Bree!

Having a ridiculous budget pains me, but I do feel quite proud of myself when everything I have on amounts to less than 20 bucks (and I don't look like a ragamuffin). There's this rinky dink store next to my local Trader Joes that sells Alternative Apparel shirts 3 for $10 and last week I scored a long sleeve grey burnout tee. I love it so much I never want to take it off. I also do Goodwill crawls about once a month. ANYWAY. This is basically a list of things I want but can't afford.

And yes, I noticed a color pattern emerging in this collection--it's my subconcious telling me it's cool to look like a candy cane this time of year. Anyway, onto those covetous things!

Deux Lux Zipper Panel Satchel @ Urban Outfitters

Stripe Pocket Frock @ American Apparel (I like both colors, to be honest)

Converse Surf All Star Lo @ UO

Wool Herringbone Babydoll Jacket @ Plasticland

Houndstooth Chair @ Horchow.com

Tiered Strapless W/ Belt @ Forever21

Alexander McQueen Double Wrap Skull Charm Bracelet @ ShopStyle

Miu Miu Jersey Ruffle Dress @ TheOutNet

Large Raygun Space Glass Ornaments @ Plasticland

BDG Boxy Stripe Pullover Sweater @ UO

UGG Classic Cardy in Black @ Zappos

(I actually saw a girl in our building wearing these with leggings and a sweater like the one above and she looked so cute)

Element ECHO Knit @ Elementskateboards.com

Soneed Check Tweed Mini-skirt @ Yesstyle.com

Sergio Rossi for PUMA Satin Lace Up Sneakers @ Net-a-porter.com

One of these cool ReBound Journals from Rebound Books

Phillip Lim Ruffle Detail Dress @ Mytheresa.com

Poetic License Fresh Bloom sandals @ Zappos

Rosette Crinkle Dress @ Charlotte Russe

Bottoms Up Stainless Water Bottle @ Plasticland

Chinese Laundry Twist Tote @ Chineselaundry.com

Striped Shawl Collar Cardigan @ AE

Lined Birdie Notepads @ Plasticland

Tea For One set @ UO

Stay minty fresh, mah darlings, until next time

So maybe you heard about the sweet little show We The Kings is putting on Monday, November 9th? Well, dollfaces, Buzznet is gonna get to chat with those fine musical men pre-show, as well. So how about some questions? Let's see 'em...

I’m proud to follow your beloved bear of a community manager in presenting the second ever Buzz Guide. If you totally missed the christening of this feature, this is the 411: each week, a different Buzznet staff member (and sometimes, a band member or community member) will give praise to the best in music, movies, art, television, books, and whatever else they're digging. AND YOU WILL LIKE IT! Or not. But come on in and enjoy the fun!

Music: Say Anything

When was the last time you got a taste of an album that was so pungent and perfect and addictive that you wanted to slather yourself in every atom of it? This is a different experience than I have from Fall Out Boy albums—with Folie and IOH and FUCT I just found myself having torrid relationships with each song. “27” and I spent days in bed pawing through old journals; “XO” and I took more than a few aimless drives looking for places we’d happily overthrow and call home (yea, Goodnight Moon reference WHAT). But this Say Anything album is something else entirely. “Do Better” makes you thirsty for the next track—should you just skip to it now? No, no the lyrics are too good right ‘til the end. You want to ingest the next track before you’ve even really put your toes in the current one. And you start wishing songs were like marshmallows you could just stuff in your face all at once. Oh, bet your bottom dollar that every individual track is worth savoring but which one first? They’re all terribly interesting children you want to dote on, endlessly. Oh, God. It’s just THAT GOOD.

TV: Lie To Me

This is a hard category for me, seeing as that I don’t own a working TV or cable or anything of the sort—HOWEVER, I will give props to Fox’s Lie To Me because full episodes are available shortly after airing so I can get my fix of non-verbal manipulation and decoding in all it’s complicated glory. The Lightman Group are the world’s leading deception experts and are called in to catch BS on a variety of cases. The program is based on the very real work of Dr. Paul Ekman. Another cool feature of the network website is a regularly updated collection of real-world stories with a bit of commentary on bodily expression.

Also, I couldn’t put Criminal Minds here because of one of my other Buzz Guide picks. Wouldn't want to overdo it.

Book: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

I haven’t read this, but I’m basing this recommendation on “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” being one of my favorite fictional novels and I know a lot of you are vegan/vegetarians who hate being preached to—from what I can tell, this is a non-fiction exploration from a man who just rules at storytelling, point blank. Plus, Natalie Portman likes it. And who am I to argue with Natalie Portman?

Blog: Life Lessons From Andrew WK

Well of course Andrew W.K. is a motivational speaker. I think he’s single-handedly starting a new wave of “posi” music. It could even be a religion. Yes, everything IS a party!

Boy: Matthew Gray Gubler

I’ve had a crush on MGG for awhile, since he plays adorkable Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, but you know how sometimes you’re more in love with the character and you feel like a foray into their personal life might leave plenty to be desired?

NOT THE CASE FOR MGG. He is a special prism of eloquence and cuteness and you kinda want to shrink him down to a pocket-size version and keep him forever BUT he also kinda gives you jello knees because you know he makes every girlfriend he’s ever had feel like a princess and then you read this interview that Mademoiselle Robot did with him and it makes you melt like butter (OMG THE DISNEY PRINCESS PART!) and THAT makes you think of how jealous you are that he has a Twitter-relationship with Vicky-T of Cobra Starship and oh, you are head over heels in love with the idea of him. You wish this was elementary school so that you could spend months figuring out which valentine and what candy conversation heart to drop in his hand-made mailbox. OH IF ONLY.

Do you think if I made a youtube video titled “MGG, please go out with me” he’ll go for it? I mean, it worked for prom-date-turned-boyfriend. (Who may or may not read this, but if you are, just know I grant you the same gushing leniency for Regina Spektor. Have at it.) And I'm pretty much Belle, with all the book-reading and whatnot. We could make this work. DM me. Wink wink.

I should stop now.

Until next time,

-Bree

Need a little something to set a spooky mood for this weekend? We've got something that'll hit the spot.

Celebrity DJ Space Cowboy teamed up with labelmate Natalia Kills to put a fresh twist on Edgar Allan Poe's creepy classic narrative, The Raven. And they made exclusive for us and stuff. Hauntingly awesome, no? Listen...

Last night I had the opportunity to catch Dear Jack, Andrew McMahon's documentary about his battle with Leukemia, on the big screen. I should've brought tissues, because I definitely cried. Read more...

I've heard of people getting rings tattooed on their fingers after they get married, but getting your friend and label-mate's FACE inked on your calve for selling a million records? That's a new one. Pete Wentz, blazing trails as always. Let's talk about this...

First just let me shake my fist at both Lakers fans and MJ fans and the business of PARKING, because apparently last night was the first game of the season AND the red carpet premiere of "This Is It", which delayed me getting into the show by an HOUR AND A HALF, therefore missing VersaEmerge and A Rocket To The Moon. Jerkfaces. Please take your blinged out championish jacket and shove it. ANYWAY. Read more...

Go get your shovels, Para-fans, because it stands to reason that Brick by Boring Brick is the band's next big single. Read more...

If you follow me on Goodreads, you may have noted that I quit both Wicked and On The Road. You know how a certain album fits perfectly with a certain time in your life, and if you'd discovered it a month earlier, you may not have embraced it in the same way? I think books can be like that, too. It wasn't the right time for either of those two. Read more...

Something about having a budget makes the unattainable so much more shiny and appealing. When I have an abundance some cash (let's be real, it's never abundant) I usually spend it on books. Or getting my hair done. Anyhow, here is what caught my eye lately...

Alice + Olivia Mini Polka-Dot Bustier Minidress

Astor Place Nail Polish by Dashing Diva

Hurley Vivienne Handbag @ Zappos

Oh god, if only I wore heels. Harajuku Suedes @ Zappos

Rose necklace from KoolKatKustom.com

Ella Moss Lucinda Tunic Dress @ Shopbop

Triple Barrel Waver

Element Siri Dress @ Zappos

Frog Tape Dispenser @ Black Ink

Tweed Boyfriend Blazer @ FredFlare

Flavored Honey Sticks @ Amazon. Mmmm.

Asics track pants @ Zappos

Volcom Pullover Hoodie @ Zappos

Check Please tights @ ModCloth

Vans Pin Stripe shirt @ Zappos

Some twin-ring notebooks from Tokyo Pen Shop

That's all for now, folks. Happy coveting.

In an experiment benefitting eccentricity and pop-awesomeness, American Idol runner-up (like winning even matters anymore) is working with Lady Gaga on his debut album. Read more 'bout this...

'Twas a hot Hollywood night when me and the bf strolled up to the Palladium will call to find that alas, there was no photo pass (that's my way of saying sorry, no photos)--I could photoshop some angst for you, if you'd like. Read more...

Let's have this be sort of a non-traditional review, hmmkay? Since there 5 of us Buzzneters who are also avid Twitterers at the show last night, it can be summed up quite splendidly. Read more...

In case you had any hopes that Jon Walker and Ryan Ross would make a teary reunion with their bandmates Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith before anything was set in stone... well, forget it. The hippie-lovin' half of Panic at the Disco--The Young Veins--have given their album title a name. Drum roll, bishes!

It's been awhile since I've talked about anything bookish her on Buzznet, so, it's time!

First off, last weekend I went to the West Hollywood book fair and there was a panel on zombie fiction! I ended up buying Breathers by S.G. Browne (the zombie is the main character for a change) because he was an interesting speaker AND he sold the screen rights to Fox Searchlight. Diablo Cody is going to produce the movie version! Also picked up Pretty Dead by Francesca Lia Block, who is a YA author. Haven't started either one yet, but I'll let you know. Needz moar bookz...

The sulk-inducing news that Johnny Depp is no longer interestered in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow beyond the 4th Pirates film came shortly after Disney studio cheif Dick Cook stepped down. Compounded with Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley's waning interest, things aren't looking good for On Stranger Tides and anything beyond it. Your sleeves, I see you have some tricks up them...

Because a girl with a budget can still covet:

Pleated houndstooth victoria coat from fredflare.com

Jailbird stripe romper from loyalarmy.com

I haven't a clue if I can even pull off a romper, and it's not exactly the right season, but guess what? This is my list.

Betsey Johnson Whistle Pendant @ Karmaloop

Toggle of the Town coat @ Modcloth

Chambray Henley Shirt Dress @ American Apparel

Raised stripe semi-sheer tights @ Urban Outfitters

Volcom renegade 5 pocket mini at Zappos

See by Chloe studded ankle boots @ net a porter

Houdstooth blank journal @ Etsy

Dress from Forever21

Read. necklace by Brookadelphia on Etsy

Macbeth Eliot shoes in White/Black @loserkids.com

Yeah, I know, I have a color problem. I'm all about black/white/yellow right now. I guess that's why I'm going to be a BUMBLEBREE for Halloween.

Haha.

Shall I skip the clever intro and just get to the point? Hayley Williams has layringitis. Her voice gave out at the very end of their first night on the tour, in Pomona, CA. The audience belted out "Misery Business" with the rest of the band in her absence. One night of rest wasn't enough for her pipes, though--they postponed last night's Hollywood Palladium show and then this morning came the announcement that all the dates until October 9th have been rescheduled. The info...

Limber up, kids, because by the end (actually, it doesn't take that long--I'd say halfway through) of Whip It you're going to be rifling in the attic for your My Little Pony skates and totally ready to join a roller derby team. It's THAT kind of movie. Maybe you need some more convincing...

Who doesn't love zombie movies? Last night at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood there were throngs of done-up zombie-lovers gathered for the L.A. Zombiewalk and a screening of the upcoming film Zombieland. BRRRAAAAIIINNNS...