We drink because it's what men do. -Roger Sterling

My best friend was having a Mad Men themed dinner on Sunday the 25th, which was the night of the premiere of Mad Men, and invited me for some 60s themed dinner. Thinking that it was a themed dinner, I figured I'd dress appropriate for the occasion and wore a dress I could find that best matched from my closet. I own very few dresses, so a fitted blue and white polka dot dress was the best I could do.

I have a confession to make before I start. I've never watched Mad Men. (gasps, faints, and then gets back up). I didn't even know it existed till two years ago when I walked by Banana Republics and saw the Mad Men collection signs. Even then, I thought it was a huge fashion brand... I even searched up quotes for a creative title about Mad Men. I have no clue who Roger Sterling is at all. All I know is Jon Hamm is in it, and he is supposedly a playboy or something. But I couldn't ignore a steak dinner, along with the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful company of my friend, so I went, half ashamed, half careless.

Now my friend, she loves cooking. I call her my Julia Childs friend (tee hee). She and her friend meet up weekly to discuss ingredients and meals, and occasionally make their own. I recall one time she made her own ramen noodles and broth! It's actually wonderful to have a friend who has a huge interest in food, because I can finally buy someone the cute aprons or cookware I see at anthro without wondering if they will ever use it. Also, I get to eat homemade desserts and meals, which are so much better than store bought. It was delightful watching her and her two friends prepare the meals, making homemade mashed potatoes, steak, tiramisu, and ranch sauce. I had a taste of the sauce (I absolutely hate ranch), and it tasted delicious and smooth. 

Below are some pictures from the night. Unfortunately, I forgot about my camera so I only snapped these, without the tiramisu. I really wish I had because it my first tiramisu. The dessert literally melted in my mouth, although I occasionally breathed in the cocoa powder which led to uncontrollable coughs. 

The pictures are a bit saturated, just because I wanted to give it an old 60s feel haha. 

Salad. These were drizzled with homemade ranch. I thought this was clever to keep it in its form.

The steak. Sirloin. Topped with butter mixed in with garlic and parsley. 

The entire plate: steak, creamed spinach, and mashed potatoes. I helped mash the potatoes in with cream, parsley, and butter fyi :).  

A game of bananograms while waiting for Mad Men to premiere. I'm surprisingly good at this, but I don't recommend challenging me. I might lose haha.

The meal was splendid. I couldn't finish the steak unfortuantely but I loved the medium rareness. My friend's roommate gnawed on the leftover meat on her bone, and we commenced to talk about the Hunger Game movie. But that's another story. Here's a link to check out my friend's tumblr about food and their adventures: http://connieandflorie.tumblr.com

How was your Mad Men night?

Sincerely,

Annie

Girl with Blue Hair

via fashionindie

I'm in love with everything about this picture. The dress, the shoes, the haircut, and the color of her hair! It's such a nice pastel blue hue, without looking too brash. Personally, I'm not a big fan of colored hair, especially those out of the norm. But after finding this picture on Best Street Style of Paris Fashion Week, I'm seriously considering it. Along with the same haircut. I know my friends might be vehemently against the idea, but I like being bold with my haircuts and well lately, it's been blah. The past year I got the same trim, and just two months ago I got rid of my layers. It's time for a change and I think my hair needs it.

Kelly Osbourne at Grammys 2012 via celebbuzz

Kelly Osbourne with her new gray/purple hair at the Grammys 2012. I secretly loved it. Am I crazy for wanting to make this change or is it plausible for an ordinary girl living an ordinary life to have such hair? When I finally decide to dye my hair pastel blue, I only hope HOPE, that it doesn't come out flamboyant at all. 

Sincerely,

annie

How do you take your photobooth pictures?

Mine are awkward. I try to look nice in them by smiling, but then I feel awkward forcing myself to smile at a black board, so I begin making weird faces to ease my own tension. I'm more in my comfort zone showing different expressions, but I always go back to smiling in the last picture, as if I'm trying to show that I'm normal in the end.
Looking at these photos from the photobooth at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, I was reminded once again that like us ordinary people, celebrities take funny, weird, and sometimes awkward pictures at the photobooth. And occasionally, we've got the PDA couples too.

Maya Rudolf and Kristen Wiig via Vanity Fair

This was my favorite from the collection. Who doesn't love Maya Rudolf and Kristen Wiig, together and apart? I became a huge fan of Kristen Wiig after her skit with Michael Phelps in SNL. And her act as Gilly? My friends and I would always re-inact it and laugh at our own impromptus. Oh those good days... I hope she doesn't leave SNL, for she will be greatly missed. 

Click the Vanity Fair link under the picture for other funny pictures. Here's more from the "kissing booth".

Sincerely,

annie