What I'm Crushin' On For Friday

Lover Mine by JR Ward. 

Yes, I'm STILL waiting for my copy. Amazon says it's been delivered and UPS man said he left on porch Tuesday.

Well Mr Clean look a like reject....Lover Mine wasn't released till WEDNESDAY!!! So get the book back from your truffle eating couch laying bleach blond WIFE and GIVE IT TO ME!

Ok. I feel better.


I'm also crushin' on these earrings. Nothing says love like Daisy Knights' handmade gold-vermeil skull stud earrings. AND they are made from recycled precious metal.

This summer beauty is by Vanessa Bruno. A silk-shantung with strong cut out embroidery embraces my feminine side. Yes *pout* I have a feminine side.

I am a HUGE fan of Anya Hindmarch's handbags and totes.
When I saw this tote, the first word that came to mind was MINE!!

The clog is this season's must-have shoe style and Hervé Léger's black suede sandals with a cork heel are a luxurious way to work this trend. I would totally rock these at the grocery store. 

I'm not a huge make up user. A little foundation, some mascara, and shiny kissable lip gloss & I'm good to go.
But since I need to upgrade my looks (meaning I need to start looking like a grown up) and when I saw these they went straight on the crushin' on list.




St Tropez Skin Illuminator. The buffer with love.

Rimmel 60 second drying Nail polish. As the most uncoordinated person in the wold when it comes to polishing their nails...I can appreciate the fast drying time.

Pro-Tool Collection-Cause I likes my "tools".

 These Alice In Wonderland compacts from Paul & Joe are adorable! They containing handy soft blotting papers for excess shine and a soft creamy lip balm. 

And that's my crushes for this week. Share with me.
What are you crushin' on right now?

Stimulation Saturday

Today on Stimulation Saturday I am loving BOOKS!!!!
I recently received this summer's bestseller/new release list and ran to empty the piggy bank.
There is so many wonderful authors releasing books I want to read so I decided to share some with you.

Brady Udall's latest book takes us on a heartbreaking but comedic journey through the life of a polygamist who's secrets are suddenly coming to light. 
The Lonely Polygamist: A Novel

The 8th book in the uber popular Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB) series...Lover Mine focuses on John Matthew and Xhex. Xhex disappeared in Lover  Avenged. now John Matthews must save his love and his heart. I have been waiting for this story for over a year. 
When I receive this book-April 27th-I will be in incommunicado. That means I'll be hiding in the bathroom reading. DO NOT DISTURB.
Amazon has this for $9.99. CHA CHING!!!!
Lover Mine: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

This is an another sizzling instalment of the "Lords of the Underworld" series as Aeron, keeper of the Demon of Wrath, finally meets his match.
Aeron is my book boyfriend. Just so you all know.
HANDS OFF!
The Darkest Passion (Hqn)

Max Shannon is a good cop, one of the best in New York Enforcement. Born with a natural shield that protects him against Psy mental invasions, he knows he has little chance of advancement within the Psy- dominated power structure. If you have never read Nalini Singh then I suggest you RUN not walk to your nearest bookstore and check out her PSI series.
Bonds of Justice (Psy/Changeling)

The 4th installment in the Kate Danial's series.
Kate Daniels cleans up the paranormal problems no one else wants to deal with-especially if they involve Atlanta's shapeshifting community.
And now there's a new player in town-a foe that may be too much for even Kate and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, to handle. Because this time, Kate will be taking on family.
This is another book that will be read in the bathroom with the DO NOT DISTURB sign.
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, Book 4)

The exhilarating conclusion to bestseller Larsson's Millennium trilogy (after The Girl Who Played with Fire) finds Lisbeth Salander, the brilliant computer hacker who was shot in the head in the final pages of Fire, alive, though still the prime suspect in three murders in Stockholm. 
The first 2 books were incredible and I cannot WAIT to see how Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander end up.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

Crime lord Griffin Winters rules a vast underworld empire in Victorian London, but he fears the descent of a familial curse. Magically gifted orphan Adelaide Pyne could be his only hope.
A great stand alone read.
I have read Amanda Quick(aka Jayne Ann Krentz) since I was a teenager. Her Arcane society series is one of her best to date.
Burning Lamp (An Arcane Society Novel)






















Want to see what else I'm reading? Join me at Goodreads.


So tell me...what books are you looking forward to this summer?

What Happened This Week?

eBay News eBay officially launches it's "Fashion Vault" which is designed to rival such sites as Gilt Groupe, RueLaLa and HauteLook, and Vente-Privee in France. The Fashion Vault features designer fashion from "trusted sellers and designers" during 2- to 3-day sales events. The next "flash sale" featuring French Connection is scheduled to take place at 8 am PST Monday morning. As of now one top designer has opted out of participating anymore. New Fee Structure starts March 30th so make sure your ready or next months fees will hit you like an overdraft charge. If you haven’t already, be sure to choose the new fee option that will work best for you. What I have found is that you need to list over 250 items for the upgrade to premium to save you any money. Ebay Announcments

Fashion News

French Elle magazine has devoted it's entire April issue to plus size celebrities that *gasp* haven't been retouched. The cover features plus size model Tara Lynn fully dressed but au natural inside. French Elle Launches Plus-Size Special Issue

Tom Ford is launching his own line. In October he came out an announced he was launching his own womenswear line. But he's been very secretive about it since. Very unlike Ford as he does like to tout his own horn. Rumor has it he will launch during Fall 2011. Only 2 seasons away. Sources also say he is planning presentation rather then runway and is also in talks for to open a store in Shanghai. Tom Ford Builds Women's Team [WWD] On Project Runway I was very sad to see Anthony get the boot. He by far the funnest one there and now I fear it will become a Mila whine fest. This weeks test was designing their own designs on fabric through the use of computers. Vivienne Tam was there whoring for HP and designed the most adorable fabric. Anthony telling Jay he looked like a "gay Christmas ornament" had me laughing out loud. Anthony struggled during the fabric design and Mila created a mess of stripes. Emilio created a signature print then insulted Tim Gunn when he expressed concerns about it. BAD Emilio. And wth was up with Michael Kors? He looks like he's making a deal for the mob. Is Redarte going to design furs for Revillon? Could be. Rumors have it that they are in talks with Revillon now. Peter Dundas was their last designer. he left in October 2008 to design for Pucci. Rodarte for Revillon? Coco Roche is getting married! In a French castle no less. Zac Posen is designing her gown and she is getting married in the castle where fiancee James Conran proposed. See...wishes DO come true. Fashionologie In The Movies How to Train Your Dragon wins at the box office this week making $43.3 million at the box office. Alice in Wonderland, out of first place for the first time in three weeks, made $17.3 million and Hot Tub Time Machine brought in $13.7 million. The Bounty Hunter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid rounded out the top five. What To Read

Dead in the Family: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) by Charlaine Harris

Release Date: May 4, 2010

Changes (Dresden Files, Book 12) by Jim Butcher

Release Date: April 6, 2010

Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, Book 5) by Patricia Briggs

Release Date: March 30, 2010

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

Release Date: March 2, 2010

Lover Mine: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J. R. Ward

Release Date: April 27, 2010

Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between by J.A. Saare

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