tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39714019889389419472011-11-27T18:25:50.876-05:00because fashion is life and life is fantasticAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.comBlogger1121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-46902446771005993502010-02-02T21:40:00.005-05:002010-02-02T21:49:43.005-05:00

It's funny how your tastes change as the years go on. I don't think that a few years ago I would've been caught dead in a hat. I really didn't think I looked good in them. And yet today, as I exited the Metro and saw the wet snow falling (ick), I was so happy that I had read the weather report and had my cute hat in tow.Yes, sure, I'm a nerd for planning ahead and packing my hat early this

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-56647423026284945922010-01-15T13:41:00.003-05:002010-01-15T13:49:13.805-05:00

Since coming to the DC metro area, I have found the people and rules of the city to be quite interesting. One such thing in particular is the subject of jaywalking. In NYC, you have people constantly darting across the street when no cars are coming. I really believe that if you've looked both ways (even on a one-way street) and it's clear, you can totally go. It's all about saving time when

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-52225926237757448952009-09-28T19:36:00.003-04:002009-09-28T19:53:03.856-04:00

I have a type. Yes, my friends, I tend to date the same type of guy over and over again. And what does that teach me? Apparently nothing the last two times. So now, I believe that means three strikes and you're out. That is the way it will be from now on. However, I think this same type haunts me. If you know me well you know what I'm talking about.Let's take my plane ride home from California,

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I have been completely crazy with schoolwork and stuff. However, I just needed to take the time to tell all of you about the fabulousness that continues to be Shop It To Me.I've blogged about them before and they have certainly made me -- or should I say my wallet -- the victim of some fantastic purchases. Their latest service? Battle of the Brands! Think of it as a Sweet 16 of College Basketball

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Living in an apartment building puts me in the elevator quite frequently. And I always find it awkward. Since moving it seems interesting when I get off an elevator. Who gets off first? Is it the last person who walked on or the first person to hustle? Do all guys really let the females off first? This seems to be trending in my short experience in a new town.I also find that people are actually

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-91272855736253304722009-08-10T12:57:00.005-04:002009-08-12T16:22:42.301-04:00

The shore. Miami. New York. DC. The big move. The career change.These are just some of the things I've been up to over the past few months and I've totally neglected my blog! But do not worry, for I am always simply fabulous - and so are you for continuing to read! I am officially back in the swing of things this week and will be updating my blog more regularly. Bad blogger! Let me know if you

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I believe in investing in purses. As much as I love shoes - I eventually beat them up so badly that I have to part with them and this is very hard for me. However, a nice leather bag has no expiration date in my opinion. For instance, I've now had my Cole Haan bucket bag for two years and I break it out every summer. It's a nice shade of yellow - let's call it marigold.I found a new bag that I'm

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-70873300478062091812009-05-19T11:08:00.007-04:002009-05-19T11:14:55.531-04:00

What will Gossip Girl Season 3 hold for us? Well, let's recap the Gossip Girl Season 2 finale first. We all know they show "Last time on…" on all shows to give the viewers a refresher so that they will know what's going on in the current episode. So they showed Georgina Sparks and really we had been waiting for two weeks to see what she had up her sleeve (as she didn't appear in last week's

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-21024763510321404972009-05-18T16:50:00.004-04:002009-05-18T16:54:50.651-04:00

It was a lazy Sunday yesterday. So lazy in fact that we all slept late, napped throughout the day, and looked at each other in a panic when we decided that none of us wanted to cook dinner. Then I decided that we should just watch SNL from the night before and order takeout. Brilliant. But what occurred to me is that delivery guys must witness some interesting people during their travels.Let me

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-14089627769067851822009-05-15T15:36:00.005-04:002009-05-15T15:52:47.377-04:00

I've discovered a new site that has some great stuff! Celebutante Sisters has a great selection of celebs, fashion, beauty, and more! In fact, I saw this post the other day and just had to add my opinion because I loved the outfit so much...Here, the girls refer to Hayden Panettiere, walking the streets of London. She's extremely casual, but I absolutely love her outfit! See, you can be simple,

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-89799744897124708232009-05-13T16:00:00.003-04:002009-05-13T16:13:16.525-04:00

I was just working quietly one early summer afternoon when Dawn came up to me. She asked me, "Do you Twitter?" I looked at her, puzzled. "What is a Twitter?" I asked. She told me about the site and I began on my journey. The rest is history.Twitter is a crazy phenomenon. I joined almost a year ago and have been tweeting ever since. I, like most others, didn't see the attraction to this site at

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-34094087753055887312009-04-23T15:55:00.003-04:002009-04-23T16:07:15.178-04:00

I was unintentionally rude last night to a sales associate at Banana Republic. But, in my defense, he wasn't very clear in what he was saying and then after I gave him an attitude, he gave me an attitude back! Well, not for nothing, but I worked in customer service once upon a time and isn't the customer always right? You can't be snippy with a customer. You're representing your place of work.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-87302570348297803732009-04-10T12:01:00.002-04:002009-04-10T12:48:01.739-04:00

I know I've spoken about yellow before and my inability to really pull off the color (not to mention my love of black), but I'm so attracted to so many yellow fashions this season! The one that really got me excited was this Banana Republic dress I woke up to in my email (and btw, BR is having an awesome dress sale where all of their dresses are $98 and under!).Now, I know they have the dress in

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-66212337549814397152009-04-08T12:54:00.002-04:002009-04-08T13:01:37.168-04:00

I do my best thinking at the gym. I also am able to make some observations about what's happening around me. And I can't for the life of me understand the following:1. Why do women wear makeup to the gym? Did you know that when you sweat and you wear makeup that your pores get nice and clogged? When this happens, you are more prone to acne and blackheads and really, who wants to give those little

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-59669486573303246552009-04-07T13:23:00.002-04:002009-04-07T13:33:51.265-04:00

We've begun the book again and the rest remained written for the cast of The Hills last night. Situations could not be so awkward without a little bit of intervention by the MTV producers. But this is what keeps me (and millions of others) watching. And we are off and running on Season 5 - the alleged last season for Lauren. Here are some of my observations, in no particular order:Heidi was

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-91302226799380288862009-04-03T11:56:00.004-04:002009-04-03T12:09:15.057-04:00

I love adding a little color here and there, especially when spring comes around. But there's just something about black that intrigues me.Black is a staple. I'm sure you've heard of the little black dress before. Now, why does every woman need a little black dress hanging around in her closet? Because in a pinch, no matter where you go, you can either dress said dress up or down with accessories

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-25073670551711784902009-03-17T16:45:00.003-04:002009-03-17T17:00:33.225-04:00

"The most exciting, challenging, and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you that you love... well, that's just fabulous." - Carrie BradshawDiane von Furstenberg attempted to be Carrie last night on the season finale of The City and it bugged me a little bit just because she sounded wise, but a die-hard SATC fan like myself knew

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-65628389025160742942009-02-26T15:23:00.003-05:002009-02-26T15:32:51.413-05:00

I loved parts of the Oscars the other night. Others were kind of a snooze, but that always will happen. I really loved that past winners came out to present the nominees with a little speech. It was personal and gave the audience members who may not have seen their respective roles an idea of why they were nominated for their characters. And I really enjoyed Hugh Jackman's opening number. Sure,

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-40302452224614329702009-02-13T14:07:00.004-05:002009-02-13T14:14:12.714-05:00

We decided a few weeks ago that we were going to have a girls' night out to the movies. Janine thought it would be cute for us to go see He's Just Not That Into You with Ang. So we planned a date and we went last night. Here is my review.I had heard so many negative things about this movie - the storyline wasn't good; the ending was terrible; the plot was confusing; and people left terribly

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-91455066508812934252009-02-04T16:00:00.003-05:002009-02-04T16:08:10.599-05:00

I had a winter wonderland-like experience last night as I drove home from work. And when coming back to work this morning I drove through the same atmosphere. The scene was quite picturesque: lots of trees blanketed in snow, icicles decorating the branches, and a pretty clear path down the road. It was like being in a snow globe. But then I realized something. This would all turn into a slushy

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-82300271481289177162009-01-11T14:27:00.005-05:002009-01-12T15:41:29.702-05:00

I love accenting the common colors of each season. It was an absolute delight to use a deep, rich purple in my wardrobe this Fall, as I paired it with some earthtones, blacks, and grays. As a new year dawns, so too does a rich palette of colors. And this Spring it's all about the yellows.I've never been one to wear yellow. In fact, my grandma used to say that I looked like a fried egg in yellow

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-25855278361599159332009-01-08T11:41:00.003-05:002009-01-08T11:43:55.720-05:00

I woke up in colonial times this morning. The power was out! And my first thought? How am I going to dry my hair?!It's so funny to think about how much we actually rely on electricity. In the morning I:Need light in the bathroom to take a showerDry my hair with a blow dryerNeed light to put on my makeupNeed to sometimes plug in my laptopSometimes leave the house through the electric garageLike to

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-68179356152473610882008-12-30T14:54:00.004-05:002008-12-30T15:08:45.705-05:00

Well, now that my beloved trainwreck The Hills is over, what am I to do with my Monday nights? Oh, never fear, Amanda, for MTV has a lot more "reality" TV up its sleeve. And that includes Bromance and The City.Let's start with something I actually enjoyed. The City was good. I mean, it was still the obvious scenes and questions and dumbfounded looks from Whitney, but I still liked it and was

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-47903105148143126192008-12-12T15:29:00.002-05:002008-12-12T15:42:00.358-05:00

My grandmother used to say (in her best Spanish accent) "From mi to mi!" when she made a purchase for herself. While she had a really great mentality - I think I've been following her sage advice way too much as of late. Tis the season to go shopping. But I think I'm overdoing it a bit. I've made so many online purchases this season and I'm not done with my shopping yet! The reason: I seem to be

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-79684625498086435222008-12-05T15:02:00.004-05:002008-12-05T15:10:16.624-05:00

I just saw a slideshow on AOL about what your boots say about your personality and I'd like to think that they are true. But I have so many different pairs of boots that apparently I have multiple personalities! My knee-high boots are the most comfortable things ever. They are from Banana Republic and have a buckle up top. They are adorable and black so they are one of my best friends throughout

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-69453090839134452202008-12-03T14:56:00.005-05:002008-12-03T15:12:43.736-05:00

My twice-weekly Salemails from Shop It To Me have been helping me through the holiday season. I've been alerted to fabulous holiday gifts and even some of my favorite products are on sale. Here are some of my fave pics!I'm totally pumped for my red Michael Kors pumps I ordered on Shopbop. I doubt I actually needed these shoes, but as we know, shoes are my weakness and red shoes are so exciting to

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-51564852117873533362008-11-25T11:08:00.001-05:002008-11-25T11:10:23.383-05:00

What happens in Cabo stays in Cabo.. unless you're Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Pratt. Actually, what happens in Cabo stays in Cabo, until you find just the right gossip mag to buy your secret wedding photos. Our favorite villains on The Hills have secretly tied the knot. The ceremony was so secret in fact that none of their family and friends even had a clue that this happened on Thursday

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-24700174915341459752008-11-07T16:03:00.001-05:002008-11-07T16:04:54.192-05:00

I know, I know. I've been MIA for a bit - I was sick! But that's no excuse. Here's a little recap of my Election Day experience.Well, at first, I was so miserable all day because I was coughing and sneezing and doing all that fun cold stuff. When I left work, I really just wanted to snuggle up in my bed and take a long winter's nap (because let's face it, Daylight Savings Time has made it real

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-29514949020599030192008-10-27T16:44:00.002-04:002008-10-27T16:50:07.152-04:00

Recessionista, according to WordSpy.com, is a person who dresses stylishly on a tight budget. In an economy that continues to plummet, I guess we must cut out certain things. But does it really have to be the dream of my Louis Vuitton? Maybe I can start making lunch and bringing it to work. Or maybe I don't need to buy as much makeup as I do. But shoes and bags and my stylish clothes? I think

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-61236835353459156552008-10-23T14:33:00.003-04:002008-10-23T14:38:32.989-04:00

You probably won't be surprised to learn that I watched Stylista last night. It combines some of my great loves: fashion, journalism, and reality TV. Here, you'll find my observations on this America's Next Top Model meets The Apprentice reality game show.Anne Slowey. She's kind of a Devil-Wears-Prada wannabe. I have nothing but the utmost respect for her at the top of Elle Magazine and I know

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-31648174787891803262008-10-15T16:16:00.001-04:002008-10-15T16:18:57.412-04:00

It's the age-old story. Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Girl doesn't notice boy for a while. Boy gets girl. Boy dates girl. Boy and girl have conflict. Boy and girl break up. Will boy and girl ever get back together?This is the theme of some of my favorite shows. We have Ross and Rachel, Ryan and Marissa, Seth and Summer, and now Dan and Serena. And sure, it gets old sometimes - the back and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-52787578830839221222008-10-10T11:44:00.004-04:002008-10-10T13:59:22.285-04:00

I would just like to start off by saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinion - that includes you, me, and every other person in the world. What I'm about to discuss is not a reflection on anyone I know at all and I am not trying to judge anyone. I'm just attempting to ask a question because I am curious. Please excuse any sarcastic undertones - I cannot help it.I would like to know

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-90295988437500790362008-10-08T16:39:00.004-04:002008-10-08T16:49:17.463-04:00

Could you ever imagine trashing your wedding dress? Probably not, right? I didn't think I could either, but when I checked out this site that I found mentioned on Beauty and the Blog I thought it was so awesome!!Check out TrashTheDress.com for a closer look at some brides who weren't afraid to declare their commitment to their new hubbies and weren't afraid to throw their gorgeous dresses into

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-3243916403994126452008-10-08T14:53:00.003-04:002008-10-08T14:56:48.017-04:00

“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” - Yves Saint LaurentI came across this quote today and thought it was such a great one. It's so very true. In this time just after the conclusion of Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, we've seen all the latest collections, designs, and fashions. But what's fashionable right now will likely not stick around til next year. I think a girl needs

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-57095982868120906022008-10-03T15:13:00.003-04:002008-10-03T15:37:25.508-04:00

Gina shared this article with me on Digg today about some YMCA locker rooms that were converted into a crazy apartment. My favorite pic involves shoes of course:Happy Friday!

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I'm completely addicted to shoes (and nice ones at that), but let's face it: I'm not made of money. Being a writer/freelancer/blogger, I sometimes need to make lots of savvy decisions and less impulse purchases. And for someone who's as obsessed with beautiful leather bags and shoes as I am, that can be a hard chore to come by.Enter Endless.com, where shoes start off at full price but in a matter

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-8772155687443035092008-09-24T10:38:00.003-04:002008-09-24T10:41:39.956-04:00

Now that Fall is here, we'll need to make sure we have the proper clothes to sport during the cooler weather. And what better way to do so than to have your favorites delivered to your email inbox throughout the week? ShopItToMe.com does just that.I cannot recall how I first learned of Shop It To Me, but I know I signed up for it last November. I was intrigued because I'm such a shopoholic and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-91932334428458946972008-09-23T16:36:00.002-04:002008-09-23T16:37:46.382-04:00

I recently had a conversation with a few different people. It started out as a joke. And I was the target. Why, some wondered, would I write in script (or cursive, if you will) after the age of eight - the age at which teachers make you toil on the proper way to write your letters? I, along with my mother and my editor, am one of the few people I know who continues to write in script. But, I mean

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-22021663200459902732008-09-16T16:41:00.003-04:002008-09-16T16:45:22.969-04:00

My last haircut made me nervous because I thought it was way too short. This happens to me from time to time, especially now that I have the stacked bob. I freak out when I see how short it is and that I can't do anything else with it except style it straight. But I do love that I can pull this look off!I was discussing my plan this weekend to let my hair grow out a little bit because I felt I

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-57612121149543152712008-09-15T13:41:00.003-04:002008-09-15T13:48:51.002-04:00

In addition to Casual Fridays, we get Casual Mondays at my office. It's nice. But as I was putting on my jeans this morning, I thought to myself, "Who do they make these jeans for?"It seems that most designer jeans - or any jeans for that matter - are way too long. And I'm 5'8". So I'm no shorty here. Why, then, do I need to fold up my jeans when I wear flats, even when buying a regular length

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-40727222900813115502008-09-09T13:33:00.004-04:002008-09-09T15:06:08.989-04:00

I got an email last night about Rachel Bilson's new collection at DKNY. And this is when I thought - what's with the celebrity trend of having their own clothing/handbag/shoe/accessory lines?I suppose the goal here is to entice people with a big name. Some may choose to buy a brand because of the name associated with it. For me, it's quality over the particular designer - at times. I don't think

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-36978258626307638772008-09-05T16:27:00.001-04:002008-09-05T16:29:10.571-04:00

I got to bed at a decent hour last night - it was probably earlier than 11pm when I finally went into my REM cycle. But then I awoke at 4:30am and I was wide awake! I could not fall back to sleep. Yet, somehow I closed my eyes and when I opened them, it was 5:45am, which is still TOO EARLY for me to arise for the day. Again, I was wide awake and thought I'd never get to get the extra hour and a

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-85658229143818497222008-09-04T14:37:00.003-04:002008-09-04T14:48:36.353-04:00

I almost cried last night when I saw Tyra. Not because I was so excited that ANTM was returning for another cycle (although I'm pumped even though I think it's losing a little of its luster), but because she was all blue in the face. Her icy makeup left a lot to be desired for me. What was with those bluish white lips? It's not like she was on the runway. Her done-up purple eyes were fun, but the

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Last night on The Hills:Lauren's just not that into Doug from Laguna, and Doug just sucks at acting, plus the writers, or lack thereof, cannot feed him proper lines.Lauren: "I don't think this is working. It's not you, it's me."Doug: "OH, right, I thought you liked me. It's just, like, you just hit me like a ton of bricks."So many funny things about this. Oh well, Doug needed to go. He was so

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Last week, my Word Origin Calendar (courtesy of Ang) had this entry:glamour - Few Country people in the borderlands of Scotland and England could read or write in the Middle Ages. Those who had the skills were thought to possess a kind of magic in grammar. This enchanting quality, pronounced glamour in local dialect, ported over to its current sense of "enchanting beauty" in the early nineteenth

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I can't stop watching the Olympics. I didn't think I'd ever be this interested, but I am. Two nights ago, I fully intended to make it an early night and I was excited. It was around 9pm and I turned on the TV and put the Olympics on. I had been pretty into the swimming and gymnastics events, but nothing too crazy. The first event scheduled to begin that night was women's beach volleyball. I

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I miss the days of Joey Potter. That's when I loved her the most. Then one day, that celeb from the posters she once hung in her room declared his love for her on a couch in Chi-town. Since then, we've seen Katie Holmes as a step mom and soccer spectator, with her daughter Suri, in a semi-decent movie with Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah, and with purple alien hands no doubt due to her husband's,

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As I left my house this morning, I was greeted with a light breeze. The weather was obviously cooler from all this crazy rain we've been having. It's such a strange atmosphere outside and we've had this for a while - it's almost like the apocalypse is coming. Who knows, right?But I was very excited to have this kind of weather this morning. I guess I do like the seasons after all. As soon as you

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I'm so pumped for the color purple this Fall. I love it. You'd think I'd hate it after having it broadcast all in my face throughout my four years of college, at school events, in the library, and on those ugly purple buses. But I don't. I love that deep, dark purple.My history teacher in high school told us that purple is the royal color. It was first used by the Phoenicians. It just so happens

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Just ran out to get a quick wrap for lunch and of course I have to have an encounter. The sexual harassment kind. Why do guys (and I’m sorry to be stereotypical but workers on the street) think it’s OK to degrade you?? Here’s the played out situation:Dirty Men: Hello beautiful ladies. How YOU doin’ taday?Me: Umm please don’t speak to me. Thanks.Dirty Men: Snickering.Me: Ugh.We walk in to order

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I was disturbed the other night. I went to Applebee's and there, splattered across the new menus - calorie counts. My dining out experience has been ruined.Now, don't get me wrong. This may be a good thing because maybe, just maybe, I'll look at the calories and see that I should be eating healthier, rather than heartier meals. But it also tends to just make me feel bad.I'm not gonna lie. I've

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In a world of plenty, why do we never have enough? I find myself always wanting more. Three specific thoughts I had today:-On a television of more than 1,000 channels there is never anything to watch. -In a closet that is bursting with fun, stylish clothes that I purchased myself, I have nothing to wear. -A computer that is just two and a half years old is not fast enough to keep up with me.But,

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Remember when a Shirley temple was one of the most sophisticated drinks you could have when you were a kid? At a family function this weekend, these two young girls put in their order to the bartender for a pitcher of Shirley temples, aka ginger ale and grenadine. It made me laugh because I thought about how silly it was, as I now sipped on my own gin and tonic. But we always used to feel so

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It never fails. I cannot bring myself to make lunch. The truth is that I usually don't have time in the morning. So the logical response is that I'd make it the night before, but I don't want to do that either. And even on days when I have a little extra time in the morning, I'll either eat breakfast or just go straight to work, thinking I'll just order today.Clearly this is a problematic disease

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My seven-year-old cousin walked into my room yesterday as I was cleaning. She asked me what I was watching on TV. It was actually the fifth season of Friends on DVD. It's one of my absolute fave shows, as we already know. But I must say, I felt so old when she asked me this question! It was as if I had asked my parents what that show with the man who puts down his wife constantly (All in the

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A few weeks ago, when I was in Florida, a funny thing happened. I was approached by an older, British woman in a mall bathroom. I noticed her staring at me, as I washed my hands, and was slightly disturbed. As time went on, I realized she was about to approach me and all I could think was that she was probably going to scold me for the burn I had gotten the day before at the beach. Here's what

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Alright, I may have a Facebook and a MySpace, but I’m certainly not as obsessed as I used to be. I signed up for Facebook way back in freshman year (eek!). At that time only students of certain colleges could join and you could see anyone's profile on the whole site. So it's funny to think of Facebook as the crazy giant it is today. And when did all these applications come up?Think Plink is the

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For my birthday a month-and-a-half ago I became addicted to something. It's not the worst addiction, but I really and truly love this because it exaggerates my features and is totally fun to wear.I first decided to get fake eyelashes when I was picking up a few necessities in Sephora the week before my birthday. I thought, "Why not do something out of the ordinary for myself on my birthday?" Plus

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-85124761953010891142008-06-08T21:37:00.002-04:002008-06-08T21:39:56.038-04:00

OK. I dislike Drew Carey. And I think he honestly does the worst job ever on Price is Right simply because he doesn't show any emotion whatsoever. Oh how I miss BB! However, here is a clip from the Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular that is possibly the FUNNIEST thing ever. Enjoy! :)

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I (along with Serena) was one of the crazies who went to the midnight showing of Sex and the City: The Movie on Thursday night/Friday morning. And I had to go to work the next day. Yes, I didn't go to bed until 3am, but I know that it was worth it, even though I'm giving the movie an overall B+/A- for how good it was. But sometimes, I'm a harsh critic.I'm not going to sit here and recount the

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-10598051966471957702008-05-28T12:44:00.002-04:002008-05-28T12:46:33.237-04:00

I'm not a total grammar snob. Really, I'm not. I may cringe at the sight of a typo, but I'm also aware of the fact that we're all human and no one is perfect. People make mistakes and I accept that. But sometimes it's quite ridiculous where typos will show up. Case and point: a well-known fashion magazine. I won't specifically mention the name, but I will say that their recent cover had a very

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"Y-O-U-apostrophe-R-E means 'you are.' Y-O-U-R means 'your!'" - Ross, FriendsSo Flavor Flav picked the right gal last night on the "final season finale" of Flavor of Love 3. We can only hope that after seven children and three reality TV dating shows, that it will be the final one (although I love the drama). Thing 2 totally loved him (even though I still can't grasp the concept of kissing him…).

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Eyes are the most important part of the makeup process. They may take the most time to perfect, but they are certainly the most important. Think about it: when you're having a conversation with someone, they are most likely (and hopefully) looking at your eyes. That's why eyeliners and shadow shades are the way to go. And defying the standard is sometimes a good idea.For years I have been going

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-8834385307948943042008-05-15T13:53:00.006-04:002008-05-15T13:59:56.656-04:00

As you may be able to tell, I've had a slight obsession with Sex and the City for years. Yes, I own all the DVDs and I know each episode by heart. So when I came across an article in Time Out New York about how SATC ruined NYC and is played out, of course I was intrigued. The cover of this week's TONY is our four leading ladies (pictured, above), with tape over their mouths, and a headline

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I watched the season finale of The Hills last night and honestly it didn't really do anything for me. I love the show, despite knowing that it's edited and partially scripted, blah blah blah. However, nothing new happened last night. In fact, the Aftershow was better than the actual finale.We already knew that evil Lo was slowly driving a wedge between Audrina and Lauren. And that's where they

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I went to Esperanto with Steph last week in the East Village and I had a very pleasant experience, despite the waitress messing up and being a tad bit rude. I suppose I can forgive this with the good food and sangria, and the fabulous live Brazilian music I heard at the restaurant.Since then, I've been on this Brazilian music kick. It's different than anything else, combining jazz, tribal, and

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OK. We all know I have a shoe obsession. My dad actually told me I was sick yesterday when he realized I had another pair delivered. And he wasn't kidding, exclaiming that I needed help. But these were necessary because, if you remember, I had expressed the necessity of a cute black leather shoe - especially one that would be comfortable when I went out on the weekends - a default, if you will.As

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"Shopping is my cardio." - Carrie BradshawAn article in the UK's Guardian from yesterday talks about how shopping is becoming a form of exercise. So for all you shopoholics out there - there's good news! Back up the train. I know I'm walking when I’m shopping (and I frequently do this), but I think the least exciting part is checking out the bank account after I've made my fabulous purchases. And

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You'd think a girl as obsessed with shoes as me would be able to come up with the perfect little black shoe. But I'm actually finding it impossible to find a standard black, leather heel that can withstand the toll my shoes often take, as well as the occasional rainy day. What's a girl to do?I've come up with many-a-cute shoe. The beautiful cognac Steve Madden ruched leather boot, the red patent

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I love fashion. It's my absolute favorite thing. New shoes, new bag, new anything really. I like to match, but only to an extent. We can't be too matchy matchy now. But sometimes it's hard to find certain items because of my shape. My Puerto Rican figure has a way of interrupting my dreams of the perfect pair of Citizens or Sevens. Regardless, I love to dive into the latest fashion and take some

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In an age of caller ID and Blackberrys why is it necessary to answer a call as if it were a question as to whom is calling?I noticed this recently as I was traveling because everyone is completely glued to their cell phone at all times. As soon as we land and are welcomed to a new city in the plane, everyone whips out their cell to once again be connected to the outside world. I can't criticize

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Sue me. I'm from New York (note, not New Yawk). I frequently get made fun of for the many accents of Amanda. Why do I not sound like I'm from New York? But why do I say dawg, cawfee, and tawk? Well I don't know! Why do people in the South say y'all (I'm irked by people who use that term when they aren't from the South btw).I can't explain my English dialect. I'm always abused for saying New York

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As I was emailing with Laura the other day, she pointed out how much she actually used the exclamation point. "Holy exclamation marks," she said as she ended her email about the weekend to me. "Sorry, I get a little too excited sometimes.."I'm a compulsive exclamation point user, myself. So when she said that to me I laughed because I could really understand what she meant. It's extremely

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It was a Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd take the day to catch up on some freelance and relax a bit (if time allowed). What I didn't anticipate was the events that would befall me that windy February day. You see, I've formed an attachment - let's call it more of a habitual action. I have an OCD about doing something every day, probably 20-30 times at least. It's a disease, really. And I don't

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-8170744969286010482008-01-13T15:33:00.000-05:002008-01-13T15:38:39.219-05:00

I think if I had to commute to the City each day my life would be very different. Actually it would definitely be different. I realized this as I traveled to an SEO seminar downtown the other day.First of all, I'd get a lot less sleep, which could mean one or both of two things: I could get more done in the day or I could have a grumpier disposition. I'd prefer the first result, of course. But

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We were having a conversation at work the other day about typing. GB and I seem to have developed some sort of carpal tunnel and soreness from the freelance we've been doing. It was then that we realized that we barely ever use our right pinky when typing. Think about it: it rests on the semi-colon/colon key and you don't use it unless you're talking possession- or contraction-wise or if a

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A new blog for a new year.. and what would a new year be without a new show?! (Especially since the writer's strike is still going strong. Even though I'm a writer, I must say that I really miss my shows…). I'm not only excited for the return of Scott Baio to VH1 inScott Baio is 46… and Pregnant but I have just finished two fabulous nights of…wait for it…AMERICAN GLADIATORS (which shall be deemed

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-15344802973877326242007-11-01T14:44:00.000-04:002007-11-01T14:53:03.797-04:00

I'm not the biggest fan of Halloween. The scary movies, the creepy costumes, and the screaming children…I came home from work yesterday and as I walked to my house from my car, a herd of trick-or-treaters approached me. I debated whether I should pass my house so that they wouldn't come bother me, but I realized how silly that was and how that made me the Halloween Grinch. As I walked up my

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-84132040728048751782007-10-30T10:53:00.000-04:002007-10-30T11:19:55.753-04:00

"I'm thirty-five." - Carrie"Oh shut up, I'm a hundred and forty." - Samantha Sunday was my half birthday. Yes, I know when my half birthday is. There was no celebration or anything exciting and people looked at me funny when I even mentioned that I was now "twenty-two-point-five" years old! What does that mean though? Ugh, I'm on the road to being 23. Now 23 isn't old. It's barely quarter-life. I

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-86695354381964579072007-10-23T13:36:00.000-04:002007-10-23T13:38:48.783-04:00

"You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you…" - Carly SimonAs I walked out of the bathroom I glanced at myself one last time in the mirror. Why did I need to do that? What was I perfecting myself for? And I do it every single time.Vanity. I think it's a vice. I don't mean for it to happen but it does. It's very important for me to always look my best, whether I'm running out really

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-21093967642413328732007-10-17T13:24:00.000-04:002007-10-17T16:48:24.071-04:00

I went Verizon hopping last night. Why? Oh, because I enjoy running from store to store and visiting the same tech support people. We've really become great friends. Oh wait, those tech support people NEVER fixed my problem! That's right...I thought my problems were over when I ditched my RAZR. Really, I did. It was the craze for that stupid phone that made me think it was a good idea when I

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-35617368570138801512007-09-28T16:56:00.000-04:002007-09-28T16:59:15.992-04:00

I went kickboxing last night. I'm now officially in pain. But it's a good pain-a great pain, actually-and I can't wait to inflict the same pain on myself next week!First of all my editor, Gina, is kick ass! She just recently had a baby and she's out there kicking butt! She made it look so easy, but umm it really isn't that easy. Especially when you don't know what you're doing. But I think both

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-74495590051461108422007-09-17T11:53:00.000-04:002007-09-17T13:18:31.081-04:00

It's a huge night for television. The Emmy awards are always a great night for actors as they can dress up, show themselves off, and perhaps take home one of those golden beauties. Some may use the time to express their political views, while others may bid farewell to the show that contributed to their great success. No matter what, it's always a fun show to watch and comment on.I may have liked

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"I’ve spent 40,000 dollars on shoes and I have no place to live? I will literally be the old woman who lived in her shoes." --Carrie BradshawI bought a new pair of shoes yesterday. Did I need them? Probably not. Did I love them? Oh, most definitely! Did they look like something I already own? Ehh, that's debatable… But each pair is completely different and you need different shoes to go with your

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749171897954425695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971401988938941947.post-85650756633980398822007-08-23T12:09:00.000-04:002007-08-23T12:12:50.960-04:00

Way to make a mockery of journalism. The FOX show premiered last night and I was seriously appalled. Don't know the premise? Well, I'll recount the "reality show" for you (and you know how much I usually praise reality TV). Not this time.This WWE-turned-Miss New York model is Lauren Jones (could her name BE any more common?). She's blonde (I don't discriminate) and completely devoid of any

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Sorry to not post any fun stories, but I just wanted to share with you guys some of my other links. Check out HerFabLife.com, which is a cute website that has some fun places to go in the City and such. And click on my links below to help support my work :)http://herfablife.com/amander85/event/different-kind-show-ballet-and-operahttp://herfablife.com/amander85/business-merchant-retailer/

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I wrote an article for a cool women's online magazine, called Identity. You should definitely check it out!! It's called "An Intimidating Workout." You'll have to subscribe in order to access it, but there's a ton of great info on there! So check it out and let me know what you think! :)IdentityMagazine.net

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The scene was set for A-Rod's 500th homerun. We stood in anticipation of being a part of history. With each passing pitch, the fans held their breath. And each time a pitch came in, we were blinded by the thousands of flashes that would go off. Everyone wanted the picture of that time A-Rod hit his homerun! It was such an amazing sight.I'd never sat in the bleachers before. We'd always gotten

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"We whine when we don't have a boyfriend, we whine when we do." - Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes.They say that the grass is always greener on the other side. And ya know what, it actually is. But is that always a good thing?I've realized that we're never actually satisfied with what we have and are always looking for ways to better our situations. Jealousy, boredom, stress, and a low sense of

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We were having a conversation about Disney yesterday. And I didn't realize the fact that most Disney movies don't have a mother! The female role is rather naïve or non-existent within Disney movies. What is that about??Think about it:The Little Mermaid only got scolded by King Triton (and Sebastian and Flounder)Belle had that cute little absent-minded father in Beauty and the Beast Cinderella

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This is the opposite of random acts of kindness - let's call it random acts of meanness. So I'm on my way to jury duty (let's not even go there) and I'm on my way to the Ferry (p.s. - it's raining and miserable out). I get there and I know I'm going to cut it close for the 7:15 boat (yes, I got up before 6am - I don't wanna talk about it). And I see people running, so I start to run, but

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I must admit, from time to time, I do check my horoscope on MSN Astrology. That doesn't necessarily mean I believe in all that stuff. I don't believe people can predict the future. What's reading my palm actually going to accomplish? How can that possibly tell me anything about my life? Not to mention, isn't it kind of scary to know things that are going to happen in the future? I think so. We

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So apparently Scott Baio is 45 …and Single. And his career has gone down the tubes since Charles in Charge. Enter reality TV (if you recall it's one of my addictions).I've only watched 20 minutes so far (thank you DVR) and I'm already hooked. Haha. The best part had to have been when he brought a bucket of chicken to the house of his first love. Here's the deal:Scott Baio, of Happy Days, Joanie

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I've really been realizing lately how much road rage I have. It's actually pretty amusing.I was driving to Caitlin's the other night and I was stuck behind this guy who was going 15mph. Umm, the speed limit on city streets is 30. Why are you going half the speed limit? I know there's grounds for a ticket when you're speeding, well how about when you're going too slow?? What's the problem, buddy?

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When you leave the City, it seems like the rest of the world lives in this strange bubble of nothing. That's how I saw it, at least, probably because "I'm what you call a bonafide city girl" (thanks, Carrie Bradshaw). Take a look at some highlights (or lowlights?) of my ROAD TRIP with PJ to Dartmouth (that's way up in New Hampshire) this past weekend!!Nature. As we walked to get some margaritas

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I like celebrity gossip as much as the next gal. I always get my daily fix of Gawker and PerezHilton but after a while it gets to be too much with these celebs.Case and point: Paris Hilton.On Monday, at the gym, all the network news stations kept showing her mugshot and the fact that she "surprised" everyone by starting her sentence earlier. Fine, Great. Tell us about it because you think it's

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I went to Cafeteria last weekend in Chelsea with PJ. I had always heard about it but had never actually been. When we walked in, it seemed to be chic-ly posh, especially for a place that bears the name of a somewhere that represented something very different to me in grammar school. It was like a warm summer night and we were very excited to sit outside amongst the city streets. However, once we

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I've recently admitted to myself that I have a few addictions. But I see these as normal obsessions of everyday things and resolve that it could always be a lot worse!1. Coffee. Let's start with an actual addiction. The fabulousness of a good cup of coffee. Though most days I allow myself to drink up some office coffee, I do like to indulge on Dunkin Donuts a couple of times a week. I rarely get

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In an attempt to wake myself up from a dreadful writer's block at the office, I resolved to taking a break by getting out for a bit, basking in the gloriousness of the beautiful day (even though it was only for 20 minutes in my car), and getting myself a large DD coffee. Now, you think, nothing could have happened to her in 20 minutes, but alas, it did!I like going to this one DD because it is

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In fourth grade I learned that a "googol" was a very large number - a 1, followed by 100 zeros. In later school days, the word had a different meaning for me and for the world. In this day of technological advances Google has certainly become a powerhouse and it's more than just a search engine. I use Google for so much each day. I get my email, my RSS feeds, and even this blog in which I

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