How to Identify a Hipster

I am obsessed with Hipsters. A whole persona dedicated to being cool, its just too much. I'm intrigued. I want to walk a mile in their converse, see what makes them tick. I'm convinced the general hipster population is highly concentrated in St. Paul. When night falls they swarm to the retro old school hang outs just across the river. For this reason I can frequently be found there trying to track down the elusive hipster by following their tell tale signs. These include....

Mustaches...preferably waxed
Hats

Cardigans

Scarves

Over sized Vintage glasses

skinny jeans

arm bands

carries an i phone

Star tattoos

Places to spot Hipsters...

Bowling Alleys

Thai Restaurants

Coffee shops...but no chains!

laundry mats

The Chatterbox

Smokey music rooms

American Apparel

philosophy section of the book store

There are now many famous hipsters too..

Lourdes, Madonna's Daughter

Josh Heartnet

Adam Brody

And the list goes on...

Join me in my hunt for the hipsters. If you see one. Post a photo here!!!

Where I'd rather be

Right about this time every year, after the Christmas season has past and the New Year has been rung in, I start to think of running away. This may seem childish to you, but you see, I live in Minnesota where the sun doesn't shine for months and the snow doesn't ever melt. This year I'd like to run away to a fairytale Chateau or to rolling green hills. Where do you want to go??

Chateau Fairmont, Canada. Although there is still snow, I could go on a dog sled or I could snow shoe over to the spa, or just hold up in my fancy room and call for room service!

Any other suggestions!??

~S

A Lifetime movie MUST

Lifetime Original Movie presents Lucy Liu in "Marry Me." Who doesn't love a good lifetime original? Before you answer that with a decisive, "ME"... Don't knock Lifetime until you try it! You laugh, you cry, its like therapy but free! Lucy Liu is not only adorable and lovable, but this movie has all the hallmarks of a Lifetime Original. Predictable and extremely cheesy music between scenes, a very happy ending and as a bonus, this one features a social worker with a totally unbelievable wardrobe including some Victoria Beckham originals, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and these Amazing glasses!

From Moscot a New York boutique, these glasses called to me!! You can have your pair from the online store at Mosco.com. The color: Peacock!

Liu plays a social worker/artist named Rae Carter who is looking for the real fairytale...a nice guy. I won't ruin anything for you but lets just say there are three hunky men involved, a wardrobe full of couture AND they travel abroad where they feature gorgeous scenes from London in the movie.

Here is the Victoria Beckham dress from the film...

And from the runway...

Watch it!! Then tell me how much you loved it. You can thank me later!

~S

No one I know is making New Year's Resolutions except Jennifer Hudson

Who saw Jennifer Hudson on every other commercial last night? While watching the Dick Clark feat. Ryan Seacrest's Rocking New Year I noticed that every other commercial was a weight watchers commercial. I'll grant Weight Watcher's ad people props for their timing but a variation on the commercial would have been appropriate with your intention to run the thing every 5 minutes.

Regardless, cut from Kesha and her horrifying green lipstick to Jennifer, sleek and beautiful looking healthy and better than ever! This is defiantly weight watchers best spokesperson ever. "you can" she told us, "its a new day"! Even now reflecting on the commercial it makes me want to join! Then the whole vicious cycle of the never ending weight watchers commercials had me thinking long and hard about my own resolutions for the new year. As I looked from Kesha's tattered t shirt and underwear outfit to Jennifer Hudson's gorgeous red dress and sparkling voice I thought...the power of resolutions and a desire to better oneself really pays off! Why is everyone giving up on the power to change?? Why is no one I know making a new year's resolution?

To resolve, or not to resolve, that is the question. As I sit here, January 1st, 9am, I ponder.

Pondering.....If I make a resolution and don't keep it, I'm just going to feel bad about myself. But on the other hand, there is always room for improvement and I like a challenge. Ok so what if I make 1 resolution that I know I will keep and feel really good about keeping, Like taking a daily multivitamin, or brushing daily with an enamel building toothpaste! Love it! And then, I can make another resolution that will really flex my muscle of self control, a real challenge, that if it pays off will make me better! So I landed on this: This year I am going to take the time to consistently THINK BEFORE I SPEAK!

Words can hurt and be misinterpreted. So I have decided to be more judicious about those I use, in order to be more kind and build up those around me with positive encouragement. Less complaining and less useless clatter. Help me Lord!!! Who's with me?? Let's keep striving to change for the good!