And it burned burned burned....

Oh hai! Greetings from the 8th* circle of Hell where it is currently 113 degrees with air so thick and full of moisture catfish can be seen zooming past your windows. Enjoy your stay in Des Moines! Ugh seriously, this has got to stop. It's just getting ridiculous. I mean sure we're midwesterners and we're used to hot and humid summers, but this? This is on a whole other level. I know we're not the only ones suffering. So to all you other poor poor heat stricken folks, stay cool and stay safe! And to those on the east coast and the south....be prepared because it's coming your way.

Enough grumbling already. Hello new followers! A big thank you to my girl Gigi for linking me in her latest post, and thanks to all of you who made their way over here. I hope I do not disappoint!

Okay so to take my mind off this insane heat going on, I'm going to think about the things I want most for this fall. 

(Kenneth Cole Pleated Skirt)

 

(Camel colored blazer)

The blazer is kind of a left over from last fall. I never got one and still really really really want one. This year is the year.

(Platform loafers)

These are the styles I live for. Classic, feminine and just a little bit preppy. I am so ready to say adios to shorts, tanks and flip flops. I know I know you all love summer. I'm sorry, I just can't get into it. I enjoy drinking beers on patios. But I actually enjoy doing it wrapped up in my Burberry scarf and North Face jacket more. What am I doing in Iowa right? Alaska/Canada here I come! 

I hope you're all beating the heat and staying cool! What are you loving/looking forward to this fall? Or are you not looking forward to it at all? You better be......;)

Cheers!

Marisa

* while there are 9 circles in The Inferno, the 9th circle is actually all ice. We're in the one right above it, the one for people that commit fraud. The one that's still hot as balls.

Not My Self Tonight...

Or really any night since my stress fracture incident. It really has disrupted my routine, I mean my nightly routine consisted of come home from work, eat a Clif Bar, and go for a run. That was my life and now.....I can't even go fora walk and I gotta be  honest, it really really sucks. I hate being so poor poor me, but I never expected this whole non-running thing to have such a profound effect on me but it really has. One more week thats what I keep telling myself. 

Anyway, enough of my self pity party. It's WIMBLEDON TIME!!!!!!!!!!! And both my Andys are starting off strong. :)

(Andy Roddick....USA!! via)

Annnnddd...

(Great Britain's #1 Andy Murray!!!!!! via)

Don't get me wrong, I love tennis.Not just ridiculously hot shirtless guys. I played all through HS and some college and even have some trophies and medals to show for it. It's the one sport I totally understand and enjoy watching and following. So please help cheer on my Andys! And don't ask me what I'm going to do if they end up playing each other in the finals. I can't think about it.

Also since I can't be running as much as I want....or really at all, I've discovered these things on the television....they're called tv shows! One particular in fact: Criminal Minds. Now I really like this show in general because I enjoy any show that features deranged individuals and hot guys that catch them. Really who doesn't? But one particular actor has stolen my heart.

 

(Matthew Gray Gubler...via)

Is he not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? I. die. There are no words. He is just the hottest thing I've ever discovered on television. I now live for Criminal Minds marathons on the weekends. If you've never seen this show, start watching it. RIGHT NOW! And then tell me Matthew is not absolutely beautiful. Consider it a challenge. 

Alright you have your assignment my lovelies. Go forth and drool over Matthew Gray Gubler just like me ;)

Cheers!

Marisa

Holy Hotness

I suppose that I should say her Holy Hotness....SHAKIRA! I've always been a big fan. Spanish/English don't care what language she's singing in I LOVE IT! Maybe it's my Mexican genes in me but I love me a good song in Spanish. Makes me want to get up and shake the booty my German genes did not grace me with. (re: flat butt) Either way, here is why I love Shakira.

(image via google)

1.) That Hair! Oh what I would give for that hair!

2.) That Body! Again What I would give for that body!

3.) Did I mention hair?

4.) Her mad moves. I lack the booty to shake it with, but it'd still be nice to have the skillz.

5.) Her non-stop endeavors to bring education to all of Latin America

While I'm home alone you can bet that I will be dancing up a storm tonight....With the blinds shut of course.