MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

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    Have you read Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling yet? If not, you should. It’s really funny. Here’s an excerpt from the book: “Don’t Peak in High School Sometimes teenage girls ask me for advice about what they should be doing if they want a career like mine one…

  • Fashion Friday: Peplums

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    Peplums are having a major fashion moment. Need proof? I give you Michelle Williams at the Oscars. Still not convinced? Here’s Emma Stone looking chic. Well, now that you’ve seen the photographic evidence. It’s time to think about how to incorporate this glam style into your spring wardrobe. Here are a few wonderful, not so designer…

  • Perfectly Polished

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    At the risk of sounding like an Essie sales rep, I’ve fallen for one of their colors again. Ole Caliente is part of their new spring collection. A beautiful orange-red, this bright color works well on short nails or toes. It’s a perfect reminder that summer is just around the corner.

  • Confession

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    I had a friend in college who liked to listen to country music when she was in love. I think she was onto something.

  • Spring Wishlist

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    So, I know it’s still technically February, but can we talk about spring? I’m dying for it. I’ve also got a long list of things I’d like to do over the next few months and quite frankly, can’t wait to get started. 1. Make olive oil and maple granola. 2. Clean out my garden, which…

  • Red Carpet Recap

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    While I may not be a huge fan of sitting through award shows, I am very into red carpet fashion. Last night, I made notes as to which Oscar looks were my favorites. Here are my top five. Please note how many are sequined. 1. Mila Jovovich 2. Jessica Chastain

  • Perfect Palette

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    I first heard about this eye make-up palette from Mindy Kaling‘s blog. She describes it as being great for travel, which I completely agree with, but I think we can go a step further. It’s perfect for everything. In one palette, you’ll find the tools to create both day and evening looks. Rich browns, a…

  • Turkey Burgers with a Mango and Avocado Salsa

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    For Christmas this year, my husband gave me a cookbook with the intention that he would make me meals out of it. While it hasn’t happened as often as he may have hoped, he’s managed to craft a few tasty dishes. One of the items he successfully made was fish tacos. They were delicious, but to me, the real…

  • News & Other Musings

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    So, I’m pregnant. And, we’re having a baby girl in June. There, I’ve finally said it.

  • Happy Valentine’s Day

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    I know I’ve been gone for awhile, and I have a long list of reasons/excuses I’d love to share with you. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to list them today, so I’m dropping in to woo you with some romantic tunes. (I’ll come clean very soon. I promise.) Here are two of my recent…