spoiler alert

It's no secret that I think How I Met Your Mother is probably the funniest (and most underrated) television show that I have encountered in my twentysomethings (my loyalty of course being to Friends during those oh-so-awkward teenage years). If I tallied up the excessive number of hours i've accumulated in front of this sit-com I probably could have written about 3 short novels, but I'm not even mad about it. Because it's that awesome. Anyways, tonight marks the legendary 100th episode of the best half hour of my week and just like the previous 99 gems, it promises laugh out loud hilarity throughout. Entitled Girls vs. Suits, the episode boasts impressive guest stars like Rachel Bilson and Tim Gunn (Katie how hard is your heart palpitating?) and a full-blown musical number featuring the entire cast - who have graciously agreed to suit up in honour of the milestone. If tonight's singing and dancing is even half as funny as this then it's gonna be...wait for it...

this week in i'm a huge nerd

Whoever said science and magic don't mix clearly never anticipated Harry Potter: The Exhibition. The Ontario Science Centre will be the only Canadian destination for this touring exhibition of all things magical and muggle from the incredible wizarding world of Mr. Potter. Expect replicated rooms from Hogwarts and interactive displays featuring props and creatures from the movies. I'm going to use the fact that I'm British (and my inexplicable crush on Ron Weasley) to justify my intense excitement for this exhibit arriving in Toronto in April 2010.

vampire weekend...ahem, i mean Monday.

I'm not even going to apologize for how excited I am to see the latest installment of the sexy supernatural teen-fest that is Twilight. Tonight I'm off to enjoy two hours of moody vampire romances and buff jailbait werewolf bods (can you believe he is seventeen years old). For all you haters, you don't know what you're missing. ps: I kind of like to think the girl in these photos (found at this lovely Parisian blog filled with Chanel and polka dots) looks a bit like vampire version of Katie.

Regretsy

Who wants a baby Meerkat Jesus for Christmas?

I am a not so secret lover of all things crafty. As such, I often find myself browsing Etsy for handmade hairbands and one of a kind accessories. While I've never actually bought anything, on more than one occasion I've noticed some really, really weird stuff for sale on this DIY marketplace. And apparently I'm not the only one. Today's Toronto Star had little piece about Regretsy, a hilarious blog that pokes some serious fun at the strangest crafts that Etsy has to offer. The site's curators offer scathingly witty commentary on the absurd and often disturbing handmade items; organizing them into categories that range from jewelery and clothing to Twilight and vaginas. My personal favourites just in time for the holidays - an HIV clock and a pair of sex and the city earrings crafted with cutout photos of the ladies' faces. Yikes.

it's in the bag

I was inspired to show you what was in my handbag after reading the 'what's in your handbag' section of this month's Instyle UK. I like to carry too many notebooks, lip products, and most importantly, the subway guide to Seoul (lest I get lost AGAIN). It may be time to invest in a larger purse.

Say it aint so

Just in case you were missing out on your weekly dose of trashy North American tabloids. Bachelorette winning tiny swim-trunk wearing Ed has been caught cheating not once but twice on his new tv-show fiance Jillian. Gasp. The best part of this story? - The alleged text he sent to one of the ladies he was romancing that encouraged her to come over for a midnight rendezvous and ... "bring beer and condoms."

Is it really lame that I have considered ordering one of these?? Especially when this is the infomercial. This might just be the reason i've been looking for to call and activate my new credit card.

Style Stalker: The Bachelorette

The re-run wasteland that is May-September provides an excellent excuse to become (casually) addicted to really really bad summer reality television. Whether they're dancing, modeling, singing or just looking for love the crazy characters of reality tv provide enough drama to get me through those long summer nights.

This year's resident Bachelorette is Vancouver native and Bachelor reject (ouch) Jillian Harris. Dubbed by CityTV as "Canada's Sweetheart" (not to be confused with this obscure CBC docudrama from 1985) Jillian is faced with the incredibly difficult task of making out with lots of different suitors while working on her tan and jet-setting around the world. And while the men have been rather dull (with the exception of Wes the evil country singing cowboy and Tanner the awkward foot festish guy) it's been Jillian's wardrobe that has kept me tuning in for two hours every monday night (yes i need to get a life).

I've been coveting (and copying) Jillian's cute and casual clothing throughout the series. From her many TNA hoodies, silky wilfred tops and variety of plaid ensembles its no secret that she's a fan of can-con in her wardrobe. Also not so secret...the tons of free swag she was given by Aritzia before going on the show. And while we might not all be lucky enough to have wardobe makeover funded by ABC, at least many of her clothing options are affordable and accessible (ie: Aritzia, XXI and French Connection) for us non reality tv stars.

And so, even if you're not a fan of scripted reality showmance Jillian's wardrobe might be enough of a reason to tune in to the Bachelorette this season. If you don't have time to stalk her style these helpful blogs here and here have tracked down many items already...which makes me feel a lot less creepy about obessing over her outfits.