Shoe Lust: Spring 2009

The weather in Seattle is getting nicer and it makes me want to break out all of my pretty heels.

And of course the weather also makes me want to go shopping! Too bad I have no $$$ to spend thanks to the IRS for cashing my payment check already.

But that doesn't mean I can't drool. Let me introduce you to my current list of Shoe Lust, Spring 2009:

These cute booties from Nordys are more for fall and winter but they are on sale now, so I just had to include them.



I'm usually not a huge fan of orange but there is something about these that I just LOVE. I can picture so many outfits that would a-mazing with these heels. I think I like them so much because they are so unusual. It's not often that you see orange heels with bronze leather cutouts on the heel. Plus, the orange would bring out the new tan on my legs (I have been tanning at Desert Sun lately).



I think these would be perfect shoes for a wedding. Whether you are the bride, bridesmaid, MOH, MOTB, or a guest. They actually might go with my dress for my coworkers wedding at the end of August. Hmm . . .



These come in canvas which I think is a fresh look for the spring and summer:



Plus I think red shoes are one of the hottest colors you can have!

Help- I lost my eye glasses this past Friday!

My frames . . .



I wonder if the internet will help me find my glasses that I lost this Friday. . .

I was at the Summit Pub this past Friday night and I think I lost my eye glasses and case there.

The last time I remember having them was when I tripped on the gravel outside and my purse dropped. I remember putting them back in my purse but I can't find them anywhere now.

If anyone has found a pair of black frame Cole Haans (they are for an astigmatism) with clear lenses and they should be inside of a fairly flat black/brown case. The lining on the inside of the case is bright orange and there should be a gray microfiber cleaning cloth as well.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated because the glasses were expensive because of the prescription and my eyes need them. I would really, really appreciate it.

Restaurant Review: Szmanias

As promised here is my review of Szmanias in Magnolia.

What I drank and ate:

Mimosa
Fruit Plate with Almond Honey Cream
Halibut

The mimosa was good but it's pretty hard to mess up a mimosa. Unless the juice is horrible or something.

The fruit plate was fresh, well presented and the almond honey cream complemented the fruit very nicely. The cream wasn't overwhelming and it added a touch of sweetness.

The Halibut was beautifully presented. The dish has some purples, reds, and white in its presentation that sounds a bit odd for lunch but it was beautiful. I wish I had a photo to show you internet. And it was delicious.

The fish was at a perfect temperature and very tender and I could really taste the lemon flavor but it didn't overwhelm it. The potatoes (that looked a bit purple) were a perfect portion and again, really tingled my tastebuds.

The staff was wonderful, the atmosphere friendly and warm, and the food was delicious. The price point is a little out of my normal budget but worth it for a great date night or another memorable brunch. I definitely treated myself that day.

Overall I give Szmanias four Spaceneedles.


I would recommend it and would love to go back again.

New Movie Excitement: Date Night!!! Starring Tina Fey and Steve Carrell

I am a big fan of celebrity gossip for a number of reasons and one of them is because I get to hear about the confirmation of new movies and casting.

I love Tina Fey and think that Steve Carrell is hilarious and I can believe them as a couple. Which is what they play in their new movie, Date Night.

It's about a couple that has a routine date night (like so many married couples out there) that takes an awry turn for the worse involving a conman, cops, and a securities expert. Somehow the babysitter and best friend will make an appearance in the film as well.

I haven't quite sorted out how they will accomplish this but I'm excited.

Read more about it on Lainey and Variety.

The very bestest part?

My #1 Freebie Five aka My Current Celebrity Boyfriend . . .



plays a supporting role!

Now, I have to go to see it and am so looking forward to it.

My Painting and a Day (Kind Of) Inspired by Lynne Alexander

Back in December, I wrote about a new artist I found online: Lynne Alexander.

She agreed to my monthly payments and this past Sunday the 12th I picked up my gorgeous birds with a Seattle skyline view.

Here's my painting:



Click here to see a similar one.

Lynne told me that she was showing her artwork at a restaurant in Magnolia, Szmanias and it was where she had eaten brunch. After our meeting, I remember that I hadn't eaten lunch or breakfast yet, so I headed over there for brunch.

Being the single girl with no family up here I plum forgot that it was Easter brunch. No matter, Karen (the lovely hostess and manager at Szmanias) sat me at the bar where I met her husband and Michelle the bartender.

I told them that I ended up eating there because of my meeting with Lynne and that I bought one of her works.

I had a beautifully presented delicious two course Easter brunch and then I headed to Cupcake Royale in Ballard to meet up with a friend.

This is a place we usually meet up for coffee but the irony of choosing it that day was that it was where I first saw the painting I just bought.

In a bit of roundabout way, Lynne influenced my entire day. Who knew?

A personal note about the artist- she is lovely in person, very nice and sincere, and really cares about her art. I also received a thank you note a day or two later which was an extra special touch I hadn't expected.

Need a new piece of artwork or inspiration?

Please visit Lynne's site.

Check back for an official Szmanias restaurant review.

Lily Allen @ Showbox Sodo!

Last Monday, I saw the fabulous Lily Allen at Showbox Sodo.

I loved, loved her accent, she was so grateful to her audience and truly gave an awesome performance. She sounds so good live.

It was one of the most fun shows I've been to.

Enjoy my photos! Will post videos at a later date.






Encore Photo:

Online Dating: The Conclusion of Mr. Tests

As I've mentioned before, I'm giving online dating a go via plentyoffish.com.

I had no luck with Mr. Tests despite the numerous text messaging, he only called once and left the shortest message I have ever heard on my voicemail. I didn't call back but instead I texted him and never heard back for weeks. Until one random day, I get a text asking:

"What's up for tonight?"

Ummm. . . he asks this as if we have hung out before. I had deleted him from my phone, so I asked

"Who is this?"

"S_____"

Then I never responded because he wasn't worth my time. I have learned that if a guy really wants to date you and hang out with then he will make the effort. If he doesn't, then he'll like this guy.

Truth be told I wasn't heartbroken by this situation in the slightest but it is a little ridiculous, so I thought I would share :).

Then a couple of weeks back when I went to Boston, I got this text from him:

"I have a fantastic epilogue for you.

<3 mr. tests"

Does he think that this is okay? Or just hoping for a little booty?

An Open Letter to The Bartender

Dear Bartender,

Sometimes I don't really understand you.

We have a great time together. We laugh, joke, relax, flirt. The sex is great and I'm offering it no strings attached. I truly mean no strings attached. You know all of this.

I'm able to say that because I can't see us dating. We don't have a future together.

I need someone very different from you and if we are both honest, neither of us feel strongly about the other.

This is (I've been told at least by guy friends, tv shows, magazines, others I've dated) a guy's dream come true.

So why the hell aren't you always up for it? Or don't respond to my texts for days and weeks. I don't understand.

Since he won't explain, would the internet explain for me?

Thank you,
LiS