HEAD TO TOE: HOUSTON AND LAFAYETTE
Zakiya is a great example of being confident with your personal style. And, she’s a trendy bargain shopper!
The measure of a great relationship lies in it’s ability to handle breakdowns, not just in it’s ability to produce joy.
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I posted this quote from Kyle King last month. Your response was overwhelming and positive so I thought I would introduce you to the woman behind these insightful words.
Since I started Moe in 2005, I’ve had a career coach. Although I didn’t click with my first one, I’ve always been a big believer in finding guidance outside of friends and family.
Kyle has been a lifesaver in these last couple of months helping Julia, Meghan, and I work through the challenges of being attached-at-the-hip friends and business partners. Let me tell you, with three strong women, it’s not easy.
Kyle is not only a career coach, but also provides insight on how to better yourself personally. I wouldn’t call her a shrink, you could I guess though. For me, she affirms my self-confidence while also explaining how to focus on myself to solve problems instead of blaming others. We all have a tendency to do it.
At this point, there are several holes I see in my life, and I’m attempting to fill them with a fresh perspective.
The best part about Kyle is that all of her workshops and discussions are done via phone for convenience in our hectic schedules.
Kyle isn’t a shoulder to cry on, she just shows you how to admire your own strength and use it to enhance your work.
I debated sharing this experience with you because you could throw it around a hundred different ways. But if I have this challenge in my life, I know some of you do too. And in the end, that’s my motivation in this blog. You get my opinion that I hope HELPS (and makes you laugh every now and then), love it or hate it, take it or leave it. Kyle is one I hope you take to heart.
TREND REPORT: FRESHEN UP YOUR FLORAL
Don’t be too hasty to store your bold floral prints. Pair the dresses with a fur scarf, tights, and/or booties and you have a new ensemble for fall.
Note: Have a discerning eye, not ALL florals will translate. Anything light or linen needs to be boxed.
Your floral doesn’t have to be flirty. Michael Kors has Aggy strutting this floral pencil skirt for a sophisticated and feminine look.
(Side note: She’s not this intimidating in person. But every time I see her on the runway, I think to myself, damn, this chic looks like she would cut a man’s balls off without a second thought. Probably why she’s one of the most coveted models out there.)
Katie Holmes today in NYC.
She’s wearing a pair of jeans that look a lot like the Current/Elliott “Boyfriend” jeans I’ve been raving about.
F***, Marry, Kill
For all the lady Tumblrs, or guys if you so choose, this little exercise is a Howard Stern show favorite.
Choose who to F***, who to marry, and who to kill out of these three:
- Michael Phelps
- Barack Obama
- John Mayer
Tom, really Michael Phelps??
Here are mine: men -women
- Gabriel Aubry or….Woody Harrelson? - Sienna Miller
- Aaron Ekhardt - Jennifer Aniston
- Martha Stewart - Rachel Ray
*holding head in hands with pained expression*
- The premise of F***, Marry, Kill, is to only use the choices given.
- If I had meant to have it open ended I would not have given the 3 choices that I did. None of which by the way were meant to represent who I would have chosen if I had decided to lose my mind, let my imagination wander gay & then decide to blog it. Not. Gonna. Happen.
- Umm, Mary? You are aware that Martha Stewart is in fact a woman?! It was confirmed when she was convicted and sent to prison.
Seeing that my first version was slightly sabotaged, I now submit to you a Tumblr centric version for Wednesday. I am throwing down the gauntlet for those who dare. My replies will come tomorrow after I smoke some peyote in seek of a vision:
- Mary Rambin
- Julia Allison
- Meghan Asha
Sorry to disappoint Tom, I’m new to the game. Now not only have you explained the rules, but you’ve upped the stakes. This should be interesting. If it makes any difference, I’d kill me so my girls would be happy :)
Stopless is the memoir of Wanda Lee Robinson.
This woman had it rough. So rough, Hollywood wouldn’t dream of putting all of her experiences in the same script because her trecherous journey is unbelievable. But I know Wanda. And I can tell you, this woman survived shit that makes Ike Turner look like a saint.
Not only did she survive, but she came out with a smile and a stopless strength.
The prose is real, the words are poweful, and the story is moving. Wanda, you are an inspiration. In the pages we empathize with the obstacles you overcame, but in between the lines, we find gratitude for the lives we sometimes take for granted.
If you want to read it for yourself, click here.
Songs On My Pandora Now
- I Got A Name - Jim Croce
- Her Town Too - James Taylor
- Just A Song Before I Go - Crosby, Stills, and Nash
- Hooked on You - Bread
- How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
- We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again -Dan England & John Ford Coley
Behold my new haircut. After my post about being scared of asking my hairdresser to cut some side swept bangs for me, Mary kindly emailed me telling me I had to see Ty who she has raved about on her blog many times.
She’s right. He is amazing. Not only did I not cry but I think I may even have smiled…..a lot. Yup, that’s an accomplishment.
Ty also has a very cute dog which is always a major drawcard for me.
Thanks for the tip Mary!
You look awesome G…but you always do :)
If for some reason you’re not enthralled in the story line of Mad Men, you will absolutely be captivated by the clothes.
I’m most envious of Betty (on the right). In every scene, each outfit is perfectly constructed and uber femme. Even her jammies (silk nightgowns with a matching robe) are gorgeous. It makes me wish I had somewhere to wear a fabulous gown like the one depicted above. But back in those days, you didn’t need a reason. In this scene, she’s just a dinner. That might actually get a little annoying to get all gussied up just to enjoy a meal.
Last note: the makeup. Everyone looks flawless, like zits didn’t exist back then. And the lips! Oh their lips are brilliant! Bold and beautiful with liner that matches the lipstick exactly to make them jump right off of their pristine porcelain faces.
The suits are so slick and fit each man perfectly. Honestly, take note of Don Draper’s wardrobe, it’s impeccable. You’ll also notice they never stray from black, blue, or gray; however each suit is distinguishable and unique.
So glad we left short ties, tie clips, and three-button jackets back in the 60’s though.
We should have dropped the cigarettes back then too.
Yesterday, when I realized there was no way I could leave my bed, I bought Mad Men, Season 1 on iTunes to see for myself what all the fuss is about.
If you’re not familiar, Mad Men is a series by AMC that depicts the lifestyle of advertising executives from Madison Avenue in the “Golden Age” of advertising, the 1960’s.
It was a whole different world back then: people smoking everywhere, cocktails at 9am, female inferiority…the list goes on, and it’s facinating.
I’m only through episode 4 in 2 days. I can barely keep my eyes open (I still feel like shit).
I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND YOU BUY IT FOR YOURSELF.
