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Golden Globes 2014- The Best, The Worst, and The Soon-To-Be Forgotten

Posted on January 13, 2014May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Fashion

First things first, to whomever decided the Sunday night tv line-up: Screw YOU! There was just way too much goodness on last night, between 8-10 pm. But, alas…you must work with what you’re given and make the best of the situation. I decided to watch the Golden Globes live and catch up on Girls later, curtesy of OnDemand.

My favorite thing about awards shows is the fashion. I love movies and tv shows just as much as the next guy, but I could watch red carpet arrivals all day long. The dresses! The shoes! The jewelry! Oh my! While I wish I had occasions in which to dress up on a regular basis, I do not envy having to walk the red carpets with paparazzi flashing and yelling and screaming. That being said…red carpets are the best!

Bravo Ladies!

Maybe This Should Have Stayed On The Rack?

I Guess High-Low Hemlines Are Still A Thing?

And Lastly….Meh

Style Inspiration: Tweed Skirts

Posted on January 8, 2014May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Fashion Styling

Nothing says classy sophisticate like a smart tweed skirt. Pair this item with dark tights and the shoe of your choice. I prefer oxfords or ankle boots.

Best Year Ever

Posted on December 31, 2013January 8, 2014 by mildredlee in Life

This time of year everyone is all about the “Best of 2013” and what resolutions they’re going to make. But, even better than those lists, are the “Things You Should No Longer Be Doing” lists because you’re a woman, a man, a twenty-something, or a woman in her 30’s. Everyone seems to know everything now that the year’s over. Where were they on April 16th when you were sitting on your kitchen counter eating a whole tub of cookie dough because that dick from accounting didn’t call you back? They were off composing those lists of course.

I could join in the ranks and talk about how I’ve got all the answers and the key to how to make your 2014, THE BEST YEAR EVER! This year will be the year you find the slimmest you! You’re going to be so slim, no one will see you! This year everyone you know is going to knock down your door because you’re going to master these 10 recipes that every 28 year old needs to know by heart. Not only are you going to be skinny and strong and a master chef, but- wait for it- this year you’ll also find your dream guy!

That’s right folks. Everything in your life means nothing if you aren’t your slimmest you! That master’s degree program you’re in is bollocks if you don’t master a signature dish this year. Next Christmas, you’ll be the girl shoving her ring finger into the camera while your bitter single friend (so sad) plots your slow death. And all you have to do in order to have the perfect life is stop doing these stupid things you’re doing and start doing the stupid things that [ insert random website name here] tells you that you need to do this year.

Well, my resolution is to not make any resolutions. I’m not worried about 2014 being the best year ever. 2014 can just be straight up mediocre for all I care. I’m already a great cook. My body is just fine the way the it is; although I do plan to get back into exercising more. I don’t want 2014 to be the year I keel over from a heart attack because of all the burgers, cheese, and beer I consume. I guess I should run or something.

My one goal for 2014 is to make it through it alive. My bar is so low, it’s a line on the crappy linoleum floor in my mother’s kitchen. Meeting my dream guy online has nothing to do with that goal. 2014 is the year I refuse to try online dating EVER AGAIN. My dream guy is not on OKcupid or Plenty of Fish, asking me how much I like sneakers.

Dreamboat: Hey, your hot
Me: Thanks
Dreamboat: what r u doin?
Me: Nothing. What are you doing?
Dreamboat: just got back from the mall. got some new sneakers.
Me: Sneakers are cool.
Dreamboat: yea wanna make out?
Me: no [delete]

2013 was the year I found all the places my dream guy is not located. Here’s a comprehensive list:

Plenty of Fish
OKCupid
eHarmony
Match
Baltimore County libraries
Baltimore City libraries
Target
AMC theaters
Barnes & Noble (though I did get hit on my an older fellow who told me I looked “Good”)
Wegmans
Whole Foods
Local gas stations
Random chain restaurants
Flea/farmer’s markets
Local liquor stores

Now, while I am obviously super bummed I didn’t meet my dream guy at any of the above listed destinations of love, the farmer’s market kinda stung. I figured my dream guy would go to the farmer’s market and get cool sausages and fresh peppers to cook. I was so wrong. So horribly wrong. You know what kind of guy hangs out at the farmer’s market? Guys with girlfriends. Or guys with wives and 2.5 kids in huge strollers that take up all the available space and are blocking my access to Zeke’s coffee. Can I just get a pound of Tell Tale Dark and an iced coffee without having to give your kid the stink eye?

So, I’m declaring 2014 to be the year I go to the farmer’s market without pretenses. 2014 will be the year I will stop rolling my eyes at the cute couples with their adorable interracial babies. No sarcasm here folks. Just a girl trying to get some kale and maybe a crepe. 2014 will be just another year, where things will either happen or not happen. I’ll just be along for the ride.

Top 10 Reasons To Stay Up All Night Watching A Christmas Story

Posted on December 24, 2013May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Life

Yes my friends, it’s that time of year. So soon, you say. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were celebrating Labor Day and eating hotdogs in Aunt June’s back yard?

No, that was nearly four months ago, dude. Catch Up!.

Watching A Christmas Story ad nauseam on Christmas Eve is a time honored tradition and just because you’re nearly 30 does not mean you’re suddenly too good to sit up all night and watch this movie. Here are 10 reasons you’re going to skip that last shot at the bar and head home.

1. No matter where you live now, as soon as this movie starts, you’re immediately transported to the place you were when you first saw it.

2. You’ve always wondered what it would be like to stick your tongue to an aluminum pole.

3. You’ve tested it out by sticking your tongue to the ice in the ice cube tray- remember those?

4. You’ve always wanted a full size adult snow suit.

5. You have a whole case of seasonal beer that you need to finish before it goes bad.

6. Your coworker gave you a magnum bottle of wine for Secret Santa.
It’s not going to drink itself.

7. Your mom never let you have a bebe gun, but now you’re of age to buy your own.

8. Your girlfriend/boyfriend/roommate/friend has never seen it and in order for them to continue being an upstanding citizen, you need to make them watch this movie.

9. It’s snowing outside.

10. It’s snowing outside and you’ve got a tub of cookie dough, hot chocolate, and a bottle of Bailey’s. What are you waiting for?

Temperley London Pre-Fall 2014

Posted on December 11, 2013May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Runway Show Reviews

Temperley London has been one of my favorite labels since before I can remember. I’ve always loved the designs. I have yet to purchase an item from the label- but ever the optimist- I am fully confident that I will be able to not only afford to buy a Temperley London item, but also have such an occasion to wear said item to.

I know it will happen.

How much do you suppose this entire collection costs? How much do you think I can get for 2005 Jeep Liberty? Think it’ll cover it?

Le sigh

Yea, me neither.

Zimmerman Resort 2014

Posted on December 7, 2013May 20, 2016 by mildredlee in Runway Show Reviews

Zimmerman is quickly becoming one of my favorite designer labels. The fluidity of the clothing and the patterns and prints are just breathtaking.

VINCE Holiday 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Runway Show Reviews

It is officially Holiday season. You know this because every store you walk into now has a Christmas tree up, wreaths on the doors and windows, and there’s a faint trace of sugar cookies lingering in the air. So, now that you’ve finished the last dregs of the Halloween candy, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving, Hannakah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The important questions that need to be answered start to arise: a)What will you wear to your best friend’s party after work? b)What sweater will best disguise the after dinner pooch you’ll definitely have after chowing down on Aunt Bertha’s cranberry-apple- sausage stuffing? c)Will everyone be offended if you just knock back a few hours of sleep in the guest room after you exchange presents? d)Did your boyfriend really just ask if he can show up at your parent’s house in cargo pants and a hoodie for Thanksgiving dinner?

No worries, I got all the answers you’ll need:

a) Wear something flirty and sassy. I’d head over to Alice & Olivia for a nice festive frock.

b) Look for something with ruching.

c) No one should care if you sneak out to sleep off the present opening hangover you’ve occurred.

d) Introduce your boyfriend to my dear friend VINCE:

Trust me, your boyfriend will thank you later. Preventing your mother from making a passive aggressive comment about his lack of appropriate attire, yet plethora of college basketball sweatshirts, will keep ~~the~~ your world from spinning off its axis.

Photos: Vince.com

VINCE Resort 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Runway Show Reviews

Every year about this time, department stores and high end boutiques start slowly shuffling their winter parkas, peacoats, and cashmere scarves towards the stock room. But it’s mid November, what’s the rush? There hasn’t even been an actual snowfall yet. Well my friends, the Resort season is in full swing. Resort season? What’s that?

Glad you asked:

You see, this time of year, all the rich and privileged pack up their specialty luggage, filled with their designer duds, and make a beeline to the nearest international airport. With destinations such as the Cayman Islands, Capri, and St. Bart’s, you don’t really need that Kenneth Cole cashmere scarf and glove set. What you may need is body hugging dress you can shimmy in on the dance floor. Or, depending on your destination and length of your vacation, you may need something a little more practical. And by destination, I mean your couch. And by vacation, I mean the personal day you take because you’re sick of hearing your coworker cry over her breakup. And by practical I mean something you can wear while watching repeats of Luther, Sherlock, and Hyde on Netflix. For all these reasons- and so much more- VINCE has supplied the perfect Resort collection for you. And me. Because everything is not about you.

Photos: Vince.com

007: High Tide

Posted on November 25, 2013May 9, 2016 by mildredlee in Runway Show Reviews

The year is 2020 and we find James Bond mid pursuit of an unknown assailant. A high speed chase in luxurious sports cars ensues and before you know it, Bond has trapped the bad guy in a dead end alley. Car doors fly open. Commence fist to cuffs rumble. High energy techno music blasts through the speakers in the theater as Bond gets down and dirty with the still unknown bad guy. Who’s going to come out on top? The suspense is killing you! The fight is intense and you start to think Bond may have finally met his match. Blood is flowing. Sweat is pouring. Clothes are ripped and torn away to reveal swatches of skin.

Bond is thrown down and looks to be out of commission. The bad guy looms over him and begins to smile. The techno music gets eerily quiet and you hear nothing. Bond has his eyes closed. The soon to be killer is already starting to celebrate. He is relishing in his moment. You think all is lost, until…..what’s that? Footsteps? It takes the bad guy two seconds too long to realize that the end is indeed very near.

He turns around quickly, but not quickly enough. He catches a quick jab to the throat. The mystery person is leaning down, looking at Bond. You still can’t see their face. All you hear is Bond’s faint breathing. The camera pans back and finally you see….her. She is tall and fit, wearing all black and leather boots. Her hand grazes Bond’s face and then she slaps him. He comes to instantly. She smiles.

(fade to black and commence 007: High Tide theme song, performed by Muse)

Bond and mystery Bond girl proceed to fill the movie screen with 120 minutes of high flying adventure and white knuckle excitement. There are even more high speed chases. And because this installment of the Bond Series involves a crooked marine biologist, there are also poisoned fish supplies and deep sea diving quests. You laugh, and if you’re like me, you cry, and then you leave the movie theater wishing you had an English accent and new wardrobe.

Don’t want to wait until 007: High Tide comes out? Good, you don’t have to. Also, it’s a fake movie that I haven’t written (yet?). However, Bond girl’s wardrobe is all yours…for a price. Herve Leger by Max Azria Resort 2014 collection features everything a badass, deep sea swimming Bond girl would need.