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In the above ad for China Glaze’s “Hunger Games” nail polish, Effie Trinket is shown sporting some PaperSelf Lashes. Her makeup and lashes would be right at home in the Capitol, where whiskers and body paint are normal beauty trends. But could they be worn around today? I sported […]
Today, QMx announced a new product available for pre-order: BSG coasters. These coasters are 3-D sculpted and hand-painted recreations of the Colonial seal that hung in the Galactica’s CIC. At $40 for four, this is a BSG item that serves a purpose and isn’t too pricey. Basically, I’m sold. Now […]
The Geeky Hostess is gonna help you get your manners on! Each Monday, we’ll focus on a topic of etiquette. We’ll take a look at the classic rules (using Emily Post as a guide), and then evaluate the rules for our daily lives, creating a guide to “Geek Etiquette.” Have an etiquette […]
A huge thank you to Lisa for showing me these amazing shoes, handmade by Etsy seller Aisha Voya. The shoes are adorable, glittery flats that can be worn with jeans or dressed up for a night out on the town. With designs from Mario, Sailor Moon, Pokemon, Star Wars, My Little Pony […]
One of my resolutions this year was to have more “grown-up” dinner parties. This means less people over, cloth napkins, and meals that don’t involve calling Domino’s. However, it’s me, and I still like to have a fun theme or activity planned. UncommonGoods came to the rescue with some fun […]
Every once in a while I flip through catalogs for Pottery Barn Kids and Teen. Let’s face it–they have the cooler stuff. Most recently, I found this set of “Dino’s Attack” sheets and jumped for joy when I saw they were available for Queen-sized beds. That means us grown-ups can […]
In an intense gaming session or movie marathon, and not in the mood to get up from the couch for another beer or Mountain Dew? With the Man Table, you don’t need to. This unassuming side table holds a hidden fridge, ensuring your next beverage and snack is never too […]
Every once in a while, I’ll see a little girl with amazing Hello Kitty shoes on and think, “How come they don’t make those in an adult size 9?” Twenty10 Footwear apparently heard my cries and are now selling some amazing Hello Kitty shoes on Fab.com. The shoes range in […]
My friend Liz’s surprise birthday party took place at pirate-themed-bar Pillagers Pub, so naturally I needed to create a pirate-themed cupcake. She had mentioned that she liked the idea of alcohol-infused baked goods, so I got working on a Malibu Rum cupcake and frosting. The cake is an old recipe […]
The Hunger Games have been doing an amazing job with their marketing, especially through their fashion and culture blog, Capitol Culture. They’ve been profiling characters from the movie along with real-life designers to create a realistic portrayal of the Capitol. Taking it one step further, they’re holding design contests for […]
