Critiquette
Half Broke Horses Review

Half Broke Horses Review

Half Broke Horses is “a true-life novel,” the life story of Lily Casey Smith, writer Jeannette Walls’s grandmother. It begins in Texas during Lily’s childhood before World War I and ends with the birth of Jeannette Walls. If Walls intended to write a Great American Novel, she succeeded.
Half Broke Horses is honest and vibrant. The [...]

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Fashion Quintessential
Cynthia Steffe Fall 2010 Collection Highlights

Cynthia Steffe Fall 2010 Collection Highlights

How does one look chic in the winter months? It can be quite a challenge for those living in an especially cold climate. Between layers of sweaters, scarves, and coats, one can easily feel (and look) more Michelin Man than modern mademoiselle. Thankfully Shaun Kearney’s latest collection for Cynthia Steffe offers both fashion and function [...]

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Southernista
Charleston Wine And Food Festival

Charleston Wine And Food Festival

Since I first moved at the age of 14, from Houston to Charlotte, I quickly learned from my father’s example that to thrive in a new place and a new situation, you must immerse yourself, and the quicker the better! When I was a teenager with a horrible attitude, he took my mother, sister and [...]

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Beauty Confidential
Rapunzel, Rapunzel Let Down Your Hair

Rapunzel, Rapunzel Let Down Your Hair

 
For the past month, I have refused to use a blow dryer or a brush. I may style hair for a living, but there is nothing I despise more than styling my own hair. Since I have been boycotting blow dryers, I’ve been wearing the easiest, chicest, and trendiest style. This takes me no more [...]

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Beauty Confidential
First Lady of France Carla Bruni’s Face-off With Aging

First Lady of France Carla Bruni’s Face-off With Aging

 
The First Lady of France is the latest on the list of models and actresses like Nicole Kidman who are giving Botox a bad name. Carla Bruni was a stunning supermodel. What happened?  She was photographed last week looking very strange — no longer her glowing, beautiful self. Did she have work done? It’s incredible to see the transformation [...]

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The Rules: White, Seersucker, Linen, Straw Bags and White Dinner Jackets

The Rules: White, Seersucker, Linen, Straw Bags and White Dinner Jackets

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Dear Miss A,
Traditionally we don’t wear white shoes/handbag’s before Easter, some say before Memorial Day. Now that I mention it, I wonder which one it is? My question is in regards to straw handbags. Would the same rule apply?
Thanks,
Confused
Dear Confused,
Let me start off by saying  that I do not claim to be an expert. My [...]

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Fashion Quintessential
Critters for the Cure

Critters for the Cure

A night of fashion and fun were in full effect at the Critters for a Cure event, hosted at the Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase, MD. This night was a smaller version of Bryant Park mixed with a dash of four-legged cuties.  This extraordinary event featured bubbly, scrumptious delights, lively music, and a variety of silent auction [...]

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Charity
“Go Green” for St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond

“Go Green” for St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond

This St. Patrick’s Day, instead of just wearing green for the day, why not truly “go green” and make a real fashion statement? There are scores of eco-friendly companies producing clothing, shoes, and accessories from sustainable, recycled, and locally made/sourced materials. And I’m not talking about ’80s-style, boho stuff. These days, there are some incredibly [...]

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Fashion Quintessential
Health….care?

Health….care?

I am such a blessed woman in that I have never had to think about healthcare until recently. My kids have always been covered and the only healthcare needs I have had were related to the births of my children. But as I shared with you in Feasting on the Bitter and the Sweet, my [...]

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uncapitolized mom
How To Find The Right Place To Volunteer

How To Find The Right Place To Volunteer

 
 

Dear Miss A,

I just recently ended things with the girl I was seeing, and my job has a lot of down time right now. In an effort to stay busy, I’ve decided to start volunteering in and around Arlington, Virginia. I’m kind of stuck though, as I don’t know what resources exist for finding something [...]

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Charity
Are you LivingSocial?

Are you LivingSocial?

LivingSocial offers one fantastic deal every day with discounts of up to 90% at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters, and more. Each day, LivingSocial sends you one deeply discounted deal to use at local businesses. Sign up to get the daily email. To find out more information about LivingSocial, visit www.livingsocial.com.

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Southernista
A Southern Girl Gets Personal

A Southern Girl Gets Personal

There are three things a Southern girl can never have too much of monogrammed linens, chicken salad recipes  and personalized stationery. Shuford Prints creates affordable letterpress stationery and invitations to impress. You get emails from your friends all the time. When was the last time you received a note in the mail from one of [...]

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Southernista
Return to Pretty…Please!

Return to Pretty…Please!

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how important it is to look your very best, whether you’re single, in a relationship, a mom, or childless. This is something I believe so strongly in that I never set foot in the gym without at least a coat of mascara on. That’s because the way I [...]

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Fashion Quintessential
Palm Beach’s True Princess

Palm Beach’s True Princess

When I think about the “Palm Beach Princess”, Ivanka Trump definitely comes to my mind. Trump is a business woman, socialite, heiress and fashion model. She has done a fantastic job of maintaining her reputation and status. You don’t see this heiress in the tabloids doing the most ludicrous things like the other heiress’ we see today. Instead, we see her continuing [...]

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Palm Beach Princess
“Third Crasher” Interested in Challenging Legitimate Invitee, Mayor Adrian Fenty

“Third Crasher” Interested in Challenging Legitimate Invitee, Mayor Adrian Fenty

My readers may recall that AskMissA.com broke the news that Carlos Allen crashed the White House State Dinner. Sanam Toossi, an AskMissA.com contributor wrote that Carlos Allen told her that he had attended the White House State Dinner on November 30, 2009, and I revealed him as the “Third Crasher” name on December 11, 2009. Well the flyer turned [...]

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