Happy New Year!

I haven't posted in a long long time but I wanted to wish anyone who may see this a very happy new year!

Thinking back on my 2011 year it could be looked at as one of sadness in loosing my Aunt (my first real death of a loved one) and loosing my best friends mother. But I also took a huge relationship leap and matured through experiences.

I'm ending 2011 with uncertainty with my health, a challenge I have never faced before but I know that 2012 will have the answers I need (plus a missing body part haha). I am fearful of 2012 but there is no stopping it from coming so I am choosing to embrace it and take it for what it will be worth.

Cheers to 2011 and thank you to the heavens for being able to see 2012.

Happy New Year!

Love Midge xoxo

Good hair day, HOLLA!

Well, I think I finally did it. I finally curled my hair around a curling barrel and made it work. I was running into some problems because my hair is layered, but I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out today. I kind of went by the advice I learned from my previous YouTube post, where Joey from the Rachel Zoe camp showed us how to create her signature waves. Have any of you tried this look?

Midge xoxo

Product Review: Benefit's Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow

I was recently shopping for a new eyeshadow when my friend at work recommended I look into Benefit's creaseless cream eyeshadow. She knows my deal with makeup, I'm learning how to actually apply it and what to put on (like here and here). When she told me that it lasted her a whole night I knew this was the eyeshadow for me because it will give me back a little time in my day where one can skip their beauty regime for reapplying and find something more useful with that second. 

I bought the "flatter me" color and have been really happy with the shade on my skin tone. Its a deep pink, but doesn't scream color on my lid. It adds just a hint of shimmer and when paired with my liner and mascara adds an easy day wear look. These pictures document my face from leaving my house for work to getting home. 

9:30am

11:00pm

Its still holding on! I did read a very emotional part of my book so I cried a little (T.M.I?) and used a tissue, but I don't think a lot wore off after 14 hours. Also, these eyeshadow are very blendable so next night on the town for me I am going to try and play around with other colors. Hope to show you the results!

Midge xoxo

Happy Halloween!!

Let me tell you about this beautiful glittery sign!

It got my holiday decoration juices flowing FINALLY after being in a little slump since the weather changed. It was given to me by two girls I dress who have created a company called Sensibly Chic. Not only do they make these "Chic Speak" signs for all your holidays and parties, but they also will help you decorate for all your functions as well as offering a slew of other useful design elements (event planning and life styling). As soon as I took it home and hung it on my lonely door it was pretty obvious that it needed some other Halloween/fall decorations to go with it, off to Home Depot I went and picked up some mums and pumpkins.

This is the first time I have decorated my front "porch" and in doing so I realized just how happy it makes me feel to come home to see this scene every night and how happy it makes me when I pull out of my driveway for another full day of work. I plan on contacting them for other holiday's and you can too at info@sensiblychiceast.com.

Have a great Halloween everyone and be safe!

How to Get Rachel Zoe's Wavy Hair WIth Joey Maalouf

If you guys obsess as much as I do as to how Rachel Zoe gets that perfect California wave in her hair then you gotta see the latest You Tube video I just posted from Bella Sugar TV. Rachel's employee that we got to know better this season, Joey Maalouf explains how he executes this look for Rachel and other celebrities.

I have been DYING to buy the tool he produced the curl with so now I'm running off to Ricky's to see if they have it! Have a great Friday everyone!

xoxo Midge.

MidtownLunch.com!

While cleaning out my bookmarked list of all of the blogs I plan to explore some day, I came across a blog called The Amateur Gourmet. I unfortunately didn't get to into the blog post by the time I saw a link to another blog called Midtown Lunch, obviously this excited me to no end because not only do I work in Midtown NYC but, I am always jumping off my Port Authority bus trying to think of a cheap place to pick up lunch before I head into work. 

This blog at one point was only reporting on where to find a $10 lunch in Midtown, but has now stretched its wings and found people to report on where to find a $10 lunch in not only midtown, but downtown NYC, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. You can click on where you are interested in searching by name, location, food type, picks (the owner of the blog's top picks), and a reader's poll. The radius for its midtown meals seems to stretch from 34th st. up to Central Park at 59th st.

My general "run for lunch" area is 37th St. to 43rd and with their map I have found a food truck I am SO excited to try, Comme Ci Comme Ca that is usually found on Broadway and 36th. It serves Mediterranean food and through twitter and their website (link is above) you can see what their specials are and where they will be found if they are parked in a new location. Gotta try this place for sure, and if anyone has tried it please give me a review!

The Comme Ci Comme Ca truck, picture taken from MidtownLunch.com

The second place I am DYING to try is Aries Cafe on 39th between 7th and 8th Ave. This latin "restaurant" has no menu and is in the hallway of a freight elevator! You really cant get more New York then that. I love me some latin food, all day I could eat fried plantains, rice and beans and this place seems (from the reviews) to serve some of the best of both plus their stewed goat and chicken is supposed to be rather tasty. I know, I know....stewed goat from a place in a freight elevator hallway? But, I am so desperate to find new places to eat I am willing to risk it plus Aries Cafe has been open for 15 years so in my book they have to be doing something right. 

Aries Cafe, picture stolen from Midtownlunch.com

Anyone wanna get lunch tomorrow?

xoxo Midge.

A Bryant Park Sunday

Even though I work on Sundays, the day still feels like it did when I was in school; relaxed and casual. To go on that theme, last Sunday I was craving a cup of soup and calmness so I took myself to Bryant Park and enjoyed the sites. There was a jazz band playing, small birds searching for food, a wedding reception, and the perfect people watching seat. 

Bryant Park has a reading "room" area that has books and magazines you can borrow for free

This birdie was begging me for some bread

Chess games are all over the park, you can walk up and play for free

A nice mix of colors

The perfect people watching seat

A beautifully bright sari

Really cool hair

A beautiful wedding being held at the Bryant Park Grill.  

This lady was trying to get the best picture possible of her friend.

This little cutie was excited to get his walk on

Pretty colors

And to finish the nice dinner break off, I picked up a Starbucks caramel apple cider, my favorite fall drink!

Midge xoxo

Smores Crescent Rolls!

I was browsing Pinterest's food section and kept seeing an image for a crescent roll filled with marshmallows and chocolate chips. I knew I shouldn't but I had to try it, so today was the lucky day, no big errands to run, no appointments, and I plan on seeing a gym later and take my leftovers to work. 

These are the 3 ingredients, just marshmallows, chocolate chunks , and crescent rolls! Easy Peasy!

The crescent dough straight outta the tube

Put more chocolate in yours then I did, once baked you're gonna wish you had more!

The rolling "technique"

Made into the crescent shape

Ready for the oven!

12-15 minutes bake time

Fresh outta the oven, marshmallows have melted and hopefully it tastes good!

Paired with some fresh berries it made a sweet breakfast

There's the chocolate!

As I stated before I would have definitely put more chocolate in the crescent rolls  mainly because the marshmallows melt and you cant taste them AT ALL in the bread, so really there kinda was no point in putting them in the rolls at all. The rolls were buttery and pulled apart so beautifully but more chocolate would have definitely made it over the top for a chocolate freak like me.

xoxo Midge.

Chiffon Pleated Skirts

Everywhere I look I see a chiffon pleated skirt and I'm really starting to want one of my own!

 I found this picture of Olivia Palermo at her photo shoot for the "50 most stylish new yorkers" at stylecaster.com. She is  wearing a pleated skirt from Topshop, which makes me very happy being the ever budget friendly shopper! I pieced together some looks that are priced high and low and dressed up as well as dressed down so you can wear this look at work or going out. 

Hope this helps!

Chiffon Pleated Skirt Look by midgied 

See by Chloe long sleeve silk shirt, $350
Wildfox Couture printed tee, £30
Romeo Juliet Couture beige skirt, $88
Lauren Conrad chiffon skirt, $33
Alexander wang boots, $173
Forever21 canvas oxford, $25
Isabel Marant looping lanes belt, $145
Jeffrey Campbell floral belt, $15

Look What The Post Man Brought Me!

I got a present in the mail from Lindsay Vallan and since I am so excited to now own one of her pieces I wanted to show you just how beautiful her work is close up!

A beautiful long necklace that I can wear so many ways!

Real amethyst, gold gems, and rainbow white crystals are strung by hand with a gold rosebud closure.

A Druzy Crystal Pendant hangs beautifully at the loop of the necklace.

Day 4 and I haven't taken it off except to shower/sleep!

Please check out Lindsay Vallan at Bergdorf Goodman and her online boutique lindsayvallan.com.

Thank you again Lindsay! I wear it with love!

Midge xoxo

The new "it": Lindsay Vallan!

A crystal wrap necklace

I went to a fabulous brunch on Sunday with my friend Brandon at Eatery. While laughing and enjoying my meal with my handsome date I noticed he had a beautiful blue stone necklace on. He works for Bergdorf Goodman and always seems to know what is popular, what is the new "it" thing, and what is gonna be a big hit. Come to find out he was wearing a piece of jewelry from Lindsay Vallan, the new "it" designer for Bergdorfs. 

Brandon told me that Lindsay's pieces were made from hand using precious stones, vintage charms, pearls, and crystals. Here is one of Brandon's necklaces:

Rhodonite with crystals, gold beads, and a charm

While browsing her website I started falling in love with all the different combinations of stones she uses as well as the information she gives you about the crystals and what each of their healing powers are. The charms that are used range from one of a kind pieces found in foreign countries to vintage charms found by Lindsay her self. She offers single strand necklaces as well as multiple stands necklace ranging from long to short in length.

Amethyst with a raw crystal

The raw crystals, i think are really beautiful as an organic shape and the multi strand crystals that are layered looks beautiful as well. Her prices range from $500-$1000, yes its high but I have to say, the weight and beauty of her jewelry is really amazing close up. The line is definitely statement pieces for the new age so, a piece from Lindsay Vallan will definitely be in the cards and can be worn so many ways, I'm dreaming of it now!

Midge xoxo

please check out her website: lindsayvallan.com and go to Bergdorf Goodman to check out her display!

Home Again

I know....I know....I went M.I.A, I apologize. I have no excuses because every day I woke up and said to myself "I should blog", but everyday went by and I didn't. I hope to get back into the swing of things and find/make the time again because whether you hate my blog or love it, this blog created a sense of creativity for me and was my own. I don't own much in this world besides a college education I'm paying off and a few pairs of shoes, but this blog was my art when I couldn't put glue stick to paper (I collage as a form of art). 

So here are some things that I have been working on when I wasn't blogging.

Currently reading: Jillian Michaels: Unlimited. 

(I am trying to be a positive person. Though sometimes she can be a little annoying, she says all the things women who needs some confidence and a push should be told. She inspires me to challenge my mind and go for anything I want.)

Currently working on: Getting my bootie up and going to the gym every day

Currently wearing: anything I bought 3-4 years ago because I have been trying to save money

Currently loving: bright colored pants 

(I love this look, but a little scared on how to pull it off. One big issue I have is that I don't like to wear heels to work. I wonder if the outfit will look the same with flats? I need to get more color in my wardrobe and take some risks)

Currently wishing I had: endless money
Currently thinking: I may want to go back to being a brunette?
Currently considering: Heading down on my dinner break to the Haute Hippie sample sale and window shop
Currently wearing my hair: Like this....its a non wash hair day

Have a great weekend and I hope to see you Monday!

Midge xoxo

Fashion Luck!

(Target tank top, Jacob & Co. pants, self made necklace, Kenneth Cole shoes)

I'm taking a fashion risk today. I bought these pants from Jacob a year ago and still have never worn them. I originally bought them to wear to fashion week (I haven't attended yet, I just work it), but chickened out the night before. I like the pants but what I am afraid of is if they look to harem style for a bigger girl and if the pull around the waist is too much. 

I got up the nerve to wear them today because, 

1. Its so hot out, and they are very lightweight
2. I saw a woman on fashion ave. (7th ave.)  yesterday rocking a look that outside of NYC, I thought she would look crazy, but it was her no care/confident way about her that let her carry it off.
3. I felt inspired to try something different with my look

Well here goes, I'm stepping out of the house with these on....wish me fashion luck!

Midge xoxo