Got Myself a Souvenir

So I went to a hockey game last night and it was pretty much the best one I've ever been to. All you can eat buffet, free alcohol, glass seats...and I got hit in the head with a puck. It really hurt in case you want to know how it feels. Not all rubber is created equal.

Of course, when it happened, everyone around me was asking if I was ok...you know...showing concern. But oh no, not my mom. She was yelling at me to grab the puck that just bounced off my head. Yeah, no regard for her daughter's safety whatsoever. She just wanted to make sure we got a free souvenir. I didn't grab it in time, but a nice young man ended up giving it to me anyway. See Mom...that's called sympathy. It was during warmups, so it wasn't a game puck or anything. It was actually from the opposing team's warmup so that was a bit of a bummer too, but I'll take what I can get. I would probably get hit a couple of times in the head if I could have pucks from the Blues players though. Actually I definitely would. So worth it.

How to Dress Like a Duchess

Yup...another Kate Middleton post. But don't worry, it's mostly about clothes. Pretty clothes. So pay attention. 

I, like so many other women in this world, am quite a fan of Kate Middleton's clothing. A fresh, modern take on a more traditional style. Or however you want to describe it. But let's be honest here, few people in this world have the means to buy custom-made Alexander McQueen dresses at will. So I thought I'd so some digging and find some more affordable outfits that are similar to some of those in Kate's wardrobe. I really didn't have to look very hard. Most stores carry something that at least resembles something Kate has worn. Which I'm definitely okay with.
So here's what I've found:

Mulberry Emerald Dress

Merona® Women's Easy Care Pintucked Dress

Target $34.99

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Jenny Packham Teal Gown

Alex Evenings Pleated Lace and Mesh Gown
Nordstrom $178

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Alexander McQueen Nude Lace Dress

Apricot Elegant Lace Dress
oasap.com $154

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Erdem Navy Lace Dress

Adrianna Papell Lace Overlay Sheath Dress
Nordstrom $158

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Jenny Packham Lavender Gown

 Leizu Silk Maxi Dress
Anthropologie $169.95

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Alice Temperley Black Lace Gown

Tadashi Shoji Textured Lace Mermaid Gown
Nordstrom $438

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Matthew Williamson Dress

Eliza J Beaded Peplum Sheath Dress
Macy's $179

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L.K. Bennett 'Sledge' Pump

Aldo 'Shambley' Pump
Sale $40

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Aquitalia 'Royal' Boot

                        

A2 by Aerosoles 'Cinch Of Luck' Boot
Aerosoles $54.99

Now I know most of the comparisons are just similar in style, but you be tripping if you don't think that the teal dress and the nude lace dress are almost exact replicas of the dresses Kate wore. Is that even legal? Whatever. They're just so pretty.

Random News

Just some random news articles that I think are cool/funny/awesome/crazy.

I'm clearly bored right now.


I need to be besties with this girl.


If I was a goalie...this might be what my mask looks like.


Attack of the tumbleweeds!!!!!


Ice cream anyone?

New Shoes!

Bought some new shoes the other day. Actually, I bought two new pairs of shoes, but I am only allowed to keep one. My credit card said so. So one must go back. They will make someone else very happy I'm sure.

The reason for this recent purchase is, of course, because of one specific pair of shoes Kate Middleton wears. And wears quite often. I'm speaking of those wonderful L.K. Bennett taupe patent leather pumps. I've seen many copies of them in several stores, but I've found two from ALDO that are priced well. For me at least.   

This is the L.K. Bennett pair that Kate wears with what seems like almost everything. 

L.K. Bennett 'Sledge' Pump 

It currently runs for about $345 which I can't afford. That's about how much my car is worth. Maybe.

But isn't it just perfect? 

The first pair that I bought is the ALDO 'Shambley' pump in the bone color. 

Pretty much the same thing right?? I thought so. Good find, me.  

The second pair I bought is called the 'Stever' pump and it's also from ALDO. 

Pretty, pretty shoes. Similar...a little darker, and with a concealed platform. Also not as high.

Choices, choices, choices.

Which one to choose...

Life of a Retail Worker

I work in retail. That's where I'm at in my life right now. Not exactly where I thought I'd be after spending four years in college and getting my Bachelor's Degree in Biology, but whatever. It happens. I hear this job thing is a problem for a great many people nowadays. At least I work in a cool outdoor recreational store where my co-workers are awesome and I get some pretty sweet employee discounts.

One thing about working in retail, however, is that you meet some pretty interesting people. I've compiled a list of some things that have been said to me in the past few weeks...just for entertainment purposes.

Lady: "I just signed my divorce papers today, so I'm shopping with my ex-husband's credit card."

Me: "Oh." (awkward chuckle)

Lady: No, I'm kidding. Kind of. I really did just sign my divorce papers so I'm treating myself to some new shoes.   

Me: "Well that's...cool.

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Lady: Unless I get a breast reduction, that is not going to fit."

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Lady: "I'm looking for some shoes for my daughter. She is in 8th grade, but she has really big feet. She's kind of at a weird growing stage. She hasn't even gotten her period yet."

Me: "Um..."

(Me, in my head: "WTF? TMI Lady...TMI.")

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This one takes a little explaining. A simple dialogue simply would not suffice...

So this guy comes up to me and asks me a question about base layers. Only I wasn't sure what he exactly said. He either asked, "Is this too fancy for a hobo?" OR "Is this too fancy for a homo?" Either way...how do you answer that? We don't really get a lot of hobos in our store and he wasn't overly gay, so I was a bit caught off guard. Of course I didn't want to offend him so I just said, "Well, black is always a good choice." Luckily, he seemed to like that answer so he took the black ones and happily walked away with his new items. Nailed it. 

Save of the Year

So I know most people won't care about this post, but I'm going to post it anyway because this is just plain amazing and I love hockey. It's my favorite sport to watch...and I'm not even Canadian. Weird, eh? If you think this sport is dumb then that's too bad..we probably wouldn't be friends. But at least appreciate how miraculous this save is. If anything, just appreciate how lucky the goalie got. (FYI: Jake Allen is the Blues' third string goaltender by the way. Yeah I said third string. This was his second NHL start. Pretty crazy stuff.)

Enough of that...now to the good stuff:

                                  (Note: Switch to full screen for best results.)

Did you see that? If you don't watch hockey, then I will just tell you that that shot by Calgary's Brodie goes in 99% of the time. Jake Allen either has really incredible hand-eye coordination or he just got really, really lucky. I'm thinking it's a little bit of both. Mostly luck, but you gotta give him some credit. Not many guys miss an open net like that. As you could probably tell by the look of disbelief/utter shock on Brodie's face after his shot didn't go in. Maybe next time.

Just so everyone knows...the moment this all happened I leapt off the couch, made a noise that was supposed to be a shout of bewilderment but more so resembled that of squeal/shriek/yelp, then looked around the room and realized there was no one to share the moment with. So I mentally gave myself a high-five, opened up a Schlafly, and settled in for what would be a pretty fun game. (For Blues fans at least.) Cheers to you on that one, Jake Allen!

A Royal Baby!

Ladies and gentlemen...we have a baby on the way! A royal baby, that is. Yes, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - also known as Prince William and Kate Middleton - are expecting! Finally. It seemed like this day would never happen, but after 19 months of rumors, speculations, and endless scrutinizing of why Kate didn't drink that glass of champagne, palace officials have confirmed that Kate is indeed pregnant. Apparently very pregnant, as she has a medical condition called Hyperemesis Gravidarum which pretty much means she is sick as a dog. Not how you want to be feeling (or looking) when hundreds of paparazzi are standing outside the hospital waiting to snap a picture of you. I really can't imagine Kate ever looking horrible though. She probably will be the most beautiful pregnant woman ever. Go figure.

Now, someone wasted absolutely zero time in making a composite image of what the new baby will look like. Kinda creepy if you ask me, but you knew someone was going to do it sooner or later. I guess it was sooner. Take a good look...one of these babies could be the future king or queen of England.

Royal Baby female                     Royal Baby male

So congrats to the happy couple. And good luck. You're gonna need it.