90's greatest songs...

If you we're an 80's baby than you were old enough in the 90's to appreciate these songs. When you hear them they give you a certain warmth and nostalgia of your Ninja Turtles and your creepy Baby Alive doll that shat her pants. Awesome. Although some of them just remind me of 6th grade and getting the horribly popular "mmm bop" song sang to me repeatedly. I unwillingly share Hanson's last name. I Have two S's in my last name though, and that was the only ammo I had to get them to shut up.

1. Snow-Informer (a licky boom boom down...seriously.)
2. Cypress Hill-Insane in the Brain
3. House of Pain-Jump Around
4. Kriss Kross-Jump ( I guess I like jumping.)
5. New Radicals- You Get What You Give
6. Nirvana-Smells Like Teen Spirit
7. The Breeders-Canon Ball
8. Hanson-MMM Bop (It has to be on here, it just has to.)
9. Sir Mix-A-Lot-Baby Got Back
10.Vanilla Ice-Ice Ice Baby
11.Salt N Pepa-Whatta Man
12.Oasis-Wonder Wall
13.Beastie Boys-Sabotage
14.Marcy Playground- Sex and Candy
15.Foo Fighters-Everlong
16.Right Said Fred-I'm Too Sexy
17.Missy Elliot- The Rain
18.Deee-Lite- Groove Is In The Heart
19.Weezer-Buddy Holly
20.TLC-Waterfalls
*** One more for good luck Jamiroquai-Virtual Insanity So amazing. Love, Love, LOVE that song.

This is only a few of my favorites, not in any particular order. These are the best songs ever that can never get old. I need to have myself a 90's party I know my friends would be completely pumped on hearing these songs back to back to back. That is a fun play list. What were your favorites? I want to hear. Even if you were born before or after this what was your favorite songs that remind you of your child hood?

Item Inspiration of the Day...

Need an idea for your holiday cocktail dress this winter?? Flowers. Flowers are the most amazing items to pull inspiration from they're vibrantly colored and layered. Every cocktail dress should have some poof or texture to it. Try and stay away from the long and flat dress, it comes off as old and up tight. Have some fun with it and get something with a little bit of netting underneath to poof it up and pick bright colors! The simple black is so boring, stand out at the party and liven it up with some color! I think I'm going red this year. Although I wouldn't mind wearing everything in that set. Blue flowers is what came to mind first so I went with it. Perfect.

DH's Christmas List...So simple this year.

A Wii Fit?? Come on, those things are the most amazing pieces of exercise equipment in the 21st century. Everyone I've spoken to that has used it said they're so much fun and actually have seen results. So count me in, I need to jump on that bandwagon for sure. I have a extreme ring fetish, I absolutely love rings I have four that never come off my fingers not even in the shower(which wasn't too smart, Swarovski rings I found out can not be in water or the stones fall out...expensive pieces of junk. I still wear it anyway there's still 3 stones left! HA)I'm really in love with those rings up there. Especially the Jaguar. Swoooon! Miso Pretty chap stick is my absolute favorite, I've been using that blossoming cherry flavored one since I was 17! I just ran out of it again ( I go through it pretty quickly) and now my lips feel lost and I don't want chapped lips. I'm just being silly but I really need a new one seriously. Anyways...

What did you ask for??



Here's the links to everything just in case you loved anything as much as I do:

-Jeffrey Campbell Frill Heel

-Dior Oui Ring

-Chanel Vintage 2.55 Quilted Bag

-Silence & Noise Dress

-Dolce Vita Jade Heel

-Cougar Gem Ring

-Poison Flower Ring

-Miso Pretty Blossoming Cherry Lip Balm

-Wii Fit

-Wii

Well well well...

Hello my avid readers, and by readers I mean the two of you! No who knows, I get a lot of views for a new blog. Anyways I am no longer a blonde, why you all care? You don't but I'm sharing anyways. I went back to my natural color which is a dirty blonde/light brown and I'm very happy about it. I didn't realize how much I loved my natural hair.

Swoon.

Funny stuff. Thought I'd share. I found these by accident they have a whole book of them they're called Kawaii Not. They're funny and cute. Kawaii actually means cute in Japanese. They're supposed to be cute with a twist that's why I like them. Me and Paul from BLG still keep in touch by the way, it wasn't just a random temporary thing. He's a super cool down to earth guy, it's refreshing to know that fame doesn't go to everyones head he's a cool friend to have.
Anyways, I need to talk about Volcano Tacos.

They have tickled my taste buds beyond belief, I crave them everyday. BUT it has to be chicken. I advise everyone to enjoy at least one of these at some point. So delicious and i'm contemplating making a T-bell run i'm so hungry and cravinnnng one horribly. MMM. I need suggestions of what you'd like to see on this blog. There's so much I can do but I like to make my readers happy. Right now, I am just as random as my brain so maybe you'll just have to enjoy that. At least it never gets boring!

My night at the MTV Woodie Awards...

From Left To Right:Paul DiGiovanni,John Keefe, Bryan Donahue, Martin Johnson.


Last night was definitely a memorable, insane, night. I went to the Woodie Awards last year but the experience was no where near the one I had last night. It was hosted at the Roseland Ballroom again.It started out normal I had a few drinks I was watching Lykke Li play which I was absolutely stoked about because I love her music, and then it all changed from there. I realized I was standing in the line of fire because everyone that walked past me was a celebrity I was like wtf is going on? I then realized I was standing next to VIP the whole time, so me and my friends decided that we were going to get into VIP, and we did! We talked to the security guard for a bit and we weren't little sluts about it we just talked normal and literally flat out asked to go in and he was like okay go quick! SO that was awesome because I had no more money for drinks and from that point on they were free, and that is when my night really started. There was All American Rejects, Q-Tip,Chromeo, Moby, MGMT,Vampire Weekend,Paramore, Lance Rock, Tom Delonge...you name it they were there that's just who I remember seeing. After hanging out in VIP I was standing outside and idk how or why this even happened but me and my friends ended up talking to this band The Bride Wore Black, who honestly I never heard of and couldn't remember what band they were in and kept having them remind me the whole night. Anyways long story short, they wanted us to come to the after party that was at the Edison Hotel in Times Square, they told security that I was their PR girl and that was it, I was in like that along with my friend Nicole. The place was AMAZING, it was huge and decorated awesome.Free drinks once again, and the singer Martin from Boys Like Girls was talking to me and literally tried to kiss me( no jokes at all), and I gave him my cheek haha (I'm in a four year relationship)but no, it doesn't end there, besides the fact that he was super chill I just didn't really care for him all that much and I went back to the guys that got me there in the first place which were all really cool guys to hang out with, down to earth and not fucking creeps. Super refreshing. We stayed until they shut down the place and then were outside and then for some reason once again idk how I got thrust into this situation but I was somehow brought into a conversation with the guitarist, Paul DiGiovanni, also from Boys Like Girls,outside and he offered me HIS number, and then told me to text him so he could have mine, and I did. We talked for a little bit more, (about what? I couldn't tell you I have no clue) and then he was leaving and I was still with The Bride Wore Black, and probably 10 minutes later Paul already texts me saying they're at his hotel and to go there. So we all ventured to The Time Hotel, and seriously hung out drinking beers watching Conan. Which I then also shut down Paul, (We were sitting on the bed all of us and he tried putting his arm around my waist and I once again laid out the fact that I was in a relationship, him and john still went on to tell me how hot I was over and over and no one complains about that.) and you know the coolest part about it, he was super respectful and didn't turn into a dick because of it. It was like 5 when we left their hotel, I was shot. I still am, I didn't get home till around 7 this morning. Last night seriously blew my mind out of my expectations. It didn't end there though, Paul is still texting me today. He texted me when he woke up today and just before and wants me to come visit and stay in touch. I just like the fact knowing that he wasn't wasted, and the day after he still wants to talk to me regardless. I know some girls would die to be in my position, but last night seriously just made me realize even more than I already knew, how strong and true my love for my boyfriend is. They all said how much more they respected me for that because any other girl wouldn't do that. I will stay in touch with him, and stay friends with him,he's really cool and we have a lot in common but; I wouldn't turn my relationship in for anyone. Fame doesn't woo me haha. I got a kick ass friendship out of it though! Is that an amazing night? I think so. Another one for the books!

As you all might have already known...

I've always had a fascination with Andy Warhol, since I was about 12. But,I just wanted to share this and blurt this out because I think it's extremely amazing and it makes me happy in a strange sense I can't explain. I've always had this huge strong attraction to Union Square, I've always brought my sketchbook there and always drawn out inspiration from sitting there and watching my surroundings. But I found out that Andy Warhol's studio after he had the factory was at 33 Union Square West! I always find these funny little things in life, things are a lot more connected in ways you sometimes might never get to realize. Like they say, things are never by coincidence. I believe that, and I just felt truly inspired and amazed by this. I've always had such a intense pull to Union Square and I love knowing this little fact that this is where he looked out his studio window and painted some of his greatest pieces. Little things like this can make my day.

Design sets...

The only thing sparking my creativity is creating outfits right now! At least something is flowing. I'm in love with this outfit, If only I could afford what I create!

Finding a Muse...

That is my newest piece I put together on a whim last night. Lately I've felt so stifled creatively. I want to create so badly but I just have nothing going on upstairs in this head of mine. I am on a mission to find my muse! I need something or someone that is completely inspiring to get the wheels turning.

Things I plan to do to feel some sort of inspiration:
- Make a spring board
-Take Polaroids
- Record events and moments in my Moleskine
- Look through historic events
- Study our current culture

I hope something will spark some ideas, I am in such a rut.

I love how this is my horoscope today haha:
Your creativity has been on a roll lately, and all you have to do today is just let it keep on rolling! Don't think things through too closely -- leave enough messiness and open spaces in your schedule to encourage last minute thinking and improvisation. Make sure you have some breathing room. Let your imagination ignite and take you to new places! Now is the best time for you to put things back together in an entirely new way. You will have a blast doing it!

Fashion Icon- Edie Sedgwick

Edie Sedgwick was the Fashion Icon of the 60's and believably so. Her sense of fashion was so uninhibited and free. Completely admirable. I feel like I chime on her fashion sense every once in a while, and her way of going about it. She would put together an outfit quickly and run out the door and it would all be pulled together flawlessly. You'd never guess no planning went into it. I think this is the greatest way to outfit yourself. You should love every piece you own and rock it when you wear it. I'm weeding out my closet for all the clothes that no longer reflect me and donating them. Fashion is a lot more exciting when you hold no boundaries for yourself, be the you you want to be no holds barred. Indulge in your inner Edie Sedgwick; and not just fashion wise but psychologically, (No do not go run and become a heroin addict!) but take risks, act spontaneously. Everyday can be a lot more interesting.

Here are some things I'm in love with at the moment:

Fashion No No...

Today as I was parading around campus during my downtime, this girl walked by me and I am not one to judge but I couldn't help noticing this crazy teeter tottering horrible fashion disaster. Heels with a backpack. What the heck! Her outfit was cute otherwise but the extra weight was throwing her into a wobble. It was extremely packed out and it was making her hunched and completely contradicting what heels do for your walk and posture. Heels make you walk with graceful long sexy strides, and straight posture. Backpacks make you hunch and put your balance off and frankly make you look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Backpacks are actually horrible for your back and posture. So in response to this, I compiled a list of things that work for me, that you can do to lug those books around without having to sacrifice your style.

- Bring only the books for the class you have next and leave the rest in the car.
- Get a locker. ( Most colleges have them for students with art classes.)
- Take advantage of the oversized bag trend, or purchase a stylish tote and stuff them in there.
- If you know you're not going to need your text just bring a notebook and pen.







Go nuts and buy something that really screams your individual style.

Fall is showing it's beautiful face!

I for one have been extremely excited for fall. It is my absolute favorite season. The weather is perfect and the leaves are ridiculously beautiful. I could stare at them for hours. I'm not even kidding. My main goal is to actually make it to Central Park this fall. It's so insane the way it looks. It's almost unbelievable that it is real. Seriously looks like it is right from a movie set. (picture above is central park in fall...amazing!)

Plans I have :
-Walk through Central Park
-Row Boats in Central Park
-Pick Pumpkins out East
-Make Pumpkin Seeds
-Carve Pumpkins
-Make lot's of cards for my friends
-Play in the leaves!!

I'm going to be a complete child again come this fall, I can't wait to play in the leaves. I remember my parents had to call me in the house a million times in the fall because I'd constantly be in the leaves and I always had them stuck in my hair. I'm a fall baby and you can definitely tell. I have a whole new vibrancy during this season. Soy Chai Tea, Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Apple Cider. Thankfully my boyfriend works at Starbucks because I'd waste all my money on these drinks. Ohhhh man I get all sentimental and can't stop thinking about cuddling up in cozy sweaters watching a good movie with a great big cup of tea. Swooooning. I will have fun posts coming up with little crafty and fun fall activities and events. Just you wait.

So here's a twist...

I decided I will be changing the focus on what my blog is about, although I will still definitely post events for you guys. I don't have as much time as I wish I did at the moment to dedicate to the blog but I don't want to give up on the blog either. That would make me really sad because I'm really happy to have this blog and meet all you new people. I feel that it needs a little more substance than events. It will be a place where I will share events, experiences, inspiration, art, music, and so much more. It needs a little kick in the bum. So you all better get ready for the new Bridge and Tunnel. It will be a lot more exciting for both you and I. Love you guys!

Free Friday!!

Helloooo loveys, I'm posting up a free friday. We have one month left of summer and I'm sure your pockets are emptying quickly! So here is a few things this weekend that you can do for free that should be a good time. Have fun everyone! Make it a great weekend!


Tonight:
-Organic Wine Tasting @ East Village Wine & Liquor 6PM!
-Argentine Tango Class @ Triangulo 8:30PM!
-Kings of Karaoke w. DJ FlimFlam & Benny @ Trash Bar 11:55 PM!

Tomorrow:
-BK Roof Top Party 250 Moore St. @ 8:30 PM!
-Sips&Giggles Oulu @ 9 PM!
-GlammDammit: Walk on the Wild Side Don Hills @ 10 PM!

Sunday:
-Black Lips, Deer Hunter, King Kahn & His Shrine @ McCarren Park Pool 2 PM!
-Jamie Lidell @ Central Park Summer Stage 2 PM!

Cisco Adler!!!

Okay so this has nothing to do with anything this blog is about but to follow up on my moment with Cisco Adler, I messaged him on my space telling him how stoked I was to see him in person and how I should have just screamed his name and called him over instead of running away like a little girl! I've wanted to meet this dude since last year. His music is awesome and he always seemed like a totally fun dude to chill with. Anyways this was a follow up, it said he read my message but didn't answer, so I told him that wasn't cool but todayyyyy he did and I am so ridiculous. I know I am, trust me. It wasn't anything big haha but it made my day. All he said was:
"nooooooo!!!babe i dont always see every message on here
what did it say
and yes i like when girls scream my name"
Did you ever read the book The Secret? Well it says that the Universe always finds a way to bring things that you want or things that you want to happen, to you. It's always worked for me since I read it and was aware of this way of thinking. Yeah unrealistic that me and Cisco would become best friends, but we did see each other in person and have exchanged words. Close enough for me. :)

Stay Local @ Lokal

This weekend has been so eventful, I can not even begin to tell you. I barely had any time to stop moving it was insane. It was enjoyable everything, but painful! I came out of this weekend with a lot of cuts and bruises all on my own doing haha sheesh! Friday night we went to Annex and I was absolutely stoked because I haven't been there in a while and I love it there. I danced my little butt off the whole time it was great and I still highly recommend it there. It's such a fun atmosphere. Saturday I went to Warped Tour...I think this will be my last year. I feel a bit too old for it, not that I am old but it doesn't feel the same as it did when I was 15. The greatest thing ever was that Cisco Adler was there and I was not aware he was going to be. I'm sure for anyone else they could care less because most people either think he is a grime ball or saying "Cisco who?" Anyways, we had a moment ahaha he caught me looking at him and did something I don't know how to put into words but it was cute and then I ran back to my boyfriend and friends because I felt super silly. That was the biggest hi-light of my warped tour day I think. Sunday was MGMT and The Ting Tings, and I can't even express enough how great they both played. So amazing! The Ting Tings energy is insane and I completely fed off of it and MGMT was so on key they were great. On top of that there was intense lightning and thunder and it was pouring the whole while. It made things interesting to say the least. After that me and my friends ate at a place called Lokal, it's located on the corner of Nassau and Lorimer. It was so delicious, I got a grilled vegetable plate. I ate it so fast they were the most tasty vegetables ever I wanted more but I was unfortunately very broke this weekend. But my advice would be to try out their food, everyone thoroughly enjoyed theirs. So delicious. I do apologize for my long gaps in posting, I hope you could understand how busy my schedule has been and I will try my hardest to try and post more when I find little bits of time. Love you peeps!

Take only what you need from it...

Hello Bridge and Tunnelers! I finished my summer class today! So excited that I don't have to have that in the back of my head anymore. Now just summer lovin' and no worries. I am stoked. This weekend I'm going to see MGMT and The Ting Tings at where else than the McCarren Park Pool. I am so so excited. These are two of my most favorite bands. So I am expecting a good day with my boyfriend and good music. I've been getting these E-mails from DailyOM which also has a great book out as well that you should get into. It's all about the way the universe works and a better way at thinking and resolving conflicts in your life. From the most simple things to the most extreme it rationalizes everything. This is an excerpt from my E-mail today ( I swear I look forward to these every day, they keep me in line.) : "As you breathe rhythmically today, you may discover that your muscles loosen and your mental clarity returns." This whole E-mail was about getting rid of any anxieties or stresses that may come into your life simply by focusing on your breathing. The more shallow your breathing is when your anxious the less oxygen your body gets to to relieve itself of any mental cloudiness. Rhythmic breathing lets your body know everything is well. So you can basically breathe your way into wellness and it's so true. Your body does feel calm when you do breathing exercises. It's a big part of Yoga which I am also a major fan of. I would definitely check out DailyOM's website and add yourself to the mailing list. I have my e-mails sent to my phone so that I have them with me wherever I am at any part of the day. They're a great lift me up. I hope all is well loveys and maybe I will see you guys in Brooklyn this weekend? Hope so!

Jengaaaa!

This weekend I really had so much fun and it was doing simple things, but I find that that is always the best. You don't always need a lot going on to have a good time with your friends. I went to BK around 12 AM on saturday night, completely random. (Me and Ryan weren't going to go till Sunday) We met up with a few of our friends and went to this bar The Levee. I almost immediately fell in love with this place. It was comfortable, fun, and had a amazing vibe. They have a really extensive menu for beers, some of the weirdest beers I've never even heard of but I stuck to PBR's because they were only $2 and you can't beat that. Their menu for food is almost funny but it's really what you'd like to eat when you're drinking. It consisted of things such as peanut butter and jelly, cheese balls, popcorn, a frito pie (never had or heard of it but it could be good!), ruffles and french onion dip and so much more but that is such a strange menu. They serve food till 4 AM too so it's pretty neat. Aside from their menu they have board games all over the place for you to play, me and my friends played Jenga and Connect Four. Games like these are so much more intense when you have a few drinks in you haha. After Levee we headed to another bar our friend Bryan was telling us about and he took us to this door that led to a long hallway, it was super discrete we were like " where the heck are you taking us?" The door had one of those things you slide like in the Wizard of Oz and he asks for a password, I had to make a crack at that. You don't need a password though (although I think that would have made things exciting), you open the door and then you're thrown into this super chic bar that I was absolutely thrown over about the decor. Not what I had expected. It was so nice and the fact that it was so discrete on the outside made it so much more surprising to see what was going to be on the other side. This place was called Larry Lawrence. You should definitely check it out with your friends, it feels like you have your own little secret world to yourself. I loved the place it was not what I expected. Sunday I did go to McCarren Park to see Matt and Kim and I had such a great time. Their energy is so extreme, Kim has the most giant smile the whole time she plays and Matt is just hysterical. Their energy together is so electric and contagious you can't help but feel good listening to their music and watching them play. If you missed them definitely try and see them next time they're around. They're awesome for a good spirit lift. Okay it's time for me to get some food in my belly it's yelling at me! See you soon loveys!

Summer time and the livin's easy

How is everyone's summer going so far? Mine has been quite amazing and fun so far. I have no complaints. I wish the weather was consistently nice out but hey, the days (like today) that are beautiful I enjoy the best I can. This weekend I'm going to see Matt and Kim at McCarren Park Pool for free. I can't wait, it should be a great show and a fun day. It's this Sunday the 13th@ 2PM till dusk. I hope to see you guys there. You should really check out their music if you're not familiar with them. They're really upbeat and fun. I like to listen to them when I'm getting ready so I leave my house in a super good mood. I feel like I have minimal time this summer for everything that I planned. I forgot that even though I'm taking some classes online they would still be time consuming. I've been trying to juggle this blog, my art work, classes, my job, and a social life all at once. I enjoy it all though I don't feel like a bump on a log. I really hope you're all enjoying your summers and that the events I've been posting have been fun and interesting for you to go to. I really really hope to see you all there. There will be hot dogs and brooklyn beer inside. Yummmmmy. Don't forget bathing suits and towels! There's a giant blow up and slip n' slide! See you all there loveys!

Wet Hot American Summer!

McCarren Park Pool is having a screening of Wet Hot American Summer tomorrow night at 8PM for free. If you haven't already seen this movie you should it should be a staple in any ones list of favorite movies. If you have already seen it go see it again under the stars on a beautiful summer night. Bring your love bird and be cute together on a blanket giggling like little school girls to a great movie. That's not it though! The doors open at 4PM for live music and food you could make a whole day out of it. It will be one of those moments in summer that you'll never forget and think that was a really good day. I'm getting all starry eyed just thinking about it.

It's been a while...

I've been quite busy with work and painting lately and my friend just had a baby! I've been away from bridge and tunnel a lot longer than I thought. Just a little overwhelmed with things. Anyways I just started reading The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again) written by Andy Warhol. I haven't been able to put it down. It's so amazing the way his mind works, he writes the way he thinks and you can see how random his thoughts pop out...in the middle of talking about money he says "I hate sundays, there's never anything open..." and then continues talking about the "green". So in tribute to how much I love Andy Warhol...there is actually a event tomorrow in tribute to him, his work, and the factory and it should be absolutely amazing. It's tomorrow at Don Hills on Spring st. in Manhattan. There will be go go dancers, cabaret, makeovers, iconic artwork by Warhol, and live performances by The Rats, and The Hunt. If you are a fan of Warhol and his life and work this would be the event for you. It's $10 and starts at 10 PM. Go go go and have the time of your life and tell me all about it and take pictures because I will be at work . Major sad face for me. Arite loveys, I gotta go paint! Sorry for the long break in writing!