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Friday, May 4, 2012

Friday Favorites!

And the worst blogger award goes to ....


me.


Snooki waaaah!  I sucked this week at blogging.  I don't know what to tell ya, though.  Some weeks you're on your game, some weeks you're not.  This week was not my week.  However, I do think I have a pretty good Friday Faves coming atcha right now.  Maybe this will make-up for my sub-par blogging this week?  And that announcement?  It's coming THIS MONDAY.  I swear on all that is holy.  


Favorite Coffee Mug
Homegrown Monogram Mug - $8, Anthropologie
I did a little in-store Anthro browsing on Monday, and this mug caught my eye so I snapped a pic. I didn't buy it, but I've been dreaming about it ever since.  It's my mission to purchase it today and I've also decided I'm going to start collecting coffee mugs.  That is going to be "my thing".  I collect nothing and I'm obsessed with cute coffee mug, so coffee mug collection it is.  Anyone out there wanna support this new habit of mine and send me some to die for mugs??  I will not object.  


Favorite Beauty Buy
Sephora's Sun Safety Kit, $30 (out of stock online)
I'm a HUGE advocate for safe sun practices, so when a Sephora e-mail arrived in my inbox last weekend advertising this 17-piece collection of SPF essentials and safe self-tanners for only $30, I knew I had to have it.  And have it I do!  I called my local Sephora on Monday to see if they had any left, and to my delight they had 9!  I promptly asked them to put one on hold for me and I immediately took my badonk up to Sephora to purchase this sun safety goodness.  Review to follow.  


Favorite Wine(s)
Loredona Riesling [5 Stars in Restaurant Wine Magazine]
 and 
HandCraft Chardonnay [89 pts and Gold in Consumer Choice Awards]
One of my BFF's hubs works for the winery that distributes these wines, so he recently sent me home with two bottles to try.  BTW, distributing wine = dream job.  They have so much wine in their house, it is not fair.  

So last night I had a glass of the Handcraft Chardonnay (citrus, peach, honey, pear and creamy marshmallow flavors), and I had a glass of the Loredona Monterey Riesling (nectarine, lime, honeydew melon and candied orange peel flavors).  It's officia!  These are going to be my staple summer wines.  The fruity flavors are so smooth and the wines are not TOO sweet, which I hate.  One word: DEE-LISH.  And by the way, when I say glass I mean glasses.  Duh. 


Favorite Non-Reality TV Show
GCB on ABC Sunday's night @ 9 p.m. CST 
I've got to tell you ladies, I did not want to like this show because I was convinced it was going to make Dallas look absolutely ridiculous and po-dunk like 99.9% of the shows out there.  While this show is certainly over-the-top, I find it to be hysterical and can't get enough.  

GCB is based on the "semi-autobiographical" novel Good Christian Bitches by Kim Gatlin, and the series centers on Amanda Vaughn, a recently widowed woman, who moves her family back to the upscale Dallas neighborhood where she grew up.  Go here to read more about the premise of GCB.  

Oh and did I mention this fine specimen is on the show?  Easy on the eyes in an understatement.  Hello Eric Winter!  I am not happy you are married and with child.  Le sigh.

Favorite Reality TV Show
Yes, these two sisters voluntarily wore these elegant ensembles as bridesmaid dresses. 
Season 2 of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, TLC
I realize this is not normal, but I'm fascinated with gypsies.  I blogged about them last year when the series first came out and have been obsessed ever since.  Ask anyone who knows me IRL.  If you get me started on the topic of gypsies, I will spout out facts like I'm a walking wikipedia.  Like the fact that the second largest U.S. population of gypsies is in White Settlement, TX, which is relatively close to where I live. 


Mark my words: I will meet a gypsy and I will die a happy lady.  Oh um, and My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding (a spin off of the original series) started last week.  Jesus loves me.  


Favorite Necklace
J Crew Bubble Necklace dupe, ebay $14.50 (shipping included)
The iconic J Crew bubble necklace retails for $150 and I'm sure you have seen it ALL OVER the blog-o-sphere.  It seriously is a sensation.  Well, what's even more sensational is the fact that there is a ebay seller in Hong Kong who sells an identical dupe for only $14.50.  Yah, I said Hong Kong.  Stay with me now because this seller is legit.  I ordered one and it arrived this week and I got SO many compliments on it within the first 5 minutes after stepping into the office.  EVEN FROM MEN.  Like, what?  Anywho, I ordered another one in red so I can wear it with black for Texas Tech games.  


I was skeptical about a seller in Hong Kong sending me a "dupe" (aka knock-off) but the quality is amazing. I highly recommend you order one. I'm tempted to order even more. Tell me no! Click here for the seller, just be prepared to wait a few weeks (to a month) to get it.  Patience is a virtue ladies.  I promise, it is worth the wait.  


Favorite Movie Trailer 

Anddddd ... you. are. welcome. Is it hot in here or is just me? Raise your hand if you'll be there opening night.  *HAND RAISED*
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54 comments:

  1. Love those mugs. I used to collect mugs, hubs put a stop to it when they started to take over all the cupboards. I still buy some and hide them from him. :) I got that necklace too but it is taking forever to get to me! Damn shipping to Canada!!

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  2. OK, so 1) I will totally send you an adorable mug but you've got to send me your address ;) 2) I SO wish I had a Sephora close so I could get that sun safety kit, for real 3) I'm going to see if our liquor stores have those wines, because I'm always looking for good wines 4) I love GCB, and I loved Eric Winter as Rex on Days. and last but not least 5) I totally just ordered the necklace. I've bought a bunch from sellers in Hong Kong ... it may take a while to arrive, but I've never had any trouble.

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  3. I am OBSESSED with My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding!

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  4. um...i think you know what my favorite part of your friday faves was. i'll give you one guess. ugh! i've seen that trailer more times than i care to count and i'm not ashamed.

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  5. I think we have similar tv taste. LOVE GCB. It always makes me laugh out loud. And the gypsies? They kill me. And I love every second of the train wreck that is that show.

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  6. I just bought that necklace off e-bay!!!! Amazing deal! Can't wait to get it...thanks for the suggestion!!

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  7. LOVE GCB and love that hottie, as we've discussed. I saw a picture of his wife the other day- she is obviously drop dead gorgeous. Of. Course.

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  8. I've stared at those mugs for a while now... There's actually a "mug swap" going on right down at

    http://fakerain.blogspot.com/p/coffee-mug-swap.html


    Also, I just bought the yellow version of the J. Crew Necklace, so I'm trusting you on this :)

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  9. Omg I've been eyeing this jcrew necklace (and it's imitators) for months! But there was no way this newlywed/college student was going to drop $150 for it. I think I can even get my husband to go for this. Thanks so much for the tip!

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  10. OMG! I love this necklace so much! I get so many compliments every single time I wear it! I am thinking of buying the pale pink. And like 75 other ones that are on there. Seriously. SO CUTE!

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  11. I love that you are also fascinated with gypsies hahaha - I'm already drooling over the Channing Tatum movie...I need to see more!! Happy Friday:)

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  12. I love cute coffee mugs too!! I love them from Crate and barrel! SUCH cute patterns and fun colors!! :)

    I LOVE that gypsy show too! Jer thinks I'm crazy but it is so redic how can you NOT get sucked in??! lol

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  13. I love that you are advocating for sun skin care! I always tell others how important it is to take care of their skin! Especially since I soon will be undergoing a procedure because I'm at risk for skin cancer! :( So important to protect yourself from the sun!

    I love Channing Tatum and Eric Winter! MMmmm..!!

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  14. I too would like to be a wine distributor. How do we get that job? Love GCB duh. I hope your big annoucement is what i think it is because I am so excited for you!

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  15. um hiiiii I am SO needing to see Magic Mike. I about died when I saw the trailer. helloooo.
    love those anthro mugs... i have the black monogrammed one and have been eyeing the colorful ones for awhile- I say we both give in and buy em!!
    hope you have an amazing weekend!!

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  16. uno... you have the crackle wine glasses, those are my favorite. two... I'll have to try that first wine, the "creamy marshmallow" may have solicited a nose-crinkle from me, but you liked it, so I'm intrigued... and finally, the news that there are American gypsies makes me awkwardly happy.

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  17. I ordered the Sun Safety Kit this week and I'm so excited to get it!! Do you love it so far?!

    And gypsy weddings = train wreck. I can't stop watching, but it's SO BAD. Who decides they actually want to look like that on their wedding day? The tan mom might be the only person in the world who would (probably) agree with them. Crazy people!

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  18. By far my fav of your Friday Favorites yet! I love GCB but I am literally OBSESSED with My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. And yes, thank you for that movie trailer - I am legit excited to see that movie.

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  19. Me and the Handcraft Chardonnay need to meet asap! Jordan and I have been trying to find our perfect wine, aka he has been downing the bottles I don't like a lot lately! Poor guy haha!

    I need to watch the Gypsy Weddings asap! Looks like a show that will make me feel better about myself, hahaha!

    The fact Alex is not on the list is concerning!?!?!?! What the heck! :)

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  20. Love that necklace! Do you know if it's legitimate sterling silver or nickel? I am deathly allergic to nickel so I have such a hard time finding fun jewelry like this!

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  21. I can't wait to see that movie. Yes please.

    Tab
    my-cliffnotes.blogspot.com

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  22. Are you SERIOUS about gypsies being in White Settlement!?!? That's minutes from mi casa! I love that show but, hardly catch it... guess I could DVR it? DUH! I must find these gypsies! We should go on a hunt together! LOL! & Thanks to you for passing along the necklace info, mine will be here towards the end of the month! WOO HOO!!!

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  23. Thank you for talking about sun safety :) May is Melanoma/skin cancer awareness month. I was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in 2008 and have been to hell and back since then. I'm in partial remission now but I can not wait until the day I am totally cancer free :) I wish more people took sun safety and the dangers of tanning seriously.

    I love GCB, it's my fave show. Now I need to check out the gypsy show. I love reality tv way too much. My DVR is always full!

    OMG I have to see Magic Mike =) Channing Tatum is fine as hell ;) So is Matthew McConnehey.

    Have a good weekend!!

    xoxo

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  24. That mug is on my Dallas to do list! (well, the e version)

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  25. Yeah! Another J.Crew via ebay convert. I ordered from the same seller and absolutely LOVE mine. :) Have a great weekend!

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  26. 1. My friends and I are dressing up like a gypsy wedding party for Halloween.

    2. The reason men are complementing your necklace (which is super cute btw) is because they think it looks like anal beads around your neck.

    3. You know how I feel about GCB.

    4. Peace out.

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  27. 1. My friends and I are dressing up like a gypsy wedding party for Halloween.

    2. The reason men are complementing your necklace (which is super cute btw) is because they think it looks like anal beads around your neck.

    3. You know how I feel about GCB.

    4. Peace out.

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  28. Love them all! I can't believe I haven't seen GCB. I have to now! Gypsies in White Settlement....that's SO close to where I live! Ha. :) Happy Friday!

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  29. I am also obsessed with gypsies. I met a real life gypsy family when I was on vacation in Cyprus. Ok, when I say "met" I mean gawked at them from afar. They were staying in our hotel and my Scottish boyfriend made fun of me for thinking every British or Irish person was a gypsy. BUT my suspicions were confirmed when I saw their outfits for a night out (think sparkly bikinis with a train) and heard them talk about getting a new caravan.

    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  30. Magic mike= amazing girls night! Cannot wait- I adore Channing tatum! Happy Friday!

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  31. i am so glad you are gracious enough to share your bargainista ways aka that awesome necklace! i'm definitely ordering that.. thank you!!!

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  32. Good lord. I just really don't understand how Channing Tatum can be sooo attractive! It's ridiculous. Plus he treats his wife like a freaking princess. Why aren't there more guys like him again?! Can't wait for the movie!

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  33. Love all this stuff.. especially some GCB! :) Hope your weekend is fabulous!

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  34. This is a really cute post. I'm pretty much in love with big coffee mugs. There's something really adorable and cozy about them. That necklace is gorgeous too!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  35. first of all- the mug? adorable! I would love an "R" one! I dont collect coffee cups per se but I do have a ton!!
    anyways so the gypsy thing...weeellll I happen to know a ton about it myself, but from a completely different perspective than you. The town where they have all of those weddings at christmas- Rathkeale...its about 15 miles from where I live in Limerick. Also they aren't called gypsies here they are travellers. they are......interesting....to say the least. You want to meet a traveller? come on over here to ireland...they are everywhere!

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  36. dude, I need that sun kit. although I won't go higher than SPF 15 so it may not be worth it for me.

    love GCB. Amanda reminds me of you ha!!

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  37. I may have to get those mugs for next fall! And I really like that necklace! On time, I ordered a scarf from Hong Kong, and it came like a week later! It's one of my favorites!

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  38. Between learning that they crazy gypsy weddings are back and putting a half naked Channing Tatum on my screen (SWOON), you are officially my favorite person of the day!

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  39. I want that Sephora sunless tan kit!! And I'm really loving GCB too, it just makes me laugh!

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  40. Can't wait to read the Sephora Safe Sun review! I've been wanting to try the St. Tropez but I'm hesitant on forking over all the money. Also, the tan towels are amazing. If you haven't used them before, you be addicted.

    XOXO, Clarissa

    bigdreamsandgirlythings.blogspot.com

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  41. I've got to get my hands on one or three of these necklaces!!!

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  42. Okay.
    1. I have that mug. I love that mug. I drink my lovely Starbuck's BLONDE roast from it every morning. (I appreciate all things blonde, figured you do too.) :)

    2. Riesling is my absolute FAVE wine. Chateau St. Michelle Riesling and Polka Dot Riesling being my absolute bests.

    3. I'm in dire need of 1 or 5 of those necklaces. Thanks for the info. I've ordered from Hong Kong before, and actually been pleased! Super stoked.

    4. You're a Tech alum. RAIDER POWER!
    (I'm not an alum (West Texas A&M for me)but my whole family is).

    5. You rock.

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  43. The tan towels in that kit are LEGIT!!! I love them!

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  44. I adore GCB! And Magic Mike... there are no words.
    Does he realize what he does to us???

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  45. Collecting mugs sounds like a great idea. I collect wine glasses & love it! Just make sure you have the cabinet space.

    GCB is currently the best show airing in my opinion. I am also reading the book and really like it.

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  46. i totally just bought that necklace! thanks love!

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  47. I luhhh me some coffee mugs. I found some really cute ones at TJ Maxx last week. That place is like my bank accounts enemy. I spent $45 on hangers in there last week. Got a pretty good collection of hangers now lol

    And I want that kit from Sephora. Maybe I should start reading their emails before I delete them. Dang it.

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  48. My friend ordered one of those from Hong Kong as well for $10!! It came and is in perfect condition!

    Bizi
    www.thebizibee.com

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  49. By the time that clip was over, I forgot everything else that was in this post. Oops. Holy hotness...count me in!!!!

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  50. those anthro mugs are to die for. I couldnt find an E when I was tehre. UGH!

    i would love to know someone who is a wine distributor! HOW FUN would that be!?! id be drunk...a lot...and be able to swish wine around my mouth like a fancy smancy ho

    big fat gypsy wedding. YES YES YES. I cant believe some of the stuff those girls wear and they are like 9! outrageous. I loved the US one haha one of the dress places was in MA!!!!!!!!!

    xoxoxo

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  51. I have that mug on my desk!! I use it to keep my pens and highlighters :) I've also given it as a gift several times!

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  52. I can't wait to see that movie. I'm more excited about a half naked McConaughey than anything.

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