TGIF — What a week!

My night job as a sports reporter has gotten so hectic since my boss is gone for his wedding. This added stress has made me frequent the local Starbucks. So instead of going on about how I have a really bad addiction to Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I will share with you how I may invest in one of these coffee cuffs from Esty to facilitate the addiction.

These are so cute. 

Giving summer the boot

I can't wait to add some new fall pieces to my wardrobe as soon as possible and one of those items on my list this year is a pair of booties. Last year it was the riding boot, this year I'm thinking something a little shorter. Here are some that I could see myself wearing all the time, with everything . . .

These are to-die-for ($90 from BC Footwear)

Target has these in black and brown, both are solid choices ($34.99)

Another great option from Target, loving the buckles ($34.99)

I love the cinnamon color of these suede booties from Charlotte Russe ($35.50)  

An Audio-obsession

My absolute new obsession in the world of things you listen to is Playaway. It is this audiobook company that makes portable digital audio books. These things are the size of a pack of gum — ya know Obit not DoubleMint — so you can literally take them anywhere. I am an audiobook nut so I love listening to them while I commute but lugging all those CDs was wild. 

This makes it like having your ipod but without downloading anything. 

Now I'm not saying go out and buy these, I'm just say that you need to find them at your local library. 

Best sandwiches in Akron

I honestly can't believe that we've been blogging for a little over a year now and Mr. Zub's has yet to make an appearance. My sincere apologies.

I love every thing about Mr. Zub's Deli - the branding is beyond awesome, as is the food. All of their sandwiches are named after movie characters, my go-to's are usually the Uncle Rico (grilled roast beef with onion and chive cream cheese and tater tots on a plain bagel) and the Jason Voorhees (steak, egg and cheeses on a plain bagel). But tonight I branched out because they recently released their new fall menu.

I tried the Pepper Lewis, which is usually a wrap but I asked for it on a plain bagel. It comes with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and ranch. Definitely one of Zub's simpler menu options but it didn't disappoint in the least.

AJ went the spicier route and ate The Kid - deep fried jalapeno and cheese ravioli stacker. I don't think I need to tell you it was also phenomenal, look at his face. I can't even begin to dive into their menu, it's huge and has something for everyone so be sure to take a look on their website.

Every time any of my friends stay with me, I always make sure to fill them up with Mr. Zub's before they leave, and the next time you're in the Akron area I suggest you do the same. They're open until 3 a.m. (which is again, awesome) and they're connected to a bar (The Matinee) so you can also choose from a wide variety of beers and alcohol to go along with your sandwich if you want.

Did I mention I'm in love with their branding?

Check them out
Location: 812 W. Market St.  Akron, Ohio  44303
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

An Andy Celebration

So I'm in Target with my sister and we're looking around, while my sister was talking about some kind of the nail polish that she really wants I stop dead in the aisle. My sister turns and gives me her "What are we doing?" I stopped because I saw that the Campbell's Soup tribute to Andy Warhol. I remember reading about these can makeovers early in the month but forgot to stock up. 

So there I am in the aisle trying to fill my basket.

How could I say no stylish soup?

TGIF: Chubby Sticks

My mom recently gave me one of Clinique's new Chubby Sticks - at first I thought it looked like a crayon and I felt a little silly putting it on my lips. Now, I love it and it's my go-to for lip balm and lip color.

Photo from Clinique.com

They come in 16 different shades, I have Curvy Candy and it's the perfect, fun shade of pink. I also have my eye on the Woppin' Watermelon and Super Strawberry, what shades are you thinking of trying?

Weekly Tune-up — Crystal Fighter

So it has really been one of those weeks where I get up, drink coffee and go cover something. Thankfully, my companion through it all was the Crystal Fighters.

If you're looking for both a band that is techno and — wait for it — folksy, this is band for you. It's perfect for hanging out and enjoying the day.