See you in the City.

Utah Styleliste.

On February 12th we had a chance to get a first glimpse into the up and coming magazine Utah Styleliste.
I hoped that it would be something great, a fashion show, photographers, models, writers, stylists..etc. Sounded fun, I never have high hopes for things like this in Utah. I didn't expect very much.. So we waited patiently for the fashion show to start, I must admit..I was surprised and impressed by the styling.. the clothes were AMAZING, and even better was the fact that they were from Boutiques in and around our area.. SHOCKING. Someone gets it, it's not just Mormon fashion around here FINALLY. It's real, it's stylish, it's not a shade shirt underneath a baby doll dress..because we all know how popular that has become. I'm excited to see what is in store for this magazine & it's stylists and lets not forget our good friend Elias.
J

Tattoo Tuesday

Monday: "Hey Stef, lets go get tattoos tomorrow."
"ok J."
We decided Monday to go get tattoos.. why not. I've wanted one for a really long time, I think the best part about it was the spontaneity. I didn't think long about what I wanted, I decided to get something simple and that I know I will love forever. Birds, you know like the squiggle you doodled in elementary.. hmm good enough for me.
Tuesday came and we waited patiently for the work day to be over. The second it was we googled the address to 11th Street and we were on our way. Stefanie by the end of the day had made a final decision on her tattoo.. knowing Stef it would be a unique choice, and I was not let down. She decided on a quote from one of our favorite shows Sex & The City.. "don't you want to stand still with me" even if you've never seen Sex & The City you should enjoy this quote.. I think you may have to be a hopeless romantic or a girl to really love it. Anyway, moving on... we go in tell them what we want, sign a waver, I meet the man who is about to make me feel pain & i'm in the chair. He takes a marker and draws them directly on my arm..I say ok, no hesitation and then it was done. Pain, yes..worth it, love it..yes.
Stef's turn.
On the ribs, ugh it hurts to even think about it. All I can say is that she was brave and it turned out amazing..despite the constant biting of her own hand, teeth marks & being on the verge of tears... it was quick and turned out amazing. I love it.
J

Other Lives

Other Lives..
I've been blogging a lot about music lately..deal with it.
I stumbled across this album...never been happier. I don't have to say very much, just listen to them. I am in love...
www.otherlivesbyotherlives.blogspot.com
J

Polka Dot Trot

marcbymarc jacobs Spring 2010

When I was 7 years old my favorite outfit was a purple leotard with black polka dots...who knew that so many years later my love for polka dots would come right back...
A few days ago, I was given a pair of black tights with brown polka dots on them..I am in LOVE, and it seems that everywhere I look they are showing up. For a while, when I would see them on anyone they were worn all wrong, almost ruined it. Just simplify it, don't over do it and you are bound to look cute. Here are some looks by 2 of my favs... Marc Jacobs & Rebecca Taylor.
Get your polka dot on...

J




SO WRONG.

FANTASIES

METRIC

You rock my world and my Ipod

If you don't have Metric's newest tunes you need them, you won't regret it.

J

Winter you are growing on me

I always say how much I hate winter, I have decided to give it a chance this year. I guess it's not so bad and here is why....yea they're bullet pointed, had to get the point across in an organized way

• I have an excuse to want to be in my bed all day, yes I didn't have one before
  
• getting take out and eating it while watching some kind of horror movie we get from Redbox, I love Redbox and it's put to good use when the weather is shitty
• Boots, Tights, Sweaters, Scarves & Hats...everyone knows I love hats
  
• tea time ALL the time
• A good book, a fireplace and some coffee, coffee...everyone knows I love coffee
• Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years...all so close together but gives us something to look forward to for 3 months
  
• how beautiful is the snow really? It might be cold but you don't have to stand outside to see it
  
• turning on the Christmas tree lights and leaving the rest of the lights off, it makes me get excited for Christmas like I used to
• SANTA even though he isn't real, I will still pretend to make him cookies so I can eat them
• going to Sundance on Sundays for Hot Chocolate
• even though I have to force someone to make a snowman with me every year, i always make it happen
• Kenny G Christmas CD..been listening to it every year for far too long
• playing Board Games becomes one of the options when trying to find something to do..makes me laugh every time it's brought up
• I get really pasty, oh wait these are the reasons I like winter...um, I decrease my chances for skin cancer just for a few months
• I have time to refill my Ipod...Project Playlist was my hobby for 2 months ..1500 songs downloaded but i'm bored already of them
• the people at Starbucks start to remember my name
• last but not least Sweat pants are acceptable, that in its self should be why I love winter.

J

i'm a vegetarian, but I want a fur coat.

Stefanie is obviously an animal killer, mine however is Faux. No I will not wear fur, yes I will wear leather....does that make sense? Not really so anyway, I have been wanting a furry coat and I was so excited when I found this one. It's Kristen Blake and it's amazing, Stefanie's jacket is John Carlisle from Savvy. So who knows what this blog is about, maybe it's about our favorite jackets or maybe it's about how I won't wear real fur. Either way, we are staying warm this winter even if the only time we wear our jackets is in the basement. Keep it real with Faux.

J. Crew Recreated

So recently J Crew came out with one of the best catalogs either of us have ever seen, not only are the outfits incredible the feeling we get while looking at it can be best described as "inspired".
We decided to take a trip to their store in S.L.C, we were both excited to get to see our favorite items in person. We walk in and both of us stop, it looked as if we "stepped into the gap" I do not want to "step into the Gap" ok! Searching and searching for the most amazing charcoal sequin skirt; we left without seeing that or anything we loved.... I was disappointed. They can tease us with the best catalog in the world and take it all away from us when we try to get immediate gratification. So in conclusion, we decided the best way to go about it would be to take items from our own wardrobes and use J Crew's November Catalog as a guide... good thing we didn't buy anything because we did this without having to empty our pockets or leave "the cave" which in my mind are 2 things I adore.
If you haven't seen this catalog, I suggest you do. You will DIE.
If you don't appreciate this catalog, you can DIE.
Thanks.
J & S

Why Men Marry Bitches

"Why Men Marry Bitches" a book by Sherry Argov

"There are 2 types of woman; those who want power in the world, and those who want power in bed." and there is a third type, the bitch...she gets both.
This book isn't about how to trap your man by being a bitch don't let the title fool you, it's simply suggesting that the "bitch" is a strong powerful woman who knows: what she wants, who she is and what she will and will NOT put up with. In the introduction of this book she makes that clear.. I read a little further today and it was interesting some of the things that seem to hold true in every relationship.

• Men hear what they see
• Men love knowing there is a small part of you they can't get into
• In romance there is nothing more attractive then a woman who has pride and dignity in who she is

Regardless of you or him not wanting to play a game, it will happen or you will both be bored out of your minds. You can't give it all up front or he will think you are desperate (unless of course you are, then well there is no hope) and he can't either or you will think he is obsessed with you. There is a certain point where being all over each other will be okay, it's just a matter of getting to know the person with you while holding true to who you are. Don't be agreeable, that's boring..there is no way you both love the shins, painting sunsets and jogging in place... Don't be ridiculous. If you have something to say, say it. If he isn't all about it or rejects you for it, well that was you and clearly that is something he doesn't want. So move on.. at least you won't have to let go of your love of shitty horror movies because he told you he'd never watch them with you. So I guess being a bitch isn't such a bad thing..

J

How Did Red Lipstick Get On This Cracker?

Ever want to meet us at the "flagpole"? If you do, you might have just made a deal with the devil. If you don't like red lipstick then you can't hang.. Red Lipstick, Iphoto, and the flagpole equaled one of the best nights in a very long time. Doesn't red lipstick make you feel sexy well at least I thought so. "hey Stef, lets wear red lipstick and take pictures" Now at the time it sounded brilliant to me and in the present I sound like an idiot... and even though Stef likes to bring up that it was "my" idea. She loved it. We ended up at our good friend Brett Beatty's where we decided to eat all his ritzs crackers, and that my friends is where this infamous quote came from -"how did red lipstick get on this cracker?" and where I spilled an entire beverage on my phone, ran in the middle of the street while Stef fell down the stairs and screamed for her best friend to come back as I left with someone who could have easily gotten a D.U.I. Perfection.

J