Category Archives: Purely Gossip
The Blues
Blue is such a lovely color. My favorite, actually… a shame it gets such a bad wrap. 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15
Posted in Accessories, DECOR, Entertaining, FASHION, Fashion Week, My Life in Pictures, Purely Gossip, Street Style
Tagged accessories, blues, chevron, colors, DECOR, entertaining, Fashion Week, nature, party invitation, Pinterest, Runway
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Mini Moments
Ever just feel like hiding? I’m horrible at disconnecting. When people call, I answer. Ask for a favor, I say, “yes, of course!” Because of that, I have reserved Saturday mornings for myself. Don’t call, cause I won’t answer. Have … Continue reading
Posted in Life, My Life in Pictures, Purely Gossip
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His Shoes Aren’t Shiny Enough
I was on the train the other day giving a guy a “quick glance.” The quick glance is the glance at a guy to determine whether he is worthy of a longer, more thoughtful look. In the end, I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, Purely Gossip, Relationships
Tagged relationships, Shiny shoes, shoes
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Love Life: On Kanye and Kim
They deserve one another. Photo
Posted in Entertainment, Life, Love, People, Purely Gossip, Relationships
Tagged Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, relationships
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We Are “In A Ladylike Fashion” on Tumblr
I could no longer resist. I needed to know what it was all about, the Tumblr. So, yesterday, I joined the community, despite not wanting to remember yet another username-password combination. It’s called “In A Ladylike Fashion”. I’ve wanted a … Continue reading
Forever 21 Jesus Agenda No Longer Hidden
Did you ever notice the Bible verse, “John 3:16”, printed on the bottom of your Forever 21 bags? I did a long time ago. At first, I thought they might have been using recycled bags. But when they continued for … Continue reading
Posted in Brands/Collections, Entrepreneurs, Purely Gossip
Tagged entertainment, Forever21, Gossip, lifestyle, Religion
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The Clutch
After running out of the house without my handbag, and not realizing it until I got to work and realized I did not have my badge or my bag, I decided I needed to down-size. Carrying a non-negotiable cup of … Continue reading
Posted in Purely Gossip, Trend Alert
Tagged fashion, lifestyle, Shopping, thoughts, Trends
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Not Leopard? Not Interested.
I don’t have any tattoos. But, if I were to get anything, it would be of leopard spots all over, as if I were morphing into one. Like this:
Who Gone Check Me, Boo?!
They say every “real” style blogger needs a signature pose. I personally prefer being behind the scene, but, if I had one, it would be the “Who Gone Check Me, Bo?!?” It’s all the the face. Smile turned upside down. … Continue reading
Out With the Old. In With the New New.
Santa got my wishlist! Seychelle booties; Ray Ban sunglasses; Michael Kors watch; J. Crew leather gloves; Rachel Roy lips ring; BCBG bangles; Roller skate charm; Patent leather brogues…what I’ll be rocking into the new year. I am definitely going to … Continue reading
Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose Reality Series on Vh1
Celebrity stylist June Ambrose, with her signature glasses and turban, and whose clients include Sean Combs and Chrisette Michele, is rumored to have nabbed herself a VH1 reality series. Congrats to this fabulous chic! I love her style! Stay stylish! … Continue reading
I Like to Eat Dessert First.
I celebrated my 28th birthday recently with a heightened degree of the usual: Putting Iowa on the map!
Posted in Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Purely Gossip
Tagged Cupcakes, DC, Food, Iowa, life, NyC, The House of Dreams Cast
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FUUUURR-ocious Fall Outerwear
Fall in DC is tricky. It’s cold in the morning, warm throughout the day, and then chilly at night. So it’s hard to dress appropriately. But, I think I’ve figured it out…. The fur at the bottom of this blazer … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion Is A Way Of Life, Purely Gossip
Tagged DC, entertainment, fashion, life
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J. Crew Spring 2011 Collection is “Colorful”
The J. Crew creative team is mixing colors and textures in ways more fearless than ever for Spring 2011. The collection plays on contrast: nude and bright, day with night, shabby with chic—combining chambray with lamé jacquard, sequins with cotton fleece, … Continue reading
No More Excuses
Peek-A-Boo So, I finally got my dslr camera!! And, it took a couple of weeks, but I also got all of the accessories I need (bag, tripod, and remote, among other things). I’m so excited to start snapping photos!! It’s … Continue reading
Cocktails
These pictures are old (I had natural hair and I think I had just descovered blush), but I thought of them when I saw this picture of Rihanna wearing a fur stole. Everyone who knows me knows that … Continue reading
And Ladies if you Follow These Instructions Exactly
You might pull yourself a rapper. I heart Amber Rose. I wondered whether this chick worked out. Good to know she follows Kanye’s workout plan.
My Love Affair with Pixie Market
My heart belongs to American Apparel. Their 2% spandex really tickles my fancy. But my adrenaline starts to rush every time lay eyes on Pixie Market. Studded, mesh leotards! Exposed zippers. Leggings. Hooded dresses with shoulder pads! The Their styles … Continue reading
Posted in I want that!, Purely Gossip, Trend Alert
Tagged American Apparel, fashion, Trends
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Fashion Is A Way Of Life
I’m not rich, by far. But, I live a fabulous life. Dining, shopping, entertaining, traveling…I love my life! After four months of looking for the perfect apartment, it came down to two. Both the same price, but one was just … Continue reading
New York Nights Are In Vogue
I’m headed to New York in a couple of weeks. So geeked! I haven’t been in far too long. I rarely make plans to do anything in particular when visiting a city, and am not much into site seeing, but there … Continue reading
Posted in Purely Gossip, Recesionista
Tagged Economy, entertainment, fashion, people, Vogue
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Rihanna’s Got Back
That is not her butt! But, whatever. I’m not knockin it…can’t say the same for everybody(Hi haters)… I actually like it. It looks good with her small waste. Get it Rih Rih.
Does Rihanna Read My Blog?
Probably not. Although, Kanye reads Sea of Shoes. So, it’s not totally out of the question. However, someone must have passed along my friend’s advice that the only way she and Chris could ever appear together in public would be to go … Continue reading
Posted in Purely Gossip
Tagged Chris Brown, entertainment, Kanye West, life, music, news, Oprah, people, Rihanna, writing
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Tale of the Counterfeit Bag Carrying IP Lawyer
I was at a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) last week sitting in a session on intellectual property when I saw the most unbelieveable thing: another lawyer sitting in the same session on intellectual property, carrying a knockoff Louis Vuitton bag! She … Continue reading
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Tagged Faux Pas, Law, Louis Vuitton, thoughts, Trademark, writing
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Rihanna and Chris Brown to Appear on Oprah?
Newsflash: for those of you who don’t know, Chrihanna is on again. In an interesting, 3 hour long conversation I had with a colleague over the weekend, our discussion inevitably came to a discussion on the topic. So I was … Continue reading
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