Boise Bug

McCall 2011 Winter Carnival

2011-01-26T14:11:00.002-07:00

I have been in Boise for a total of 5 months tomorrow!

And there is something pathetic I must admit to.
I have never been to McCall.

I was ~~mildly~~ extremely embarrassed when an old co-worker from Utah asked me:

Old Co-Worker: "What fun things have you done in Idaho??"
Me: "uhhh...I...well...hmm...let's see..."

Old Co-Worker: "You have been to McCall, right?"
Me: "uhhh...I...well...hmm...let's see..."

TIME TO CHANGE MY MCCALL INEXPERIENCE!

via McCall Chamber of Commerce

I'm not positive, but I have heard rumors that this is the BEST time to visit McCall.

The 46th Annual Winter Carnival is going on until February 6th.

Here are the events I am most excited about this weekend:

FRIDAY, January 28, 2011
5-10 pm: Beer Garden (I don't know what this all entails...but do the details really matter?)
7 pm: Fireworks over the Lake (I sure hope I don't free my patootie off!)
SATURDAY, January 29, 2011
Noon – 1:30pm: Mardi Gras Parade along with all the events after...including live music!
2-4:30pm: Polar Plunge Fundraiser. (Don't you go thinking I am participating. I will cheer those brave 'folk on though!)

Don't forget that there are awesome ice sculptures outside the whole time for the public to view faaareee! (that's FREE in my Valley Girl accent. Give me a break I grew up in California).
There is SO much more going on up there that I hope I can get Mr. Boise Bug to take me too.

For a FULL to the brim printable program of events, click HERE
For a list of events you need tickets for, click HERE

Have you ever been to the Winter Carnival?
What are you favorite events and memories?
What else do I need to go too?

Hope to see you in McCall this weekend!
xoxo

Eyes of the World Imports

2011-01-22T17:11:00.001-07:00

Eyes of the World Imports is a charming and eccentric little shop in downtown Boise. I went there yesterday and wish I could have spent much more time looking at all the exotic gifts from around the world!

They have such a wide variety of fascinating items! Clothes, decor, jewelry, bags, shoes, spiritual items and my favorite, a whole Bob Marley section!

When you enter the store you are immediately introduced by the smell of incense and a warm smile from one of the ultra friendly staff. I have never been to an Eastern country, but I imagined that this store would be much like a local corner shop in India....along with the prices that are easy on the pocket book.

Look at this adorable bracelet I found for an aforementioned seriously ridiculous price. (I think I need to take a seriously ridiculous new picture. Sometimes I put too much confidence in my SmartPhone.)

I didnt have time to look at everything, so you betcha' I will be back there soon.
Hope to see you there!

Eyes of the World Imports
www.eyesoftheworldonline.com
On the corner of 16th and Grove
The "Big Red Building" in the Linen District

(208)331-1212

Boise Party Bus

2011-01-21T12:43:00.008-07:00

Guys, guys, guys.

I KNOW y'all like to "P-A-R-T-YYyyyyy beacuse I gotta!"
Name that movie!

Well...here is the latest greatest deal comin straight outta Groupon.

Boise Party Buses takes you on this amazing 6 hour tour of some of the best pubs/bars around Boise. They encourage you to be safe by letting them drive you while also providing you with a dance floor in the middle of the bus for you to party while you ride to the next bar!

Right now you can purchase this tour for $36 (a $75 value) on Groupon.

Or you could go to the Boise Party Bus website to look at pricing for any of the following events:

Birthday Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Cinco de Mayo Party

St. Patricks Day Party

Party to celebrate the birth of your child

(I could go on and on here people)

Don't forget to let me know what this party bus tour goes! If you remember the next day, of course.

Be safe out there!

xoxo

2011 Golden Globes

2011-01-18T21:44:00.001-07:00

Can I admit something?

Ok, good!

I forgot to watch the Golden Globes on Sunday. GASP!
ooww, oh well.
I was eating yummy tri-tip.

But you bet your bottom I looked at all the red carpet pics.

Sometimes I agree with the "best" and "worst" lists and sometimes I don't!

Best Dressed List--I disagree!

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab
Who doesn't think this woman is drop dead gorgeous? Anyone? Didn't think so!
Oops...the hair!
Oops...the dress does absolutely nothing for her cleavage. Nothing.

Worst Dressed List--I disagree!

Leighton Meester in Burberry

Call me crazy, but I LOVE this look. I think she did everything right. She looks stunning and happy and confident. I don't care if some people think it looks a little sister wives-ey. I'd wear it.
And I would put me on the best dressed list because of it. Take it.

Now, because I know you are just dying to see my own little list...I will apease you.

Best Dressed Male: Gerard Butler in Dolce & Gabbana
Sharp. Sharp. Handsome. Clean. Handsome.

Best Dressed Couple: Mark Wahlberg in Giorgio Armani & wife Rhea Durham
A couple set up by the gods.

Worst Dressed: Julianne Hough in Marchesa
I tired hard to like this. I really truly did. Cross my heart.

Best Dressed: Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci
It isn't only the dress. It's the woman in the dress.

xoxo

Down 'wit the 801

2011-01-13T18:32:00.000-07:00

Did you guys know that the boise bug moved to Boise from Salt Lake City?!
Hmmm? What was that?
You didnt?
Oh.

Well, I sure miss my big city! And I get to reunite with it tomorrow.
Boise, please don't feel jealous. I'll always come home to you.

Babe City "Boise" Babes

2011-01-12T19:37:00.000-07:00

I stumbled on a website called Babe City Babes that has pictures of regular hot "babes" on the streets of NYC. The two girls that run this website met in college and became the best of friends when they decided to walk around taking pictures of men (or babes as they want to call them) who have "style, charisma, and a sort of irresistible magnetism" and post them on their website!
Not only do they have pictures of hot babes on their website, they are super funny too.

Of course, this would ONLY appeal to you...ahem...single ladies (says the very not single boise bug).

They welcome submissions by anyone who would like to send them in.
They even have a sign up to have pictures emailed to you...

I don't know how many Boise men have been featured on this website, but I would love for them to be bombarded by all the submissions we (you) could send! We (you) could call it...Babe City Boise Babes. Hot damn, I am just too creative sometimes.

Here is a sample of one of their "featured babes"

See. Totally candid from the street. I am convinced we have plenty of these types in Boise.
Dont'cha love the lipstick kiss mark?

Anyway...go here if you're interested. Which I'm you are. I know you.
http://babecitybabes.com/

**mr boise bug...i love you. i only have eyes for you. xoxo**

Sunday Bugday #2

2011-01-09T12:34:00.001-07:00

First, let me say I am so sorry for not posting anything all week. I got that stupid bug going around Boise (no pun intended).

I hope you and your family are still feeling well and don't get sick! Drink lots and lots of fluids...and use Zicam, it's a miracle worker!

Sunday Bugday #2 - Ugly Women Tattoos

Let me clarify. I am not against tattoos. I would have one or two myself if I knew what I actually wanted to put on my body for the rest of all time. In my opinion choosing a tattoo should take time and careful consideration. When I see these aforementioned ugly tattoos my skin cringes.

Let me show you:

Beautiful women. Hot guy. Expensive dress. Golden Globes. What doesn't belong here? Oh, yeah...that uber ugly arm band. Your eye goes RIGHT to it when it should really go to her gorgeous face.

I guess she is a true fan...but there should be a more classy way of showing your loyalty.

What's the reason? None.

I know tattoos can be deeply personal. But, why get something so...weird??

The lesson here...get a tattoo. But please for all that is holy, don't get an ugly tattoo.

Here's a great local tattoo shops if you are thinking of gettin some ink.

A Mind's Eye Tattoo

http://www.amindseyetattoo.com/

280 N 8th St # 116 - (208) 343-4546

Week Worth Watching

2011-01-03T15:31:00.000-07:00

Week Worth Watching for Monday 1/3 - Friday 1/9

It might be freezing outside but that's no excuse to stay home! Go out and explore Boise! These are just a few events that caught our eye.

Paintings From Exile

Through Jan 10th

FREE

Boise Special Events Center: 1800 University Dr.,

sub.boisestate.edu

Support Boise artist, Bill Blahd.

Tuesday Night Flights

Tuesdays, 5pm

$5-$7

Grape Escape : 800 W. Idaho St. (208) -368-0200

Sample wine and learn to taste, compare and contrast. See, swirl, smell, sip and savor five wines.

Liquid Forum

First Wednesday of every month, 5-7:30 p.m

FREE

Liquid : 405 S. Eighth St. -(208)287-5379

liquidboise.com

Liquid Lounge and United Vision for Idaho host a discussion forum showcasing a different local nonprofit each month, along with with a silent auction and local music.

Home Decor Open Stuido

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
FREE

Twigs and Twist : 605 Americana Blvd. (208)-342-0600

twigsandtwist.com

Cruise in for a sampling of inspirational ideas for your home decor.

The Rizing Rezistance

Fri., Jan. 7, 9 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 8, 9 p.m.
FREE

Liquid : 405 S. Eighth St. -(208)287-5379

liquidboise.com

Afro-pop reggae band

Salt and Pepper Black Dog Walk

Sunday Jan 9th

FREE

The Ram : 709 E. Park Blvd. -(208)208-345-2929

http://www.theram.com/

Help raise awareness to "black dog syndrome" by bringing your dogs to participate in this snowy walk. There will be a raffle, dog tips and training also.

What are you looking forward to this week?? Please share and spread the news. (We might need a little excitement in our life too).

Find lost of other events by going to these websites.

Don't forget to tell us about the fun you are having this week!

www.boiseweekly.com

www.eventful.com/boise/events

www.zvents.com/boise-id/events

www.boiseevents.net

Happy Monday!

Sunday Bugday #1

2011-01-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Guess what Sunday is here at Boise Bug?
It's SUNDAY BUGDAY!

We count all of our blessings during the week & discuss what we love, but I think we are allowed ONE day to just vent about what bugs us. Right? Just one day!

Cheers to our first ever Sunday Bugday.

#1: Gym Memberships

Especially during the first of the year, it seems like gyms hike up their prices to take advantage of the plump who make new year's resolutions. One of us here at Boise Bug went to a gym with a 14 day pass sent to them in the mail to check it out. Ya know, to see if he wanted to join. Instead of this unnamed gym welcoming him with open arms hoping he would enjoy his experience, they sat him down for a hard-core sales pitch. They didn't want him to use the 14 day pass he received in the mail until he signed a contract. A 18 month contract!

What a let down. Instead of possibly earning some business in this tough economy-they lost it!

Now, I don't want to dismiss the extreme amount of money it costs to run a gym. But certainly it can't be a good business model to charge $50 a month and only allow your customers to come 4 days a week of YOUR choosing. There is NO way I am going to pay that amount of money to have someone tell me WHEN and WHERE I can work out--and be pushy about it to boot. No sir-ry.

So, guess what I am going to do? I am going to find a local gym/work out class that are in the business to help ME meet MY goals. Isn't that what it should all be about?

In a recent boiseweekly.com article found HERE they promote a local yoga joint called Sumits Yoga. I suggest you read the article and then go to Sumits Yoga website: http://sumitsyoga.com

Sumits Yoga is giving us a 2 week trial for $20 to promote their January Yoga Challenge!
I am going to do it. Pray for me. Think of me. Wish me well. Do it with me!

Boise Location(s):
2122 Broadway Ave-(208)DIG-YOGA

Where is your favorite place to workout in Boise?
AND
Tell me your Sunday Bugday issue. It's ok. It's only one day a week!

Skirts

2011-01-01T20:36:00.000-07:00

I love skirts.
Nothing makes me feel more feminine than a skirt.
I wear them with flats.
I wear them with heels.
I wear them with tights.
I wear them with leggings.
I wear them with a belt.

They are comfortable and either dressy or casual.
(Not too short please. There is such a thing.)

Know what else I love? Online deals! Here is a sample combo of two of my loves:

Find HERE

Find HERE

I love skirts!

Bring it on, 2011!

2011-01-01T20:11:00.001-07:00

Happy New Year Bugs!

We can't wait to see what 2011 brings for you!

Here are a few things we love and ask that you continue to wear/eat/sleep/listen in the new year. That is...if you want. But, we are on our knees here Boise!

Simple T's
Guess what we have most in our closet? Ok, shoes yes. But what else? Simple white and black tops that we use as our wardrobe foundation. It is incredibly versatile. We wear them with jeans or a pencil skirt. It goes with literally everything. We love Old Navy's with the hit of glam on the pocket (and especially with that price)
Go HERE
or
The Boise Location: 526 N MILWAUKEE ST-(208) 376-3699 or 3401 E FAIRVIEW-(208) 855-0765

The Modern Hotel
One of the most (if not #1) beautiful hotels in Boise! Need a night away with your sweety? We recommend staying here! Would ya just take a look at that bed?! Or even go to their refreshingly modern bar for a cocktail! Take some time for yourself, please.
Boise Location: 1314 West Grove Street-(208) 424-8244 or visit www.themodernhotel.com
photo from themodernhotel.com

Natural(ish) Hair
Ok, gals (and guys...if you're into this sorta thing) we are loving the natural hair styles and coloring going on in 2010. A little highlight here a lowlight there. Keep up the good work (and save some serious cash by not having to go to your stylist every 4 weeks)!
photo from 2011hairstyles.com

Ingrid Michaelson
She came to Boise back in October and we just fell in love with her. If you haven't listened to her music download her album immediately then send her an email begging her to come back to Boise ASAP! Go to Ingridmichaelson.com
photo from indieshuffle.com

Flats
Even during the winter months with snow on the ground, it is hard to give up our flats. You can't wear heels every day! Unless you're Sarah Jessica Parker of course. Choose flats that are comfortable. Just 'cuz they are flat doesn't mean they can't hurt your toesies.
We found this awesome flats HERE
photo from www.stevemadden.com

Port of Subs
OMG. The most amazing subs! We don't even care if it is a chain. This place is yummy. And it fits right into your new diet. Right? Please tell us we aren't the only ones trying to loose weight?!
Boise Location(s): 722 N. Benjamin Lane-(208)287-1006
or 3636 South Findley Way-(208)333-8272

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND :) This lady bug tee is simply adorable!

Dontcha love it??? I need one. I need one now!!
Find it HERE
photo from www.revolveclothing.com

What do you want to see more of in 2011??

What to wear on New Year's Eve

2010-12-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

I have found that picking out a New Year's Eve outfit that is:
1. Flattering
2. Sexy
3. Warm (have you felt this cold weather in Boise?)
4. Comfortable (remember, you will be in these clothes until 2am!)
5. Wearable (meaning, you can wear it over and over again)

can be EASY!!

Trust me. It isn't TOO hard to get my top 5 list all in one outfit. Let me show you!

If you're like me, you're planning on loosing a few lb's in 2011. While I am going to continue to ENJOY the holidays, ahem, with all the fantastic food-I still want to look great!

You can either wear a dress or wear some skinny jeans and a beautiful festive top. You want to accentuate your best features which for me is, my high waist and my legs. Know what your best features are (trust me, you have MORE than you think) and show them off. Come on, it's NEW YEAR'S EVE! Live it up!

Here are a few of my fav's.

BUGALISHOUS: The best thing about this dress is you can wear it to 100 other occasions! Weddings, work, a nice dinner date. Dress it up or dress it down!
Find it HERE: KOHL'S
OR
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s)
3275 North Eagle Road, Meridian - (208) 846-8974
16566 N. Market Place Blvd., Nampa - (208) 442-8091

BUGALISHOUS: I am in love with this dress. You don't need ME to tell you how versatile the LBD is! And it is under $100!! And the crowd goes wild!!

boissse...BOISEEE...HEY BOISE!!! are you listing?? WE NEED A NORDSTROM!!!
Sorry fellow Idahoans. You must order this dress online.
Find it HERE: Nordstrom

BUGALISHOUS: This top would go great with skinny jeans, or even a skirt! Remember to wear a strapless bra. This isn't the kind of shirt you want your bra strap showing.
Find it HERE: Forever 21
or
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s)
Boise Towne Square 350 N. Milwaukee, #2060 -(208)321-9280

BUGALISHOUS: When the sun is gone your legs might not be up-to-par for going bare! Choose tights that fit your personality! They don't necessarily have to MATCH what you are wearing either. My philosophy: wear what GOES not what MATCHES. Call me a fool. I don't care!

Find the silver tights HERE: Anthropologie
or
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s) 822 Idaho Street-(208) 345-3411

Find the black tights HERE: Target
or
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s) 633 N Milwaukee St-(208) 375-3275

BUGALISHOUS: Please. I beg you, don't forget a coat. I see women walking around in a strapless dress during freezing cold conditions and think to myself: Didn't your mother teach you anything?
Just because it's cold outside, you don't have to forgo style! Again I tell you, have fun with it! I love this Leopard print jacket. It would go great with every outfit above or even a black tee, shorts and pumps during a summer night out (thinking ahead here!!)
Find it HERE: Express
or
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s) 530 N Milwaukee St-(208) 322-7280

One last thing before you go have a cocktail: Don't forget your jewelry. Your whole outfit rides on your choice of jewelry. That includes NOT wearing any jewelry at all.
For New Year's Eve I say "go big or go home". So, pull out your 20 carat earings, and those huge sparkle bangles and wear them with pride.

WAIT!! How could I forget shoes??? Geezzzz. Trust me, this wont happen again. Shoes, shoes, shoes. I LOVE shoes!!!

BUGALISHOUS: I will make it simple, just wear these gray suede sandals. For $25.00 these are my new favorite go-to shoes.
Find them HERE: Payless
or
Go straight to the store:
Boise Location(s) 5010 Overland Rd-(208) 342-0490

I am confident you are going to look FANTASTIC during the count down! Be confident and show off your best features and remember to stay warm! You can still look amazing while showing off just a little skin ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Boise Bug!!
xoxo

Coming Soon!!!

2010-12-31T11:55:00.001-07:00

The Boise Bug is excited to start it's new adventure starting in 2011!

Come check out our personal likes and dislikes centered around fashion, food & drink and entertainment all around Boise and beyond!

We are incredibly optimistic about 2011 and hope you are too!

See you in the New Year!

what the bug?

2010-12-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

the newest blog that hopes to inspire with fashion, food, decor, music and entertainment straight from boise.