TWITTERPOLL: Let’s try that again.

So, you may have noticed we didn’t have a TWITTERPOLL last week. What’s up with that, right?!

Well, we posed this question last week, but I don’t feel it got the tweeting TLC it deserves, so we’re going to try again:

I know you fine people of Philadelphia have more ideas for specialty stores! Heck, I can think of one everytime I have some weird need or craving (”Why doesn’t this city have delivery for movie rentals?!,” and “Why doesn’t this place have a store dedicated to colored tights and flats?!” more recently).

Follow us on Twitter to reply, or comment below and we will include the answers in a post later this week. I’m excited to see the results– we want to know what you think!

TWITTERPOLL: 08/28/09

This week’s TWITTERPOLL was inspired by my post, An Ode to IKEA. It didn’t get many comments, but I was thrilled to see it was a big RT (retweet, for you technical Luddites) in the Tweesphere, and that many other 20-somethings sympathized! After stressing (whining) about the gripes of moving and assembling furniture, I decided to ask what everyone actually likes in their place.

This week we asked:

aaaaaaaaaand all the cool kids said:

Thanks to everyone who participated! Follow us on Twitter to be in next week’s TWITTERPOLL.

Attention: you could win this.

“This pearl necklace is made with stunning color-treated black saltwater Akoya pearls that exhibit pink and green overtones,” Jacqui Pini, co-owner of MuseumWayPearls.com said. “Whether it becomes a gift or kept by the winner to enjoy, it is a beautiful piece of pearl jewelry that will make someone very happy.”

 

So, we in PWstyle-land get the occasional cool email from boutique owners etc, but I thought this one from Museum Way Pearls was worth a mention; on Saturday you can win a black Akoya saltwater pearl necklace (valued at $1500)… by hanging out on twitter.

You heard right. Here’s a link to the official contest info, but I’m going to list the steps below. 

1. Follow Museum Way Pearls on Twitter (@MuseumWayPearls)

 

2. Watch Tweets by @MuseumWayPearls on August 22, 2009, when they’ll post 10 pearl-related trivia questions throughout the day. The contest starts at 10am EST.

 

3. Record the answers as you go.

 

4. When you find the answer to the tenth question, head to Museum Way Pearls’ giveaway page at here. Fill out the giveaway form and type all your answers in the comments section. The company will accept all entries for one half-hour after the final question is posted, and then will randomly draw a winner (from the participants with all correct answers) for the necklace.

 

5. The winner will be posted that day at Museum Way Pearls’ blog.

 

TWITTERPOLL: What’s your fav cafe in Philly?

I asked on Twitter what everyone’s fav outdoor cafe was in town… simply because Philly is full of them and I’m curious! Overwhelming response– everyone seems to have one! My personal fav happens to be Cafe Clave in West Philly, but it seems that there are lots of Green Line fans walking the streets here…

And then the voice of reason tweets:

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night

It’s summer time and hot damn, I have a great tan. I can’t fathom not having a great pair of shades to go with it, and boy –do I own a million.

With this in mind, we gals at PWstyle are having an internal email chain goin’ about sunglasses at the moment. Some interesting questions are poppin’ up (when do I know when my sunglasses are too big for my face?) and I don’t think I’ve ever had a real dialogue about it before! As a girl who owns a pair of vintage white shades half the size of her face, I’m open to all sorts of tinted-eye wear, but I don’t know about everyone else.

I found this article about finding shades to suit your face… but I’m not entirely convinced. So, what are your thoughts, Philadelphia? Comment and let us know! We asked the troops on Twitter, too… so expect an e-poll to pop up in a few days!

Hell hath no fury like a sunburnt gal in a sports bra.

According to my painfully pink, sore, soon-to-be “tan” lines, I am still wearing a bikini. The catch? I haven’t been to the beach in well over 48 hours. As a shore native, I had enough common sense to apply some sunblock before I settled down on the sand… but modern UV blocking lotion and my Mediterranean roots were no match for my accidental 2-hour nap on a beach mat.

Most of us have had sunburn before. For those who have not experienced the crimson glow (like my Vietnamese best friend who coincidentally only gets the best tan in the world every time we go to the beach), consider yourself LUCKY. Remember: the short-term effect of sunburn is the pain, but it’s the long term effects that ultimately will do you in (re: skin cancer). Do yourself a favor– invest in some sunblock!

I read some tips on e-how and firstaid.com:

1. Get out of the sun. Staying in the sun after the burn is present will make it worse.
2. Look for blisters. Blistering means the skin is completely damaged and complications are likely. If the area with blisters is bigger than one entire arm or the whole abdomen, seek medical attention by calling 911 or visiting the emergency department.
3. Take a cool shower or bath to soothe the pain.
4. Apply aloe or another cooling agent. Whatever you use – DO NOT APPLY BUTTER OR OIL TO ANY BURN!
5. Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for the pain of a sunburn. If stronger pain relief is needed, contact a physician or go to the emergency department.

I also asked for some advice in the Tweesphere:

Thanks guys!: @JustinAugust I have invested in some Lubiderm Intensive Care already, thank you. @LexieLerro, I love the cold bath idea. Be sure to follow @PWstyle on Twitter.com!

In other news, I personally don’t recommend exercising until your sunburn has turned at least 1/2 tan. Why? Well, I ran up a flight of stairs and I couldn’t tell which “burn” was which. The process of stretching was ridiculous, and I think the stinging sensation up and down my legs prevented me from warming up properly. Regardless, I ran 2 miles at the banks in one of my faster times yesterday…. because, well, Hell hath no fury like a sunburnt chick in a sports bra.

What To Do This Weekend

What am I doing this weekend? Oh, good– I’m so glad you asked, Philadelphia.

FRIDAY:

Tonight, in this incredibly cool weather of 87 degrees, I will be suiting up in a black cardboard nuclear warhead costume that is taller than me. Here’s the first of many webisodes I’m shooting with/for The Project for Nuclear Awareness as their mascot, “Nukette” to promote the Bombs Away Summer Film Series.

….If you come, I promise I wont hit you with my purse. The deets are below.

//Bombs Away Summer Film Series Hopefully you’ll join me and the Ban All Nukes Generation for the second installment of their summertime film series. Tonight they will be showing the Kubrick classic, “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” at The Magic Gardens on South Street at 6pm tonight.

// Artemisia Jewelry and Children’s Clothes Trunk Show An exclusive jewelry & children’s clothes trunk show @ BUS STOP on Friday, June 26 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

“Marisa Lombardo has kept a very small toolbox and has worked on minimally affecting the environment by discovering the beauty in re-purposed metals, antiques, stones and fabrics. Each piece of jewelry & garment of clothing is one of a kind and each has its’ own story.”

Also: BUS STOP will also have a one night only sale – 15% OFF any summer shoe or handbag purchase!

SATURDAY:

//Vetri Book Signing at Anthropologie To quote E-CookBooks, “Philadelphia enjoys one of the country’s most dynamic food scenes, and Marc Vetri is its top culinary talent”… so come out to Anthropologie in Rittenhouse this weekend to meet Marc and have your copy of his first book, “Il Viaggio Di Vetri”, signed.

// Last Friday opening at Astro Vintage Plaid Pony tipped us off on Twitter that there’s a Last Friday opening at Astro Vintage tonight at 8 pm. Astro Vintage is located on 720 S 5th St (below Bainbridge).

//Sugar Town loves Girls Rock Philly Benefit I’ve been playing the guitar since the ripe age of 13 and everything I was taught, I was taught by men: a male guitar teacher, male band-mates, etc. That wasn’t a bad thing, but when I heard about Girls Rock Philly at Ignite Philly, it made me really wish that there was something like this available for me 10 years ago.

For those of you not familiar with Girls Rock Philly:

“Girls Rock Philly (GRP) is an initiative to bring Philadelphia a girls-only, week-long summer day camp serving junior rockers ages 9-17. Led by a team of all female instructors & band coaches, girls in the program learn how to play musical instruments, write songs, make their own band merchandise, discover other women in rock & finesse their on-stage jump kicks.”

Support them this Saturday at The Tritone! $5, 9pm.

Have a great weekend!

Forgive me: I once feared the headband.

We’ve Given In To Peer Pressure

… and started a PW Style Twitter. Pretty please follow us so we feel well-liked and popular.

And if that’s not enough, we’re going to be doing Twitter-exclusive giveaways.

Because if the Internet has taught us anything, it’s that bribery is the real way to solidify friendships.

Voice Lessons

As predicted, Michelle Obama’s outfits across the pond proved to be a big deal. I came across one slideshow with over 500 pictures!  I can’t even imagine being photographed that many times while sipping tea.

If you can’t afford voice lessons, don’t use this as a substitute.  However, fast forwarding to 2:15 is rather amusing. One of my favorite quotes from this video is when the girl says ”it usually goes higher in price when it gets more expensive.” Wow. Is that you, Yogi Berra?

Meghan McCain has been spotted lunching with reality star Tila Tequila. Meghan seems pretty cool, and even has her own blog. It’s just an odd thing to try and figure out how she ever crossed paths with Tila. So, if McCain was voted into office, does that mean Tila would have lunch at the White House?  Just wondering. Also, it looks like Meghan’s old lunch buddy Heidi Montag has moved on to releasing new music.

I’ve never been in a transportation hub when a choreographed dance broke out, but I’d love to be.  Does someone want to help me make that happen?