friday links

things I want to eat:
these potsticker burgers from CupcakesOMG
these beet/walnut/goat cheese stacks from Wendy See Wendy Do
this caramelized pineapple lassi from How Sweet It Is

things I've been obsessing over:
this outfit from Cheetah is the New Black
this mango kombucha from GT's (yes, still)
this tampon commercial from HelloFlo

things you should bookmark:
this iphoneography post from Sweet Thing
this list of 25 healthy alternatives to common cosmetics from Mark Sisson

and more things I want to buy but can't:
this crossbody bag from Botkier
these silk pants from Haute Hippie
this moisturizer from Josie Maran that everyone keeps talking about

summer reading list: vol. II

(alternate title for this list: the only three books I managed to read in July)

Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar // by Kelly Oxford

If you're not already familiar with Oxford's twitter feed, please trust me when I say you should be. And also, read this book.

Beautiful Ruins // by Jess Walter

I mentioned in a previous post that I devoured this book in just one day and I was not exaggerating. It's a serious page-turner. I know you've already seen it on a ton of summer reading lists, but if you have yet to add it to your must-read list, you should definitely reconsider.

A Game of Thrones // by George R.R. Martin

I cannot stomach this show. I just can't. But it kills me that everyone is always talking about it and I have nothing to say, so I came up with a solution: read the book(s). I can't quite decide if I think Martin is a talented storyteller, a 13-year-old boy masquerading as a much older man, or just a complete asshole, but now at least I understand most of season one. I think.

friday links

watched this trailer more times than I'd care to admit
can't stop listening to this song

bookmarked this recipe to make for dinner next week
must find a way to get my hands on this book
resisted the urge to buy these sunglasses
(sadly, eyewear does not fall under the category of groceries or gas)

testing my resolve

'Anneke' studded heel // Sole Society // $59.95

Last week I got all serious and decided that until my current credit card bill is paid off, I will not spend money on anything but groceries and gas. I unsubscribed myself from practically every email list that might test my resolve, returned a dress that I bought for our trip to Kauai but never wore, and stopped compulsively checking Madewell's website every morning before leaving for work. But guys, I totally need these shoes, right? Right? Ugh. Damn you, Hitha.

since we're already doing this backwards

How pretty is my ring?!