“Keep spare toothbrushes (that you can buy from the dollar store) in your home for impromptu overnight guests. Classy as hell to have a spare toothbrush for someone.”

— #lizadvice

The Singapore Sling at Momofuku Noodle Bar

DRINK THIS DRINK. That's really all I need to say about it. I'd put off going to Momofuku Noodle Bar for a few reasons:

1. I already have a Momofuku installation that I frequent and love - do I really need another?
2. They've obtained a grade B on their health inspection (unless that has changed recently?)
3. I don't really get ramen.

I managed to ignore all of those valid points when a friend of mine came to town and really wanted to go. I can be persuaded into pretty much anything, sometimes. 

Anyway, the noodles here? Good. Nothing to write home about. But the Singapore Sling? It's frozen and man oh man. Best thing they've got. 

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

I finally got around to trying some Big Gay soft-serve ice cream and it was fantastic. Not crazy melty (like a typical Mister or Master Softee cone) and I somehow didn't end up with a huge mess once I was finished. 

People have been telling me to try these guys for awhile now. They used to only have a truck that went around Manhattan, but they've got two storefronts now in the East and West Village, so if you find yourself infront of one - definitely give it a try. (They also have locations in Los Angeles and Philadelphia.)

The Salty Pimp, before

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The Salty Pimp, after

I know it's gross and unhygienic, but I always wish I could re-dip my cone after I eat all of the dipped chocolate part off. If I ever make a lot of money, I'll buy my own damn at-home dipper and re-dip until I'm dead. God, that'll be the best.

To see a list of their fun flavours, go on over here. 

Michael

Say what you want, I really miss this man. It's insane that it's been five years since he passed away. I took that photo (above) in Soho a few days after he died and I remember cars along every street just blasting his songs for the rest of that week. Anyway, there won't be a June 25th when I don't think of this man, so here's a song of his I love. 

Michael Jackson Street Walker

“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Softening Butter in Mere Moments

I feel like I'm always telling you what to do with butter. And I guess I will continue to do so.

Old Navy Has a (Free) Flip Flop Vending Machine

Old Navy has these flip flop vending machines all around the New York City this summer - why? Who knows. But it's a fantastic idea for women who get sick of wearing heels over the course of a long day and want some solace. You can follow them on Twitter to find the locations - all you have to do to get a free pair is to tweet at them. Fun idea. Even when this promotion is done, can someone please get started on having machines like this available near every club and bar in the city? 

Mindy Kaling's New Book "Why Not Me?"

I think you should know by now how excited I am by the fact that Mindy Kaling's new book is now officially IMMINENT! 

“So much has happened between the time I published my first book and now, The show; my mother passed away; so many of my friends have gotten married. I’m a godmother now, and a homeowner. There’s so much that has happened in that period of time that I wanted to write another book.”

— Mindy Kaling

A release date hasn't been announced yet, but I'll update this post as soon as I hear one. CANNOT WAIT.

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e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer

Did you know that e.l.f. stands for eyes lips face? Do you even care? Well, I did/do so that's why I passed it onto you. 

ANYWAY, in a world where you can spend upwards of $40 on a MERE PRIMER - I always applaud the day when someone turns me onto a product that's actually quite useful and not a billion dollars. 

If you ever wear eyeshadow, please buy this primer. Not only is it amazing, but it's three dollars. Three dollars and it lasts about six months with casual usage. And I, in no way, fully support all e.l.f. products (my favourites so far are this primer and their lip exfoliator), since their "blushes" are a little cake-y and scream fifth-grade-play to me.