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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Dick Clark > Ryan Seacrest.

Happy New Year's Eve!
Wishing everyone a safe and lovely evening. Let us reflect and remember 2011 and all its glory. Cheers to a new year! My resolutions will be up tomorrow ;)
Be safe and be merry!



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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Melekelikimaka!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! What a crazy weekend it's been but I'll be back in full force this week!
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Monday, December 19, 2011

GET LINXED OR GET LOST.

So what began as my sister's when-she's-not-traveling-shopping-slaving-or-working nighttime hobby, has turned into a mini online boutique of her creations!
Check out these really cool and chic bracelets made by Bex Linx. They are super cool, custom-made to your liking, and truly original. Just in time for the holidays! Check out the link below for the jump!










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Train Insane Or Remain The Same



Second half marathon down. My Newtons are officially out of commission.
A year ago I survived my first half marathon in Vegas. I've made some amazing improvements and never imagined myself running one in the first place. The Vegas scenery was breathtaking, it was freezing and Cher sang to us.
Last weekend was the Miami Beach Rock n' Roll Half, I beat my goal time, the weather was great, and Pitbull sang to us. I didn't really have the energy to dance like my brother's girlfriend did, but I managed to synchronize a swaying motion so I didn't stand there looking like an angry club bouncer.


Miami Beach 13.1 December 11, 2011


Yvette (1st half!), la madre, me






Vegas 13.1 November 2010


Vegas 13.1 November 2010











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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

WWBGD: What Would Bear Grylls Do?

How to survive the holiday season: Retail Edition.

- When daring to venture towards a retail venue, park at least mile from the said venue. I ran into Target the other day and returned to my poor car being violated by a shopping cart.

-Shop online. 'Nuff said.

-Wearing sunglasses and headphones work wonders. It deters annoying perfume samplers and shows people you're on a mission: to get in and get out. You may look ridiculously unabomberish but we live in a city that is sooo not judgemental.

- If need be, self-medicate.

- Use those sanitary wipes on shopping carts. Highest bacterial breeding ground after restaurant menus, bathroom stall locks, and gas pumps!

- Don't be that ridiculous looking girl shopping in 5 inch pumps. Have you noticed the disastrously slippery floor in Dadeland?! You look like an idiot.

- Be nice to retailers and salespersons. Realize how horrendous it must be to work during the holidays. Sympathy and kindness go a long way. As they say "people who are not nice to the help are not nice people".

- Shopping lists are glorious and effective gameplans.

- Compare prices. Mostly all stores offer price matching. Sunday ads, the internet, etc. are wonderful resources. I use sites like pricegrabber.com, Amazon, and other gems.

- We have less than two weeks till Santa. May the force be with you all.


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Friday, December 9, 2011

Get Gifted: Man Oh Man



Art Of Shaving Kit
Personalized grilling brand
Nike cotton shirt
Jean Paul Gaultier cologne - AMAZING
Urban Outfitters door mat
Nikon shockproof/waterproof camera
Triple threat flask
Michael Kors charcoal brown chronograph watch
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Get Gifted: Girly Girl


SPANX! A holiday must-have!
Sephora gold glitter polish
Alexis Bittar lucite pyramid studded bangles
Kate Spade Air Quote mittens
Marc Jacobs turnlock bracelets
Sam Edelman 'Scarlett' studded t-strap
Sephora Smashbox gift set
'Keep Calm and Carry On' band-aids
Birds Nest iPhone cases
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Cool Gift Ideas, Bro.


PB & J Duo Spreader. Can we all please take a moment and just dig deep into our repressed childhood memories and softly recollect the tedious trauma of making a delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich? A separate butter knife was necessary for each jar, unless you're a monster and only used one, probably because you licked off the remnants of either jelly or peanut butter thereby leaving a nasty salivary strain of each condiment behind. You're probably the same person who drinks juice or milk straight out of the container, or who plays in traffic.


Oven mitt. Don't bite the hand that feeds you.




Yes, this is real. The new line of projection cube laser keyboards available for the iPhone and iPad. How awkward, yet I see its perks. I already condemn touch-screen-only keyboards as it is. If you buy this for me for my iTouch, consider yourself defriended, which is serious, especially on Facebook.



Bernie "Made-offs" pants find new life. Literally. Entrepreneur, John Vaccaro has decided to put Bernie Madoff’s old clothes to good use with some sewing skills and transforming them into attractive iPad cases. This business venture isn’t likely to bring comfort to those who were ripped off by the crook, but it’s a clever one, nonetheless. Vaccaro got hold of Madoff’s no-longer-needed garments at an auction of the disgraced financier’s assets. These babies are going for $250.






I'm dreaming of an Orange Christmas. Jersey shore ornaments! To complete the gaudy Jersey look:
1) Be sure to use hair spray on your tree so that the branches can be easily teased and arranged.
2) Adorn with leopard tinsel, garlands, leopard pumps, mascara wands, whatever.
3) Fist pump because your tree looks like a total grenade and you're a complete loser!



Just like it says, "because sometimes sh*t doesn't happen". Oh and remember, girls don't go #2.




Nothing deters would-be bicycle thieves like a good birdie. With this lock-off bicycle lock you can roam the streets assured that your bike is safe and will drag in many confused looks.





A book iPhone dock. So people will think you actually read something and enjoy precisely standing your iPod on a flat surface. Choose from an array of literary classic covers.





How romantical! No word on any models rocking for larger couples, but may I suggest matching Christmas sweaters, fold out trays, and cup holders?




This flexible screen door will save you from looking stupid. Sort of. UV resistant mesh bounces back quicker than your embarrassment and costs a mere $30.
Um, due to past experiences and hilarious witnessings, do they make flexible sliding glass doors?




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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Get Gifted: Beastmode



JayBird wireless/Bluetooth headphones
Cuisinart single serving to-go blender
Nike graphic tee (motivation!)
Customized NikeID dri-fit tee
iPod shuffle (clips anywhere!)
Lululemon workout cuff for keys, cash, etc.
Nike Plus GPS watch
Goody elastics (the clear ones are great!)
Bobble filtered water bottle - cuteness!
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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Basketball Never Stops.

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