Category Archives: fashion

Ode to the cold

Posted on January 17, 2012 by themoderngal

For the past few days the temperature here in East Tennessee has gotten no higher than about 43 degrees, which is heaven to me. I’ve lived in the South my entire life, only to find myself less and less tolerant … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, weather | 6 Comments

Want something done? Ask a busy person who isn’t me

Posted on November 7, 2011 by themoderngal

So many things have happened in my personal life in the past few weeks in addition to the usual busy work season pain-in-the-assedness that I don’t even feel bad about taking a leave of absence from the blog for, um, … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, books and magazines, cars, family, fashion, food and drink, football, friendship, health and exercise, lists, marriage, music, sports | 14 Comments

NYC vs. Black, stretchy yoga pants

Posted on March 6, 2010 by themoderngal

So, I’m (almost) back from NYC. Just a two-hour layover and 45-minute flight more (a layover should never be longer than the subsequent flight). And y’all, as much as I love New York and any other big city where my … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, personal experience, travel | 8 Comments

A post about pants

Posted on June 15, 2009 by themoderngal

Memphis has a golf tournament each year benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and I always follow this particular tournament because, well, Memphis. Growing up there the golf tournament sorta seemed like one of the unofficial marks to the start … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, sports | 4 Comments

Easter Sunday best

Posted on April 14, 2009 by themoderngal

I had thought I was going to be on my own on Sunday with a trip back to Memphis to spend the holiday with my family out of the question, but a Modern Friend surprised me by inviting me to … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, holidays, personal experience, religion, shopping | 3 Comments

Some programming notes

Posted on April 6, 2009 by themoderngal

Several Modern Friends have alerted me to things you should all be aware of, so let me pass them on to you: 1. Our boy Paul Rudd is going to be on Letterman tonight. Be there, or be square and … Continue reading →

Posted in baseball, basketball, celebs, fashion, reality t.v., sports, t.v. | 2 Comments

Hats off to Aretha

Posted on January 20, 2009 by themoderngal

I hadn’t really gotten excited about the inauguration until I turned on the TV this morning to see the inaugural motorcade plowing through the streets of Washington with throngs of Americans cheering and waving flags. It didn’t take long for … Continue reading →

Posted in celebs, current events, fashion, movies, music, politics | 12 Comments

Time to set the table

Posted on November 14, 2008 by themoderngal

Because I have to work the day before and two days after Thanksgiving, this will be the first time EVAH that I don’t get to make the trip to Memphis to celebrate my favorite holiday with my extended family. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, food and drink, holidays, home | 5 Comments

Jewelry and photography gifts for the modern gal

Posted on November 14, 2008 by themoderngal

I’m trying sooooo hard to get ahead on my Christmas shopping and Christmas card sending this year. I know I say that every year, but I really, really, really don’t want to feel rushed to do anything for Christmas. After … Continue reading →

Posted in art, etsy, fashion, shopping | Comments Off

Out with a bang

Posted on October 31, 2008 by themoderngal

I nearly had a little Rocktoberfest slip up with some crazy things happening this week, but since today is my day off I’m leaving Rocktoberfest with a bang. I am resuming my mission to find jeans today. I didn’t make … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, gadgets, holidays, personal experience, shopping, weight loss | 6 Comments