tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72181459883290195872024-03-14T00:52:11.791-07:00Veronica's CornerVeronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.comBlogger504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-56064486291269476762014-05-12T04:17:00.001-07:002014-05-12T04:17:38.817-07:00I've Moved. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-77172640991156435492014-03-09T20:19:00.000-07:002014-03-09T20:19:01.219-07:00Cheap Thrills. LBD.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A <b>little black dress</b> is the ultimate go-to item for any female. It's versatile </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">easy</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. I found this black dress from a thrift store several months ago </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">when I was looking for a Halloween costume (see picture of me as Wednesday </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Addams </span><a href="http://instagram.com/p/f81zIdy6sn/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">). It was boxy with </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">shoulder pads and was an awkward length. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I had it tailored and can now wear it anywhere. I also found this pink "</span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">boyfriend jacket</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">" at a thrift store and loved the 80's vibe it was giving me. I tore </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">out </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the shoulder pads and voila; ready to wear! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">on both, including tailoring. <b>Cheap thrills</b> for sure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy your week, dolls! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Why, hello there. It's been a little while, hasn't it? I feel like I blinked and it's February. V-Day is just around the corner and I know it's a bit <i>faux pas</i> to like this holiday but I actually do. I'm a Libra and we wear our hearts on our sleeves! In the spirit of this Hallmark holiday here are some fun gift ideas for your sweetheart that they'll <i>actually</i> love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. This lovely little <a href="http://www.maxandchloe.com/script-love-ring" target="_blank"><b>ring</b></a> is the next best thing to wearing your heart on your sleeve. Lauren Conrad wore it <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2013/10/lauren-conrads-love-ring-where.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. If you know me you know that I love a good hand-written card. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174561026/weird-valentines-day-card-pink-red-black?ref=listing-shop-header-4" target="_blank"><b>This</b></a> handmade card's message hits the nail on the head. Let's be weird together. I couldn't have said it better myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172989746/sid-and-nancy-portrait-plate-altered?ref=related-0" target="_blank"><b>This</b></a> quirky Sid and Nancy antique plate is perfect for those with a bit of a dark side and a propensity for punk rock and rage. Hey, whatever floats your boat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Diane Von Furstenberg's <a href="http://www.forzieri.com/handbags/diane-von-furstenberg/di131113-011-00/?gfx=1&type=prodfeed&camp=froogle_us&source=goo&gclid=COP-4878rrwCFSFo7Aod9kgANg" target="_blank"><b>lip clutch</b></a> is a timeless gift for your stylish lady-love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. A flirty <a href="http://indulgy.com/post/1tNJL75QU1/zoe-karssen-oh-la-la-sweater" target="_blank"><b>sweatshirt</b></a> is equal parts comfy and cute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. These <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mikasa-brewmasters-collection-varietal-beer-glass-set-set-of-4/1014531980?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_winebar_&gclid=CKvywaC_sbwCFdHm7AodcC4AOA" target="_blank"><b>beer glasses</b></a> would please any beer aficionado and would be a great excuse to throw away those old Corona glasses. Two birds with one stone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. Take your man's grooming routine up a notch with this kit from <a href="http://www.theartofshaving.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-TAOS-Site/default/Default-Start?cm_mmc=PPC-IP-GL-_-Brand-_-General-_-the_art_of_shaving_E&utm_source=Google&utm_nooverride=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the_art_of_shaving&utm_content=AG_General&utm_campaign=Brand&_oskwdid=8446391&_engineadid=15699942688&gclid=CMb9sv-_sbwCFWwV7AodB3UAHw" target="_blank"><b>The Art of Shaving</b></a>. My brother absolutely raves about their grooming gear. You've come a long way from your Old Spice after shave, Mikey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. This <a href="http://www.owenandfred.com/collections/bags/products/hey-handsome-shaving-kit-bag-navy" target="_blank"><b>travel bag</b></a> offers a sweet reminder for the man in your life. Cute but <i>manly</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As soon as the weather turns a wee bit brisk I'm immediately ready for 1) pumpkin spice lattes 2) cute boots and 3) movies by a crackling fireplace. Needless to say, when it gets colder I get a bit, uhh, lazier. But, a girl has got to look cute regardless of the weather. Am I right or am I right? Lucky for us there are a lot of fun trends that are both stylish and comfortable. Here is what I am loving at the moment: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. The <b>grandpa cardigan</b> is just the right amount of Mister Rogers. This <a href="http://www.sheinside.com/Green-Long-Sleeve-Diamond-Plaid-Cardigan-Sweater-p-141780-cat-1734.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">mint beauty</span></b></a> looks oh-so-snuggly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <b>"<a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-drapey-ankle-pant-animal-print/-/A-14597609#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=73861&clkid=739369341&lnm=1-6759" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Pajama pants</span></a>"</b> are the Queen Bee of the comfort trends. I recommend the slimmer version which is more sophisticated than the wide-legged counter-part. Pair these silky pants with a solid waist-cinching top to elongate your body. Add some heels and finish the look off with a structured bag. Boom! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <b>Fun sweatshirts</b> are the best thing since sliced bread. They're thinner than the sweatshirts of yesteryear so they're more flattering but equally comfortable. <a href="http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22411506&cp=3534618.3534619.3534623.3541049.23753606" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">This</span></b></a><b> </b>sweatshirt would be perfect for brunch, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/17636?article=17636-A" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Dressy sweatshirts</b></span></a> may sound like an oxymoron but you'd be wrong! A little bling on that cottony goodness? Yes, please. Pair it with some dark jeans and heels and you're good to go, honey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Boots are the quintessential fall footwear in my humblest opinion, but <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/THALASSA-PULL-ON-BOOTIES/11894186,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJ276LE_1&cgid=8346260&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">flat boots</span></b></a> are a step above. Not only are they made for walking, but they're made for twerking, dancing, and everything in between. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Smoking slippers are the perfect masculine inspired footwear. And since they're flat you won't be waddling like a duck at the end of a long night. The poodle pattern on <a href="http://m.belk.com/AST/Main/Belk_Primary/Shoes/Shop/Womens/Flatsloafers/PRD~2900703ISZAREK/Isaac+Mizrahi+New+York+Zarek+Smoking+Slipper.jsp?cm_mmc=SearchDex-_-Products-_-Flats+%26+Loafers-_-isaac-mizrahi-new-york-zarek-smoking-slipper-P2900703ISZAREK" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">these slippers</span></b></a> is everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you know me you know I love <b>thrifting</b> and <b>vintage</b> finds. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Maybe it's the thrill of the hunt. Maybe it's the $4 silk scarf that just screams "Jackie O"</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Whatever the reason - I'm into it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll be starting a series called "<b>Cheap Thrills</b>" to give you a look at my never-ending quest for cute looks at reasonable prices. As far as I'm concerned you don't need to spend a lot to look like a million bucks. Ya dig?</span></div>
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<br />Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-15163004809957680312013-09-22T16:15:00.001-07:002013-09-22T16:15:31.384-07:00Leopard for Fall. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe but <b>fall is just around the corner</b>! During fall my </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">staples </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">are boots and lots of layering (especially for the fluctuating </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">weather </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">we have </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">am excited to wear it this season in all sorts of different ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm wearing one of my favorite rings which I scored from <a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Buffalo Exchange</span></b></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lip: Elizabeth Arden in Neoclassic Coral</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recently ventured to <b>Ecuador</b> to visit my parents who moved there to retire. Here are my photos. Enjoy, dolls! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We began our trip in <b>Cuenca</b> and started with a bus tour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The old church's architecture was beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>New Cathedral's</b> <b>blue domes</b> were striking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">time to breathe, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">unwind and reflect. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's also my </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">time </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">drink a </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lot of <i>fabulous</i> wine. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Andrew </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">recently </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Enjoying himself at <b><a href="http://blenheimvineyards.com/" target="_blank">Blenheim Vineyards</a></b></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">which is </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dave Mathews' vineyard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Soaking in the scenery at <a href="http://www.trumpwinery.com/" target="_blank"><b>Trump Winery</b></a>. I admit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trump is just awful. But dammit, the wine was delicious.</span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-52640373453801634702013-08-04T20:07:00.001-07:002014-04-13T12:31:12.225-07:00Shark Week. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ladies and gentleman, <b>Shark Week</b> is </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> In honor of the best week of television<i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(you </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">can </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">quote me on that) I </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">decided </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">take </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">my </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">shark </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">obsession to the next </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">level </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">don </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">this </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">rad t-shirt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll be glued to the Discovery Channel </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">this week. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Catch ya on the flip side, dolls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">T-shirt: Green Hill Clothes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chambray shirt: J.Crew</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Skirt: New York & Company</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Purse: Thrift</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="265" src="http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/smitten/2010/03/01/12-couple-sex_sm.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Ohh, you showered today and have health insurance. I'm in love!"</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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found myself, as I often do, wandering through my local Sephora. I was
having a lackluster day and got to thinking about how guys have it so easy. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No tireless searches for the perfect summer lipstick
(which is “Heat Wave” by NARS in case you were wondering). No quests to find
the right bronzer that makes you glow without glowing like Snooki. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Men have it <i>so</i> easy. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Frankly, I feel like some women's standards are so low these days that if you can tackle any of the steps below you're way, way ahead of the pack. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">1. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Smell nice</b>: Ugh, I just love a good-smelling
man. A little spritz of a great cologne and I’m yours. Disclaimer: Less is more
in this department. If I can smell you across the entire bar it’s too much.
That means you, guy-at-the-club-with-the-deep-v-neck. Also, Axe Body Spray does
not constitute cologne. I feel like this is obvious, but you never know with
some people.</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <b>Shoes</b>: Throw away those God-awful square toe
dress shoes. You know the kind. The ones you bought in high school for senior
prom. A classic wingtip shoe will make you feel and look like James Bond.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. <b>Pump my gas</b>: Call me a 1950’s housewife but I
love when a man pumps my gas. Especially when it’s 20 degrees outside and
sleeting rain.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. <b>Walk with me and not in front of me</b>: Look, if I
am wearing heels my pace is about cut in half. And frankly, I am wearing heels
to look hot for you so slow the eff down.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. <b>Learn to cook a few good meals</b>: A man who can
cook a meal that doesn't include Hamburger Helper might as well be Wolfgang
Puck in my eyes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">6. </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Be kind to the wait staff</b>: A man who is
polite to our waitress at dinner is a huge plus. Chances are if you’re comfortable
barking orders at a waitress over forgetting to bring my Diet Coke you’re
probably a total ass. Bonus points for being a good tipper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">7. </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Bring soup/medicine/whatever when I’m sick</b>: If
you show up with soup or cough drops or whatever else I need when I look and
feel like utter death you’re probably a keeper. Also, if you can look at me for
more than a few minutes in my sweats, red, runny nose and messy bed-head then I
suspect you’re a pretty decent human being because even I can’t stand to look
at myself like that. </span></span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-82300300351050323782013-07-07T19:41:00.000-07:002013-07-07T19:41:50.288-07:00National Aquarium Adventure. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I convinced Andrew to fulfill my 3rd grade fantasies </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I guess I'm just a kiddo at heart because I was pretty excited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Oh, did I mention how much I love <b>sharks</b>? Like, <i>a lot</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> The <b>Jellies Invasion</b> exhibit was one of the best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> This cute starfish reminded me of Peach from <b>Finding Nemo</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In fact, I actually heard kids ask where Nemo was in the exhibit </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">with the </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">clownfish. Ah, the power and influence of Disney! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> And now the main attraction (for me)... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>sharks</b> were so brooding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Colorful <b>jellyfish art installation</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The day's finale was the <b>dolphin show</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">was, of course, adorable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. These <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Solitude/10963669,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJD99G9_1&cgid=10784527&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>pink gladiators</b></span></a> from Nine West are colorful and chic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. A <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/09682?article=09682-A" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>straw hat</b></span></a> protects your gorgeous face from the sun and looks cute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Avoid warm white wine with the <a href="http://corkcicle.com/classic/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Corkcicle</span></b></a>. Genius.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. A <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/+beach_bag,27348731?cmp=knc-pla-27348731&utm_term=27348731&utm_medium=cpc%26utm_cp_signal%3d382&pid=3607873&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sem_product_feed" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>cute tote</b></span></a> to store all your goodies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. I swear by this <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2227104&productId=xlsImpprod3120879&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120022" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">beach spray</span></b></a>. It gives your hair loose waves with no fuss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Stick the <a href="http://blog.wonderworkscharleston.com/beach-butler/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Beach Butler</b></span></a> right into the sand to hold your drink and sunglasses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will be headed to the beach this (long) weekend and couldn't be </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">more </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">excited. Bring on that sunshine and hand me my drink! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This weekend Andrew and I ventured to DC </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">swing </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">by the </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.craftmafiadc.com/" target="_blank">Craft Mafia</a></b> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">indie </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">craft fair and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> explore </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">the </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Logan Circle </b>neighborhood. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The fair featured forty vendors from the area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We picked up this <b>miniature terrarium</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">with </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">succulents and tiny people. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How cute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Watching the game at <b><a href="http://draftingtabledc.com/" target="_blank">Drafting Table</a></b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By the way, <i>amazing fries</i>. Ugh, just to die for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I loved the <b>art deco</b> accents on this building. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Colorful Buddha garden and townhouse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We visited <a href="http://www.misspixies.com/" target="_blank"><b>Miss Pixies's</b></a> which is home to the most</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The inventory was so well arranged.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They had everything from trunks to glassware </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">to </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">old </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">postcards from yesteryear.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were so many great art prints. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a fun green dresser - very <b>shabby chic</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By far my favorite find of the day - a <b>V ring </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A church I spied on the walk home. I liked the signage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>terrarium</b> has found a nice home in my apartment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">DC, you never let me down! Until next time... </span></div>
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<br />Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-34622013230474893932013-05-09T17:39:00.001-07:002013-05-09T17:39:36.031-07:00Change. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, hello there. It’s been ages, I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I desperately needed to take a break from this blog for a while.
In early February I tragically lost my brother, John. Losing a loved one is
like having the rug swept out from under you. It is equal parts shocking and
sorrowful. Life has been so different since that day. There is a sadness that
hangs over me like a dark, obscure cloud. Life, however, keeps moving. Although
the tragedy never goes away you begin to learn to cope and move forward - or at least I am trying to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What is beautiful is the amount of love and strength felt
from others. My heart is so full of love from family, friends, colleagues, and even
acquaintances. What is beautiful is the capacity to love one another and relate
and sympathize on the most basic human level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am reminding myself every day how much he loved me and how
much I loved him, and how that love doesn't dissolve in silence or death. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">PS: Along with the theme of change you'll notice I changed my blog as well. Fresh start. I hope you like it. </span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-19255626091666191732013-01-27T16:59:00.000-08:002013-01-27T16:59:00.648-08:00Ladylike Chic.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ever since the royal nuptials the world has gone ga-ga for <b>Kate Middleton</b> and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> her effortless, polished style. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to a study by the British paper, The Sun,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> the duchess' fashion choices have brought $1.5 billion to the British economy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She manages to look <b>ladylike</b> <b>yet modern</b> which is not always easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">influence has trickled into America as well, and her ladylike ensembles </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">are </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sending a powerful message; that you can look chic without showing </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">too </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">much </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">skin. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can dig it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you're looking to pull off this demure style </span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-50067009408893209742013-01-17T16:55:00.000-08:002013-01-18T05:32:30.489-08:00Inauguration Tourist Tips.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>Presidential Inauguration</b> is just around the corner and while experts are not expecting the madness of the 2009 Inauguration there will certainly be an influx of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of Barack and his brood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're planning to visit DC I've got a few tips for you. Washingtonians are a very particular type of people so listen up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. If you are riding the metro please <b>walk left and stand right</b>. This is very </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">important and you will receive dirty looks if you disobey this cardinal rule. You've been warned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Speaking of the metro the Smithsonian, Archives, and Mt. Vernon Square stops will be closed so skip those stops. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. The metro does not tolerate food or drink. Just keep that Subway foot long tucked away in your purse until you get off. This is not the NYC subway, folks. It's clean! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. If you're lucky enough to be attending an </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Inauguration ball</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I beg of you to consider flat (but still cute, </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">duh</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">) shoes. Know ahead of time that there will be long lines and a lot of waiting. If you absolutely must wear your sky high heels consider <a href="http://www.target.com/p/dr-scholls-for-her-fast-flats-size-9-10/-/A-13102853?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13102853&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=13102853&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13102853" target="_blank"><b>these</b></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, ok? Walking home barefoot is not a cute look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. If you'll be visiting Barack's favorite stops for grub as such <a href="http://www.benschilibowl.com/ordereze/default.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Ben's Chili Bowl</b></a> or <a href="http://rayshellburger.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ray's Hell Burger</b></a> remember that they only accept cash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. And most importantly never, ever, ever say anything negative about <b>RGIII</b>. Just don't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The<b> new year</b> is here and for many folks that means it is time for <b>resolutions</b> and <b>new beginnings</b>. Whether that means getting fit mentally, physically, progressing in your career, having more fun, getting rid of clutter, traveling more or anything in between here are some tips, tricks and general food for thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Karma queen? This soapstone <a href="http://www.outblush.com/women/home/art-decor/soapstone-karma-counter/" target="_blank"><b>karma counter</b></a> is used to track good and bad deeds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're looking for a change of scenery check out this <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/26/travel/12-months-12-trips/index.html?hpt=hp_c3" target="_blank"><b>12 month travel guide</b></a> (thanks, Kristen). Traveling to Tokyo to enjoy the <i>original</i> cherry blossom festival sounds pretty rad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/career-money/jobs/cathie-black-interview-2" target="_blank"><b>How to get ahead at work</b></a> from former Hearst exec, Cathie Black. Her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Black-Essential-Guide-Getting/dp/0307351130" target="_blank"><b>book</b></a> is straight forward, useful and sincere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/home/organizing/100-Ways-to-Get-Organized" target="_blank"><b>100 ways to get more organized</b></a>. Less clutter, less stress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trying to spend less money but still look chic? <a href="http://www.newdressaday.com/" target="_blank"><b>New Dress A Day</b></a> is a blog about a woman who created an entire year's wardrobe from altering outdated thrift store finds. Her craftiness is all sorts of amazing and her 'before' and 'after' outfit transformations are incredible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.rethinkcanada.com/rethink-news/opinion/2011-01-20/" target="_blank">101 creative resolutions</a> </b>to get your creative juices flowin'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Even if you do not believe in resolutions (a la <a href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2012-12-30/sandra-bernhard-doesnt-do-resolutions/" target="_blank"><b>Sandra Bernhard</b></a>) there's always room for goals at any time during the year. Here's to a fabulous 2013! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-57132993878731123322012-12-25T13:31:00.000-08:002012-12-25T13:32:00.005-08:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Christmas is here, can you believe it? I hope you are enjoying the day with your loved ones and embracing the spirit of the holidays. Here are some Christmas-y posts to brighten your day:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The First Lady and their adorable pup, Bo, reading <span style="color: #351c75;"><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_EvsLCqoWs" target="_blank">Twas the Night Before Christmas</a>. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Motorcyclists and citizens recently linked arms in the streets of Connecticut to block hateful, extremist group, Westboro Baptist Church, from protesting the<b> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/19/westboro-baptist-church-protest-newtown-victim-funeral-_n_2331880.html" target="_blank">Sandy Hook vigil</a> </b></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">last week. How awesome is that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh my gosh, <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/moments-that-restored-our-faith-in-humanity-this-y" target="_blank"><b>these stories</b></a> made me tear up. Phew, hand me the Kleenex. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/22/living/christmas-by-the-numbers/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews" target="_blank"><b>Santa sightings</b></a> around the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fruitcake <a href="http://main.kitchendaily.com/2010/12/07/best-fruitcake-taste-test/" target="_blank"><b>taste test</b></a>. Do people still buy these anymore? Apparently there are fruitcakes that actually taste good. Who knew?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hate that sweater your Aunt Mildred bought you? Here's your guide to <a href="http://lifeinc.today.com/_news/2012/12/24/16070672-hate-it-an-insiders-guide-to-returning-gifts?lite" target="_blank"><b>returning your gift</b> </a>with minimal hassle. Save. Your. Receipt. </span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-44514463645707848922012-12-05T19:30:00.003-08:002012-12-05T19:30:58.862-08:00Fight Winter Blues.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't know about you but this time of year can be a tad depressing. Every year once we turn the clocks back it's game over for me. But, this year I am fighting back, taking action and you can too! Here are my fool-proof tips that are working for me:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. <b>Color</b>, <b>color</b>, <b>color</b>. I have made a point of adding lots of color to my winter wardrobe. Normally, winter style boast darker hues but frankly, colorful clothing makes me happy. Bust out those brights and neons and keep them on rotation this winter. Remember there are no rules when it comes to fashion! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Remember those <b>resolutions</b> you made early in the year? Studies show that there is a big link between your mood and your behavior (<i>duh</i>). Simply put, get on that treadmill, keep the cigarettes at bay and act on those January resolutions. <b>The healthier you are, the happier you are</b>.<b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. <b>Embrace the season</b>. What about winter is <i>fun </i>to you? Build a snowman, make hot chocolate, go sledding, make hearty winter soups, go skiing, or jump in a hot tub. "Oh hey, winter is fun after all."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. <b>Pamper yourself</b>. Whether that means a getting a massage, a manicure, or indulging in a facial remember that when you look good you feel good. You know you've been wanting to make that appointment - just do it already! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. If all else fails, watch <b><a href="http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/10-of-the-cutest-puppy-videos-on-youtube" target="_blank">these</a></b> darling videos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-15076750529787336522012-12-02T15:17:00.000-08:002012-12-02T15:17:07.269-08:00Glam & Glittery. <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's hard to believe but the <b>Christmas season</b> is officially </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">upon us! One of my favorite parts about this season is the </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">array of fabulous holiday parties. I love to get dressed up and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Christmas is the perfect opportunity to go <b>glam</b>, <b>glittery</b> and <i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>extra festive</b>. Here are my picks for the perfect party dress: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I am a big fan of <b>Zara</b> and this elegant holiday</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and the embellished neckline is <i>so</i> pretty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">but especially during the holidays. Plus, <b><a href="http://us.asos.com/TFNC-Babydoll-Dress-With-Sequin-Bodice/yifmh/?iid=2348551&cid=16269&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Gold/black+skirt&mporgp=L1RGTkMvVEZOQy1CYWJ5ZG9sbC1EcmVzcy1XaXRoLVNlcXVpbi1Cb2RpY2UvUHJvZC8." target="_blank">this dress</a></b> </span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-19911962515729322712012-11-25T07:56:00.001-08:002012-11-25T07:59:51.931-08:00Gwen + RiRi Love Child.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Gwen's signature blonde locks, <b><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/07/gwen-stefani-lipstick-hair-harpers-bazaar_n_1751218.html" target="_blank">red lips</a></b> and effortless look </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I live for <b>Oprah's Favorite Things </b>episode </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">every year. I live for it so much that I rearranged my entire day (read: <i>week</i>) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">to make sure I was free for the Sunday evening 8pm premiere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The best part of the show is not the gifts (although they are fabulous). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The best part is how the audience loses their minds. They go <i>Looney Toons, </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>bonkers cray cray</i>. And it is amazing. So very amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> "I just won a Tempurpedic mattress. I can die happy."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ok, sure many of the items are not exactly affordable but </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">are given to truly deserving folks, such as the military spouses </span></div>
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-37331510684977788912012-11-13T18:04:00.001-08:002012-11-19T17:17:55.036-08:00Facebook's "Us" Page.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As somebody who rolls their eyes at <b>the couple who always refers to themselves as "we" </b>this is just too much for me. Does this new Facebook page not make you cringe? It is possible, then, that you are that <b>annoying Facebook couple</b>. Look, we have all been there (<i>ugh</i>, hello college years!) so I get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you're unsure if your Facebook posts to your hubby (clue number one; use of the word 'hubby') are cringe-worthy take a looksie at these<b> </b>helpful <b><a href="http://idiva.com/news-relationships/are-you-the-annoying-couple-on-facebook/2523" target="_blank">tips</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, dolls, is Facebook's "Us" page:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>A)</b> Cringe-worthy - make it stop right <i>meow</i>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>B)</b> So sweet! Why are you such a bitter Betty, Veronica?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Update: Love <b><a href="http://myfriendsaremarried.tumblr.com/post/35852973696/when-facebook-introduced-couple-pages" target="_blank">this</a></b>. </span><br />
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Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814975398412587281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218145988329019587.post-27171137260705176502012-11-09T05:58:00.000-08:002012-11-09T05:58:59.954-08:00Curry Queen.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you know me, you know that I call myself the <b>Curry Queen</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love all types of curry dishes - from sweet and mild to hot, hot, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">hot. I recently took a stab at making the traditional Indian dish, <b>chicken </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>vindaloo</b>, and was impressed with how it turned out. Indian cooking has a </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The first matter of business is to create the spice mix. You'll need:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Small palmful of <b>tumeric</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let it simmer for about thirty minutes. I added a touch of cream </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">for a little <i>somethin' somethin'</i> but this is optional. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The finished product is <b>tender</b>, <b>saucy</b>, and absolutely <b>full of flavor</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Serve with your favorite rice, naan, or side (shown with cous cous). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The recipe was taken and modified from <b><a href="http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/chicken-vindaloo/" target="_blank">this</a></b> fantastic recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">called the<b> <a href="http://mosaicdistrict.com/" target="_blank">Mosaic District</a></b> opened recently with a plethora of cute shops and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The most striking addition to this plaza is <a href="http://angelikafilmcenter.com/" target="_blank"><b>Angelika Film Center</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">which shows both mainstream and independent films. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> The inside of this theatre feels much more like an<b> art gallery </b>than a </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Their menu offers beer, wine, espresso, gourmet popcorn and other noms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The best part is that the tickets cost the same as Regal or AMC. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Here is a photograph of the outside of the film center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Did I mention there is a <b>Super Target</b>? I have a bad problem </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">of going to Target for toothpaste and leaving with an entire cart </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">full of goodies. Oh, you too? <i>Tar-jay</i>, you sassy devil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> I was pleasantly pleased with the addition of <a href="http://www.southmoonunder.com/" target="_blank"><b>South Moon Under</b></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">which specializes in super trendy clothing and accessories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Currently lusting over <b><a href="http://www.southmoonunder.com/Street-Level-Hard-Case-Handbag-with-Metal-Jewel-Closure/156132,default,pd.html?start=53&cgid=Accessories" target="_blank">this</a></b> from the store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Possibly the best addition is <b><a href="http://www.loulouboutiques.com/" target="_blank">Lou Lou</a></b>; the mecca for all accessories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Word on the street (literally, the street) is that Urban Outfitters' classy, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">older sister <b><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a></b> will be opening on <b>Black Friday</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <b><a href="http://www.lastcall.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus</a></b> is any fashion girls' dream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The racks are chock full of designers-galore. From <b>Michael Kors</b> to <b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> These<b> leopard booties</b> were $66.50 after a 30% discount.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The plaza will also be home to Matchbox Vintage Pizza, Cava Mezze </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Grill, Sweetgreen, Taylor Gourmet, Cyclone Anaya's, Empire Oyster </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">House, and many other fun shops. Come visit, dolls! </span></div>
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