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It’s no secret I love nail polishes. I have a big collection and I do my own nails every week. I made this list with my all time favorite nail polishes! What are your personal favorites?

So, along with about other thousands of people, I got to see Marvel’s The Avengers on the theaters this weekend. And as the other thousands of people that saw the movie, I loved it! And after Mindy Kaling “threatened” to share her top 10 moments from the movie (but didn’t) I felt like I has the obligation to step up and do my top 10 favorite things from the movie.

01. The Director: Joss Whedon. Yay for Joss! After being a big fan of his two cancelled tv shows (eff Fox!), Dollhouse and Firefly (which, oh how I wish Nathan Fillion had made into this movie as well!), I was really happy when I saw his name associated with this project. Actually, I had NO intention of watching the Avengers till I saw that Joss was directing it.

02. Iron Man’s humor. I’ve always loved Robert Downey Jr, but I think he shines as Iron Man. All the funny moments from the movie are thanks to him.

03. Black Widow. Not even I can resist Scarlett Johansson. She is a favorite among the male crowd, and had some pretty breathtaking scenes in the movie. Who doesn’t love when a girl kicks ass? Plus, fantastic hair I wish I had.

04. Hawkeye’s arms. You know, not something I usually notice. Actually, not something I’ve ever noticed till Agent Barton, aka Hawkeye, shows up with his bow and arrow to create some havoc. Still sighing over those biceps.

05. Pepper Potts. So cute. So cute. Her character is adorable and so huggable. Just the perfect balance for Stark’s eccentric personality.

06. Enver Gjokaj very small appearance as “Young Cop.” I waited the entire movie, but finally by the end, in a very small part, Enver Gjokaj from Dollhouse shows up. Bummer that was such a small part, since he showed in Dollhouse what a fantastic actor he can be. But I guess with a movie this huge and with most of the cast already defined, there was not a lot of parts left for him. Maybe next time?

07. Mark Ruffalo’s graying hair. Another one of my favorite actors, although I still like him better in smaller movies. I felt like he was barely there in this movie, but I guess that was part of the character. But his graying hair was absurdly adorable.

8. Chris Evans. Did any girl went to see this movie for any other reason than Chris Evans? Yup, didn’t think so.

10. All the Eye Candy. Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlet Johansson, Chris Hemsworth… Am I forgetting anyone?

I’ve been in a music kick lately. Which is a funny thing for me to say, since I don’t exactly remember a time when I wasn’t obsessively listening to music and discovering new bands to like. Well, except for lately. It’s been a while since music got me really excited, especially new stuff. Mostly, I’m a girl stuck in the 90s. My favorite bands are all from that era, the golden age of BritPop, Oasis, Radiohead, Blur, The Verve, Travis… I compiled a list of my top 10 rock albums, most of those are from my teen years and I probably listened to them till they had holes in them. This list, is one that I am constantly tweaking and working on as time goes by.

Often, through my life, I go back to those eight 90s albums that really marked a time in my life. A time when I was much more carefree and had all that free time to listen and care so much about rock’n'roll. That sort of time is a luxury lately, one that I usually take advantage of during concerts only. Then I’m back in my element and feeling like a teenager again. Those albums still inspire and move me, in a way that nothing else can.

The only non 90s albums on my list are Jack’s Mannequin and Death Cab for Cutie, the only “new” bands to really get to me lately. Two bands that I think, as the years go by, will still maintain their place in my top 10 albums of all time.

What does your top 10 list look like?

I’m pretty excited about my iPhone and all the different apps you can get for it. Well, truth be told, that was the primary reason why I got a phone (who needs to make calls nowadays anyway?), all the photo apps. The two photo apps I love to use for outfit pictures are Instagram and Diptic. First, I take pictures with the regular camera, then I go to Diptic, choose a template and put the different photos together in a montage. To finish it off, I go to Instagram to polish and publish! I apply a filter, then add a little caption and I’m done!

Here’s a collage of a few montages I’ve made this year:

I’ll be honest, I was pretty sure I was going to like Noel’s concert. First, I already had a good idea what to expect, having watched three different live streams of his since his CD was out. I knew what the set list would be from looking at what he played in Mexico. I knew the theather I was going to see him at would be ten time smaller than the last venue I saw Oasis at, therefore guaranteeing good views no matter where I sat.

What I didn’t know was how incredible it would be to actually experience all that. It’s hard to put into words (I’m better with images, and I selected a few here to share so you have a little taste of what that night was like for me) but I’ll try.

Noel was late. Really late, actually, his show didn’t start till after 10 pm. His flight from LA got cancelled, and instead of canceling the show, Noel, who is really a classy guy, drove all six and a half hours from LA to be in Vegas, somewhat in time for the concert. And after driving all that, he still hop on stage and delivered a killer show. I mean, after driving six hours from SLC, I needed a nap in the hotel, a shower and dinner before I deemed myself fit to go to a concert. And I wasn’t even performing in it (although, people that saw me at the concert might disagree with that…).

He opened with a classic Oasis B-Side, “It’s good to be free,” to which, at the time, I was still a little shy to jump around and sing along as I usually do. But he followed it with “Mucky Fingers” and suddenly I was in the concert (rest of setlist). There were no more inhibitions, and I’m sorry to everyone that was behind me at the concert, I know I get pretty obnoxious. But I was really into it.  I’m surprised no one asked me if I was on coke, because that’s what it looked like. That’s the effect that a good concert has on me.

The music followed, Oasis b-sides that I always loved, most of Noel’s new record, and adorable public interactions. I am not tired of repeating, Noel is a classy guy. It shows through now even better that he doesn’t have Liam to outshine him. And it’s not like Liam outshone him even for good things. I love this mature Noel that commands a presence in front of any audience. It was an incredible concert and I cannot emphasize it enough: is he coming near you? You should go, there’s no reason to miss it. Well, unless you have not bought Noel’s new album yet, in which case, what are you waiting for?

And here’s a video of “Supersonic,” that I got from someone that posted it on YouTube:

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It’s been a long time coming. I’m so ecstatic that Noel decided to bring his tour of his first solo album close to my home. Las Vegas is only 6 hours away, and a easy trip to make on a weekend to see my favorite rockstar ever. When those tickets went on sale, I was already standing in front of the computer, mouse ready, for at least 2 hours. I got decent spots to sit, at a decent price. The venue? The Pearl, a 2,500 seating theater in Vegas, inside the famous Palms casino. Last time I saw Noel was in 2006, he was still with Oasis, and playing for another 90,000 fans at a crowded stadium in Buenos Aires. Before that? Rock in Rio 2001, with another 220,000 people. So I am happy with this upgrade to an intimate setting. I’ll be able to see and enjoy Noel up close, in much of the same way I did in 1998, when I saw him play a mere few feet away from me, as I grabbed myself a spot right at the front of the stage.

Noel (and Oasis) and I have history. It started in 1994, with a song, “Rock’n'roll star,” and as far as I know this passion will continue to the day that I die. In 1998, my first concert was Oasis, my first time experiencing what Noel sang about in that song, that dreams come true if you believe in them. I met Noel and the rest of Oasis (at the time: Liam, Alan, Bonehead and Guigsy) at an after party in the Hotel Maksoud in Sao Paulo. I had a chance to sit and talk with all of them, especially Noel. I gave him a book with messages from Oasis fans, and I know it was a gift he treasured. And I treasure the gift of having met him. I don’t think I’ll have the same luck on this trip, but you never know. I’ll keep my eyes open and maybe I’ll get to say hello again, to one of the classiest guys in the music industry, and my all time hero.

I know I am late to the game, but I finally started watching the series Mad Men this weekend, and oh boy, I’m completely in love. Not only of the subject matter, but probably mostly of the incredible sets and wardrobe. One character in special: Betty Draper. Her clothes are always so feminine and elegant, I have absolutely no idea how she ran a house in them. She looks absolutely flawless, the perfect wife for an ad man.

Photos: IMDB

Yes, I finally sewed my mint skirt! I did it based on a pattern from this wonderful book I got to start learning how to sew, it’s called The Colette Sewing Handbook, and it is amazing. It has 5 projects to work on through the book, the first being the Meringue Skirt. The pattern is in a pouch in the back of the book, and the instructions are detailed and easy to follow.

Not that I really followed any, I had my friend and amazing seamstress Jen Jenkins come over and help me out, because I was terrified of messing up! Haha in the end it was pretty easy, but I’m sure it helped that she was here. She had good tips and helped me modify the bottom of the skirt, I didn’t really like the scalloped finish!

Below some photos of the process, and the finished product! I looooove it.

A little before and after of my last haircut! This week I just realized it I’m going to Vegas on the 20th, and no, there’s no way I’d be going on that trip to see Noel Gallagher in concert without a nice haircut. I’m so glad that Kerri, from Landis Aveda, got it right, again. Definitely my favorite stylist and colorist. I look just how I wanted to look, and now I can’t wait to go to Vegas on Friday!