Week Worth Watching

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

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

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

Find HERE

Find HERE

I love skirts!

Bring it on, 2011!

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

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!!!

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!

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