The Random: WePlay iPad

Would you play this if it is only a quarter? I would take a day off from work.  And look! It even takes credit cards.

The Music: Beautiful, Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell

Ahhh... mood music

The Crave: There's Something About Velvet

There is nothing like velvet to say Merry Christmas!  It is like the traditional, staple of the holiday season to have some sort of velvet wear for your wardrobe.

No matter how you feel about velvet, you should still take a moment to look at them and perhaps buy a piece.  The key: keep it simple! Here are just a few simple, velvety pieces.

American Apparel have pretty good selections of your basic velvet wear.  This pencil skirt is just what a girl needs in her closet.  

And who doesn't need a blue velvet dress?? This classic cut is perfect for most of everyone out there who is willing to give it a go.  This dress can be worn basic as this or dress it up with some nice bling, shocking shoes or tuxedo jacket.  Give it a try.  Again, hit up American Apparel.

And boys... don't worry, there is velvet for you too.  It's so sexy when worn right.  I love how the gentleman on the left kept things simple.  He can wear this jacket even two years from now.  And the purple one is great too!  LOVE!  No need to tell you where to go... H&M.

Not ready for the velvet jacket, try a pair of Tom's instead.  Nordstrom has this exclusively, of course on Tom's website too.  Saw it in person at a Nordstrom store... they have them in blue!!

Want to me adventurous? Love these two looks below from Free People.

The Skit: SNL V-Neck

H.I.L.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!!  Doble Ve.

The Crave: YSL Shift Dress with Glencheck Skirt

Source: My Theresa

Saw this YSL dress on ShopStyle.com a few months ago.  So I thought to myself... I think I have something like it, somewhere in my vast closet.  Took me two months but I found my dress that is a copy of this YSL:

Just have to alter the sweater part (too long) and 

then it will be perfect!

Thank you my Parisian sister who got this for me from ol'Paris!

The Random: Holy Stapler Packman!

So cute!  Great for Christmas stockings!

The Recipe: Lamb Kabobs and Couscous

From Barefoot Contessa, comes this very easy and yummy recipe.  The marination took a day but everything else after was quick and easy.  

Don't have currants? You can substitute it with dried cranberries.

To get the full recipe, go to Barefoot Contessa.

The Know: Sequins, feathers and lots of shimmers!

From the Urban Outfitters 2011 November Catalog, welcome holiday season!  

Here are some fun looks for your holiday season get together and just because....

The above outfit is a different look but well put together .  Love the feathers of the dress and the shimmer leggings.  And the shooooes!! OMG.  Very fun.

Sequins everyone, sequins.  It's big this season.  The nice thing is, with a little imagination, sequins can be worn even during the day.  Just be sure that you don't make it too flashy.  Try pairing your sequin cardigan with plain ole jeans and basic T.  Or you can try wearting it like the girl on the left above.  Very chic and simple.

Going on a casual date? This look is an understatement but very cool.  The shimmer dress is not too flashy either so a great introductory piece to sequins.  

And don't forget the lace dress, animal prints and the pleated (accordion) skirts!

Source: Urban Outfitters

The Artist: Rihanna's Behind the Scene Photos

She is so cuuuuute!  Look at these pictures of Rihanna as she works on her CD.  Loving the PJs and socks. I'm gonna find me one and wear it on Christmas Eve!

Behind the backstage of her Loud tour.  Hot!

Source: Rihanna Facebook

The Random: Kush Handmade

Enough said.

The Look: DIY M&M Halloween

Who doesn't like a Green M&M

The Random: Gettn' Hair Did

The best hair stylist, designer and teacher in Portland! Robert Sean Miller of 77 Salon.  Check him out.  

This contraption is so steamy! Literally.  Getting my new red hair refreshed the other day.  To lock in the color and protect my naturally black hair from the coloring process, Robert uses Wella Professional products as well as this cool steam technology.  Much better for you hair versus the traditional blow-dry.

Got a little bored towards the end, as you can see from this pic below.

Oh... and he gave me this chic hair cut.

The Know: Tommy Hilfiger + GH Bass Collabo

A modern twist on the traditional Americana Prep of Tommy Hilfiger.

Not bad, not bad at all!

Source: Grungy Gentleman

Happy 100th Birthday Chevrolet! An American Revolution, rah! rah!

And if you haven't seen it, check out my American Revolution.

The Inspiration: Pattern Mixing with Dogtoot, Check and Animal

When you're gettin' your hair did, there are lots of time to kill.  Especially when you're hair color is setting in. Today's inspiration.... 

Check pattern

Dogtooth pencil skirt

Animal print

And some awesome attitude.

Visit the world's biggest close to replicate this look.  Here are the items I found that will get this inspiration kickin!

Via ASOS, Vero Moda top

ASOS pencil skirt

The Random: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Paper Shredder??

Window shopping at Feugo, Pioneer Place, downtown Portland... ran into this T-shirt.  So. Awesome.

The Blog: Jak & Jill Blog

Holaaaaa! This bag belongs in a lady's hand... like mine.

Source: Bloglovin: Jak & Jill

The Know: Harper's Bazaar UK - Super Model Reunion

The December's cover of Harper's UK is a reunion of super models from when some of us were still playing kick ball on the school yard.  

These legends (Yasmin Le Bon, Helena Christensen, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Eva Herzigova) are back and still looking HOT!  Can't wait to see it!!  Powell's Books, here we come.  

Source: HuffPost

The Recipe: Pumpkin Roulade w/ Ginger Buttercream

Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Buttercream on the Food Network

From the kitchen of one of my favorite chef: Ina Garten is this yummy fall/Thanksgiving recipe.  Guess what I will be doing this weekend?  MmmHmm

The Know: Couture Allure Vintage Fashion

What do you discover when you randomly Google? Randomly awesome websites! Found this one while googling "vintage wedding dresses".  Now, it was so so at first but as you look through the pages, treasures are abound!

Look at some of the beautiful dresses that was discovered in less than 10 minutes!!  

Vintage 50's wedding dress

Vintage Oscar de la Renta

Now this Oscar dress is not for the light hearted... however, my heart is heavy and I want it!!

50's cocktail dress

Vintage Henri Bendel

Mad Men party anyone? Yes, pleeeeease! This vintage Henri Bendel is awesomely handsome.  Almost mint condition too!

Source: Couture Allure Vintage Fashion

The Look: Cat Eye

Take not ladies... the Cat Eye is back with a bang this season.  

Seen so many renditions of it this AW2011 season.  

Get inspired from some of our most beloved classic beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn... gorgeous!

Need some tools to help create your daring Cat Eye look? These Velvet Eyes by Dior looks like a must have for this 

year's party season.  

Source: Style.com

The Inspiration: Gettin' Nail'd

Created by Sophie Harris, this true fashionista inspiration is HAWT!  

The tools?

Sally Hanson's "Check it Out" Salon Effects

OPI Black Nail polish

Sally Hanson's Nail Art Pen in White.

I know what I'm doing this weekend!!

Source: Style.com

The Know: Coco Rocha for Cambodia

It's always nice to give back to those who are less fortunate.  We all have been lucky in so many ways so if there's is an opportunity for you to help your community then it is always nice to do it.

Coco Rocha took a break from this fall to finish up the last minutes touches for her jewelry line: Senhoa.  Proceeds will help benefit Senhoa.org.  The organization helps the victims of human traffic readjust back to society and obtain jobs.  To learn more, visit Senhoa.org.

Go Coco!  

Source: Style File at Style.com