibe. My absolute favorite is the top image: the hat and dress are just dreamy! What do you think, dear readers??