From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Expat Achievements

July 31, 2009

It’s been a big week for this expat, a big week indeed. First, my two-year temporary visa was FINALLY granted! Yeeeeeeehaw! It only took six months, one incompetent (and later fired) migration agent, $2,500+, a gazillion photocopies, two trips to DIAC, about 20 phone calls, a mountain of paperwork, and an assload of stress. But [...]

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Channeling Olivia…you don’t need a trust fund!

July 28, 2009

Love her or hate her, the one thing you can’t diss Olivia Palermo for is her amazing style. The girl has it in spades. Period. Like most celebutante-socialites, Olivia is privy not only to primo designer goods and insider connections, but enough cash to be able to afford YSL pumps and the like, regularly. Granted, [...]

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Not quite so Ugg-ly…

July 28, 2009

Behold the Stella McCartney Ugg-like boot: Not quite so Ugg-ly, true. But ugh…so. Expensive! And probably synthetic since Stella’s a veggo. But, they are better looking than your average Ugg. If you feel like shelling out $453.75 USD, you can order them from Matches.

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Spread: Summer to Fall

July 24, 2009

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I ♥ Tuesdays

July 22, 2009

But why, you ask? Well, first, Tuesday is not Monday, and that’s always good. Second, Tuesday is the day my Grazia (Australia) fashion magazine arrives in the mailbox. That’s right. A weekly fashion magazine, finally. For the ADD-afflicted fashionista. And let me tell you, it is brilliant. Very few ads, witty writing, gorgeous photography, and [...]

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The easiest, yummiest chicken you’ll ever bake…

July 21, 2009

I’ve written before that I enjoy cooking almost as much as I enjoy eating. I am fortunate that I come from a home with not one, but two incredible cooks. So all my life I’ve been exposed to a mostly Mediterranean diet, and natural, wholesome, fresh food. Most of what I cook for hubby and [...]

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Swap-a-riffic

July 19, 2009

They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, what I’m about to ramble on about is no new invention, but for these times, it is indeed novel. The latest “shopping” concept being piloted in Australia and the U.S. is swapping. Yes, I said swapping. Trading your stuff for someone else’s. We all have a [...]

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Beeeeyooootiful

July 15, 2009

Just spotted this: At first glance, it’s wild and I’m not sure about the boots. On second glance, it works. Sexy, stylish—but not trashy or overt. I love it, and I like the kiss of pink neon on her toes; always fantastic when paired with a neutral. This outfit makes me long for the U.S., [...]

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For the curvy girls out there…

July 13, 2009

I’m using this poll to console myself about the extra…erm…kilos I’ve gained. As much as everyone loves to sit in judgment about Jessica Simpson’s weight, the truth of the matter is people—men especially—prefer curvy over skinny. And the poll below (from people.com) proves it, yet again. Who wears her cutoffs better? Ashlee Simpson 13% Jessica [...]

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The thing about homesickness…

July 11, 2009

is that it sneaks up on you. It’s like a brooding thundercloud that drifts in on an otherwise fine day. After wrapping up a really great workout today, as I was walking through the shopping area where my gym is located, I saw two women walking by, each with what I think were American Bulldogs [...]