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Fashion Friday: A Kid at Heart

I force myself to be a light packer which is the complete opposite of Dean. Whenever we’re done packing, he’ll still have a small pile of toiletries or socks set aside and I know I’ll need to put them in…

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Fashion Friday: Halloween 2012

We went to the Ghost Ship Halloween party this weekend at Hangar 3 in Treasure Island. Space Cowboys throw the most amazing parties. Since I didn’t go to Burning Man this year, I was itching to go dancing. And dance…

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Fashion Friday: Business Casual

I am on a mission to replace my work wardrobe with dresses. Why? One, I just love dresses. Two, it doesn’t get any easier than pulling a dress over your head, adding a sweater or coat, then running out the…

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Fashion Friday: Nails

I’ve never had the patience to get my nails done. Some women always have beautiful nails and I always wonder how much time they spend in a nail salon on a monthly basis. Plus I get super annoyed when, after…

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Fashion Friday: Gloves

We really have been experiencing summer because it’s just not that cold these days. But when it does get frigid (and it will any day now), you must be prepared. I heard that your body feels warm if your head…

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Fashion Friday: Ruby Red Dress

That red dress I wore to my parents’ anniversary—I would never wear that these days. I wore it in 2002 (wow, 10 years ago) to my grad school’s winter formal. It was lying around my parents’ house, to be given…

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Fashion Friday: Furry Accessory

I’m not a fan of Kim Kardashian. Although I will give her props for being pretty articulate for someone who’s uneducated. I’ve seen her in interviews and she never gets stumped. Always has a thoughtful response to any question posed…

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Fashion Friday: Fashion Week

Here are my top 5 picks. Bold yellow leopard print by Carlos Miele. ———- Laidback, summery glamour by Carmen Marc Valvo. ———- Chic black dress by DKNY. Can I wear this to work? ———- Sleek white party dress by Reem…

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Fashion Friday: Eyelash Curler

I’ve been using the Shu Uemura eyelash curler forever. Ladies, it’s time to get rid of that tool and move on to the Japonesque curler. It’s $10 cheaper and works better. I never thought anything could work better than my…

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Fashion Friday: Olympics

Simple and classic —– This white leotard was my favorite of all the gymnastics apparel. —– Love all the synchronized swimming outfits —– Festive and fun —– Really? Not a fan. I’m even wary putting this on my blog. It’s…

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