Music Monday #50 - Crystal Castles

Okay, okay, so I lied. When I promised no more Crystal Castles, I TOTALLY forgot they were releasing a new album like a week after that. Oh well. I already did a half-assed review in this post, so I'll just direct you there, ha! Super good.

I did actually do a huge music swap on my phone so I'd quit listening to that same old crap in the car, though! I find myself gravitating toward a lot of old school late '70s/early '80s punk rock/post-punk lately. I can't get enough of it.

Add me on last.fm iffn' ya wanna!

Bre's Week In Links/Instagrams 11-16-12

I laughed SO HARD at this and everyone just kinda thought I was insane >_<

This week was also uneventful *dramatic groan*

I got a hold of the new Crystal Castles album, which was sort of off-putting on first listen because Alice Glass' usual I'm-going-to-rip-your-face-off-in-a-blind-fury approach is mostly absent. I actually referred to it as an imbalance in Alice's overall rage to drugs ratio, wherein the drugs won out, hands down. But, after repeated listenings while not trying to think of III as II pt. 2 (see what I did there?), I found it pretty enjoyable. SO THAT WAS RIVETING, YOU GUYS. Probably the highlight of my week. Highlights of the album? Tracks 4 and 11, Affection and Mercenary.

Thursday I was able to get in to see the nurse practitioner at the place where I get my brain defragged (counseling, for those just joining me) to talk about possible anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds, because yes, I am one of those socially-inept and emotionally-abundant people. I was prescribed a pretty mild mix of the two, so I'm anxious (LOL) to see how that works out for me. So, this week will at least be interesting in a dry mouth, possible violent spins sort of way.

So that was my week. This coming week will be spent furiously scrambling about trying to figure out how I'm gonna cram three Thanksgiving gatherings into one day and then possibly work the next morning for Black Friday. Whoohoo! *flail*


 Nicholas Kirkwood did the shoes for the Victoria's Secret fashion show, and the company Stef works for did the corsets! Pure magic. Part 1, part 2.

 Whiskey sour was my signature drink for a looooong time until they started making me sick when bartenders used too much sour mix. I'm anxious to try this recipe for a more genuine whiskey sour!

 This was meant to go into last week's Week In Links post, but somehow I missed it when I was compiling it. Bonnie's "So You Wanna Be A Blogger?" part one and part two. Seriously worth reading!

 Joe tackles some dumb double standards she has to deal with working in a gentlemen's club. I actually think that term is stupid, but I felt awkward about blurting out "STRIP CLUB". Which I just did there. Oh well. It's a pretty fascinating read, as is pretty much anything she's ever written <3

 PUMPKIN ALL THE THINGS

 LOOKIT HEIDI KLUM'S VERSACE SHOES. JUST LOOK.

 Obsessed with star tights this week! Just wish some of 'em weren't so expensive, I can't bring myself to pay more than $5 a pair. 1, 2, 3.

 For whatever reason, #fakegeeks has been trending on Twitter for the last week and some of my favorite local geeky girls have stepped forward and fired right back. Nothing short of awesome. Here's a piece from Morgue Anne, and I'm waiting on Molly McIsaac's sketch <3

I've been very strange these last two weeks, scheduling buttloads of posts WEEKS in advance. WAT.

"Effen" Vodka. I lol'd.

That boy. That hat <3

Knockoff Ninja #25 - Jeffrey Campbell "Holy"

Jeffrey Campbell "Holy" in Black Silver available at ShopAKIRA ($244.90), Solestruck ($244.95), Nasty Gal ($245.00), Karmaloop ($254.00)

Privileged "Amazee" in Black available at Go Jane ($38.95), UrbanOG ($79.20), ZooShoo ($99.00), Shiekh Shoes ($99.99), FlyJane ($100)

I've been waiting for this embellished "Night Lita" replica for MONTHS since I saw them lurking in a picture with a bunch of other shoes on Privileged's Instagram (also waiting for what looks like a decent dupe of either the "Damsel Spike" or "Lita Spike"). When I saw them randomly pop up on Make Me Chic, I audibly gasped. These are a must-have for me. They're a super decent knockoff of the "Holy", featuring the speed-lace hooks made popular by UNIF's "Hellbound". Plus the black ones come with Hellbound-inspired rainbow laces! The studded cross detailing is a little wonky, but honestly, it doesn't bother me at all.

AHHHHH!!! These are going straight to the top of my Christmas list! Which ones, though, black or teal?!

What do you think? Yay or nay?

Handmade for the Holidays - Adventure Time

1. Jake Crocheted Beanie Hat $33.00
2. Finn "Awesome Aftermath" 8x10 Art Print $9.50
3. Super Adventure Time iPhone 4 Case $15.00
4. Needle-felted Plush Fionna & Cake $140.00
5. Lemongrab Camel Plush $120.00
6. Adventure Time iPhone 4 Case $35.00

Now that Halloween is over, the media thinks it's time to rub Christmas stuff in your unsuspecting face. Well, ya know what? BUY HANDMADE AND RUB THAT IN THEIR FACE! Hahaha, seriously, though, it's a great idea to buy handmade for the holidays. The recipient gets a unique, one of a kind gift that they'll totally adore, and at the same time, you're helping out a real, live person instead of some giant corporate conglomerate. And sticking it to the man feels pretty great.

I'm gonna attempt to keep this a regular feature through the beginning of December to help out with themed gift ideas. I hand-picked all these guys from Etsy, home of some of the neatest Adventure Time stuff I've ever seen! AND they're all handmade, so you know lots of love went into 'em! Any AT freak would love this stuff.

The iPhone cases are making me wish I had an iPhone. You guys get all the goodies!

Shoes-day Tuesday #38 - Most Wanted Litas

1. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Turquoise Leather $159.00
2. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita Spike 2" in Purple $264.95 $99.95
3. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita Spike" in Black $129.95
4. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Cosmic $162.00
5. Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Black/White Stripe $166.00
6. Jeffrey Campbell "Big Lita" in Black Distressed $189.95

SO! These are my top 6 must-have Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" styles. Well, out of the ones that still exist. There were a few pairs I wanted to showcase that are no longer with us :c Styles such as the Lita Fur in Cheetah/Fuchsia (actually, size 9 is available at Solestruck), Black/Silver Star Lita, and the Dark Turquoise Suede Lita were savagely snatched up by fashionistas with much fatter wallets than mine. I had a chance to buy the latter about a year ago, but just couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger. It sat in my cart at Nasty Gal while I obsessed for like an entire week. I regret that now. But, I digress. These are all just as gorgeous and I wanted to share them with you! Which ones are in your top?

Shop Update!

It's been a while since I whored my Etsy shop, huh? DID YOU THINK YOU HAD ESCAPED?! You were wrong, sirs! DEAD WRONG :D


I went through and put some necklaces on sale, lowered prices of regular items by $3 each, and cut shipping costs a bit :D PLUS, your lucky asses get to take an extra 25% off with the code FALLHATSALE! Just because I love you all so much <3 Help me move some of this stuff so I can start making room for new fancies I've been working on for the winter!

Music Monday #49 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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