tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86587809529511831802024-03-14T06:48:05.676-04:00Michele's MusingsMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-51215155595545721932013-11-21T07:20:00.001-05:002013-11-21T07:20:32.766-05:00London<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Friends! We are only NINE days away from our vows! In honor of that, I thought I would share more details from when <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2013/10/finding-mr-right-where-you-least-expect.html">W and I first met</a>. If you'll remember last time, I promised that I would share the details after he left Munich. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When we met up at Heathrow, we hailed a cab to my hotel, and it was at the hotel that W surprised me with two bottles of wine. It was very sweet, and very indicative of who he is, and we stayed up all night drinking wine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Our London trip was very short, and once again, I thought I would never hear from him again. But, once again, I was wrong. I had an email from him when I touched down, and that exchange never stopped. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Two months after London and hundreds of emails, texts and IMs later, W flew to Boston for one week, and that week sealed our future. After that week I realized that all those un-me things from Munich were because he was special, and because he brought out new things in me. </span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-35084341662469455032013-10-30T08:00:00.000-04:002013-10-30T08:00:07.130-04:00Thirty-Three<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As I write this post we're a short 33 days away from getting married. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">WHAT?! When did that happen? Didn't we *just* get engaged? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The truth is that I couldn't be happier or more excited for what happens in 33 days. We met just over one year ago. We've had the craziest, fastest, whirlwind adventure since then. The journey we're going on now - planning a wedding in a few months - is crazy, fast-paced and whirlwind, hence the blink-of-an-eye timing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The reality is that even though it's only been one year that we've known each other, it feels like it's been forever. As I've been writing my vows, the one thing I can't shake is that I feel as if my life started the <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2013/10/finding-mr-right-where-you-least-expect.html">night we met in Munich</a>. Yes, it's only been one year, but there were 33 years before that led me to this moment in time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It took 33 years to find my partner, and in 33 days I'm going to marry that man. We are partly stressed (planning a wedding around the world when you're half a world apart is hard!) but mainly eager - we are both ready to begin our lives together. This morning I received a letter from my stressed beloved, and it started like this: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"I love you more than everything! You are the best wife-to-be and I am so happy to become your husband in 33 days. Je t'aime comme un fou (I love you crazily.)" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I wake up to notes like this, it's hard not to be excited for what lies ahead. And thankfully I only have 33 days left to find out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-35725281542142084292013-10-22T09:00:00.000-04:002013-10-22T09:00:00.779-04:00Finding Mr. Right Where You Least Expect it<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In my <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2013/10/numbers.html">last post</a> I talked about my trip last year where I met W, aka soon-to-be Mr. Muses. Since this is a trip down memory lane, forgive the long post. A girlfriend and I opted for a girl's week in Paris, but since it was also Oktoberfest, I thought a second week in Germany would suit me well. My friend opted not to go to Munich, so it was just me. Alone. In a country whose language I don't speak one word of. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Talk about getting out of your comfort zone! </span><div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-52395301940919817012012-04-18T08:00:00.000-04:002012-05-01T23:38:06.080-04:00Politics Goes Hip Hop<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Remember when I confessed that I was <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2012/02/inspiration-for-adventure.html">hunting for a new adventure</a>? Well, since then I've taken up leçons des français again, and I've taken up to reading all things about moving to France and what to expect as an expat. It's this research that led me to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Americans-in-France/132780750066776">Americans in France</a>, a great site that keeps me informed on happenings in France. And it's this site that showed me just how cool politics can be in a foreign country. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This video posted last week, covered by <a href="http://www.thelocal.fr/3088/20120413/">The Local.</a> It's a new campaign video showing Socialist candidate Francois Hollande hanging with youths in the French banlieues. That's nothing awesome, but check out the soundtrack to the campaign video. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One word - AMAZING. Can you imagine if our politicians would embrace this tactic? </span><br />
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did winter go? Not that I’m complaining because last year’s winter was a doozy
good enough for the next few winters. Still… I am a little sad that I didn’t go
snowboarding once, but there was no motivation to hit the slopes when every
weekend was sunny and balmy (by Boston standards.) </span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So instead of snowboarding I’ve been hitting the pavement
and the bar. And as I’ve been splitting my time between running and <a href="http://www.boston.barmethod.com/">Bar Method</a>
(admit it, you thought it was the “other” bar, didn’t you?), I’ve been slowly
building up my workout attire. It’s amazing. I have a closet overflowing with
clothes, but owned only a few pieces of workout gear. As such, the fabulous ladies
at <a href="http://www.ellasport.com/">ellasport </a>agreed to let me try a pair of their Power Capris. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ellasport was started by Pam Oelerich in 2006
because she wanted to make clothing that fit athletic women, and that is
something I can fully throw my support behind (hello sprinter thighs!). </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My initial thought when I opened the package was “holy hell
those are small!” but, I figured I should at least try them on and I am so glad I did! These capris were perfect! The fit is
compressed but not to the point where they dig into my skin. And they’re just
so cute! I am not a fan of prints (I like my solids,
thankyouverymuch!) but this has a cute design going down one of the legs that I
really like as it gives it some flare (and I don’t look like every other person
wearing lulu.) They also come with a zippered pocket in the back, which I used
for my St. Patty’s day road race this past weekend, and it didn’t feel like I had
anything in them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But what’s probably
the most important thing is how they fit. I have a pair of Nike capris that are
very similar but ride up in less than pleasurable areas, and it makes me not
only physically uncomfortable but it makes me uncomfortably self conscious.
That is NOT good when you’ve got to run 5 miles or plié at the barre, but I’ve
never experienced that with my ellasport power capris. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if I’m honest, they make my derriere look
really good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say, I’m a huge
fan, and to prove it, here's a photo of me doing foldover at a recent bar class: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And now the <strong>BEST</strong> news: ellasport is giving YOU the chance to
win a pair of their power capris! Want to win yourself a pair? Here’s how: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Twitter: </b>Follow
@ellasport on Twitter and leave a comment here letting me know you did<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Facebook:</b> Like ellasport
on Facebook and leave me a comment here letting me know you did</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">BONUS entry:</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll give you a bonus entry each day you tweet
the following: </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I want to win @ellasport workout gear #giveaway
via @Michele_Moore <a href="http://bit.ly/GElHIZ">http://bit.ly/GElHIZ</a></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Contest runs for exactly one week, ending at
11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, March 27 and I'll announce the winner next Wednesday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good
luck!! </span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-26180892002409437312012-02-24T13:53:00.000-05:002012-02-24T13:53:07.885-05:00Sh*t Fashion Girls Say... at NYFW<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Friday mes amis! I hope every one is gearing up for a great weekend. Now that NYFW is behind us, I've had a chance to digest the hundreds of posts from attendees on what's going to be hot this fall. While I loved looking at everyone's photos and perusing your thoughts, my favorite post was from <a href="http://thetrendydwarf.blogspot.com/">The Trendy Dwarf</a>, who shares his experience about the <a href="http://thetrendydwarf.blogspot.com/2012/02/transexual-jesus.html">Transexual Jesus</a>. I highly recommend reading the post - it's funny, and the video is totes amaze I imagine this is sort of how NYFW goes for some goers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Bises!</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-25750680273382453892012-02-22T16:15:00.000-05:002012-02-22T16:15:14.190-05:00A Little Bit of Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHjqmcUKvGGfxHuEk1-cJAUbH01cCQIj13q7DyOSL0OhnhD5zqxlNDKGUg228jd48WjBYqMEOL8m9H6bXj5h7HEi75QPPHfvVJlmJe1LqXRaHewJX0yOWHRcGkyndLbcEhayK2dI2oo4/s1600/flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHjqmcUKvGGfxHuEk1-cJAUbH01cCQIj13q7DyOSL0OhnhD5zqxlNDKGUg228jd48WjBYqMEOL8m9H6bXj5h7HEi75QPPHfvVJlmJe1LqXRaHewJX0yOWHRcGkyndLbcEhayK2dI2oo4/s640/flowers.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A week late (<span style="font-size: x-small;">thanks to the flower shop deciding a girl didn't need flowers on Valentine's Day),</span> but exactly what I needed to help lift my spirits today. My favorite flowers from my tall dark drink of handsome.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">*His words on the accompanying card - how could I not love that man?</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-7710972847264249932012-02-20T10:36:00.000-05:002012-02-20T10:36:15.740-05:00Inspiration for Adventure<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Years ago I made a huge leap of faith, packed up my belongings and moved across the country to Boston. It was scary and exciting all at once, and once I settled in, I was convinced that I could pick up and move anywhere. Stephen and I have often talked about moving to a new country and we're both keen to learn first hand about a new culture, new government, new language, etc. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.globalexperiences.com/internships/paris-internships.php">Source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial;">This past week I was in Orlando for a trade show, working with a new client who is based in Paris (and opening US headquarters here in Boston.) Listening to the language, meeting these wonderful folks, meeting many additional European folks during the show re-enforced that there is a HUGE world out there, and that I am doing myself a disservice to not experience it. And honestly, I felt embarrassed to admit that I had never traveled to Europe. I mean, I'm surrounded by globe trotters who are speaking multiple languages, and here I am, an American who has never seen the world outside some trips to the Carribbean, who forgot the 4 years of French I studied. As proud and accomplished as I've felt in my life (I moved across the country!!) I felt very aware of how much more I could be doing, and how much more I want to do! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial;">I can't say that I'll be moving anytime soon, but after last week, I'm definitely inspired to pack my belongings once more and look for a new adventure. And I think ithe first place to start is by brushing up on my French. It seems like the most versatile European language, and I feel like even if we didn't go to France, at least we would have a leg up on a foreign language for a country like Belgium. Although looking at these images, how could you not be inspired to go? So tell me, is there any place you've been inspired to move to, and why? </span><br />
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</tbody></table>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-79620267342845029442012-02-14T12:21:00.000-05:002012-02-14T12:21:14.739-05:00It Gets Better<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pzuzxQ4IENI" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you seen the commercials for the campaign "It Gets Better" which shares messages of hope to youth struggling with their GLBT identities? <span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">The ‘<a href="http://www.itgetsbetter.org/"><span style="color: blue;">It Gets Better</span></a>’ campaign is a global video project designed to communicate the message to young LGBT kids and teens that <b>IT GETS BETTER</b> and no matter how hard it is, how dark a place you are in, to hang in there and just hold on to the truth that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that you are not alone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">Recently, my agency invited our GLBT employees to share their stories on film, which will be shared online at It Gets Better. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I don't typically talk about my work or job on here, I felt compelled to share this message. Why? Because I have friends who are gay, and I'm humbled by how amazing my agency is, to take a stand, and proactively commit to supporting our employees, regardless of race, regligion or sexual orientation. It's one thing to accept your employees for who they are, but it's an entirely different thing to encourage them share their stories of struggle, support and love, and to let the world know that it does get better. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The note shared with our team worldwide summed it up best: "</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Text 100 we are always very proud of the good that we do for our clients but it’s worth remembering that the core and currency of our business is our <b><span style="color: #1f497d;">people</span></b> and after hearing so many positive stories I’m confident in saying that we are very rich indeed."</span> </span> </span></span></span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-15928101988976329782012-02-07T09:02:00.000-05:002012-02-07T09:02:47.798-05:00Designer Beauty: Fashion Week Invites<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're one of the lucky ones going to <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/schedule">Mercedes Benz Fashion Week</a> in NYC next week, the greatest honor you can receive is scoring an invite to your favorite shows. The ladies of <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/new-york">Refinery 29</a> were kind enough to share some of the invites they scored, and if the invites are any indication of what's to come walking down the runway, we are in for a treat! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So tell me, are you going to FW, and if so, what shows are you going to? </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;">*All images courtesy of Refinery 29</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-43825376191683960042012-02-02T07:25:00.006-05:002012-02-02T07:25:00.265-05:00So Proud<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Proud sister alert about to take place. My little brother, who is an incredibly talented musician (no bias here) announced that one of his bands, <a href="http://clydeandclemswhiskeybusiness.com/index.html">Clyde and Clem's Whiskey Business</a>, will be playing at <a href="http://sxsw.com/">SXSW</a> as a showcase band! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As a sister, I couldn't be prouder of him. He works so hard, playing in two bands what seems like every night of the week, trying to make a living doing what he loves. To get invited to play SXSW is just the beginning for them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In honor, I thought I'd share a video of them performing. Phil, aka Clem, is the one in sun glasses singing. If you happen to be at SXSW, check 'em out. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On my way to Sunday's <a href="http://boston.barmethod.com/">Bar Method</a> class, I wandered by the Kate Spade store. Thanks to an email a few weeks ago, I knew how cute the spring line is, so I thought I'd pop to see things up close and personal. While perusing, I noticed that these beauties were on sale. It didn't take more than 30 seconds of walking around to decide that I needed these. And hey, did I mention they were on sale? At a fraction of the Valentino wedges, these definitely seemed like a steal. I can't wait to style these in some upcoming posts. </span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-35519195109133422532012-01-30T06:34:00.003-05:002012-01-30T06:34:00.195-05:00Musings on Challenges<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since Monday is typically the most challenging day of the week (at least that's the stereotype), I thought it only fitting to announce the big challenge I'll be undertaking in a few months.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I hope you'll indulge me as I add in more posts centered around training, and fitness in general. Also, if any of you are so inclined to join me in May for the run, or any runs in general, I'd love to have you! </span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-10239220009432956492012-01-19T14:03:00.000-05:002012-01-19T14:03:29.970-05:00Madly in Love<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holy crap, I'm in love! I just came across these shoes on the Loubi website and need to find a way to make them mine. Ironically enough, they're called the Lucifer Bow, which is fitting given that I'm trying to sell my soul to the devil for work. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So I'm curious... will you be lining up with me on Feb. 5th to nab this collection? If so, what are you "wu-ing" over? Here's what's tops on my list: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-26368139749737884452011-12-23T12:30:00.000-05:002011-12-23T12:30:28.247-05:00Happy Holidays<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be heading home to Texas over the holidays for some quality family time, loving on my ridiculously adorable nephew, stuffing my face with my Mom's home cooking, and running a bajillion miles on the road to balance out said face stuffing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Boston #CookieSwap for a Cause, put on by the always fabulous <a href="http://theswapaholics.com/">Swapaholics </a>and <a href="http://www.bostonfoodswap.com/">Boston Food Swap</a>. The event was an all-out, sugar coma inducing event where every cookie brought would provide a donation to <a href="http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/">Cookies for Kids' Cancer</a></span>. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm a huge fan of swapping and a passionate baker, so this was an easy way to combine two of my favorite things into one event for a good cause. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This was one of the biggest swaps I've ever been to, with about 150 other bakers on hand to help the cause. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Joining me in the cookie festivities was <a href="http://www.thebostonfashionista.com/">Kristen,</a> and after setting up our cookies and brownies, we were off to snag the goodies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Once we grabbed our tasty swag, Kristen and I had some fun taking photos with Santa. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-72894066636527218812011-11-28T12:04:00.000-05:002011-11-28T12:04:00.508-05:00Black Friday Shopping<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Happy (Cyber) Monday Lovelies! I hope you enjoyed a long weekend with friends, family and food. Did you partake of the retail madness? I tried. Really, I did. It started with cyber shopping on Friday (why brave the mall when you can shop from the comfort of your PJs?) but that unraveled when a few sites I went to, ahem <a href="http://www.gap.com/">Gap</a> and <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthro</a>, weren't working. FAIL. I actually went to <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/">Best Buy</a>, but a check out line wrapped around the store told me I wouldn't be taking anything home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It started to look like my weekend would be a complete shopping bust until Sunday night. <a href="http://www.apartstyle.com/">ApartStyle</a> sent me an awesome notification about a sale. The ending result was scoring these beauties at a STEAL. Originally priced at $440, they were on sale for $89. Shopping success. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*note - I was not compensated for this love fest on ApartStyle. I'm just a fan girl.</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-5663926744069005412011-11-09T06:10:00.000-05:002011-11-09T06:10:13.321-05:00Smiling Stiletto-Marshall's Shoe Event<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you've ever read by blogger profile (that little blurb about moi on the right hand column of my blog) then you know I believe shoes make the outfit (at least 99% of the time.) That's why I'm a fan and member of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Smiling.Stiletto">Smiling Stiletto Shoe Club</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last week the club hosted an event, sponsored by <a href="http://www.marshallsonline.com/">Marshalls</a>, at <a href="http://www.vloraboston.com/">Vlora Restaurant</a>. There were goodies galore up for grabs by playing a few games, like "Guess the Marshall's Price" where, if you guessed the Marshall's price for items like <a href="http://www.prada.com/en">Prada</a> sunnies, you won them. How awesome is that? Unfortunately yours truly did not win any of the clothes/shoes/sunnies, BUT every one walked away with at least one Marshalls gift card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My favorite part of the evening, however, were all the shoes (natch.) Pairs and pairs of shoes were placed around the event, so naturally I ignored any photos of my outfit and instead focused on the shoes. Feast your eyes. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I also want the leopard wedges and the purple suede booties</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>What I'm Wearing: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Top - Tilly's (worn <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2011/08/feeling-catty.html">here</a> and <a href="http://michelemuses.blogspot.com/2011/10/red-and-leopard.html">here</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Skirt - American Apparel)</div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8658780952951183180.post-35090632670984174602011-10-25T07:04:00.000-04:002011-10-25T07:04:06.168-04:00A Fashionable Affair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JmFiWeAZsj_yFuWwRVklUCs4qWSrjnJ_Rn7LF_faGCoMnJC_go4NDYyiCAT5-iq_6vztSzJcVCYyI0yMDvDZlfZr4xycLkT6q_LSWqWfexufrsl0xuquyphh8EmdmT2shYp0ghcDTQA/s1600/IMG_4166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I wanted to share some photos from our trip to New Orleans. The extended weekend was pretty magical - not only did we get to see some of our favorite friends, but the bride and groom got married in style. After exchanging vows in a beautiful courtyard, the entire wedding party was marched through the French Quarter behind the <a href="http://youtu.be/89dWc3e-Suc">Second Line band Treme</a>, which included a stop in Jackson Square for their first dance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To say it was beautiful wouldn't do justice to how amazing this wedding was. And because the bride and groom are such stylish folks, you can bet their wedding guests were too. Below are some photos of the grand affair. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I took some video of the wedding as well, and will share that as soon as it's ready (you wouldn't believe how long it takes a non tech savvy girl to make these things happen!) Until then, I hope you've enjoyed. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVmKBbX_PL8FvMin4br_GCUMQtZk0FEFFLfjy_t_ckY67ruGThyphenhyphenC6jiYsBsHUVO_VyX8rUlP2E3leSfhAnwq9U2nedoPFWZKJALsCdiZJcGdcTPtfSQGPOL3gKFnvSWQtkmJ2X8SXcYc/s1600/dress2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVmKBbX_PL8FvMin4br_GCUMQtZk0FEFFLfjy_t_ckY67ruGThyphenhyphenC6jiYsBsHUVO_VyX8rUlP2E3leSfhAnwq9U2nedoPFWZKJALsCdiZJcGdcTPtfSQGPOL3gKFnvSWQtkmJ2X8SXcYc/s640/dress2.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I was lucky enough to score this sparkly <a href="http://www.apartstyle.com/dresses-/diamante-tiered-mini-dress/invt/392908/">Diamante Tiered Dress </a>from <a href="http://www.apartstyle.com/page/home/">Apart Style </a>last year via a giveaway. I wore it once to Stephen's office holiday party, and was never documented wearing it, so took the opportunity to wear it again. I thought it would be sassy enough to storm the streets of the French Quarter. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQygDZVtNKu0EBIe5-NTsf2AWqYuFg1KZO_oQOESJ_0MEBGY6jHZRFJq4eZ85VnnkqjWAHU6N2k0cN2bFOUJ1zan32SJ5NswEmtAF3tpVyt4_vnw0pJmxuXO-k2jEV_2IZJIbiSJiAr20/s1600/House+of+Harlow+Clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQygDZVtNKu0EBIe5-NTsf2AWqYuFg1KZO_oQOESJ_0MEBGY6jHZRFJq4eZ85VnnkqjWAHU6N2k0cN2bFOUJ1zan32SJ5NswEmtAF3tpVyt4_vnw0pJmxuXO-k2jEV_2IZJIbiSJiAr20/s400/House+of+Harlow+Clutch.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have to admit that it was love at first sight with this clutch from <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/house-of-harlow-1960-val-box-clutch/3225491?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=house_of_harlow_1960_%27val%27_box_clutch:360892_1&cm_pla=bags:women:clutch&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=A0BA956C-12BE-E011-8116-001517B1882A">House of Harlow 1960</a>. I knew I wanted something in red (there again with my red obsession) and this clutch just looked so bad ass. I love everything about this clutch - from the gold studs to the jaguar head clasp. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I hope your Monday is off to a great start, and I promise I'll have photos from New Orleans later this week. Until then, enjoy the start to your week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">xoxo,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">M.</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451761335987394565noreply@blogger.com4