Mood Music - Wye Oak

Hey hey y'all,

No, I didn't die or fall off the planet or anything. I did get insanely sick last week and am still feeling the effects. Hence, no posts for awhile.

Bright spot of last week? Getting to see the always amazing Explosions in the Sky play at the Sound Academy. They are such amazing musicians and so, so good live. The opening band, Wye Oak, was really great too.

Bright spot of this week? Getting to meet a very cute little fella named Harvey, born yesterday. He is my nephew, but I'm not being biased here...Harvey is definitely one of the cutest babies ever. Yay Harvey!

Double ANTM recap tomorrow!

XOXO,
Emily

It's Tyra!!!! - ANTM All-Stars Week 3

Hi! Want to find out what happened on ANTM this week? Let's do this!

Max Out Yo Credit Card - Preen Dress

Oh hey there dollface! I felt like throwing on something colourful today...like the leaves that are already falling from the trees. Holy crap! It's autumn!

Preen Grace Dress (satineboutique.com)
Rochas Double-Face Wool Coat (neimanmarcus.com)
Giuseppe Zanotti Patent-Leather Pumps (net-a-porter.com)
Yves Saint-Laurent Medium Easy Satchel (ssense.com)

XOXO,
Emily

It's Tyra!!!! - ANTM All-Stars Week 2

It's week 2! Yee-haw! We're getting right into this All-Star season, aren't we? This episode we get Ty-overs, drama and a gross hotdog photo shoot. Allez-y!!

Mood Music - Spin Doctors

Hi hi y'all,

What a week! Busy, busy...lots of rain. At least it's Friday! I'm taking some vacation time from work today and next week. I'm hoping to get lots of house cleaning done, recharge my batteries and have lots of fun with my 'lil peanut.

Poor 'lil peanut is having a bad week too. He's got a lump on his head from tripping on a toy yesterday, and he's mega teething too. I took him to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live, and poor buddy was confused about why his tv pals were dancing live in front of him. Every time I tried to get him to dance, he would hug me tight. He had more fun riding the subway and eating a snack at Union Station than watching the show I think.

After his head bump and the concert and travelling all around, poor peanut had trouble falling asleep last night. He wouldn't let me or his dad put him to bed. I can normally calm him down with a little Baby Beluga action, but he wasn't buying it last night. I tried all of the kids songs I could with no luck. In desperation, I sang him a couple songs I know he likes to dance to...including Two Princes. It totally did the trick and he fell fast asleep. Thanks Spin Doctors!

XOXO,
Emily

Great Moments In Soap History - Erica Kane vs. Bear

I haven't watched All My Children for many years. I watched the show one summer during high school, but apart from that I haven't watched the show too much.

Today is the last day All My Children will air on tv (it will continue online apparently), and is the last time we will all see the fabulous Susan Lucci as Erica Kane. Susan Lucci is beyond fantastic. I hope that she finds another acting role that is just as great, and that she's in the spotlight for years to come.

I could go on and on about why Erica Kane is such a great tv character, but I think this sums it up quite well: Erica Kane is so boss that she scares away a bear just by yelling at it. Best.

Bye Bye Erica Kane!

XOXO,
Emily

Max Out Yo Credit Card - Balmain Jacket

It's gonna be another marathon night at Toronto City Hall. The Executive Committee are debating the budget, and they have decided to meet all night in order to hear all of the 300 deputants that have asked to speak about the budget. I know that politics is tedious, dahling, but I have to go and say my piece so that the city doesn't sell the zoo, or privatize all the services, or close down any daycare centres, or libraries...

So, yeah, if I'm telling the gov'ment what's what at 3 in the morning, I've got to look like I mean business, while still being as comfy as possible. Time for a fancy jumpsuit!!!

Now for a blazer that says, "Raise my taxes and that deficit will be gone in no time"...

Wedges will be comfy enough to wear all night, but still look amazing when I'm on tv yelling at the mayor.

Chloé Jacquard Jumpsuit (net-a-porter.com)
Balmain Wool Military Jacket (net-a-porter.com)
Charlotte Olympia Ostrich Velvet Wedge Pump (bergdorfgoodman.com)

XOXO,
Emily