Picture This...

..Sicily, 1946. Oops! No, my bad. 

So, last week the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strip thingies went on sale at work. (Guys, these things are seriously too expensive.) I've been dying to try them, so when they went on sale I pounced like the little lioness I am. (Rawr!)

How awesome do my nails look?! 

Super fantastic am I right? (and no, that's not a tattoo on my thumb, that's where I just got bored with a pen. I'm all of about 12 years old I tell you.)

They say that they're supposed to last up to 10 days and most people have told me they don't really have a problem with chipping, but I actually work for a living. So, to say I was skeptical would be an understatement.

They started chipping on day 2. Nothing terribly noticeable because of the print, but it was there. So far, only two of my nails have started chipping, and I'm now on day 5. The real test will be Wednesday when I unload the truck and stock inventory at work.  To prevent further chipping, I coated my nails with a coat of clear polish (actually I used that Hard as Nails stuff, because I'm pretty rough on my nails). But, I give them props for lasting through dish washing and five days of work. I did figure out that if your nails are short like mine, you can use one strip for two nails. So, that cuts the cost a bit. 

*Sigh* I love me some nail polish. 

In other news, I got a new ring! Isn't it cute? 

 

When I was a little girl, I went antique shopping in a small town upstate and I saw these little silver bow rings. I just thought they were the most adorbale things I'd ever seen, but they were too expensive and at the time I didn't really wear rings. So, to buy one would be a waste. However, lately my mind has been thinking back on them, and I regret not buying one.

Being the clever internet whiz I am, I wondered if there was a chance I could find something similar online. And tah dah!

Not exactly like the ones I remember, but still cute. Plus, the vendor was amazing. Great customer service, and since my shipment was delayed (by a day, maybe two), she threw in a second ring and this cute little case!

 

My only complaint is that the rings run about half a size too big it seems. Easily remedied if you know in advance.

Alright, I've sounded like an infomercial for long enough (completely unintentional, I'm just Excited about my new stuff). Laterz!

Blast OFF!

*The song is "Old Hag" by The Corrs (which I don't own the rights to or anything), but the pictures are mine (so don't steal/borrow/make with the uncoolness with them, k?).

I went to see the final manned space shuttle launch recently, and this is what it looked like. In short, it was awesome. Be jealous, it's okay.

Even Rogue Wants to Look Pretty

So, I really can't remember if I've filled ya'll in on the awesomeness* that is ModCloth.com. Basically, you can find some pretty sweet 1950's and 1960's style dresses there. They have something for every body type, and a bunch of dresses are $50 or less. I got my first two dresses from them in the mail last week and they fit great. Not to mention both dresses met with rave reviews.

I especially love this one. Plain but cute right? (Oh, it come in black and white polka dots too. ♥)

Click here for more info.

I found this site because I was bored on my break at work one day and thought to myself, "Gee, I wonder what 1950's maternity clothing looks like." (Random, I know, but it's totally legit right? I'm pretty sure all I have to reference for 1950's clothing comes from 50's TV, and I'm also pretty sure that they still thought that showing pregnant women on TV was obscene in the 1950's. So, I really don't think I've ever seen any 50's maternity clothing.) Anyways, this thought led to another about how cute 50's styles were, which got me to thinking about how a single gal like me needs a few flirty dresses (as if the [boy] geek population didn't have enough to be intimidated by, haha). Ergo, my discovery of ModCloth.com.

My only complaint is that their stuff tends to sell out rather quickly, and since I'm not a very patient person, waiting for them to email you that it's back in stock is sort of frustrating. (Ever heard of back ordering things ya'll? Then, I can at least order it and have it arrive randomly in the mail one day like a surprise present to myself. Geez!) But they do actually email you when the stuff comes back in stock, which is awesome.

*Just so we're clear, they're not sponsoring me or in any way giving me any sort of kickback to say this stuff. I just like to share when I find cool stuff. Mk?

..Though if one of their reps should happen to be reading this and think I'm awesome enough to warrant free stuff, I mean, I wouldn't turn it down. (Who in their right mind turns down free stuff?)

Loving tha Free Stuff!

Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday! Who else is excited to see if their local shops are participating? It's a perfect time to check out that new series you're interested in but haven't been able to splurge on!

For other random "geeky" holidays (such as Star Wars Day) just check the video.

Entertaining AND Education? Say WHAT?!

I spent a fair portion of this weekend watching ETV and PBS. I learned things, and it was actually kind of fun. Weird right?

So, I had to share a few shows.

First up is a period piece set in 1930's England from PBS called "Upstairs Downstairs". It addresses the duality of the classes.

Watch the full episode. See more Masterpiece.

Plus, it brings in actual historical events such as the resignation of the king. More interesting than I made it sound, I promise. (Missed it? Don't get PBS? Not from the states? You can watch it online by clicking here.)

Also, there's this documentary called "Human Planet" by Discovery Channel. I saw previews for it, but haven't managed to find it on television yet, but the clips I've seen are really interesting. Here, check this out:



You can check out the rest of the clips here.

I know, dorky right? Well, what did you think you were getting into when you started reading a blog with the word "geekery" right in the title? Exactly.