Dr. Horrible Sing-Along Blog

I don't regularly endorse Internet videos, finding them generally unfunny. But do watch this if you haven't yet. Maybe I'm just a sucker for musicals.


"What a crazy random happenstance."

Internet killed the mixtape star

Mixwit has been described as the music version of Polyvore. It's just like the mixtapes you made in the 80's, only without the hassle (but with the cool retro tape designs!). Way too addictive. Check out my playlists and let send post yours.

http://www.mixwit.com/brainyblondie

Busted: Suggestions for Bigger Chests

I previously posted on suggestions for all of the “Keira Knightley” chests out there…now here are suggestions for all of you who are a bit more Marilyn Monroe.

Pamela’s chest may be enviable, but here fashion sense isn’t always. Keep it classy, girls!

Cowl necks

If your shirts are always straining across your chest, cowl necks work because they drape instead. This cute one is from Free People. Ignore the fact that the model is rather disturbingly skinny.

Scoop necks

By showing a little more neckline your chest can look perkier. A scoop neck does this without showing any cleavage. American Apparel.

V-Neck halters

Halters will help lift your bust. Just be sure you buy a good bra to go underneath. The one below is by Baby Phat- usually I find the brand kind of gaudy, but this dress is sweet and simple.

Bras

Agent Provocateur is my favorite place for lingerie, even though it gets expensive. But if you have money to spend, why not spend it on quality undergarments? The bra below comes in up to an F cup!

Listening to: “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?” by She & Him

Reading: “Wonderful Tonight” by Pattie Boyd (I’m a sucker for biographies!)

Watching: Season 2 of “House” on DVD

Wearing: sweatpants from Victoria’s Secret and a Catwoman shirt from UO…my Sunday afternoon blogging uniform! Don’t worry, kids, I look fashionable in public ;)

Eating disorders...and guys

Articles on eating disorders flood the media. This allow people to be more informed and help those who need it, but also tends to glamorize a very scary mental illness. I could discuss this for several more paragraphs, but in this post I'm instead going to focus on something the media doesn't always focus on: the frequency of anorexia and bulimia in males.

Ever since entering college, I've noticed more and more of my guy friends commenting on their own eating habits. It's great ti be concerned about your health, but in some cases I feel like they're not just concerned, they're obsessive. A lot of them still have super-fast metabolisms, exercise often and are already very slim, but will make multiple comments about the calories in their meals. While I am attracted to slim guys, I'm just as (if not more so) attracted to the heftier guys who have no qualms about polishing off several burgers in one go. I like feeling protected and weighing less than my boyfriend!

What's your opinion: Do you think eating disorders will become more of a problem among guys?

I want my purple hair back!

This is what my hair looked like in the winter- it was for a spring hair show. It's back to natural blonde now though, and I totally miss it! Guys liked me better brightly colored than blonde. Little kids loved the "pretty hair" too, but anyone over the age of 30 thought I was out of my mind. What's the biggest hair risk y'all have taken? (Just to clarify, the way it looks in the photo was just to display the colors...I didn't wear it all over my eyes in everyday life. I'm no emo!)

Right now I really like Selma Blair's asymetrical bob in "Hellboy II". My mom has always told me "you can't have bangs- your forehead is too nice"...but right now I have a zit right in the middle of it that some bangs would cover up perfectly.

Smell you later!

One of the world’s best accessories is invisible. Don’t worry, I’m not going to be cliché and say that it’s “confidence”. It’s fragrance.

Currently I’m coveting Stila Crème Bouquet, but it’s been sold out whenever I’ve visited Sephora and I’m too lazy to get on the waiting list. Plus, if everyone else is wearing it, I’m not sure that I want to. But when I received a small sample bottle I got so many compliments, and I feel like the mixture of florals and vanilla tones fits my personality. It’s sweet but not too sweet, perfect for daytime wear.

In the meantime, it’s Burberry Weekend for Men for me. I got a 30 ml. bottle for only $15 from TJ Maxx and I love it. When I first smelled it I didn’t realize it was for men, but the simple navy blue box looked a bit masculine so I checked the label, not seeing anything man-specific. I bought it and found the “For Men” written in tiny letters on the way home. Several guys tried to get me to give it to them, but I loved the scent enough to keep it. So far I haven’t worn it much and therefore haven’t received any comments, but we’ll see what happens when I wear it this weekend. It’s a rather subtle scent. Now that I’ve realized I can wear men’s fragrance, I want some LaCoste Pour Homme too. Who knew I could be so preppy?

If you're clueless as to what fragrance would work for you, I'd try Sephora's Fragrance Finder. The site divides scents into nice little categories.

Women
Fresh- citrus, green leaves, marine notes
Floral- jasmine, rose, white flowers
Oriental- spices, vanilla, patchouli
Woody- citrus, warm woods, moss

Men
Fresh- citrus, green leaves, marine notes
Aromatic- citrus, lavender, geranium
Woody- vetiver, agarwood, cedar

Sephora also offers these nifty gift boxes with samples of tons of popular scents, including a gift certificate for a full-sized bottle of any of the samples after you've selected your favorite. If you want to buy fragrance for your girl or guy, this is often the easiest way to go!

I'm into leather

Remember that scene in the film "Annie Hall" where Woody Allen considers what all of his former classmates grew up to do? And that one innocent-looking girl says "I'm into leather"? Little known fact, but that was me as a little girl. (OK, not really. And just to clarify, my interest in the material is purely for fashion's sake.)

[And P.S....all of you vegans/vegetarians/consumer-conscious...what's your opinion on leather? I've been a vegetarian before in terms of my eating habits, but never managed to give up leather or fur.]

Frye Engineer Boots at Urban Outfitters

Frye makes the perfect leather boot. I love the Engineer Boot because it's tough but simple. I'm not much of a 'goth'/'punk' fashion person, although I could see someone taking this boot in that direction. I'd probably pair it with jeans, a really girly top and a bunch of gold charmed necklaces.

Silence & Noise Wyatt Moto Jacket at Urban Outfitters

Nothing has earned me compliments from my guy friends like my leather jacket. It's cool; it's effortless; it's versatile. They can make even your girliest dresses look tough. Buy one today!