MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Fashion Friday: Inspiration

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    Last week, my copy of Rachael Zoe’s Living in Style came in the mail. In a few short hours, I had skimmed through most of the book. I liked the content a lot, and there was one thing in particular that really struck me. She talks about identifying which style icons you are inspired by,…

  • Happy Hour: The French 75

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    Admittedly, I am not a big cocktail person. In college, I drank mostly whiskey and cokes, which typically led to lots of dancing and other shenanigans. Since then, I often find myself completely confused by cocktail menus, because I have no idea what I like. After ordering one too many failed drinks while out, I…

  • Grilled PB&J

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    One of the biggest perks to having kids is that you can start to eat things like pizza, corn dogs and PB&J’s without judgment. In fact, it’s expected. You know, because those are the things kids like. Before having Ellie, lunch was always a bit of a struggle. Coming up with something to eat usually resulted…

  • Around Here

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    The weather has been bleak, but these dwarf irises are a lovely reminder that spring is around the corner. Ellie has been making a lot of coffee lately. She spends most of her time running from the table to the bookcase, carrying one piece at time, until everything is just right. “Sit down,” she’ll say and…

  • Guilty Pleasure: The Judds

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    I am a Judds fan. You didn’t know that? Well, I’m not entirely sure I realized it until a few weeks ago, but it has been confirmed by the four or five “new” Judds song I downloaded to my phone. So, now,  you can see me “rockin to the rhythm of the rain” pretty much…

  • Spring Wishlist

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    When I first starting writing this post, I was not suffering from a cold/sinus infection. So, you will see in my first sentence, I sound very brave. One Kleenex box in, I am a little more tentative, but still pretty excited about Spring. The first official day of spring is today, and it should get…

  • On My Bookshelf

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    For book club last month, we read Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. The Plot: The story takes place in 1999. The Internet is still relatively new. The clothes are phenomenal. The  male lead, Lincoln, has been hired to monitor emails at a newspaper. (Big Brother is watching.) While at work, he starts following the correspondence of two of his…

  • An Orange Lip

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    Making a small change to your beauty routine can have a big impact on your appearance. Whether its embracing new nail trends or trying a different shade of lipstick, you can update your look for under $30 – sometimes for less than $10. Some seasons the difference is less dramatic, but this spring, it’s all about…

  • Oscar Fashion

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    Oscar night is both parts fantastic and frustrating. Every year, I look forward to the red carpet, but then, end up shaking my fist at the T.V. asking them to pan down or show me a dress. I am quite the heckler when it comes to award show coverage. It’s not pretty people. After looking at the…

  • Spring’s Key Pieces

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    Every season, a few pieces emerge as must-haves. This spring is no different. Here are some of trendiest items you’ll be seeing in stores. 1. Crop Top: While I won’t be sporting a midriff bearing crop top, they are very popular again. Now, this is not the full stomach showing version of our past. The chic and…