PUNK: Chaos to Couture

I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to check out PUNK:Chaos to Couture. 

Although I would have liked to go to the Met Ball, I had other plans (RANGER GAME ON TV). 

Here are some pics of what I saw. There is a little McQueen, lots of Vivienne Westwood, a bit of Burberry, some Dolce & Gabbana, a touch of Maison Martin Margiela, and a smidge of Ann Demeulemeester. Oh yea. There was also some Comme des Garçons, Viktor & Rolf, Rodarte, Miguel Adrover, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Hedi Slimane Dior Homme, and Hussein Chalayan.

GET THEE TO THE MUSEUM!!!!

I Went To See Dr. Brodsky

I left work early the other day because I had a doctor's appointment with Dr. Laurie Brodsky, ND.

She is the best. By the best, I mean nice, smart, and cares about her patients. I have been going to her for two years now. I used to eat like Templeton the Rat from Charlotte's Web. Now I eat like a person who gives a crap about her overall health and well-being.

Pre-Dr. B- I was a hot mess in more ways then one. Stressed, overworked, emotionally drained, not working out enough, etc...

Dr. Brodsky told me how my emotions can effect my liver. I have made it a point to eliminate toxic stuff from my life: people, crappy jobs, bad habits. Basically things that are aggravating. 

Life is too short to let broken condoms and douchebags piss you off. Life is also too short to put crap in your body. By crap I mean Pepsi and sausage everyday for breakfast. 

Now, I crave greens and fruit more than I used to crave cookies and bread. NanoGreens are one of my favorite things. This transformation is all thanks to Dr. Brodsky. 

Shut off Dr.Oz and make an appointment. She rocks. 

http://www.drlauriend.com/

güdness

güd

I like a natural shampoo and conditioner. By natural, I mean paraben AND sulfate free. Güd would be great if it were sulfate-free. My color-treated hair was no match for the Floral Cherrynova Natural Nourishing Shampoo and Natural Softening Conditioner.

Really Burt's Bees. That is great that you have a new line of products. It is not so great that it does not feel as fabulous as I expected. I think if a shampoo is natural, it should feel natural. The foamy lather is exactly what my hair didn't need. Conditioning was also an arduous process.  No güd... 

I don't know what else to say. Cherrynova just ain't for me.


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Spring Schming

My, what nice weather we are having...NOT

I hate to be one of those people who talks about the weather, but it is friggin cold. I will be rocking this Madewell sweater for a few more weeks. Yea, I know, the colors are not that "springy". I really don't give a rat's patoot.

Calm Down

Lavande De Haute-Provence

Life can be stressful. Living in NYC, you tend to deal with a lot of broken condoms and ignorant a-holes. Since you can't punch everyone who annoys you, I've found another way to get rid of the rage. 

It's called Lavender. 

L'Occitane has done it again. Their Lavender Collection is the only thing that keeps me from losing my shit. I am a big fan of the Essential Oil. It is only $15 and is worth every penny. The bottle says to rub it on the wrists, the nape of the neck, and the temples. 

Feelings of stress, anxiety, and insomnia are quelled by the ingredients in this little bottle. Use it 1-3 times a day. If you still feel that you need to punch someone, take boxing lessons.

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The Strokes- Comedown Machine

Forgive my lack of immediacy regarding this review of one of my favorite bands of all time, The Strokes. After hearing "One Way Trigger" a few weeks back, I became very irate.

I could not believe that they would release something so un-Stroke-like. I was a bit apprehensive about listening to what their fifth album had to offer. Then today, I realized that I had $9.99 burning a hole through my pocket. I caved and bought "Comedown Machine".

I still don't know how I feel about this album. It is not like all the others, that's for sure. When I first saw The Strokes on MTV singing "Last Night", I was hooked. "Is This It" and "Room On Fire" blew my fucking mind and still do. "First Impressions of Earth" and "Angles" had their moments too.

I sound like a married woman who is going through a rough patch with her husband. Uuuuuuuugh.

I am not going to analyze each track off of the new album for you. I completely understand why The Strokes aren't touring to promote this album. Some of these songs just wouldn't work live. I will say that "50/50", "All the Time", "Call It Fate, Call It Karma" are pretty good earbud-wise.

Maybe I need to lock myself in the basement and listen to the whole album about 40 times.

It is all too new for me.

I'll Take Two Please!

Vegan Leather Wristlet

Since I no longer eat animals, I think it is only fair that I stop wearing them as well. 

A friend of mine told me about Natural Life. 

Natural Life was created by Patti Hughes in 1996. I cannot believe I am just hearing about it now. All the hippies in my family are going to love this site. 

I am buying myself one of those Vegan Leather Wristlets. They are 27 bucks and perfect for outdoor rock concerts. It is a toss up between the whale and the hedgehog.

Stay tuned...

www.naturallife.com