tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69400604670974166562024-02-07T03:02:02.658-05:00Fabulous in Park Slopea mom struggles to stay sane and fabulous in park slopeCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-55730100457152281082015-05-28T14:17:00.004-04:002015-05-28T22:18:53.205-04:00Don't be a Quitter. <br />
So here we go again. round and round we go with the mommy mess versus fabulous blogger dispute, seems like I should be able to do both. And, yet I cant seem to pull it together to even find my computer half the time. Although I have to admit I'm pretty good at being a hot mess mama. Slobber on the shoulder, check. Wiping baby boogers with my sweatshirt, check. Unkempt top knot bun, check. Asleep before most people eat dinner, check.<br />
So, for the the fabulous fashion blogger? Eh, I guess what I'm good at is faking it. I love clothes and I love buying a special piece or accessory that will distract from my messy life. For example, I'm running out the door this morning, after showering with the baby because I had no where to put him down without insuring that he wouldn't eat garbage or destroy the house, I throw on my "you're too f'ing old to wear these overalls", a tee, and top it with a linen blazer (that i took out of the dry-clean bag in my car). I justify my "ensemble" by wearing my gorge Illvesta green mirrored shades and swearing that i'll make it back to put make up on in an hour. So three hours later and a million errands in between I'm at the DMV for what I thought was just a vision test to renew my license. Then the women says "sit down and face the camera." What the hell!?? Just like that I am having my driver's license picture taken just weeks away from my 40th birthday in OVERALLS and no make up, hair un done and unable to hide my ridiculousness with my sunnies. Fail. Point DMV.<br />
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I guess I'm supposed to be telling you how NOT to fail in daily fashion. But sometimes you need a reality check. Sometimes you fail. Even with a closet full of options, it's easy to get caught with your overalls down around your ankles so to speak.<br />
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<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-4266148801731137112013-08-14T21:11:00.001-04:002013-08-14T21:11:21.720-04:00The search begins...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa-B8ZQwyYhuKSew0Kl1BOLtqbrJ0WF_uzJXAQTo45oV_EBa3n1IYTfNezaSlIfdCgCVb2nOqduxK12gjqdMMCnvParmXyMN3NwFcQECDBovRLneSBJlz7J3gbJ3oRcwDgDaGxsdiLe7l/s640/blogger-image-885849193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa-B8ZQwyYhuKSew0Kl1BOLtqbrJ0WF_uzJXAQTo45oV_EBa3n1IYTfNezaSlIfdCgCVb2nOqduxK12gjqdMMCnvParmXyMN3NwFcQECDBovRLneSBJlz7J3gbJ3oRcwDgDaGxsdiLe7l/s640/blogger-image-885849193.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Yup. It's that time again. <div><br></div><div>The search for the perfect winter coat begins. Not quite as exciting (or as cheap) as looking for my summer cover-up. But none the less, one of the most important, time consuming and time sensitive purchases of the year. So, do you get it? This and paying your taxes...essential. Very important. Stressful. And now, I sound slightly neurotic. </div><div><br></div><div>My search was stimulated by the amazing coats at Carven's Fall show. And for the love of God, don't even say, "who's Carven?" I may have to smack you. They are 50's wrap coats in candy coated colors that make you say f-winter. Oversized and over the top. Obsessed. And I'm going as far to say that if you don't feel equally as crazy for it, I just can't like you. Really, we can't be friends. </div><div><br></div><div>So I feel like I'm going B-A-N-A-N-A-S looking for this coat! It almost has me wishing for winter. Almost. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXl4n_5GNKpshyphenhyphen4mSdXwYxRersCOi7iuB-lCUWDdVuVoZts4n8L8EHBiYvHJH3-hlwh2RVwTiZToymqFp6KnnZCSpFu9_RC6OqdTXw-P_Leq_VuGZVjlj4L9KMtJZBHo03UZ9O_sEMSqdy/s640/blogger-image--359867122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXl4n_5GNKpshyphenhyphen4mSdXwYxRersCOi7iuB-lCUWDdVuVoZts4n8L8EHBiYvHJH3-hlwh2RVwTiZToymqFp6KnnZCSpFu9_RC6OqdTXw-P_Leq_VuGZVjlj4L9KMtJZBHo03UZ9O_sEMSqdy/s640/blogger-image--359867122.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatqv99P105TFL0uQHApQhHe2IyvkLB4QKkRVp6ApGWuICMg0PUmMDeWYkX3cXAwzyxPr1XV_nDOYMNqcCaeSWqLLwDve5Vlg_-Q8wY89O4UCGRJIz66LftvMOhyLFnEC3sFZDJqUo_vl7/s640/blogger-image--109377355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatqv99P105TFL0uQHApQhHe2IyvkLB4QKkRVp6ApGWuICMg0PUmMDeWYkX3cXAwzyxPr1XV_nDOYMNqcCaeSWqLLwDve5Vlg_-Q8wY89O4UCGRJIz66LftvMOhyLFnEC3sFZDJqUo_vl7/s640/blogger-image--109377355.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zqZ9vkxlKHBWeEYkAuoFDzrMLl-oytiMb8bjkO4ceKLvGy420jUXSqe6VRDb3Kr8tWYBcevhem-5VnCte0iiRqKKa9dUvj12yR0OMOJ5mtmNFOih_C_7Q5OkrqBC4epWODJI-_Gqy3rN/s640/blogger-image--2146527831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zqZ9vkxlKHBWeEYkAuoFDzrMLl-oytiMb8bjkO4ceKLvGy420jUXSqe6VRDb3Kr8tWYBcevhem-5VnCte0iiRqKKa9dUvj12yR0OMOJ5mtmNFOih_C_7Q5OkrqBC4epWODJI-_Gqy3rN/s640/blogger-image--2146527831.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-74610702647138010052013-04-10T13:52:00.000-04:002013-04-10T13:52:42.747-04:00Collector of Memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I get "older" I start to contemplate what I will leave behind. What kind of legacy will there be? What will my children remember most about me? What little things can I leave for them to comfort them when I am gone?<br />
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What will some day make them smile the same way I do when I see a pair of Wayfarer Rayban sunglasses? My father left behind not only a love of wayfarers but a small collection of them. Some I have gifted to his dear friends and family in remembrance. But a couple pairs I hold dear to my heart, saving them for a sunny beach day, a drive in his old mercedes convertible, or a 16 year birthday gift for my son.<br />
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Sure their will be some jewelry, some out of style fur coats, and a salvaged pair of Manolos. But I have decided that the most fabulous thing that I can pass along is my love of small spectacular and unique clutches. So, I am going to do my best to choose wisely and fabulously over the next 50 years to create a memoir to go with them; wonderful dinners with my husband, out of control girls nights, vacations to far away places, peaceful walks on the beaches of Delray, dancing queen moments at concerts in Canandaigua, movie nights with my kids, and holidays parties at the Club. Each paired with a perfect companion, a jeweled box, a silky envelope, or a tasseled roll.<br />
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Memories are what make you fabulous.<br />
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A fabulously stylish friend posted a picture of the beautiful model Marisa Berenson on facebook...reminding him of me. Called "the girl of the seventies" by Yves Saint Laurent, she later became a film actor in movies like <i>Death in Venice </i>and <i>Cabaret. </i>It wasn't until recently that I began to realize that we share a love of Kaftans, golden tans, over the top statement necklaces and top knots. Basically, I want to be her when I grow up. Oh, whatever, I know that I'm supposedly all grown up.<br />
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Mostly, I am insanely jealous of her jet-setting lifestyle and glamourous gowns. What I would give to have her Valentino kaftans and Bvlgari jewels! But I will find away past my jealousy to admire her colorful spirit and boho style.<br />
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So I have found something more depressing than hanging out at a suburban mall in the grey cold winter. Hanging out at the suburban mall before the stores have opened. Full of elderly mall walkers, baby strollers pushed by sleep deprived (and fashion deprived) mothers, and lingering homeless people.<br />
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With my boogery toddler, my lulu lemon leggings, my Uggs, and my black down coat. No make-up, not one hair in place, and not even a trace of lip balm. AHHHHH!!! That hurts. To catch a glimpse of yourself through another's eyes. Silently screaming..."This is not the real me!! I'm fabulous, fun, young(ish), and smart!"<br />
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(My inner and more fabulous voice) "Um, no your not, you're at the mall at 9:45 in the morning. And you have no reason to be there." I didn't even need anything! That's the saddest part...I was just there yesterday scrounging for anything remotely worthy at Gap kids and J.Crew. So what did I do? I scrounged more mall sales at Janie and Jack and Pottery Barn Kids. That was after I raided Target for anything related to Easter.<br />
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"Shame, shame, shame Ms. So-Called-Fabulous. Go to your room, strip down to your granny panties and put on a sequin gown with glittery sandals, and think about what you've done."<br />
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<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-50885260278508344142013-03-19T14:34:00.001-04:002013-03-20T13:22:43.851-04:00Spring? Where are you!!???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZoMCNxAoLQG8UUhpp97bzPIG4GO6CRi1FRC-SoOyHeez1hdhFl6yDjmakqBxI49B4wHunIOHWjQBHjJX6P_w5HGSUvJNb8G_sd1NkP3fggfJCiTaXHYAkUv79t0WsvcV0yX3eNHkZqAY/s1600/fashionista+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZoMCNxAoLQG8UUhpp97bzPIG4GO6CRi1FRC-SoOyHeez1hdhFl6yDjmakqBxI49B4wHunIOHWjQBHjJX6P_w5HGSUvJNb8G_sd1NkP3fggfJCiTaXHYAkUv79t0WsvcV0yX3eNHkZqAY/s640/fashionista+blog.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Flowers? Where?<br />
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Showers? Only the white fluffy kind.<br />
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Logically I understand that we will probably have more cold days than I can handle, but in my heart I expect to see the sun. I want to pull out my spring flats and put away my damn black leather boots! My fur coat has become cumbersome and my leopard hat annoying. I have worn out my velvet pants, I have pilled my turtleneck cashmere sweaters, and my plaid button down just seems dated. Everything looks too dark, drab and depressing.<br />
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I guess the only thing to do is to look for Spring jackets (not coats, we will now refer to them as "jackets") to brighten up the dreary days. My advice? Put on a heavy sweater underneath and suck it up while sipping on a frozen margarita.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you all may gather I am a huge proponent of everyday style. I don't expect everyone to have it ALL together, but I do expect that you add one item into your everyday that makes you feel fabulous. It could be as simple as a bright red lipstick, a mirrored aviator, or a leopard hat. Just ONE! </span></div>
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Remembering some of my favorite outfits from the 90’s…my Body Glove ensembles in black and white. It had several coordinating pieces,
leggings, a couple tank dresses and a skirt. My best friend and I could each
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The search to replace the Ugg…</div>
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I’ll admit it, one thing I DO like about winter is the
fluffy feeling of putting my feet into those forever ugly Ugg boots on my way out
the door. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No socks required</span> (I think socks are look ridiculous with most pants), I don't have to sit down to put them on (seriously I do not have the time to sit or the balance to stand), they fit perfectly outside my skinny jeans (are their any other kind?) and oh
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I KNOW that they are hideous and a complete hypocrisy to
everything fabulous and yet I cannot find a boot that will replace their
purpose! My husband can’t wait to mock me very Fall, he’s all “<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">hey Pamela</span>
(Anderson)” and “those are SO 1999!” Its not that I think they are stylish, I
do understand that they are hideous and outdated. But what am I supposed to
wear in this tundra called New York? What am I supposed to wear to school drop
off?? What am I supposed to wear to hunt for our Christmas tree? One year, I
tried white Patagonia puffer boots, they were ridiculous with my fur coats. I tried
Hunter boots with the fleece sock…too stinky and too many parts to the puzzle
first thing in the morning. I tried the Ugg Broome boots this year…but they
were even more hideous because they were the Ugg boot TRYING to be the fancy
boot. I literally had to send them back as fast as I could just out of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sheer
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So I’ve been searching Zappos and Net-a-Porter, for an alternative. Although
I didn’t find fabulousness in shearling, I did find a couple options that might
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And just so we are clear, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am not throwing away my Uggs</span>,
but I might just give them a few days off this winter. I kinda have a little
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The summer is literally <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">draining</span> from my body. My face is turning paler everyday, my hair three shades darker and my tan lines almost non-existent. The leaves may be getting brighter but my complexion is dreary. It happens every year at the same time, one day I’m totally fabulous and the next I feel like my body has been taken over by a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ghost</span>.<br />
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I thought that it would help to have my highlights covered up, get me into a pumpkin-carving mood. I thought that you wouldn’t notice that the ever-present glow about me was gone if the orange streaks in my hair had disappeared. Turned out that I just totally <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">erased all signs of summer.</span> My foundation no longer has to be mixed with “Tan” to get a perfect match, my cheeks require less peach blush and more terracotta, and the circles under my eyes have nothing to compete with any more. I feel awesome. ha.<br />
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Tanning is no longer an option, as I do really appreciate my skin being attached to body these days, and feel that I have already used up all seven of my “tanning bed” lives. So I gues that I’m left to illuminating make-up and some warm pumpkin toned attire to brighten me up...until the plane leaves for sunny Florida of course.<br />
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I’ve always been proud of my bold colors and loud neons. Too
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This season’s liquid black leather, and vampy goth looks have me drooling blood. Naughty is so very nice. Yes, mama has turned into a vampire, and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I’m ready to be very mean</span>. I pulled out my old black moto boots (even loving that they are beat up and worn), pared them with a short Helumt lang silk skirt and leather sleeved sweater….of course I had to throw on my fur trimmed gray overcoat (I am not ready to give up my furs people). I took my wicked-ass self to a fashion event ALONE and felt like I could<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> kick people in the shin </span>if I got a dirty look. I grabbed some champagne made my rounds confidently, and then left swiftly like I had something much better to do. Like pick up my bike from the garage and drive the very long road up to my dark and dreary Castle for a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> blood martini on my velvet couch</span>. Ugh, I’m so busy people!<br />
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I had the pleasure of meeting two of my best girlfriends for lunch. I was lucky enough to put the baby down for a nap and leave her sleeping at home with the cleaning lady. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yes, I go there</span>. On the other hand my two friends are working girls, they wear shiny heels everyday, they lunch cause someone pays them to and they never have puffs stuck to their jeans. I lunch because I'm about to loose my mind talking to a one year old about the up coming election and what an ass I think Romey is. </div>
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Do I hang out waaaayyy too much at Starbucks with my toddler? perhaps. But I only go there as an 'activity' and to fuel myself through another morning of picking up legos, changing diarrhea diapers and locating missing pacifiers. Do I need to eat? Not really, cause I've been snacking on pirate's booty I found on the floor, but I do require the adult interaction. The funny thing about this dynamic between me and my BFFs is that they actually think that I "lunch" leisurely in-between gym trainer sessions and strutting pathetically around the grocery store in my black leather peplum coat. Are they right? Am I one of them? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Housewives of Rochester?</span> And why the hell does that offend me so terribly?</div>
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I tend to see myself as MUCH more of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> disaster </span>than the preppy mommies at the local Yoga studio. The way they see me is not always the full story. For example, most days I have to think VERY hard to remember the last time I took a shower. I may or may not be wearing hanes your way undies from when I was pregnant. I dont work hard at a top knot, I literally can not get the peanut butter out of my hair so it stays by itself. And I don't need to remind you that I left my daughter with my cleaning lady to sneak out and have salad and a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> wedge cocktail </span>at the country club. Hmmm, maybe they're right? </div>
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As if the gym wasn't intimidating enough...I have Nicole Richie's fab gym style to compete with?<br />
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I have belonged to the same fancy gym for two years...I have walked though those doors exactly 7 times, twice was for company holiday parties filled with pigs and a blanket. I decided now that my son is back in school and I only have one little monster to keep track of I should make a commitment to the gym. Marry the gym? nah, i'm talking one night stand, and maybe a phone call in the morning.<br />
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So I call to make an appointment for my daughter at the childcare, they have an 11 am spot open. Awesome, she should be hungry and ready for her nap by then, I'm sure this will go great. Not to mention she has spent the entire weekend GLUED to my hip. Screams bloody murder if i put her down (i'm thinking i could actually incorporate her into my outfit and no one would no she was there). Anyway i make the appointment and I finally get there. stumbling out of my car with two bags and a baby, I run into an old friend in the parking lot, she's glistening with sweat, thin, toned and she just RAN to a the gym to continue her workout (really Katie?!), she looks at me and shocked says..."What are YOU doing here?!" Funny, people never say that when they see me out with my leather pants and sequins. Not to mention that I was in wide leg Taka printed pants and a striped Elizabeth and James button down, carrying a drooling one year old in glittered clothes. Not exactly gym ready, but I'm trying!<br />
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I get my daughter into the child care center and realize she has pooped...change her and sign her in. They tell me they will ONLY call me if she needs her diaper changed. Which I of course assure them won't happen cause I just changed her. I sneak out while she's not looking and head for the changing rooms. Where I run into another person, she says "wow, I didn't know you belonged here, what days do you come?" My response, "none." She says what do you do here? me: "nothing." This sweet women and her friend talk to me for more than 10 minutes about the Power Yoga class and how much I will loooove it and become addicted to it. Ummm, okay, right. do they sell crack and handbags?<br />
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Anyway, I finally get changed, and buy some earphones cause all I want to do is walk on the treadmill and watch Kathy and Hoda drink and gossip. Then the first call from Childcare comes...she needs her diaper changed...again. I go in and she's screaming her head off with a mixture of drool and snot telling me "poop mommmeeeee!" I change her and put her down and run out the door as fast as I can...little did I know this would be the only form of exercise I would get all day.<br />
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I get on the elliptical. This process takes me 2 minutes to start and another 2 minutes to find a place to put my phone, keys and water bottle...then i get the second call..."she won't stop screaming could you please come get her?"<br />
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Today at the grocery store a woman came up behind me in line
(while I was chasing my 1 yr old around with 10 candy bars in her hand), she
said “excuse me?” I turned and said “yes?”… her response…”oh you’re <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">AMERICAN</span>? I
thought for sure you were French!” As she looked me up and down, she smiled
confused and just walked away. That’s it, she had nothing to say to me,
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She was apparently startled by my “yeah?” (insert <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">snotty new york accent</span>) response, as I stood
there with a black and white mesh sweater, tucked into a high-waisted-poofy
cotton Hannoh skirt and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">black suede </span>Perdro Garcia wrap sandals, topped off with
a chunky necklace and a fat top bun. In a world full of Lululemon grocery
runners, I stood out as “odd.” I often get “your not from here are you?” Or “you
didn’t buy that in Rochester did you?” But it's not every day that I get mistaken
for someone from another country. However, on occasion my husband does think
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Who can forget the image of Adam Sandler waiting for the bus singing “ Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight. Oh! Back to school... back to school... back to school. Well, here goes nothing.” in Billy Madison? Or Alicia Silverstone's first day back at Beverly High in Clueless..."<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">AS if!?"</span><br />
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Every parent in the country has been pulling their hair out in the last few weeks of summer waiting for this day. Camps are over, sitters have gone back to college, and you are doing cartwheels trying to keep your kids entertained until the best day of the year rolls around again. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">First Day of School</span>.</div>
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A million things run through your head; I’m going to go <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">back to the gym</span>, I’m going to write again (check), I’m going to reorganize the closet, I’m going to catch up on those wedding and baby gifts, send <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">thank you notes</span>, pay the bills (oh crap that’s what I was supposed to be doing…do you think that Barney’s will accept an apology letter? Add to list), clean the kitchen, cook healthier dinners, did I mention I was going to go to the gym?</div>
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So we started off the year<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> full of potential</span>…babysitters,
check...camp, check…new Pucci one piece, check. By the end of the summer? Baby
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Its so much easier to fake fabulousness in the summer; showers are a
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place of foundation, and piled on rings distract from your bare nails. You can
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out a sideward glance (if you can stand the wedgie that is). <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Beach hair aka
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Seriously, what the hell have I been doing for the past month?! My hair? Haha, yes I have actually been more coif conscious but the truth is I’ve been so distracted with Pintrest that I forgot that I don’t have to “reblog”…I actually have a blog. WTF? Anyway…here is my weekly <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">obsession</span>.<br />
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As if Jcrew didn’t do the Patio dress enough justice by giving it world-wide fame, the Lemlem website is making me go <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">koo-koo</span> for their everyday beachy wear. Their kid’s line is about as adorable as their women’s, lovely thin white cotton with bright striped accents, finished with knotted thread fringe. Tunics, dresses, wide leg pants and ponchos has me longing for a Venice Beach drum circle. You could basically wear these dresses to bed and then to a garden party. They also have a new home line with matching throws, pillows and towels. delish.<br />
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The scarves make you want to curl up in front of a bonfire and sing <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">kumbaya</span>. The line is as socially responsible as it is fabulous. Bonus! “Supermodel / actress and former World Health Organisation's Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Liya Kebede discovered that traditional weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods and wanted to do something about it. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Liya started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving.”<br />
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Thank god I finally had my hair cut and colored yesterday. A much needed primp, as my grays started to take over my overgrown and unstyled locks. My layers were so long they had caught up with the rest of the party, where the stragglers had well over stayed their welcome.<br />
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Due to my amazingly fabulous daily hairstyle of just throwing my wet hair into a bun, I had highlights only on the top…that’s the opposite of ombre people. I seem to have three looks when it comes to my hair, blown out and smooth (a rarity), <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">dirty bed head</span>, or wet mop pilled on top of my head. For some reason it’s the last thing I think to do. On my list of important chores to get ready for the day, that comes last on the list.<br />
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It’s behind curling my eyelashes, rummaging through my jewelry drawers for an extra 10 lbs of accessories, finding something with sequins or feathers to add on top, and trying on 3 different pairs of shoes. It never seems to make the cut. Its always the moment my daughter wakes up, or when the show my son was watching ends, or the minute the phone starts ringing. Got it? I never do my hair.<br />
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In a world were I am as fabulous as you all think, I would be hitting up the Dry Bar for a blow out of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">beachy waves and a champagne cocktail every day</span> at 11am (after I sleep in of course). Buuuuut, that’s not really an option at this point so I thought that I should search Pintrest (another thing that comes before doing my hair) for some messy hair ideas. I guess the unruly pony is my best bet!<br />
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What I don't understand is why in a place where the windows are bright with spring colors; Barney's, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bergdorfs</span> and Saks just oozing with neon hues, maxi dresses, and florals...is everyone walking the streets pissed off in their black dresses and camel overcoats coats?!<br />
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I grabbed much more attention than I had intended on that 65 degree April day, sporting my halston long fuchsia dress and my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">neon <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">peach</span></span> motorcycle jacket. People we're shocked at the light that had entered their angry village. Along with a couple strange looks (you're not from here are you?), I was encouraged by the few people who smiled on the street, complimenting the dress, the color and the Spring feeling it gave them.<br />
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Going back to the city for a much needed girls day and night brought me back to my days on Park Slope. The frustration in peoples eyes as they tried to get a cab, the annoyance of those trying to rush to get lunch on their break, and the inability to just walk down the street and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">smile</span>. I forgot what that was like until I bumped into a few people and turned to say excuse me or sorry, or just politely smile...they were gone before I could even mutter a word. Busy busy.<br />
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So lighten and brighten up city dwellers, the Spring flowers will be here before you know it. All the hipsters will be hanging at the cafes dining alfresco. Enjoy the early warm weather and break out your white denim, pair it with your camel blazer and if you feel you must go ahead and wear your motorcycle boots one last time.<br />
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"My favorite food groups are <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">feathers</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sequins</span>" (Moda Operandi cofounder of Lauren santo Domingo), and I'm not afraid at all to feast on it all over New York!Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-91624946361151411902012-03-29T14:31:00.002-04:002012-03-29T14:31:53.139-04:00Be More.<br />
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Evolution is part of each one of us and we hope that our internal growth
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There is something that someone commented “anonymously” on
the blog after I wrote my post about my sister…and I can’t stop thinking about
it. They wrote simply <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“please write more like you used to.”</span>
That’s it. No explanation, no details, no reference as to what the HELL she
meant by “used to.” Here I finish a beautiful story and tribute to my little
sister’s work on social CHANGE and she’s asking me to be more “like I used to.”
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I moved from Park Slope, lost my father and had another baby...in
that order. WOW, did things change. Maybe now I am less
critical of others, less consumed by the difference between me and “them,” and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">
more accepting of others choice in shoes</span> (hehehe). In addition, the move from
Park Slope to Rochester made me feel less of an outsider and more of an insider. Feeling less threatened, I was able to wear my glamour more
confidently. That changed the way that I perceived the world around me and
actually has made it more difficult to point out the idiosyncrasies in my OWN hometown.
I know too many people <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(and their mothers) </span>to piss people off!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>Ha! </div>
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overpriced, I will poke fun at the local grocer, insist on better stores at the
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Challenge: Can I pull off a sequin skirt on a random Thursday evening?<br />
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I mean, I guess that in my fabulous mind (where I live in a sex and the city episode), hells yeah! But I’m sure that it was little strange to my five girlfriends and the rest of the patrons at the après work wine bar. I strutted my<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">neon pink sequin</span></span> pencil skirt, CASUALLY paired with a white tee shirt and bohemian necklaces, down the street in Corn Hill up past the outdoor patio with confidence. I was of course the first to arrive so I kept my big black shades down and started checking emails on my iphone (I’m very busy people!). I sat at a table outside to wait for my friends and ordered up some bubbly. As I do, I glance up at the two women sitting next to me (I like to refer to them as frumpy-cowlneck lady and bra-baring-sundress-tattoo lady) to see them chuckle to one another while glancing in opposite directions trying to avoid eye contact with me. While it’s not that I really care what they think, it was certainly a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">“I’m-more-fabulous-than-you” </span>moment.<br />
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Listen, there is no reason to punish my gorgeous clothes because I have no where glamorous to take them here in Rochester! They want to get out, they need to get their drink on too sometimes…<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let loose.</span><br />
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So we sat in outside in the warm Spring air, drank flights of French wine, nibbled on cheese and charcuterie, then finished the night with chocolate truffles. Sounds like a pretty fancy affair, no? Now who’s inappropriately dressed cowlneck and tattoo ladies?<br />
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I've found my own little fairy tale in these <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-size: large;">metallic</span> spring goodies! Just the right amount of glitz to add to a floral top, a day glow dress or a pastel pant!<br />
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Marc Jacobs Cosmic Tote at net-a-porter.com, DAY Bangle at matchesfashion.comCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082827893013002592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940060467097416656.post-26471375237143974202012-03-14T14:33:00.000-04:002012-03-14T18:28:28.937-04:00There's a party on my pants.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeZO4Dx7elwNX4tpAIfiR1WzMIyt6eiXnXe4Fo5fTXD8vwfcugq6tHqWyHZK1Lpl4jzYY5FbJIRXVd4RPzgY372CNQ8UmqUybHkws5JK7eWEzeXr0vNNgMibrGtw8ssWFUs5MGMz1EK39/s1600/Olivia+Palermo+Fashion+Week+Pants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeZO4Dx7elwNX4tpAIfiR1WzMIyt6eiXnXe4Fo5fTXD8vwfcugq6tHqWyHZK1Lpl4jzYY5FbJIRXVd4RPzgY372CNQ8UmqUybHkws5JK7eWEzeXr0vNNgMibrGtw8ssWFUs5MGMz1EK39/s320/Olivia+Palermo+Fashion+Week+Pants.jpg" width="212" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">It's a pants party!</span><br />
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I can’t stop ogling over all the patterned pants out there this Spring! Its like I'm walking through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Candy colors</span>, frosting hues, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">striped lollipop legs</span>, floral stems, and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">neon pop rocks!</span><br />
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Like a sweet addiction, one fabulous pair drives me to another. Spring is usually a season of sundresses, but this year the pant has taken over. I love the way it allows me to start the Spring season early by pairing my favorite floral pant with a cashmere sweater and leopard heels...Or layering my silk blouses under a cropped jacket with a tribal print capri.<br />
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Here are some fabulous finds from Net-a-porter.com and Matchesfashion.com<br />
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Jeweler Lyndsay Caleo's lovely line<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Caleo</span> is just what you need. So either find a hottie to buy it for you, or better yet say Happy Heart Day to yourself and layer up these colorful stones...they're a sure thing. Here are some of my favorite gem picks for the day.<br />
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