Tag: Fourth of Fourth

Our second tag of the year! This one's from the lovely Esther of O Lady E (and Lisa of Sola Lisa Nada Mas).

1. Go to the 4th folder in your computer where you store your pictures.
2. Pick the 4th picture in that folder.
3. Explain the picture.
4. Tag 4 people to do the same!

I don't have a very organized photo storage system on my computer, but this is the image I came up with when I was trying to follow the fourth of fourth directions. It's pretty self explanatory.



I think Lauren was actually the one who saved it on my computer, but we're both fans of Janis.

Anyone else thoroughly enjoy Jane Krakowski's impression of Janis Joplin in last week's 30 Rock?

I'm going to be lazy and open this tag up to anyone who wants to do it - just let me know if you do!

CL

Tag Time: 6 Things

Our friend and author of In Her Twenties tagged us a few days ago and, seeing as I've made it a kind of mini-resolution of mine to be better at tagging, I'm determined to complete this tag before a whole week has gone by. That being said I think we might have done this tag before, but since I can't remember, surely no one else can! So here goes:

The Rules:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

My six random things:


I love SPAM (not the email version).


I've kept all of my old pointe shoes and have no idea what to do with them.


I'm part Chinese and part French/English/Irish/German, but I'm obsessed with anything Scottish.


I love maps.


I don't own a TV, but watch shows on Hulu.com all the time.


I would love to visit Stockholm.

I'm tagging:

Already Pretty
Hiking in Stilettos
June Shin
On Dressing Up
The Leila
This Wheel's on Fire

All photos are from flickr.com.

CL

Tag Time

Thanks to Savvy Mode and Songy of Style Discovery for tagging us!

This Four Things tag is proof of the exciting lives we lead: working, eating yogurt, watching T.V. . . We think Gwyneth could take some pointers from us.



Thanks for the tag, Savvy Mode! Here are our 22 Things:


I know a lot of you have been tagged already. Those of you who haven't and want to join in on the fun, considered yourselves tagged - and let us know when you post it!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

CL

PS: Thank you to the lovely Sharon Rose for the blog award!

5 Things Tag

5 favorite things in my room:


5 things found in my purse:

Related links: The Duck and Herring Co. Warm Weather 2008 Pocket Field Guide, MARTA Breeze card

5 things I've always wanted to do:

Related links: Stockholm poster from allposters.com, Mark Morris

5 things I'm currently into:

Related links: Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Dwell, The Office, Toms Shoes, Trader Joe's

Thanks to Juliam of Over the Undies for the tag!
Our 5 impressions of her:
1. She finds the best affordable, stylish shoes around.
2. She makes Forever 21 clothes look expensive.
3. She has a keen eye for knock-offs (i.e. Express copies Prada!)
4. She loves H&M as much as we do!
5. She lives in the midwest, but looks like she's from New York.

Tagging: Breaking Curfew, Dance With Me Forever, Ediot, My 20 Something Cents, Tam's Thoughts

CL

Tag: Personal Quirks

photo: USA today

Juliam of Over the Undies and Stephanie of My 20 Something Cents both tagged us. Thanks ladies! Here's what it's all about:

The rules:

* link to the person that tagged you
* post the rules on your blog
* share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
* tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
* let each random person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog


Six quirks you're going to wish you never knew.

Cath:
1. If I spend more than a couple of minutes in a room I start redecorating it in my head.
2. I'm constantly pressing down the cuticles of my nails - I feel like it helps them grow. I don't even like having long finger nails.
3. I can't go to sleep without reading a few pages of a book/magazine first.
4. I'm always pointing my feet - left over from my ballet days I suppose.
5. I don't recycle any fashion magazines until I've gone through them one last time and ripped out the pages that I think are inspiring.
6. I start to get panicky on long road trips if I can't find the local NPR station.

Lar:
1. I've always wanted a triplet (not that you aren't enough, C! But I know you feel the same way)
2. I always have a book with me wherever I go, even if I don't end up reading it. It's a bit like a security blanket for me. I feel panic-y if I don't have reading material and get stuck some place with nothing to do.
3. I flush public toilets with my foot instead of my hand (I do realize how this is unfair and equally unsanitary for the next person- I try to use the side edge of my shoe!).
4. I have an unnatural aversion to running long distances... I find it unnatural.
5. The more nervous/uncomfortable I am, the higher my voice. On two separate occasions by two different strangers, I was told I sounded like Mini-Mouse and that I should get a job with Adult Swim.
6. I'm superstitious... always the right shoe on first.

We tag:
Hiking in Stilettos
Breaking Curfew
Ceremony
Ediot
Faith Salutes
Hand it Over

If some of you bloggers aren't big fans of tags we won't take it personally if you don't continue the tag.

CL & LL

Tag: Name 6 Things in Your Handbag

Lynn of Heart and Soul tagged us with "Name 6 Things in Your Handbag." Being identical twins we're very similar in many ways, but I think our purse contents highlight our differences. I tend to be more practical, while Lauren is more artistically inclined. See for yourself:

C's bag:

1. Giant black sunglasses and fake alligator sunglass case. Both from Target.
2. Orbitz gum - the mint mojito tastes like the real thing. So delicious...
3. Faux cigarette case where I keep my business cards, from Urban Outfitters.
4. I've been using this old Geoffrey Beene wallet for years. I prefer using men's wallets because they tend to take up less room. Sadly, my wallet always seems to be filled with more receipts than cash.
5. My Palm Treo - I'd be completely lost without it.
6. Duck and Herring Pocket Field Guide, Cold Weather 2007-2008. I always like having a book on hand. The PFC is the perfect size for a small to medium-size purse and offers hours of entertainment.

L's bag:


Cath also didn't mention that she is much more neat than I am! Luckily this voluminous, faux snake-skin sack that is my purse is hiding old receipts, gum wrappers, coins, etc.
1. A book: number one rule for me when choosing a purse is it must be large enough to hold at least a paperback. I love petite clutches and delicately beaded evening bags, but they are a no go unfortunately. My current purse book is "Good Bye to All That" by Robert Graves... a freebie from a lovely warehouse/used bookstore in Stone Mountain, GA.
2. Mini Notebook: this lovely Moleskin notebook has beautiful sketch-book quality paper... perfect for doodling of any kind... this shows a few fashion/outfit ideas.
3. Mini Calendar: I love the magenta color because it usually pops out from the recesses of the black hole. Cath can streamline with her Treo...I need paper and post-its. When Cath gave me her hand-me-down Palm Pilot I never learned how to do more than turn it on... and then I stuck post-its all over it. Lesson learned.
4. The Wallet: usually brimming with receipts rather than cash unfortunately
5. Cell: my slide Sony Ericsson phone. Way too sleek for moi, but tin-cans with string don't do the trick any more
6. Accoutrements: lip gloss, hand lotion, mirror/brush, mirror (now seem vain... who needs 2?), gum, mascara, etc.

Into the Fray and Come Thrifting With Me, tag, you're it!