Miss Independent.

The past few months two magazine pictures have been all over the news. Those obviously being the Self cover image of Kelly Clarkson and the Glamour image of model Lizzi Miller.

Kelly Clarkson's Cover

Kelly Clarkson In Concert

Lizzi Miller's Belly Shot

Some are up in arms at the fact that the magazines would photoshop or in Lizzi's case wouldn't photoshop the pictures. I understand why Self photoshopped Kelly, but feel as though they may have gone to far. Healthy is beautiful no matter what the size and magazine's should embrace it, much like Glamour decided too. However at the same time, I don't think that every once in a blue moon a magazine should come out and say "HEY! Look its a normal girl, with a belly!". We need to find a normal happy medium, as Ellen Degeneres would say. "Am I right ladies?".

I started looking into plus sized models after these two pictures came out, because I really only seemed to know about Mia Tyler and Emme. Here are a few I would love to see put in magazine spreads more often.

Amy Lemons- Size 6

Kate Dillon- Size 18

Ashley Graham- Size 16

Crystal Renn- Size 12/14

**Models sizing may be a little off, but that's the sizes I found.**

Its Been A While

I'm going to try this blogging thing again. The past several months I have been busy with working 50+ hours a week and moving, and I haven't had time eat or sleep, let alone blog.

One thing I did manage to do was get a new tattoo. Its a heart on my right pointer finger. Can you say hipster?



I'll update with a full on post in a day or two.

Cut. Copy. Paste.

YSL:

FOREVER 21:

CHANEL:

COACH:

Anyone else want to scream out loud when they see these? Gucci recently decided to finally go after Guess?. Thank God. Don't get me started on the Louis Vuitton/Dooney & Bourke/Every company in the world.

Double Take.

Ashley Olson's photo shoot for V Magazine is out and I must say this is one of the few times I saw the pictures of a celebrity and said "Hell no, that is NOT her!".  See for yourself below: 




Also one of my favorites, Sandra Bullock, is on the cover of Bazaar.  One of my favorite parts of the interview was when she started to talk about her love for fashion and her public persona. 

Though she admires fashion stars like Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Kidman, she doesn't include herself in their company. "People see me and say, 'Oh, bless her heart. They stuck her in a dress and she just can't seem to pull it off.'"

To Bed I Said.

I am a slacker. I will admit this here and now. A few (ok many) months ago I redecorated my bedroom and never posted pictures of it like people had asked me too. I spent probably no more then $2,500 on the whole thing, which is actually quite amazing when you think about it. I knew I wanted Purplish-Greyish walls and Grey bedding, as well as a fabric headboard. From those requirements it snowballed into this. I'm still not finished with it, but It looks pretty good for being almost complete.  Here is a rough estimate of everything and where it came from.

Brocade Home Crushed Velvet Headboard and Draperies: $210 (The company donated the items to a local Habitat For Humanity Store. Jackpot)
Target Coverlet, Shams, Pillows and 500 Thread Count Sheets: $225 (The Sheets feel the same as the $300 Restoration Hardware Ones I almost got. The only thing, These are Made in Asia, Restoration's are made in Italy.)
West Elm Night Stands, Shelves and Dresser: $1,699 (Investment pieces. I put it on a West Elm Credit Card that had no interest no payments for a year and got $125 gift card in return.)
Moroccan Lanterns: Free (From one of the many Charity Ball's thrown in Nashville. I snagged them For free back in high school (7 years ago) and my stepfather wired them. *Fun Fact: Tommy Lee has the same ones if you ever saw MTV Cribs)
Target Table Lamp Bases and Restoration Hardware Shades: $90
Various Mirrors: Free (I painted them silver, they had all previously came from stores like TJ Maxx)
Paint: $35
Accessories: $30
Total: $2,289

There's a window to the left as well, I just couldn't fit it in one Picture.

Voodoo Doll from New Orleans, Magic Buddha 8Ball, Bear made from Great Grandmothers Mink Coat, VS Pink Dog from an interview that went horribly wrong.

My Printers Box, filled with goodies from travels, concerts...etc.

Paper or Plastic?

So I'm back from vacation and decided to take a trek out to Target to finally see the Loomstate Collection.  I didn't snag anything, maybe because I took so long getting there, but I did finally find a bag for my laptop.  I got a  17" Apple Macbook Pro for Christmas and have had the hardest time finding a cute, stylish bag to hold my computer.  If anyone has this computer, you have probably been in the same situation I am.  Its no fun.  Anywhore, behold my new bag:

Felix Rey for Target Large Canvas Tote-$44.99

Inside

I love love love all these designer collaborations. And I love that Target keeps expanding the collections to other items besides clothes.  If only Marc or Zac Posen could do one. Imagine Zac Posen for Target Evening Wear.  I think I would die, I just don't know if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.

Here's a horrible/hilarious picture of me taken when I went to Amishland aka Lancaster, PA. Yes I am wearing a bonnet and I'm drinking a vodka cranberry in a Strawberry Shortcake Sippie Cup. I think to most "City Folk" the amish fascinates us, err or at least me anyway. I can't get enough of it.

Chilis.

I am making the trek to Philadelphia tomorrow morning for a much needed vacation and decided I must post before I leave. While I am going to see my friends and revisit my college years, on of my favorite things is going for THE FOOD.  I love food, and why yes I am writing this as I eat, chips and guacamole to be precise.  I have had the great pleasure of eating at some fabulous places around the world over the course of my  (short) lifetime and I thought it would be fun to share with you a few. 

Note:  I have been able to go to some fabulous restaurants that are very famous over the years, but these are my old standbys. 

Las Vegas: I have been to Vegas god knows how many times and have stayed in several, if not almost all of the big hotels there.  My favorite places to eat are the pizza shop in the New York, New York Hotel and Olives in The Bellagio.  My step-father swears that the steak house at Circus Circus has the best steak he has ever eaten.  But that could have been the drugs and the rock and roll lifestyle he used to have talking. 

Olives.  The patio is the place to eat if you can wait long enough.

Nashville:  I grew up here so I have many many favorites.  I don't think I could live without my meat and three or my morning biscuits.  Loveless Cafe is THE place to go.  You may of heard of the biscuit lady, and yes she does cook the biscuits.  I can honestly say I have met my fair share of Celebs in life and when I met her I acted like a 10 year old who was meeting the Jobros. haha.  If I ever get married and have an actual wedding, this will be where the food is from.  It is heaven.

New York:  The city for food.  I can say when you are a foodaholic like me it is very sad and hard to have to live off of PB&J.  You will often find me at Carmine's, Rosa Mexicana, Lupa or Famous Ray's.   Now thats THE Famous Ray's...not that chain you can find all over.  When I was interning a few summer's ago at a magazine in Hearst Tower we would take our sad selves over to Cancun  Mexican Restaurant on 8th Ave.  They did have some pretty good margarita's and a busy after work crowd. 

Rosa Mexicana Pomegranate Margs and Famous Guacamole

Cancun Crew.

Philadelphia: GENO'S!!!!!!!!! Ok, now that that is out of the way I can move onto my other favorite, The Continental Midtown.  Continental is one of the famous Stephan Starr restaurants and has amazing Tapas and Drinks.  I can honestly suggest any of his restaurants because they are all banging, but Continental has my heart.

My friend Nicole Looking At Geno's Wall of Fame at 4am.

My friend Amy and I at Continental. 

If this seems like a popular blog post I'll update it with other cities and other restaurants.   If I keep going this will be a really really long post.

Ice Ice Baby

I thought it would be fun to start a weekly, monthly, randomly updated quote post about what other's are obsessed with.  Kind of like my Playlist Of The Moment.  The first comes from one of my favorites, Drew Barrymore.  I have no idea where she said it but I think it is hilarious.

PS: Did anyone watch Grey Gardens this past weekend? How fabulous was that?  The Clothes, the acting. AMAZING.

"I am obsessed with ice cubes. Obsessed."-Drew Barrymore.

Just Press Play.

Its been a few months since I created the first Borderline Obsessed playlist and I thought it was time for a new one.  Most of songs aren't new, in fact you probably have a few on your playlist, they are just songs that I've been listening to lately.  If you find a new song or artist, awesome.  If you hear a song you haven't heard in a while, Even better.  There is so much music out in the world and sometimes you have to take  moment to rediscover old favorites.   Let me know if anything catches your eyes or ears. HA. So cheesetastic. Happy Listening!

PS: Some of the songs only play for 30 seconds and I can't figure out why.  If you have any idea's let me know!

Borderline Obsessed 2

Dead Mau Five

A couple of weeks ago a few friends of mine dragged me to see a Deadmau5 show.  Thats pronounced Dead Mouse for those of you who have never heard of him.  Having never heard of him myself, I was going on the off chance I'd see my flavor of the month, who I heard was going to the show as well. Why yes I am still in High School.  Not only is he an excellent DJ, but the whole experience was hilarious.  There were the ravers with glow sticks, college american apparel hipsters, AF frat boys and my personal favorite,WWE wrestling fans. (Someone got the bright idea to make this an after party for an event).  If you haven't heard of Deadmau5, at least give him a listen, if only because he looks like this when he plays:

The Crowd:

Yours Truly in glow stick glasses:

Live (not my show):

Sun, Sun, Sun, Here It Comes.

My name is Borderline Obsessed and I am obsessed with sunglasses.  I have 7 pairs at the moment.  To some that may not be that many, to others you may be shocked.  The only problem I have is that I lose or break them easily, so I don't own a pair that costs more then $20.  I'm actually fine with that though, after all who needs to spend $200 plus on a pair of sunglasses in this economy? Not me.

From Left to Right: Calvin Klein, Claire's, Amazon.com, Forever 21, Target

I got these several years ago from a random Walgreens. I paid $2 for them.  They are the one pair that will not break.

I couldn't find my 7th pair... maybe that's a sign I have too many?  They are a pair of vintage Wayfarers from the early 80s. I found them in my Step Fathers tool chest and had them cleaned up for my own personal use.

Show Me The Money.

Ok I know I promised LAST week that I was back from the dead, but I lied.  About an hour after I posted my last blog entry I received word that a close friend of mine had passed away from a drug overdose.  So for the past week and a half I have been in a prescription drug/alcohol induced coma (I know, I know).  Thanks to my friends, an intervention and shopping addiction I am officially out of my funk.  My purchases seem a bit scattered, much like my wardrobe, but I love them all.  I'm off to get my latest obsession, Stir-Up Pants.  Told you I have an unhealthy obsession with anything 90s.

A Kensie Vest

Dollhouse Eda Gladiators

Truly Madly Deeply Long Way Tunic

Silence & Noise Colorblock Ponte Dress

BDG Plaid Open Cardigan 

Back From The Dead.

Sorry I haven't posted in ages.  I have had to take on another job thanks to this economy (err or spending habits).  I discovered The Teenagers thanks to the Gossip Girl Soundtrack and am in love with their lyrics.   The Teenagers are a European Pop Band that get under your skin.  You can't help but put the CD on repeat.  I get the same happiness listening to them as I do when I listen to I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper) or Bossy.   Happy Listening!

Lyric Sample from "Homecoming":

Okay, listen girls, I met the hottest guy ever.
Basically as I was stepping out of SUV, I came face to face with my step cousin or whatever.
Who cares. Anyway he was wearing skinny jeans, funky hair and the cutest British accent ever.
Straight away, I can tell he was rocker from his sexy attitude and the way he looked to me.
Yumm he is totally awesome.
Oh my god I think I'm in love.



This little jem is supposed to be about Nicole Richie.

Lyrics Sample from "Fuck Nicole":
aspirins and alcohol
this is a cocktail for Nicole
fuck Nicole
is out of control
call Nicole
and fuck Nicole
alcopops and ketamine
this is a cocktail for my teen
fuck Nicole
is in my dream
that Nicole

is more then real

Fashion Is Danger.

Thank You Flight Of The Concords.

Doodle This.

Remember Doodle Bear? Remember how much fun you had when you colored hearts and rainbows all over it? Or do you remember being jealous of all your cool friends because you never got one?  I was the latter and until this day I if i was given one it would prob. be a national holiday in my household.  Now I have a different option..and its not Doodle Pony.  Behold the Doodle Bra.

Yep, the Doodle Bra.  For those of you who are still in shock it's a white bra with a variety of markers (stencils optional).  The website tells you to express yourself and shows pictures of a group of girlfriends doodling their bras.  You can now have a guy write his number on your bra, or profess your love for Chuck Bass when you decide to flash the bartender on tequila night.  I  think I will hold out for a Doodle Bear because I just don't know If I could stand hearing such fabulous pick up lines as "Doodle my pony".