Things That Make Me Smile

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Mitsuko Nagone Photography

Erin Featherton

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My Lady

I'm going to write a short piece on Amy Winehouse. Enough with the drugs, booze and crazy jokes, this woman is legitimate. Her tone, range and dexterity made her one of the greatest vocalists of our generation. She had a style and sound that was so electrifyingly genius, which ultimately lead to her success and demise. I will miss her music, her soul, her sound, her hilarity, her hair, her voice, her sass... I really hope she's found happiness and is now at peace where she should be. 

Making My Week

1. Simon Doonan's book, Eccentric Glamour. Influences include Amy Sedaris, Edie Sedgwick and Debbie Harry. 

2. Sweet Potato Fries. I'm addicted and that's okay, because all I've been wearing lately are my leggings. And sometimes even as pants. 

3. She & Him Volume Two. Zooey is cute and M. Ward is awesome. I prefer Volume One, but In The Sun is a fun, summery track. 

4. My mom bought me this YSL perfume for Christmas and I'm taking advantage of it by ridding of my coffee and sweet potato smell. 

5. Audrey sleep mask. I've been using this all week to pretend I'm glamorous when tossing and turning. And also to hide from my mirrors that are beside my bed. 

6. Jill Scott's new album. Pretty good, but nothing gets better than Volume One. Very produced and more hip-hop. 

7. Starbuckz Iced Coffee with a pump of peppermint. This will have to suffice until they get pumpkin back in. 

8. Horchata. My boyfriend is Mexican and introduced me. I'm really into it because it's not as bad as soda. Probably not. I still drink it. 

9.  Davines shampoo. Worth the extra money. All organic ingredients and it smells like you wanna actually put on real clothes and do your hair. 

10. Dionne Bromfield's new album. Amy Winehouse's protege and niece. Adorable, great sound and amazing voice. 

11. Buddha. Nuf Said. 

12. Benetint. I put this on my lips when I wanna feel sassy. 

13. Leggings. My daily/nightly/morning wear. 

14. Strangers with Candy starring Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello. I can't get enough and it's all on Netflix instant. Rejoice! 

Friends Without Benefits

Check out my HILARIOUS friends in their spoof of "Friends With Benefits." I mean really, he just wants to get some...

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Tooshy Tuesday

I came to a different Starbucks than I usually do because I wanted a change of scenery but I probably should'nt have chosen the one smack dab in the middle of West Hollywood on Melrose. There are so many people here bitching to their agents and a guy next to me sexting an unidentified person. I have begun my Buddhist journey attending my first study meeting. Tonight I have my Groundlings and then tomorrow I have another district meeting to chant and discuss readings. Today has been a pretty good day minus the 250 dollar ticket we got for leaving trash on the side of our apartment. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. Because I have no arse, I will pretend boys wanna look at my with these pictures. 

Playful Pup

Okay seriously: This is one of the cutest dogs. I need this as my "happy service animal." Those actually exist. Courtesy of Tumblr.

Ms. Amy Winehouse

I got about 15 texts from people asking me if I'd heard the news about my beloved Amy. I discovered her a little before the release of Back to Black and bought her first album, Frank. I knew from the get go she was going to be one of the most influential artists of our generation. I am devastated at her loss, and I hope she has finally found solace and happiness. A true musical genius. Even at 19, her talent surpasses most triple her age.

I Can't Get Enough

1. Marc By Marc Jacobs Script Ring: chunky enough to wear alone- epsicailly on your pointer finger
2. Sally Hansen Nail Effects: Same thing as professional Minx nails but only for 8 bucks. Stay weary of trashy prints.
3. North Carolina necklace via Nordstrom: Enough said.
4. Seersucker High Waisted Shorts via American Apparel: Perfection in a pretty fabric
5. Voluspa Candle in Ebony & Peach: Sultry, especially when paired with a heating pad and solitaire.
6. Cotton Candy Maker: I should've have to justify this.
7. Hot Tools Curling Iron: Yeah, it gets to 400 degrees, and it's awesome.
8. Michael Kors Leg Shine: Smells great, looks shiny and makes your cellulite semi-disappear.
9. Rice Krispy Treats: Favorite snack, and the blue wrapper looks great peaking out of my purse.
10. Amy Winehouse Frank: I need this on Vinyl. If only it wasn't 35 dollars.
11. Avett Brothers I and Love and You: Also need this on Vinyl. If only I wasn't broke.
12. Benefits Brow Zings: Makes my blonde eyebrows look like I haven't been on meth.
13. Tina Fey's Bossypants: If you're a woman read this. If you're a comedian read this. If you want to feel good about yourself read this then get off your arse.
14. Monin's Gingerbread Syrup: Sorry, peppermint this stuff tastes like graham crackers and cinnamon.
15. Fred Flare's USB Record Player: I want this. If I wasn't broke.