Rudolph Nails

GREAT BOUNCING ICEBERGS -- it's almost Christmas!  So, I decided to go with some Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, holiday themed, nail art.

I wish I could take photos of my nails so that my cuticles aren't shown.  Everything about my hands are so gross right now because of the weather -- please ignore them.

Like the other nails I've painted, these are done on acrylics, with acrylic paint.

 

Are you getting in the Christmas mood?

Alex & Arthur

Style Icon - Vera Ellen

I had to work all weekend -- boo! But it also meant that I got to watch a bunch of movies/TV shows (yay! for Girls out on DVD now).  One of the movies I watched was White Christmas.  It's been my family's tradition, ever since I can remember, to watch that movie on Christmas Eve.  Since I won't be seeing my family until Boxing Day, I thought I'd cheat and watch it this weekend.

I remember watching this movie as far back as 6 years old, it's when I decided that I wanted to be Vera Ellen and begged my mom to let me take tap lessons (I was already in ballet).  For the next few tap, tap, tapping years I idolized Ms. Ellen and tap soon became my favourite thing.  

Personally I think Vera Ellen was one of the best, most underrated dancers, from that era in Hollywood.  Just wanted to share a few of my favourite clips:

"So in Love" from the movie "Wonder Man"

Vera and Gene Kelly in "Slaughter on 10th Avenue" from the film "Words and Music"

Not only was Vera Ellen a terrific dancer but she was always dressed impeccably. Aside from that blue feather thing she wore, there's not one outfit from White Christmas that I don't love.  Soon after White Christmas Vera Ellen retired and then a few years later after the death of her infant daughter, she completely dropped off the radar.  From what I understand, Vera was pressured by MGM studios to lose a few pounds when she first started her career and she ended up developing anorexia in her 30s.  If you've ever seen White Christmas, it's alarming how tiny she is. 

Here are a few images showcasing the beautiful Vera Ellen.

Alex & Arthur

O Christmas Tree

As mentioned in my blog post yesterday, the plan was to put up our Christmas tree today.  So Arthur and I got dressed up in our Christmas gear -- I wish you could see the front of my sweater.  It's a Frenchie (well a Boston Terrier) wearing a Santa hat.  Also please excuse my messy hair...*sigh* I wish Dan would tell me these things.  Apparently messy hair isn't a big concern to him.  Boys....

I put the movie Christmas Vacation on.  (I forgot how tiny and cute Johnny Galecki was as a kid.)

I made some mint hot chocolate for myself (and Dan), while Arthur had a candy cane shaped doggie treat.

Little mister tried to offer his brand of "helping"...

...but mostly he just stood under the tree as a big obstacle.

I still need to find the box of hooks so I can put the rest of the bulbs up...but VOILA!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! 

Alex & Arthur

Friday Five Fave - Christmas Edition

Hi Everyone!

I don't know why I'm sharing this with you -- I look super insane.  Apparently this is what happens when you tell me, "look like you're having fun"! 

We had a Christmas Tree decorating party today at work so I'm in the holiday spirit.  Today's Friday Five Fave post is going to be all Christmas-y things I wish I owned.

1. Christmas Vacation Moose Mugs

I'm going to watch Christmas Vacation tomorrow while putting up my tree.  I also want to try this Vegan Eggnog recipe so the mugs would be perfect for my Christmas filled afternoon.

2. Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer Russian by PonyChops

I had a hard time deciding which was my favourite between this set and the Santa ones.  I like Santa because he's classic but these ones are just so cute!

3.  Can't Catch Me Sweater by Louche

Modcloth has recently posted quite a few awesome Louche sweaters, but I'm particular to this gingerbread one.

4. Snowflake and Deer Leggings

5. Cookies and Milk Ring by Allarts Kitchen

What's Christmas Eve without Cookies and (almond) Milk for Santa.  I love this cocktail ring by Allarts Kitchen.  I don't have nearly enough tiny food jewelry in my life.

In other news --- while I haven't ordered matching footie pajamas, I did order Dan and I matching Pacman Ponchos. Now we can go on family walks with Arthur and look cool!

Alex & Arthur