MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Tips for the Modern Girl

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    I spent the last weekend celebrating a good friend’s upcoming nuptials in Chicago. There were beverages, little black dresses and one notorious boa. There also happened to be a lot of advice floating around. And, can I tell you? I have some pretty smart friends. Here are some of my favorite tips from the weekend.

  • Fashion Friday: Shell Company

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    If you’ve seen me out and about this summer, odds are I’ve been wearing a version of this tank top.

  • Watermelon + Lime

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    A good friend told me about a little dish she likes to make for showers. It’s so easy you can’t really call it a recipe, but the mere suggestion of it has been rattling around my head for over a month. I’ve been waiting for good watermelon. And finally, I bought one.

  • Confession: Moves Like Jagger

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    I love this song. I know it’s not cool to like Maroon 5, but I don’t care. This song makes me move. Feel free to dance along with me. …And it goes like this….  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0gkMH9qcM]  

  • Fashion Friday: Jewelmint

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    Have you heard about Jewelmint?  It’s a Web site started by Kate Bosworth and her stylist, Cher Coulter, that offers a small monthly collection of jewels. The styles are unique and in some cases, have a hand-crafted feel. The pieces are showing up on stars, which is not surprising given the quality of the items. I’ve…

  • Cookbook Review: Tart & Sweet

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    I did it. I canned jam. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while, but have been too nervous. I’m not really sure what I was afraid would happen. It’s not as if there is some sort of terrible side effect to canning, like monsters or warts. Maybe it’s because, I’ve heard it’s such…

  • Fashion Friday: Closet Restoration

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    Some of you may remember I cleaned out my closet this winter. I had made a promise to myself to purchase only clothes/accessories that I loved. Somehow, this lasted only a month or two. Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m not wearing clothes that make me happy. The fit is off, or I don’t like the color.…

  • Summer Wishlist – Update

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    Is summer flying by for anyone else? I feel like I blinked, and it’s almost August. I haven’t made the best progress on my list, but I don’t think I care that much. I spent June really just enjoying my summer. I read a lot, which has been great and have accomplished a few things. …

  • Summer Squash & Potato Sauté

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    I’ve been playing with this recipe for the last few weeks. I loved the flavors, but had some difficulty getting the cooking time just right. It might not win a lot of beauty pageants and may have taken some time to perfect, but I couldn’t be happier with the results. Fresh summer squash, new potatoes, lemon and thyme slowly…

  • Summer Reading

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    Well, I’ve been reading like crazy this summer, and I wanted to pop in to tell you about the book I finished last weekend, Spoiled by the Fug Girls (Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan). Another Young Adult find, it’s a fun, light read, perfect for relaxing poolside or on your next road trip. One of the main characters is…