MORE AWESOME APPS

Not long ago, I posted some of my favorite iPhone apps in honor of G (aka G Money).  See the original post here.  I've added to that list and am bringing you More Awesome Apps!  Enjoy:

Starbucks Card - Free - I have a theory that iPhones will eventually replace your whole wallet.  Enter: Starbucks Card app.  Store all of your Starbucks gift cards here and let the barista scan your phone for payment.  *note - don't throw the gift cards away just yet, this is a work in progress.  Not all locations have scanners yet (but use the app to find out which stores do).

Hanging with Friends - $1.99 or Free -  This is Hangman plus Scrabble.  My boyfriend and I are addicted!  You make up the words from pre-determined letters and let your friend guess.  They also get lifelines to help out.  But if you miss five words, you're not hung, you're dropped into HOT LAVA!

The Oregon Trail - $0.99 - You did not misread that.  The game that was a hit in 1990s elementary computer labs across the country is now available on a phone near you!  And yes...you still may ford a river or lose your party members to dysentery.

 Instagram - Free - This is a fun photo app that will turn ordinary pictures into vintage looking works of art.  You can choose from a variety of "washes" to use on your picture and then post them to Facebook or Twitter.  Be careful though, whatever you share can be seen with other Instagram users.  Keep it PG.

Netflix - Free - If you don't have a Netflix subscription this isn't much use to you.  But if you are a member it is awesome!  Stream any Watch Instantly selections directly to your phone.  A must-have for road trips.  Let me suggest the full Arrested Development TV series to start.

 
Kindle for iPhone - Free - We all thought the Kindle would end book sharing but I've found a loophole.  My parents have a Kindle so I've used their amazon account on this app and we can all access the same books!  Anything they download I can read (for free).  :)  Make sure you read The Help before the movie!

Happy Downloading - Sarah

DOWNSIZING

As I mentioned here, I'm in the process of moving.  On Friday, it officially began.   Summary:  14 foot U-Haul, M driving for the first time, rain, postponement, margaritas, unpack, pack M's stuff, unpack.

Result:



Could you fit your whole life (minus one month's worth of clothes, etc.) in a 10 x 10 room?  Thanks to Dad and M for ingeniously getting it all in.

Don't move.  It's a pain.  - Sarah

*note - that book print chair in the front is the one that I'm going to recover...it's uber comfy!

HEEL CONDOMS

I know that sounds dirty, but just read on!  I mentioned in my twitter post how much I love the Have Your Cake & Eat It Too blog.  Every so often, she does a giveaway and I was so excited to recently learn that I WON!!!  

I am now the proud owner of Heel Condoms!  These super fun "clip-on/slip-ons" can give you a whole new pair of heels for $20 - $40.  Elizabeth sent me the yellow suede flowers.

I tried them on with my BCBGeneration nudey color platform pumps but I would also like to try them with some black pumps.  I am not sure that these would become a daily trend (not school appropriate) but for a fun night out with girls, they would be awesome to spruce up an otherwise plain outfit.   Vegas girl's trip - here I come!!!

Don't forget (shoe) protection - Sarah

IKAT INSANITY!

As M and I get our new (awesome downtown riverfront) apartment ready, I'm thinking about how I can update some of my stuff and make it a little more boy-friendly.   I have a chair and ottoman that I want to reupholster in a fun print.  After browsing tons of blogs and Pinterest boards, I've really fallen for ikat fabric.

 In case you haven't been paying attention lately, it is everywhere!  Originally created in Central and South America, ikat is a dyeing technique that creates some beautiful patterns.  I like to look at it as an upscale tie dye for your inner hippy with a southwestern flair!  Check out all of these ways you can sport ikat - which one is best for you?

1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. | 6. | 7. | 8. | 9. | 10. | 11. | 12. | 13.

Can't wait for Deathly Hallows Part 2!

*note:  no. 9 is an ASOS design from a company acting under the Fair Trade movement.  And the designer is Emma Watson.  sigh...she's amazing, gorgeous and socially responsible.

feliz de decoración - Sarah

TWEETISTS TO WATCH

My dad recently joined Twitter and asked to follow me...better go back and censor some of my past tweets.  :)  I kid!  But I did find myself offering up people for him to follow and while I don't think he was very interested in my collection of fashion-friendly girly twitter friends, I thought someone else might be.  Here's my go to list:

@DeanKarnazes - If you're a fan of running or a fan of people doing crazy things, this is a fun guy to follow.  While he was running across the country (yes, running...he pulled a Forrest Gump), he kept his followers updated on all of his adventures.

@LaurenConrad - I have been in love with this chick since I started watching The Hills (I didn't jump on the bandwagon until after Laguna Beach).  I love seeing pics from her daily life and hearing about her developments in fashion.

@LoBosworth - Read above statements and apply to Lo, LC's roomie.

@cutblog - This twitter feed keeps me up to date on all of the comings and goings in the fashion world!  I love being the first of my friends to know what Kate wore to her latest engagement or who is the newest guest designer for Target's Go International (Missoni anyone?).

@Karl_Lagerfeld - He only tweets like 3 times a year but they are always inspirational!  (April 21: "Luxury is the ease of a t-shirt in a very expensive dress.")

@BronxZoosCobra -  Ever since his infamous escape attempt early in the year, he's been tweeting his witty snake humor!  I love the ssssshameless puns.

@sofifii - I'm still not sure exactly who she is but I think she is friends with LC and Lo?  Regardless, she is funny.  Not like haha funny but perfectly dry, could come off offensive funny.  It is right up my alley.

@GwynethPaltrow - She's new to Twitter but she won me over with this tweet:  June 29 "Just took four 7 year olds to glee live london. somebody pass me something vaguely hallucinogenic."

@ElizHYC - This chick is basically my Blog Idol!  I love to follow her on Twitter because she always tweets when she updates her blog.  This saves me some clicking around on the computer.  :)

Get out there and tweet! -Sarah