ALL I WANT FOR SUMMER IS… (Updated)
Last week’s post about the impending summer season got the ball rolling in my head, and I’m actually finding myself looking forward to sunny days and hot nights. However, thinking about such things has turned into somewhat of a slippery slope. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve put any sort of significant punch of new items into my wardrobe. I got to thinking about what I need to stock up on, and the prospect of shopping has got me rather excited. It wasn’t until I was walking home from the office today and did some mathematics in my head that I realized I might be a few dollars short of what I need want, ideally, to stock my closet.
Photo: cmdrray on Flickr
Let’s do the math together, shall we?
_____ _____ large tote, Coach, $398.00
_____ _____ _____ wedge shoe, Keds, $59.99
_____ _____ skimmer shoe, Keds, $39.99
_____ _____ _____ perfume, Holt Renfrew, $80.00
_____ _____ _____ dress, Bebe, $159.00
_____ _____ hoodie, Lululemon, $80.00
_____ _____ pants, Lululemon, $80.00
(*specifics have been redacted to keep your prying eyes away from my much-coveted items)
In addition to this, I’ll need a couple pairs of dressier sandals (Steven Madden wedges?) as well as a minimum of two sundresses. Creating some cushion for a few random accessories and maybe a couple cute tops to go with my new favourite jeans, let’s say that’s an additional $300.00, all in.
SUMMERTIME GRAND TOTAL: $1,196.98
Sooo…does anyone have any super ideas that’ll put a cool $1,200 in my pocket and fast?
Updated - Where There’s Oil, There Will Be Blood
Being the huge fan of ‘No Country For Old Men’ that I am, I was thrilled to learn that it had won the Academy Award for Best Picture several weeks ago. However, after watching ‘There Will Be Blood’ last night, I am singing a different song. ‘Blood’ was completely robbed. Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance was so brilliant that it was often overwhelming just to watch him on screen. His presence is, very simply, satiating. Kudos to the Academy for awarding him the Best Actor trophy.
What I appreciated most about the film as a whole was its authenticity. Despite the quality production of any given period piece, one tends never to forget that they’re watching sets, costumes and props. Not so in this case. They might as well have transported cameras and recording equipment 100 years back in time and shot this film. The movie was just released on DVD yesterday (in eco-friendly packaging, I might add) so if you haven’t yet experienced Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece, do so now.
Photo: Paramount Vantage Pictures on Hampton Roads
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lemonade stand+you+red bikini=phat cash
I’m digging Phaedra’s idea.
Overtime at work?
…too practical…..not very appealing…..
Wait! The Lemonade Stand/Red Bikini idea is BRILLIANT!!!!
OR…you could sublet your apartment for a month and sleep on the couch in reception.
Digging the lemonade stand + red bikini idea… although I think people tend to forget that in addition to how beautiful you are, you are also a very good conversationalist… so, how about we charge a half hour of absolutely exciting chat with K-A for, I dunno, $ 100 dollars?
Seriously, I am sure you could just bat your eye-lashes and get whatever you want
pretend to be me for a week, do my job… you’ll have that cash!
Phaedra’s suggestion is golden. This could very well be the key to making these summer shopping dreams of yours come true…(very nice wishlist, by the way!)
Great review of ‘There Will Be Blood’…you’re so right about the authenticity of the film- that’s what really struck me about it too. I was ecstatic to see Daniel Day-Lewis win the Oscar for best actor in this role. That man is an absolute genuis.
Daniel Day-Lewis is an amazing actor. Have yet to see that movie.
I was going to say walmart, but I’m switching my vote to Phaedra’s idea.
o crap its on dvd? i gotta get that 2nite.
pta’s probably my favorite director after mulling it over.
and i guess no economic stimulus check for you up in canada?
o well u live in canada so u still ‘win’ in my book.
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I feel ashamed that I missed both No Country for Old Men (For a good reason though) and There Will be Blood. What’s more irritating is that the DVDs won’t be out in the UK for quite some time either.
I’ve heard nothing but good reccomendations for both movies and the Academy Awards they recieved speak for themselves.
Dan
there are def some CUTE keds this season, however I just picked up an amazingly cute pair of rocket dogs… mmm. love them.
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