In case you don't watch the freakshow channel quite as often as I do, last night TLC debuted their new show Big Sexy: First with the quick and dirty: 1) Audrey is definitely my favorite. That woman is FIERCE and while I'm not cool or avant garde enough to wear those clothes, I love the fact that she does. 2) Audrey is followed closely by the gal who works at (or owns? I wasn't sure) Re/Dress...

What to wear behind my mask at the Masquerade Ball was another conundrum I had with Dragon*Con. With the limitations there was only going to be so much I'd be able to show and have an impact, which forced me to try another trick I'd seen a guru use. Sparkle! I applied the gems with lash glue to the top and bottom of my eyes and I have to admit I love it. It's just so different from what I usually...

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Dress: NY&Co ~ Cardigan: Ann Taylor Factory ~ Sandals: Old Navy ~ Watch: MK I love this dress! I broke my 'buy nothing fun' rule for it, but how could I not when it was only $10?...

And the testing for Dragon*Con continues! At this point (9 DAYS AWAY!) I've actually manage to narrow down all my outfits and not feel completely freaked out. I will be busy though as for the first two days I have 2 completely different outfits and makeup to wear. Finally I can at least say I have a look for my first pinup outfit! Again I was inspired from various YouTube videos and I actually pulled...

Please ignore the very subpar application. Focus more on how pretty and shiny it is, please? If you want to get this look yourself here are the products I used:  essie first base base coat ~ L.A. Girls Calcium Builder ~ American Apparel Nail Lacquer in Mouse ~ Orly nail polish in Wandering Vine ~ L.A. Girls Diamond Top Coat I'm not sure if it's the actual colored polish itself, but the last...

I can't remember if I've talked about this already or not, but H&M hates me. I don't know what I did but almost nothing in that store ever fits and when it does go on it looks so wonky that I can't even remember why I was moved to try it. PLUS that store seems to think that my ribs are optional and can be removed whenever they deem necessary. Does anybody else see something wrong with this picture? Still...

 (yes this is a pic from my bathroom) Of what will be debuted at Dragon*Con 2011 (I wrote a slightly epic post over on Reading Amidst the Chaos, but since it includes a video of Brent Spinner I really think you should check it out). I'm a little concerned because my harem pants make me feel like an elephant, but I'm hoping that once I'm together with a whole group of people all dressed to the...

And is anyone else getting flashbacks to Resident Evil? I feel like we did the whole kidnapped, frozen, wake up and kick some ass stuff already. ...

Well I don't have an Awkward and Awesome to share with you guys today but I thought my own personal shopping dilemma would do in a pinch! Jeans - love them or hate them they're a staple in pretty much everyone's closet. I in no way need any more of these but I keep obsessing over a couple. One pair I was actually able to try on and the other just one I've seen modeled on so many bloggers that I can't...

Uhh so I realize that I just posted about my last Dragon*Con makeup test but just stay with me. The time is rapidly approaching and I've gotta get it done somehow - plus you're all not totally turned off by this right? RIGHT? Sadly these pictures are still suffering from bad light syndrome but I just don't know how to fix it. Sorry my camera short comings are becoming so obvious, but hopefully...

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Shirt: NY&Co ~ Skirt: Jones New York (thrifted) ~ Necklace: Eastern Market I'm attempting to use Flickr to make these photos show up a bit better, but apparently the new annoyance is going to be sizing. I don't want to do Wordpress dammit! I like Blogger. Except when it sucks. And I know that it's Thursday and I'm not seemingly going to pull an Awkward & Awesome post out of my hat, but...

First, sorry these pictures suck. For the life of me I cannot get my camera to take good close up shots when it's not day outside.You can imagine how annoying that is when the best time for me to play around with makeup is when I get home from work! Does this mean I need to invest in lighting or something? Grr. Also, as I apologize again, sorry for no product description. It was a matte from my...

Dr. Helen Benson is summoned to a military facility with several other scientist when an alien spacecraft of sorts arrives in New York City. Aboard is a human-like alien and a giant robot of immense size and power. The alien identifies himself as Klaatu and says he has come to save the Earth. The US military and political authorities see him as a threat however and decide to use so-called intensive...

Awesome -New lipgloss! I've never tried a Giorgio Armani one before, but first thoughts are very positive. -There's going to be a masked ball at Dragon*Con and I just can't get over how cool I think that is. -Cowboys & Aliens. Ok Daniel Craig, you've got me - I LOVED this movie! -Slightly expensive face creams. I know I don't NEED it but I love it just the same. Awkward -Women who just stand...

I would have done some much better if this had been an eye candy or ear candy (ear candy? yeah that doesn't sound right) challenge. I just don't stack bracelets much, and I don't have a lot of options to choose from because I'm much more of an earrings kinda girl. I'm gradually introducing more necklaces into my accessories wardrobe, but bracelets - especially groups of them - are not my forte. All...

1) 30 Days til Dragon*Con! I just can't explain to you how excited I am for this. After weeks of hotel mix up HELL, my room in the Maririott is confirmed at a price that won't bankrupt me. AND I have outfits, shoes, jewelry galore to go with the weekend, though at this point I should really start thinking seriously about the makeup. 2) And at Dragon*Con? They're having a MASKED BALL. I have no idea...