1.31.2010

weekend words

This is so not the point of anything, particularly the weekend, but I was re-watching some old TV, and it's a completely ridiculous statement, and it only works because it's Clark, but it is Clark, and I just love this:
I shave, sir. I have a driver’s license. I’ve won a couple of fist fights. I’ve saved a life. I have lain with woman. I’ve been hustled at pool, I’ve defied my father’s wishes. I have broken hearts and I have been heart broken. So by all the markers of this society I am a grown man. -Dr. Clark Edison, Bones
And we most certainly do not run a link blog to cute children on the internet, but I also love this.

I guess, at the very heart of the internet (or maybe America? who even knows?), what's the point of having your very own blog if you can't put whatever you want on it, eh?

This has been a sad week. Bad things have happened to people. At first I wanted to write, "to good people", but it would not have been less sad if it had been to bad people, and how do you tell who's a bad person? The overarching message of my professional training and personal life has been that it's really easy to mix up "bad people" with "people to whom bad things happen". We were talking the other day about how when bad things happen, it feels like the world should stop and grieve, stop and be grateful, stop and care. But if the world stopped even for just the tragedies of the people I know and know of, the world would be stopped all the time. Isn't that completely overwhelming?

I'm not really one to look to the German, but there's that German word people are always talking about that means sadness about the world's pain. It is sorrow and helplessness turned outward, in a way. We all know I'm a little drama, but this week and this year have been like that a little. Last year, bad things happened too fast to think about the world, and this year is the truth that it's always been like that and always will be like that, but the speed just shifts for individual people.

On that note, friends, we hope for a good week for you, with just a bit of time stopped, some time re-watching old TV, and some time looking at adorable children on the internet.

N+S

1.29.2010

Alex marie "maddy"


Maddy is a good name. Maddy is apparently a beautiful wonderful shoe, too.

14.49 at Dillard's

Style&co. Handbag, Mesh Clutch


Mesh clutch = so retro and so so attractive.

$14.99 at Macy's

Boy Fit Jean


Boy fit and boyfriend style clothes annoy us, as all of you know, not because of the style but because of the name. Can't I just want to wear sexy baggy clothes? Come on now.

$19.95 at American Eagle (great sale!)

Striped Front Tie Cardigan


Love it. Love the stripes, love the tie, love the cardigan. It says "hello sailor I took your clothes and look better in them."

$19.99 at Charlotte Russe

Lattice ID Case


This case makes me want to be like "Bond. James Bond."

$4.50 at Forever 21

1.28.2010

Boomerang Thursday: delias cropped jacket

Jackets like this are not meant to serve as outerwear but indoor 'don't I look cute?' wear.

$14.99 at Delias

Boomerang Thursday: delias jeans

These are boot-cut jeans paired with sandals. Oh well.

$19.99 at Delias

Boomerang Thursday: NY collection sweater

Bright color, great body fit, transitional piece into Spring, trendy, price...winner.

$12 at Macy's

Boomerang Thursday: murval handbag

I just discovered Value Bags.Com and I think you should too. How about this Murval clutch?

Boomerang Thursday: old navy floral scarf

Add a little flurry and floral to your look.

$10 at Old Navy

1.27.2010

Salt and Pepper Set (2-pc.) by Dansk


Simple and matching. I almost said "Like S and me!" but that's actually untrue. More like "complicated but awesome" but that's not really what these shakers are about. Description fail.

$12.95 for set at Cooking.com

Vintage Ralstina Jacket


Own that essential denim jacket yet? If not, better get moving. This baby was $78.

$19.99 at Chico's

Ruffle Trim Ponte Jacket


It's a bit First Lady, but who doesn't want that?

$19.99 (on sale) at Forever 21

LOVE ETC...™ Body Butter


Even if one of your resolutions was to avoid putting butter in your body, you can still put butter ON your body. And that's pretty awesome.

$15 (on sale) at the Body Shop

Giraffe coin purse


Giraffe print is the current trend that I've been ambivalent about, but in small doses, like on this coin purse, I kind of adore it!

$12.95 at Coldwater Creek

1.26.2010

Dove Lounge Pant


v. sit or recline comfortably

$19.99 at Lucky Brand

Signature Long Sleeve Tee


n. the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

$18.55 at Roxy

Velvet Dot Dress


adj. smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

$13.99 at Forever 21

Say What?® Mandalin Floral Leggings


n. Leggings are any of several sorts of fitted clothing to cover the legs. Originally leggings were two separate garments, one for each leg.

Note: not recommended as pants.

$7.99 at Kohl's

Ruched-sleeve cardigan


n. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

$12.99 at Newport News

1.25.2010

oversized hobo bag

Colors named after condiments are the best.

$18.80 at Forever 21

bangle watch

I love the oversize numbers and the muted metallics, but I love love love that little bit of sparkle on lunchtime.

$19.95 at New York & Company

library print

If you can't have one of these in your home for real, a print is the next best thing, no?

$18 for an 8x10 at NestaHome

belted t-shirt dress


I don't have a white dress I just discovered I need one.

$19.50 at Old Navy

1.23.2010

weekend words

Hi all,

Well readers, 2010 is crazy. And we both had a moment where we thought - you know what? We can't keep this blog going any longer. But then we realized that we love our blog and we love shopping for things under twenty dollars, so we will continue to post for as long as we can.

Incidentally if you or someone you know would like to become a weekly contributor, let us know! We love having the Boomerang Lady on board with us but would love to expand our team. Get in touch!

What's everyone up to this weekend? We're both hibernating to do work, clean the house, do chores, and reminisce about how we just saw each other last weekend but it seems like ten years ago. Ah the plight of long distance friendship.

Until Monday,
N + S

1.22.2010

calendar tea towel


End of January? Sounds like the perfect time to finally welcome 2010.

$12 at claudiagpearson

join print

Hehe.

$15 for a 5x7 print at laurageorge

the end

Sure, there's a LOVE and a HEART and a HOLD and an US, but it's raining here and this week has been the ultimate meh, so here's to THE END.

$18 at raedunn

glass art print pendant

Just the thing for a Friday.

$15 at Painting Prints

i believe in pink print

It's the frame that totally got me on this, but I think I'm also got by the chance to pick up these lovely words and search for a frame of my own.

$10 for a 5x7 at 3LambsGraphics

1.21.2010

Boomerang Thursday: new york & company bracelet

Give your wrist something to show off.

Boomerang Thursday: ann taylor loft denim trousers

These are not jeans. They are denim trousers. Give your jean look a twist of intelligence.

$14.88 at Ann Taylor Loft

Boomerang Thursday: world market jewelry box

Use it for travel or for decor or just because it is cute.

$12.99 at World Market

1.20.2010

Teagan Beaded Necklace


Hear that faint call? It's the call of summer and it wants you to be prepared.

$16.50 at Delia's

Apt. 9® Pleated Mockneck Top

This ain't your 80s reindeers-with-a-folded-over-neck turtleneck.

$19.99 at Kohl's

Ponte Crop Blazer

Cropped isn't my fav but this one is pretty pretty cute!

$20 at Arden B

Colored Skinny Jeans

Bright colored skinny jeans paired with a blazer and great black boots means that you can go to your office on casual Friday and people won't judge you.

$19.80 at Forever 21

Synergy Organic Dresses


We took an extra day off, so we'll throw some bonus posts in - let's start with this awesome organic and simple dress. Beautiful, no?

$20 at edresses

1.15.2010

weekend words

Back here, again.

the missing

the way loss seeps
into neck hollows
and curls at temples
sits between front teeth
cavity
empty and waiting
for mourning to open
the way mourning stays
forever shadowing vision
shaping lives with memory
a drawer won't close
sleep elusive
smile illusive
the only real is grief
forever counting the days
minutes missing without knowing
so that one day
you find yourself
showering tears
missing that love
like sugar
aches teeth

-Suheir Hammad

1.14.2010

Boomerang Thursday: old navy studded ballet flats

This is the 'stud' of ballet flats.

$15 at Old Navy

Boomerang Thursday: urban outfitters chandelier earrings

Chandelier earrings make an elegant statement. Make a statement.

Boomerang Thursday: macy's sweater jacket

Beautiful button detailing. It is as cute as a button.

$17.40 at Macy's

Boomerang Thursday: JCPenny stud cross-body bag

For a sunshine yellow pick up to your wardrobe.

$14.99 at JC Penny

Boomerang Thursday: macy's pants

Classic black, classic cut, classic office pant. Now just add your signature to the look with a colorful top, chunky jewelry, great handbag...oh the options are endless.

$19.99 at Macy's

Boomerang Thursday: target world of good scarf

The World of Good Softie for Fair Trade scarf made by the Community Friendly Movement in India. Basically, purchasing this scarf is great for your style and supporting an organization for fair trade. Now that's fair.

$19.99 at Target

1.13.2010

morning print

Pretty wow, huh?

$20 for an 8x10 print at yellena

owl and pear postcards

Because even though I didn't think of it until I saw it, an owl and pear are just the perfect pairing.

$12.50 for a set of 10 at tarahogan

tree line original art

Ten bucks for simple yet haunting original art? Sign me up.

$10 for a 5x6 piece at paintingwell

star trek inspired print - starship enterprise

I'm definitely that girl who never saw Star Trek in her life, saw the new one with Sylar, and reserved the whole original series from my library. Maybe I'll be a Trekkie yet...

$10 for a 9x11 print at nonobjective

1.12.2010

Cabernet camisole & panty gift set


Get a head start on making Valentine's Day plans.

$18 at Dillard's

Lace Ruffle Sweater Dress


Ok there's potentially a lot going on with this dress, but paired with a great classic cardigan, leggings and those western style flat boots you're feeling bold enough to wear, this dress will have you ready for the rodeo AND Rodeo.

$19.99 at Charlotte Russe

Cropped Jewel-Neck Cardigan


A little jewel goes a long way.

$19.50 at Express