I'm Drooling Over this Outfit!

I want this outfit ...

Street Fashion in Japan

Always loved looking at Japanese street fashion, so naturally this is one of my fave sites to visit.

Need a Tan

I received these shorts and tried them on last night and boy I need a tan. Know of any good self tanners that I can purchase? I also ordered those sandals ... full on adorable. I'm under the disillusion that if I order the same items in a photo that I'll look like the model in the photo. Shhh! Don't tell me that that strategy doesn't work! To quote my oldest son ... "Not listening!!".

House Cleaner Whine Post

We've had the same house cleaners for a few years now. You'd think that after three years they would know what to do with their eyes closed. But that is not the case. Found out that our main cleaner has other people working for her so she's not here all the time. So things don't get cleaned the way they are supposed to. That's one problem. Here's another. They break things. They've broken our child-proof gates, special photo frames, cabinet doors, etc ... I kid you not. We pay $100 a week for a once-a-week cleaning. But I figure with all of these f*&k up's it's actually costing me more.

These people serious lack common sense. Common sense is not expensive but their lack of it is costing me. For example I use a bath sponge ... came home to find that the sponge was on the floor of our shower. What?? WHY?! Why would one leave a bath sponge there? So it could collect all of the dirty soap water? Mmmm ... NOT!! My husband failed to notice that it was wrong to leave a bath sponge there and proceeded to take a shower with it still on the floor ... again why? So I have to throw that sponge and get a new one ... extra $$ spent again.

There is so much more to tell but I can feel my heart rate escalate when I talk about it so I'll stop.

Ugh

I'm sick. Been sick for the past couple days and it's horrid. I hate being sick. Whine whine whine ... bitch bitch bitch ... well that's it ... for now.

Merry Christmas!!

Photo: Rockefeller Christmas Tree (New York)

My Wishlist

... includes a couple of these adorable pandas!

Whee!!

The boys had tons of fun playing with this toy at a local indoor play place. It's the Up & Down Roller Coaster from Step 2. Hmm ... this would have made a terrific Christmas gift.

Chocolat

Always loved this movie. Everytime I see it I want to drink a steamy hot cup of chocolate, not the hot chocolate with marshmallows, but the rich sipping chocolate. Sinful!

Pricey Postage

Postage is so expensive lately. What a ripoff ... one of my packages costs as much to ship as the items I sent. It would be cheaper to move to my shipping destination than to ship something.

To Yell or Not To Yell

I told myself this morning that it will be a "no screaming" day. I made a pledge that I will not yell at my boys and give them that extra ounce of patience. Well suffice to say that I didn't even make it to 9am. Ugh. I'm not much of a drinker compared to my college days but boy that wine bottle on the counter looks especially tasty.

Breathe deeply ... deeeply ...

Snow in Vegasa!

Wow! Wish I was there.

Too Cute!!

You have to see them to understand ...

Moscato

Forgot how good a bottle of Moscato is. So sweet ... like dessert in a bottle.

Ah-nold

Tempted to get me one.

Some ECards

Love these!

Eye 4 Style

Looking for the latest sample sales ... visit Eye 4 Style. Very handy guide to the greatest deals. Editor Dina Fierro is your best friend for finding the fabulous sales.

Photo: Eye 4 Style

Sweetness

My children's fave shoppe of the moment is the Powell's Sweet Shoppe. A new one just opened up not too far from us and wow, talk about Wonka's Chocolate Factory. I could spend hours in this place just browsing. There are so many sweets to choose from, from the new to the classic oldies. Of course my boys wanted everything they saw, of course. A kid would definitely go nuts in this place, grown-ups inlcuded.

Photo: Powell's Sweet Shoppe

Matt & Nat

Thinking about adding this bag to my existing Matt & Nat collection. My faves are from their vegan Japanese Paper collection and this pewter color is delish.

Photo: Shopstyle

Bite Me!

Saw the movie Twilight this past weekend. I read all the books and loved each one. The movie was so-so but who cares, right? I mean just to see HIM on the big screen ... who cares what everyone else thinks?

Bronx Footwear

Want this badly.

Photo: Shopbop

WTF? Walmart Employee is Killed ...

By a stampede of insane shoppers at a Walmart in New York. Seriously people, is a laptop worth the life of an innocent man? Is a DVD player worth it? A six pack of men's underwear?? HELL ... NO. I even read that shoppers were angered when told that the store was closing because of the death. What the hell people? Don't forget for those of you involved ... karma can be a bitch.

Naomi Watts

I'm not pregnant but I want to dress like Naomi Watts. I've been loving her outfits whether she's going out for coffee or walking the red carpet. So pretty!

Photo: Celebrity Baby Blog

The French Way

I am salivating ...

Photo: La Tartine Gourmande

If I had a Nickel ...

for every cough I heard in my house over the past 4 days I could bail out GM. Boys and husband are still sick. What terrific timing.

Child of Flames

Love this blog ...

Photo: Child of Flames

Zebra Baking Mix

The boys and I baked some chocolate chip cookies with the Zebra Mix baking kit. The kit incorporates organic ingredients plus it was so much fun to make. Also the cookies were quite yummy. This would definitely make a good rainy day activity or a gift for a special little one.

Brandon's Legacy

Truly inspring.

Jack is Back!

Two years is a long time but I am happy that Jack Bauer is back to save the day.

Revolve Sale

Revolve's sale items are endless + use code NOTCOTLOVESREVOLVE for an additional 25% off. Of course their usual exclusion list applies.

Tobi Sale

Tobi has a sale too!

ShopBop Discounts

My fave Shopbop and their tiered discount system.

Velvet Priya Cashmere Goodness

So want this!

Falke

Oh I just got mine and can't wait to put these on. So what if an 80's flashback, the legwarmers, but don't they look comfy? It will be useful on those cold nights where a bit of extra warmth on the ankles would not hurt at all. You can find the lovely Falke Leg/Arm Warmers at one of my fave sites, Shopbop.

Teatro Zinzani

Saw Teatro Zinzani in San Francisco last night. Highly recommended! There is fabulous food with even more fab entertainment. A must!

Denim Blog

If you like looking at celebs in various brands of denim head on over to Denim Blog. It's a great site to see what the latest jean trends are and how they look.

Photo: Denim Blog

Boyfriend Jean

Love this look ... of course I have to be able to walk in heels and of course, I can't. Go to Shopbop to get this stylish look.

Nap Pak

An alternative to the blanket my boys are using for their naptime at school ... the Nap Pak.

Dapper Snappers

Debating whether or not to pick up a couple of these Dapper Snappers for my boys. Most of the pants I buy them have adjustable waistbands so loose pants is not so much of a problem. But you never know ...

It's About Time!

Whatever it takes, Romo or no Romo, a win is a win ... whew!

Cross My Body

Liking this handbag from SHIH by Stephanie Lin. This is the Monica Messenger in Taupe. Sweet!

Fall with Daftbird

This wrap from Daftbird is one of my favorite fall pieces. It's currently 25% off at Sway and Cake.

Twilight Fever

I absolutely CANNOT wait for this movie to be released. I would love to be Bella, of course I'm old enough to be her mother, but hey, I can dream.

Watch the Trailer on Yahoo! Movies

More Pancakes Please

Another pancake obsession from Smitten Kitchen.

Photo: Smitten Kitchen

Coffee Cake Pancakes

I'd like to make this yummy looking coffee cake pancakes one morning.

Photo: Baking Bites

Shopbop 30% OFF

I've already placed two separate orders ... give me the strength to stop looking!

Morelle

Adorable on the go bag ... the Truffle Clutch in Gray Leather from Morelle.

Frye Love

Wanted one and got mine today! This lovely item is the Frye Engineer Boot. The weather's a bit warmer this week so I'll hold off the breaking in for a few days ... what a bummer!

I Covet This

I so want this look.

Xmitten's Shop

Ooooh, I like these. Lovely fleece finglerss gloves from Xmitten.

Book Swim

Now here's a good gift idea for the book reader on your Christmas list, Book Swim. It's like Netflix, but it's for books instead of DVD's. I'd like to get a membership started so I can get some good books for my kids and cookbooks for me. I already have a Kindle so as for fiction/non-fiction books I'm set.

Pan Fried Steak from Cafe Johnsonia

So want to make this when we get back from vacation. Does anyone know where I can get organic/hormone-free cube steaks from in the Bay Area? You can find the recipe at the wonderful blog, Cafe Johsonia ... yummy recipes and beautiful photos!

PS - I also want to try the Sticky Chicken ... gives me a good excuse to get out the Crock Pot.

Photo: Cafe Johnsonia

Moop Madness

Yum!! I so adore these bags from wonderful Wendy at Moop. I own more than I care to mention. Every bag is made to order. I think the current wait time is about 2 weeks but it is SO worth it! The bags are excellently crafted using high quality materials. I use one Moop bag pretty much at least once a day. You see I have some what of a bag fetish so I change bags like I change my ... well you know what I'm referring to. Being a mom the Moop bags are great to take to the park, swim lessons, soccer lessons, etc ... Since they are washable I don't have to stress too much about the little ones getting their sticky hands all over it.

Hurry and pick one up at her many stores (Etsy, Supermarket and Moop Shop). They sell fast! I am especially digging her organic bags. I have the Organic Market Bag in Dark Grey and love the style. Now I'm craving the Organic Espresso Brown Market Bag.

Check out her blog as to what's going on with the Moop crew.

Note to Wendy: stop with all these fabulous well made and stylish bags ... my wallet is taking a beating!

Photo: Moop