Karen over at Makeup and Beauty Blog has a poll post every Monday with random questions.  Most people just reply in the comments, but I thought it seemed like a great way to start posting regularly and also for people to get to know a little bit more about me!

1. Mood: Happy and inspired.  I really have been getting my life back on track after some frustrations and fears regarding growing up (I just recently turned 22!)

2. Ever broken any bones? Nothing major, thank goodness!  I’ve broken toes before, and I also broke a little bone deep in my hand.  It was such a small break that they didn’t realize it was broken until two weeks later!  I still have a small bump in my hand from where it healed funky.

3. Do you have any piercings? Just my ears and my cartilage on my left ear.

4. Breakfast? Today I had Frosted Flakes and orange juice.  Simple, but delicious!

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: On my eyes, Mac Mineralize eyeshadow in Earthly Riches.  Lips, BE Bare Minerals 100% Natural lip gloss in Berry Rush.  Cheeks, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick compact in Rose.

6. Name of your first pet? Lightning!  He was a golden retriever that I got for my sixth birthday.  I miss him still, he was the best dog.

7. Current favorite cream blush? I don’t have any!  I hate cream blushes, honestly.  They tend to make me breakout.

8. Journey — Cool or cheesy? Definitely cheesy, but everyone secretly loves “Don’t Stop Believing” anyways.

9. Outfit: I was tired this morning so I went with one of my go-to outfits — a grey guys’ longsleeve shirt from UO, a black guys’ vest from H&M, classic blue skinnies from Delia’s, and Betsy Johnson flowered peep toe pumps.  It was so nice out that I didn’t even need a coat most of the day, but I threw on my Truth + Pride leather jacket later on.

10. Weekly goals: Blog at least three times this week!  WOAH, CRAZY.  Also, catch up on all my reading for school.  I’m going to New York this weekend for the first time EVER so I want to be able to enjoy it without my neglected school responsibilities hanging over my head.

According to Perez Hilton (from the much more reliable CBS News), Crocs had to lay off a third of their workforce thanks to huge losses in 2008.  The future of the brand seems dubious — even a blog entry from the CEO of the company doesn’t really address the layoffs; he merely insists that the brand has staying power.
Now, I hate to think of people losing their jobs in such a tough economy, and for the sake of those people who are still working there, I hope the company doesn’t go under.  However, part of me can’t help but hope that in a year or two, Crocs will be a thing of the past — like pogs.  Anyone else really into pogs back in the day?  I had a whole bunch of really sweet Goosebumps pogs that I thought were the shit.

Image via earthskyknitter

I mentioned in my previous post that I was working on a paper for class — that combined with a wonderful visit from my aunts and cousins has left me with very little time to post.  Here are two outfits I’ve worn in the past week — nothing spectacularly exciting, but summer has always been hard for me.  I never feel very inspired when it comes to my clothing.

These sandals are strangely uncomfortable! I was sure that because of the giant wedge that they’d be easy to walk around in, but they’re actually some of the most painful shoes I own, even with inserts. I got them during the winter on clearance for around $20, I think — I’m glad I didn’t pay full price!
BLONDIE TANK: H&M
SKIRT: Forever21
WEDGES: Nine West “Heech”

This picture exemplifies why I never wear flats — I feel like I look so short and stumpy! I think I’m just used to seeing myself in heels. I’ve had this shirt for probably four or five years now, so I tried to make it a little more exciting by adding torn shorts, punches of color, and lots of chains.
SHORTS: vintage Levis
PEEP TOE FLATS: French Connection
CLUTCH: Forever21
NECKLACES: Forever21, Marc by Marc Jacobs

I also mentioned in my last post that I had just gotten back from St. Louis — I made the five hour trek down from Chicago with my family to see my dad play baseball. He was invited to be part of the Fantasy Baseball Camp there by a business partner. We had a really beautiful view of the arch from our hotel room.

We’re big baseball fanatics (GO WHITE SOX) so for us it was a really exciting experience. Part of the Fantasy Baseball Camp is attending all of the All-Star Game festivities, so my dad was at the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game. We just went to see him play the day after the ASG, but it was still exciting — they get to play on the major league field and have their named announced with their picture on the Jumbotron and everything! My sister and I snuck onto the field at Busch Stadium after my dad’s game and ran out onto the outfield. We were going to run the bases, but we were politely asked to get back into the stands.
FLIP FLOPS: Coach
NAIL POLISH: Sephora by OPI in “I’m Wired”

My paper is due today, and I have an in-class presentation on Wednesday. After that, I hope my posting will become more frequent — I’ve missed blogging. I’m hardly scheduled to work this week, which is pretty terrible for my empty wallet, but good for blogging, I guess!

I had been hoping to start off with a bang, but having recently driven back and forth from Chicago to St. Louis in less that twenty-four hours, I’m behind in both my summer classwork and sleep.  I decided I would have a restful, relaxing evening and start on a paper I have due next week.  What started out as a homework night turned into a mini spa-night with a face mask and manicure/pedicure — but at least I feel relaxed!

Instead of wearing ratty old pajamas, I decided to go a more glamorous route with a soft lacy tank dress and cozy grey stockings.
TANK DRESS: Aeropostale
STOCKINGS: H&M

Quick, easy munching food is best when reading a book. I kept things simple — just tuna salad and cucumber slices on water table crackers.

For whatever reason, traveling always makes my skin break out, so I used a sulfur mask to calm any imminent breakouts.
MASK: Murad 4.0% Sulfur Clarifying Mask for acne-prone skin
NAIL POLISH: Sephora by OPI in “Queen of Everything” and “I’m Wired”.

Reading Shakespeare is, for me, one of the most enjoyable school assignments I could have.

Hello, and welcome to what is the third (and hopefully final) incarnation of Radio Clash.  Some personal issues and technical difficulties have sidelined the blog in the past, but I’ve missed it and decided to give it one more try.  You know what they say — third time’s a charm!

I’ll be writing about fashion, makeup, music, and even a little food here and there, so hopefully there’ll be something for everybody.  Stay tuned for more soon!