Link Love #3

Hello All,

This is up later than intended due to technical issues :( However without further ado here are some links I am loving this week.

Penn and Teller on Twitter (Seperately OMG)

IFB: You Just Dont Compare- A great article on self esteem. Cheered me right up

Gen Y in the work force: Really interesting article on how Gen Y is different from the Baby Boomers in the workplace and why workplaces need us :)

Flickr 'Smile": Searching for random words on Flickr and getting cool results

Down the Rabbit Hole: These Photos at Haute Macbre from Tim Burtons version of Alice in Wonderland (Image above is from the same set) Johnny Depp as the mad hatter *drools*

Speaking of Haute Macbre I am really digging this post on Harnesses (NSFW LINK!). More Harnesses can be found at Kingdom of Style YUMMY.

Installation art of an excavator burying itself! Created by Aussie artist in Denmark.

This sad but awesome story of how Pixar flew a DVD copy of their newest still in cinemas movie Up to a dying little girl because it was her last wish!

This Gorgeous image on Le Love. Say it with me AWWWWWW

This great image at Boing Boing

What would happen if pacman joined twitter? This

Check out Felicia Days (from Dr Horrible and The Guild) GORGEOUS birthday cake (She is also on twitter here) I has such a crush on this girl its not funny!

The Big Picture: Amazing High res photos showing recent events around the globe.

So what are you loving on the net this week? Fill me in and Link Me up!

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

Flash Games Addiction!

Picture By /Francesca

Im not really one for video games. My sister currently holds the reigning title of "Queen of Playstation and Xbox" in my house. However I personally love flash games. Utterly love them. I get sucked in and will emerge hours later trying to figure out how I managed to lose 5 hours of my life. So I thought I would share with you the games that I am currently playing to distraction. Play at your own risk!

Nom Nom Nom 4 Fud

This is the lol cat game. Use the cats tail to aim and slingshot the cat towards fud. Earn extra points by collecting cheese burgers and balls of yarn.
I discovered this game last week and played for hours. Getting frustrated with levels I couldn't get past and rejoicing when I beat them! I promptly got a friend of mine obsessed too and we sat chatting backwards and forwards about how we were doing for hours enjoying the incredible cuteness that is a zooming cat looking for Fud.
Addiction Level: 8

Bejewelled

I first got addicted to this game back in high school and found it again a couple of weeks ago thanks for a fellow addicted friend. Match jewels to get points. You can play beat the clock or regular untimed games. A very easy way to pass the time. Not as cute as Nom Nom Nom 4 Fud but a decent way to distract yourself while you wait for something to download.
Addiction Level 5

Peggle

Like a game of ping ball with a cannon. Extremely hard but satifying when it does what you want. Hit all the targets by rebounding the ball in the right direction. I found this one after I finally got bored with BeJewelled and finally went looking for something else to play. Cute Name, Addictive Game.
Addiction Level: 7

Pengiun Baseball

I have been playing this game for years. I am shocking at it but I love it all the same! Hit a penguin as far as you can playing a baseball bat swinging Yeti. Again with the addictive. Of course penguin lovers might want to skip this one!
Addiction Level: 6

All Screen Shots are captured from original game sites.

What games are you addicted to? Any games you have loved for years and years that never seem to get old? Anything Im missing out on? Lemme know in the comments!

Love and Addictions I'm off to play Num Num Num 4 Fud!

Miss Addict!

I must say a very special thank you to Adam who has been testing games along with me the last couple of days. I got him horridly addicted to Nom Nom Nom 4 Fud. Sorry Hun! ( he is much better at it than me so I dont feel that guilty!)

How to Endure Dress Shopping

Photo By: mostaque

I recently had to go shopping for a dress to wear to a wedding. The first time I went was a study in frustration. Not only could i not find a dress but trying on dresses was time consuming because I hadn’t planned ahead. So for my next trip I sat down and worked out how to make my shopping trip less of a hassle and here is what I came up with.

• Figure out what you want. Sounds simple A Dress! Then you consider things like length, colour and warmth factors. It’s considered inappropriate to wear black or white to a wedding. Floor length was to formal and any short than just above the knee and I wouldn’t be comfortable. I also wanted to make sure it was wearable with a cardigan preferably something I could wear again.

Trying on dresses means you are going to need to get practically naked. Make sure you are wearing a strapless bra as I discovered most dresses have really thin straps or are strapless.

Wear as few layers as possible. Having to try and 10 on dresses means having to get undressed 10 times so Wear a shirt you can pull over your head, An easy to take off skirt or Jeans (no belt) and slip on and off shoes (no boots or shoes with laces)

If you are going to wearing a cardigan with your dress take that with you (or wear it) so you can try it on with varies dresses. Going to be wearing tights under the dress? Wear those so you can get an accurate idea about whether the dress will look decent or stupid.

Try on as many dresses as you need to til you find one you like. If you find one that is perfect you love omg YOU MUST HAVE IT! BUY IT! Dont try on another 100 dresses trying to find one just as good.

Stick to your price range. Dont try on dresses out of it unless you are prepared to pay that price. Why? If you find a dress you love but its out of your price range you shall break your own heart AVOID this!

Take a Friend with you to do up zippers and make sure they are honest enough to tell you if you look terrible in it.

If you like a dress but arent sure, Take a photo (you may have to be sneaky) and sleep on it.

Not sure its appropriate for the occasion? Ask the sales lady in the store they are great at this. If the dress your wearing isnt appropriate (to short/long/wrong colour etc) they can usually point you in the right direction.

What do you wear dress shopping lovelys?

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

How to Survive a Cold

Sorry for the lack of Blog Posts people. I managed to catch a cold from my partner and it has developed into a chest infection! Lots of money on medication later and I'm the road to recovery! So I thought I would compile my list of ways to survive a cold!

1. Hire/buy/rewatch some DVDs such as a TV series you love and curl up on the lounge or in bed. Day time television is not something you want to inflict upon your sick self. Alternatively curl up with a book.

2. Keeping yourself hydrated will help your body fight off the icky germs. Water is best and Tea with Honey will also help ease a sore throat.

3. Being sick is the ultimate excuse to sleep in and take Nana naps. Curl up all warm and cosy and let your body duke it out with the sickness while you are in dream land.

4. When you nose ends up feeling like your using sandpaper instead of tissues (remember that stupid TV ad...) and it will no matter how expensive the tissue, use some unscented lip balm to ease the soreness. Also use the lip balm on your lips to keep them from drying out as well.

5. Invest in some of those exorbitantly expensive tissues that are 3 ply and soft. When you are blowing your nose every other minute your nose will thank you and it will keep the soreness at bay for longer than cheap stuff.

6. Buy some Cold and Flu Tablets from the chemist (be care to check your not on any medication that reacts though!) It won’t cure you but it will make things more bearable and is worth it just to feel slightly better.

7. Don’t stay in your PJ’s all day. It’s tempting but make sure you have a shower or bath and get dressed. Dress in your most comfy house clothes (that pair of track pants at the back of your wardrobe, slippers and an over sized t-shirt work great) Even dressed in comfy clothes you’ll feel more human.

8. Take Vitamin C and Echinacea. Both are recommended to help fight of colds.

9. Have a bath. The steam will help with the clogged up feeling in your head and the warmth will help ease the ache of your muscles.

10. Lastly If you are still feeling sick after 2 days and aren’t improving see a doctor pretty please! It could be something more serious like a chest infection and you might need antibiotics to get over it. This goes double if you have asthma!

So my loves, how are you surviving the Cold and Flu season. Any tried and true ticks on how to avoid the dreaded cold or how to survive it if your not crafty enough to avoid it?

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

Finding Joy

Image: Miss Addict

If you watch the news you know the world is kinda gloomy at the moment. With the GFC happening, environmental issues, disasters every other week not to mention swine flu panic its hard to go about your day feeling chipper. So after giving it some thought I came up with some ways to find Joy in your life that work for me :)

1. Stop watching the News. Seriously its depressing! If you want to keep up with whats happening in the world Log on the a newspaper online or set up a news feed in your RSS. This means you get less sensationalist news and allows you to pick and choose what you read about.

2. Find a website that unfailingly makes you smile. Visit it whenever you are feeling down. I personally suggest either Lolcats or Loldogs depending on your preference. Giggle away at the cootness!

3. Interact with people. Twitter is a great way to interact with people and I personally get endless enjoyment out of watching tweets float past updating me on how peoples days are going. Sometimes the most random Tweets will make my day.

4. Sleep in once in a while. Curl up under the covers either by yourself or with a partner and snuggle in. Make plans, day dream, plot world domination and enjoy the feeling of being lazy once in a while.

5. Stay up late and star gaze, Grab a friend, a picnic blanket and lie back and try and find all those constellations. Personally I can only find the Southern Cross but its still fun to lie there and look up.

6. Cuddle Someone. Whether you cuddle your boyfriend/girlfriend, your cat/dog or just hugs your mum goodbye cuddles are one of the best ways to show affection and to feel loved.

7. Take the time to see the Joy in your life. Whether it be in the form of your family, friends, music, exercise or art. Take time out and realise that there are good things in the world.

8. Plan a get together with people you dont see very often but still love to pieces. Some of the people I love the most are people I rarely see or would rather see more often. A prime example is my best friend who I used to work with and see every day, now since I lost my job I see him less than once a week but the time I do get to spend with him is so much more special now.

9. Look after yourself. Winter is the prime time for getting sick with things like the flu (Swine or normal) so rug up warm and eat lots of fruit and vegies! I cheat by buying a Boost Juice Smootheie with Vitamin boost in it.

10. Smile at random people on the street. It gives a warm fuzzy feeling when people smile back

Well my lovelys what do you do to find joy in your every day ? Let loose in the comments and tell me what im missing :)

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

Love and Lust Haves #4

Image by Miss Addict

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1. Iphone: I love my LG but for on the go web browsing I really want an Iphone. Gorgeous and Practical!
2. Sea Love Bracelet: I showcased this bracelet along with its seller yesterday trinketsandrosesfrom Etsy. So pretty and classy!
3. Smencils from Think Geek: Pencils that smell as good as the pictures you draw (and in my case probably better) Yummy!
4. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer: I have tried this in store and its lovely. I have run out of my old face primer and this is on my Lust List.
5. Miss Me Womens Suri 1 Heels: I fell in love with these shoes when Haute Macabre showcased them. Such a Sad Panda that they dont ship to Oz :(
6. Gorillapod: So handy and useful! I have wanted one of these for ages but a friend twitpic'd a great use for them with Macro shots and now I find myself lusting all over again!
7. Urban Sherpa Baby Doll Hoodie from Ezibuy.com: White is so not a practical colour for me but I find myself wanting this hoodie none the less!
8.Sunbeam Fairy Floss Maker: I went to a street festival on the weekend and missed out on fairy floss and ever since the cravings have not left me alone! I refuse to buy packet stuff! It has to be the freshy spun stuff or I wont eat it! Thus why I require a machine of my own! Obviously :)
9. Phillips 22 Inch Moniter: I already have 1 22 inch wide screen moniter but I would really love to have two so I can have Photoshop open in one and chat windows and web browsing in the other! Greedy I know! But as soon as I can afford it its happening I tells you!


So lovely peoples what are you Loving and Lusting over this week?

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

Hand Made Heaven

Image by Miss Addict

Etsy is one of my favourite places to internet “window” shop. I have bought a camera bag, Ipod case, Jewelry and other other assorted bits and bobs from Etsy and every single piece has been incredibly well made and gorgeous!

Etsy has quite a few ways to search for items from your basic category search, search by color, or search by location among the incredible array of options available!

Lately I have been looking at sellers based in Australia. Supporting local artists is important to me and it has the side benefit of having lower shipping costs and supporting Australias Economy.

I wanted to showcase of my favorite Etsy Shops and Pieces and I quickly realised I would have to pick one category or this post would end up extremely unwieldy. So I decided on accessories mainly because I love them!

Rainbow Revolution located in Sydney creates gorgeous hand dyed wraps, shawls, scarves and many other things in an array of colours and fabrics including silk and bamboo! Beautiful, practical and affordable.

VanillaPixie's located in Sydney is a stay-at-home Mum with three kids who still manages to make the goodies in her etsy store. She makes drop dead cute clips and headbands in a range of styles and colours. I desperately want a set of Red and Black Ladybug Dot Clips: [Link]

uniquedichroic is run by Deborah a West Australian Glass Artist. She sells Pendants, Earrings and bookmarks in a variation of styles and colours. All her glass is hand made and isn’t commercially available. Utterly gorgeous pieces, there isn’t a single piece in her store that I don’t love!

Hundredsofbuttons located in Victoria sells necklaces, earrings, bracelets, hair accessories rings and flowers made out of buttons. In a wonderful selection of colours and styles her shop sells some incredibly attractive and unique items. I personally am lusting after a Creamed Mushroom Button Necklace:[Link] She also has a blog which can be found here: [Link]

Trinketsandroses in Queensland features “One-off designs are a specialty featuring gemstones (that may possess magical powers), sterling silver, fabrics of chiffon mixed with the odd vintage find” Whimsical and striking pieces with charming descriptions. I had to read through all their descriptions! I fell in love with the Sea Love Bracelet: [Link]

Poppylane in Hobart Tasmania sells things for your wrist, neck, bags as well as journals and more. Created out of new and vintage fabrics her pieces are classy and striking. I am in love with her Padded Wrist Cuffs specifically this one: [Link]

Are there any Etsy stores you love to distraction?

Love and Obsessions

Miss Addict

All Images are copyright to their owners at the respective stores.