Do you ever forget you own stuff? Sometimes I come across a blouse or a dress or a pair of shoes I forgot even existed, and a weird shameful/joyful feeling of discovery washes over me. On one hand, there's the "Woo-hoo, more clothes! It's like I went shopping!" feeling; on the other hand, I wonder why I get to have so much that I forget about it, when other people surely need more. Still trying
January 20, 2010
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Personal Style
By
tamia
This weekend, I finally had the time and motivation to do something I haven't done in 5+ years: I (temporarily) straightened my hair.
Part of the reason I haven't put hotcomb to hair strands in so long is that I never really felt the inclination. Okay, fine--I admit that being lazy busy had a lot to do with it, but my natural hair texture also felt more me. However, last weekend, curiosity got the best of
I came across some old(er) photos while backing up my computer, which I'm supposed to do weekly but am more likely to do quarterly. Ah, well.
The skirt and top are both thrift store finds--the skirt stood out because I'm always drawn to bold stripes, and little boy's oxford shirts are permanently on my "I need more of these" list.
I picked up this sweater dress (again, while thrifting) because the embroidery reminded me of something Consuela
January 7, 2010
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General
By
tamia
Interesting reads I've come across on the web:
Though not really surprised, I was FLOORED by the H&M Clothes Trashing report. Seriously? I know they're not exactly high priced items, but even if they were, is it really more cost-effective, and more importantly, environmentally ethical to destroy and dump bags of unused clothing?
Social Media Business Strategy Great article about implementing a social media business strategy on Mashable. Remember, set your objectives and listen first!
Startup therapy: Ten
January 5, 2010
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C'est Ma Vie, Magazine
By
tamia
Hope everyone had a happy new year! Mine was spent in seclusion save a few sanity-preserving outings:
NYE
New Year's Eve was spent hunkered down on the couch, swathed in a Smurf-blue Snuggie with my computer on my lap. There was a very klassy orange juice and beer toast with FriendBoy at midnight before I got back to work and finally nodded off around 3am. How exciting!
Quick tip: Do not try to use the bathroom while wearing
