Friday Finds - Week Ending May 19, 2005
I know, I know. They're called the Friday Finds. They're supposed to come out on Fridays. What can I say? Life is not kind. Sometimes things are late. Get used to disappointment. ;)
Let's start off with The Budget Fashionista, shall we? Billing itself as "The Original Shopping Blog," TBF is the brainchild of Kathryn Finney, self-styled "stylist to the cheap" and editor/writer of The Budget Fashionista, the online shopping magazine Kate Magazine, and author of the groundbreaking article, Fashion Isn't Just For Skinny People, sage advice for the fashion and shopping-challenged or for every girl who hasn't come quite to terms with the fact that her ass is slightly larger than a size 2. Or 4. Kathryn gives great advice; she's the cool friend you would never consider shopping without. I personally love her for this seminal tidbit on lowrise jeans: "Just because it is in style, doesn’t mean it will work for you." Amen, Kate. And thank you. :)
Who doesn't need a t-shirt corset?
I find The Urban Pioneer Project an interesting concept. Check it out.
Isaac Mizrahi has joined the Target team. I've always like Mizrahi. He seems to have a good sense of humour about himself and the business he's in, and his clothing is kicky fun. I hope this works out well for him.
If, unlike me, you will be jetting to Paris for the Tour de France this year (I may have to hate you), you have to have this great Fom brand travel pillow from Brookstone. It's comfy and squishy and a steal at only $20. In fact, I got my boyfriend a Fom jumbo cushion for watching tv on the sofa, and I love to just hold it and knead it in my hands. I totally get why cats do that now, thanks to Fom...the tiny little microbeads feel *great*, and it's totally relaxing. :) And if you'd rather have the u-shaped kind of neck pillow, Fom makes that one, too, and for only $25. Happy snoozing!
I tried the new "Take 5" candy bar this week, and I have to say, it's overrated. I paid for mine, but here's a coupon so you can try one free. I think it just has way too much going on, and there's not enough candy bar for satisfaction. Sorry, Hershey.
I love my Daily Candy newsletter, but sometimes I have to blow the whistle on 'em. Recently, they sent me a recommendation for Gourmet Foods International, claiming it "sells to the public for only slightly above wholesale". Au contraire, DC. GFI will send me 16 pounds (16 pounds - are you *kidding* me???) of Barilla penne rigati pasta for $22.29. That's 1.39 a box, and I can buy it at the grocery store myself for a dime less, and that's when I have to pay full price. I usually score it for .99 a box. And I don't have to buy 16 pounds of it to do so, either.
I used to belong to an international gourmet food club. I wish I could remember the name of it, because it was awesome. Every month for like $15 a month (it was the mid-80s), I got a box of great foods and recipes to use them in. It rocked. Unfortunately, GFI doesn't measure up.
Dear Karen -
The 80s are not vintage. And those belts are a travesty.
I can't imagine Dreyer's Slow Churned ice cream is any richer or better than their regular light ice cream - which totally rocks - but they say it is, and who am I to judge? While you're there, enter for a free ice cream block party.
And last, I loved my dog more than anything in the world. And that is why I never subjected him to stuff like this. But if you've got a hankerin' for torturin' your best friend, check out the "pique tee". And that pomeranian gets the dog of the year award. I have to say, he looks totally adorable and hilarious in the "polo tee". Spunky little guy!
That's all for today; please feel free to share your own Finds. :)
later,
Jenie
Let's start off with The Budget Fashionista, shall we? Billing itself as "The Original Shopping Blog," TBF is the brainchild of Kathryn Finney, self-styled "stylist to the cheap" and editor/writer of The Budget Fashionista, the online shopping magazine Kate Magazine, and author of the groundbreaking article, Fashion Isn't Just For Skinny People, sage advice for the fashion and shopping-challenged or for every girl who hasn't come quite to terms with the fact that her ass is slightly larger than a size 2. Or 4. Kathryn gives great advice; she's the cool friend you would never consider shopping without. I personally love her for this seminal tidbit on lowrise jeans: "Just because it is in style, doesn’t mean it will work for you." Amen, Kate. And thank you. :)
Who doesn't need a t-shirt corset?
I find The Urban Pioneer Project an interesting concept. Check it out.
Isaac Mizrahi has joined the Target team. I've always like Mizrahi. He seems to have a good sense of humour about himself and the business he's in, and his clothing is kicky fun. I hope this works out well for him.
If, unlike me, you will be jetting to Paris for the Tour de France this year (I may have to hate you), you have to have this great Fom brand travel pillow from Brookstone. It's comfy and squishy and a steal at only $20. In fact, I got my boyfriend a Fom jumbo cushion for watching tv on the sofa, and I love to just hold it and knead it in my hands. I totally get why cats do that now, thanks to Fom...the tiny little microbeads feel *great*, and it's totally relaxing. :) And if you'd rather have the u-shaped kind of neck pillow, Fom makes that one, too, and for only $25. Happy snoozing!
I tried the new "Take 5" candy bar this week, and I have to say, it's overrated. I paid for mine, but here's a coupon so you can try one free. I think it just has way too much going on, and there's not enough candy bar for satisfaction. Sorry, Hershey.
I love my Daily Candy newsletter, but sometimes I have to blow the whistle on 'em. Recently, they sent me a recommendation for Gourmet Foods International, claiming it "sells to the public for only slightly above wholesale". Au contraire, DC. GFI will send me 16 pounds (16 pounds - are you *kidding* me???) of Barilla penne rigati pasta for $22.29. That's 1.39 a box, and I can buy it at the grocery store myself for a dime less, and that's when I have to pay full price. I usually score it for .99 a box. And I don't have to buy 16 pounds of it to do so, either.
I used to belong to an international gourmet food club. I wish I could remember the name of it, because it was awesome. Every month for like $15 a month (it was the mid-80s), I got a box of great foods and recipes to use them in. It rocked. Unfortunately, GFI doesn't measure up.
Dear Karen -
The 80s are not vintage. And those belts are a travesty.
I can't imagine Dreyer's Slow Churned ice cream is any richer or better than their regular light ice cream - which totally rocks - but they say it is, and who am I to judge? While you're there, enter for a free ice cream block party.
And last, I loved my dog more than anything in the world. And that is why I never subjected him to stuff like this. But if you've got a hankerin' for torturin' your best friend, check out the "pique tee". And that pomeranian gets the dog of the year award. I have to say, he looks totally adorable and hilarious in the "polo tee". Spunky little guy!
That's all for today; please feel free to share your own Finds. :)
later,
Jenie
posted by Jenie at 12:28 AM
5 Comments:
Hey, Jen!
How about this blast from the past? I remember you (vaguely) from the old original Photon in Dallas. I found your web address on some list of Dallas Photon players somebody on the web compiled.
I played under Shogun most of the time. Used to hang around with Random a lot.
Anyway, odd to find you in the same neck of the woods as me. I'm living in Venice now.
-=greg=-
Hey now, don't be making fun of the fabulous 80's belts...how else is one supposed to appropriately accessorize the giant-size shirt worn over tapered Guess jeans (w/ ankle zips) tucked into matching socks and hi-top tennies? But thanks to Karen's website, I now know I can list my box of leftover belts on e-Bay as "vintage" ;-)
lol! i know, kj. i showed remarkable lack in foresight, actually throwing all my belts and other 80s fashions away. i'd be so utterly hip and trendy now, otherwise. :)
greg, i tried to reply in email, but it bounced back. this is clearly my week for running into old acquaintances. before i came home and read your comment, i ran into a guy i used to work with 7 or 8 years ago. hope you're doing well.
jenie
(who was also nicknamed jet, in her more tomboyish youth; steve and willie nicknamed me jenie) (jee-nee)
Oops, it's been so long since I used blogger, that my email address and profile weren't up to date. I updated it just now.
Heard anybody about Steve and Willie?
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