05
Nov
Hey! Did You Know It's National Novel Writing Month?
For 30 days and 30 nights, seasoned writers and newbies alike will join together in the pursuit of writing their novel. 1 month, 1 novel.
I’m in. Are you?
21
Oct
Be Pretty Inside and Out
Ladies: I’m going to share a link with you, and ask you to do something. Which, I rarely do (the asking you to do something part).
Now, you may say:
“But Miranda, we come here for fun! For a break! For pretty pictures. And now you want us to do something?”
To which I’ll respond:
“Yes. Yes, I do. Please do it for me, for you, and all of the women in the US. Because being chic and stylish isn’t just about pretty clothes and shoes, and oh—that amazing jade Chanel nail polish…anyway, we need to be beautiful inside and out. And that means standing up for basic human rights, and calling BS when we see it. And this, my loves, is BS.
After reading the above link, and getting properly horrified, shocked, and appalled, I’ll ask that you take your outrage an inch further, and fill out this easy peasy form, which will send an email to your Senator/Representative (you don’t have to know who they are—it autofills for you). It takes two seconds, and you’ll have my undying love and appreciation for, well, ever.
XO Miranda
See these shoes? They are the reason I’ve been a negligent blogstress as of late. Well, not these shoes, exactly, but where I obtained the photo of them.
I spent last weekend in fashion heaven, also known as the D&A show, where buyers from the big daddy stores like Barneys and little boutiques alike come to peruse designers’ latest offerings.
And what was I doing there? Surrounding myself with the most amazing treasure trove of shiny things at the Subversive Jewelry booth. The designer, Justin Giunta, is my brother-in-law (lucky me, right?) and asked if I might help out over the weekend by trying on necklaces for interested buyers, etc. Uh, yes?
So, I found myself wearing the most gorgeous, to die for baubles ever—Justin just won the CFDA accessories designer award with good reason—and watching a parade of top-notch fashion all weekend. Like I said, heaven.
The shoes above particularly caught my eye—partially because the woman wearing them was a dead ringer for Sienna Miller, but also because they were understatedly edgy, semi-comfortable looking, and I wanted them. Now. I also knew that if I hadn’t spotted them on someone, but instead encountered them on a shelf or webpage, I would have breezed right by them.
Do you do this, too? Get stuck in a “I think I know what’s best for me” shopping rut, and miss out on all sorts of fun fashion that actually is best for you? After I saw these shoes, I made a vow to expand my horizons, and start trying on items I would normally shy away from.
The shoes that set this in motion are by Jeffrey Campbell, and are moderately priced at $80 ish. Alas, the red version is all sold out on Shopbob.com, but I’m keeping my eye out, and my shopping mind open. I hope you do, too.
15
Oct
Rain, Rain Go Away
Since it’s looked like this outside all week:
I was in dire need of some sunshine this morning, and it was clear that I wasn’t going to get it from mother nature. So, I pulled up the sun shiny-est photos I have, and instantly felt better—even virtual sunshine is better than none.
These photos are from our honeymoon this past March, in Bali. It was the warmest, sunniest, most summery-wonderful place I’ve ever been, and it’s impossible to feel blue there. Hopefully they’ll give you a virtual dose of sunshine, too:
