Things to do

Life is very confusing - there is so much to do, but where do you start?  With a laundry list of accomplishments I haven't fulfilled yet, I continue to add to the list.  So, I now find myself putting together another list which will hopefully motivate me to accomplish something on my first list.

• Learn about cars - Every Girl's Guide to Basic Car Care
• Cook dinner - Glamour's The Only 20 Things You'll Ever Need to Cook
• Learn to dance like Britney
• Get Rich
• Get Organized - Unclutter
• Practice piano - 8 notes
• Make a movie - The Filmlot

Shop for a Cause

Do something good with the money you make this summer and support a cause.

• World Wildlife Foundation
• Starter Kit For Change
• Toms Shoes
• Heifer International
• Ricky Martin Foundation

Shopping List

• Eiffel Tower Bag by Timmy Woods $450
  
• Ava Zsa Zsa Bling Ring $25
  
• Jessica Kagan Cushman Color Resin Bangles $95
  
• Creative Interiors - Idea Journal & Coloring Book $24
  
• Jane Marvel Puddle Jumper $98

Summer Reading List

I love summer and the time it gives me to dive into so many books.  Putting together a list of books to read is always a fun game for me because I never know how many books I will get through or if any of them are actually worth reading.  Here is my list for Summer 2008:

• The Host by Stephenie Meyer
  
• I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
• Personal Days by Ed Park
• Celebutantes by Ruthanna Hopper
• Oscar Season by Mary McNamara
• Vintage L.A. by Jennifer Brandt Taylor
• The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie
• We Plan, God Laughs by Sherre Hirsch
• Cinderella Was A Liar by Brenda Della Casa
• What Happens Here by Tara Altebrando

Georgiana

Looking for a good summer read, I picked up Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman and was immediately enthralled by the life of this amazing woman.  Born into a life of privilege, Georgiana nonetheless faces losing everything she has due to gambling debts and an affair with a certain young man.  This book reads more like Gossip Girl than a biography and will hold your attention all the way through.  The book is being made into a movie out later this year, which will star Keira Knightley as the Duchess, and will be full of grand costumes and sumptuous sets.  

Cheap Beauty

Cheap beauty tricks to get you through the weekend.

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara Mini: A few swipes of this mascara will give you big doe eyes.
Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jet Black:  Line just the lower inside lid to give your eyes an unexpected kick.
Wet 'n Wild Wild Shine Clear Protector:  Skip colored polish and enjoy shiny nails without having to worry about chips.

Weekend Links

• Fanatic Feedback - Toenail Art? by All Lacquered Up
  
• Farouk CHI Volumizing Flat Iron from Misikko by Champagne Taste...On a beer budget
  
• Ten Ways to Cope Without The Complete Jane Austen Series by Jane Austen Today
  
• Blueberry Coffee Loaf, Honey Nut Biscuits, and Lavender Shortbread by Daily Candy
  
• What They Wore: Met Gala 2008 by Who What Wear Daily