Category Archives: fashion

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 →

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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

A bit of shopping indulgence

Posted on October 24, 2008 by themoderngal

An aside: Thanks everyone for all the fantastic responses on the Mac v. PC post. You’ve given me a lot of great info, and I’m going to give them all some serious thought. It’s going to be a tough decision, … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, shopping | 9 Comments

20sb Vlog Day: Off to the closet in the sky

Posted on October 23, 2008 by themoderngal

I was hoping to share with you today news of me reaching my first Weight Watchers goal weight. You get an initial weight and then you get to set your ultimate goal. Fortunately for me, the two aren’t terribly different. … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, health and exercise, personal experience, weight loss | 4 Comments

A Project Runway postmortem

Posted on October 17, 2008 by themoderngal

Have a waited long enough for all of you to catch up on your TiVo picks of the week? Is it safe to talk about Project Runway now? If not, STOP READING and don’t say I didn’t warn you. I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, reality t.v., t.v. | 2 Comments

Spotted at Anthropologie

Posted on October 9, 2008 by themoderngal

Today’s Anthropologie e-mail hit me in a moment of weakness today, and I couldn’t resist becoming enamored with all the new cold weather accessories. If anyone wants to buy me this set of accessories (boots especially) as a Rocktoberfest gift, … Continue reading →

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Shopping for the short set

Posted on October 4, 2008 by themoderngal

There were so many useful comments on this post that I wanted to share them again for everyone else to see. The crux of my dilemma is that I’ve lost enough weight that I’ve dropped a size in pants, but … Continue reading →

Posted in budgeting and finance, fashion, shopping | 1 Comment

Who needs pants anyway?

Posted on September 25, 2008 by themoderngal

I’m finding losing weight to be mostly a blessing, but it does have its curses too. Like in the pants department. About a year ago, I conceded to myself that I had to buy some bigger work-appropriate pants because I … Continue reading →

Posted in budgeting and finance, fashion, health and exercise, public service announcement, shopping, weight loss | 14 Comments

Knit happens

Posted on September 12, 2008 by themoderngal

So the trend du jour that I have been seeing EVERYWHERE in the past couple of weeks is the boyfriend cardigan. Gap has them. Target has them. Anthropologie has them. In fact, they appear to be so popular right now … Continue reading →

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