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Odds and Ends

by whoorl

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1. Some of these Google Chrome extensions are so fantastic. I’m obsessed with Grammarly and Honey. (You’re using Chrome as your browser, right? There’s no comparison, peeps.)

2. 40 things kids born after 1999 will never understand. Yep.

3. Downton Abbey with American accents. Hilarious. Michelle Dockery nails it.

4. The best article on believing in Santa. Santa is love and magic and happiness.

5. Do you love like you give a shit?

6. How am I just learning about Drunk History? It’s the greatest thing I’ve even seen.

7. If you aren’t reading Humans of New York, you simply must. What Brandon Stanton is doing to humanize people and issues around the world is nothing short of amazing. The most recent story of Aya is gut-wrenching. A must-read.

8. Speaking of reading, I am all over Amy’s Top 10 of 2015.

9. What’s your most dominant personality trait? I love me some quizzes, folks. (Mine was kindness.)

10. My favorite scarves right now are in shades of black and grey. Love this one and the price is right.

11. It’s baaaaaaaack. Are you listening to the new season of Serial?

Happy weekend to you! I can’t believe Christmas is next week.

image credit: anne truitt

 

odds and ends

by whoorl

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1. Grab your kids’ crayons. It seems coloring is the best alternative to meditation.

2. What have smartphones done to us? This series of photographs will make you think.

3. Well, this is the sweetest display of emotion I’ve seen in awhile.

4. I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since Kid A released. I think I’ll listen to it right now.

5. Are you using any of these words incorrectly?

6. Such an insightful photo series about interracial couples and the bigotry they’ve experienced.

7. I adore these moms.

8. Have you seen manwhohasitall on Twitter? SO good.

9. Winter is just around the corner, and this coat would be perfect for hopping around town. (Fur hoods FOREVAH.)

10. Who’s planning on watching the final season of Downton Abbey? I’m on the fence…oh, who am I kidding, I’m totally going to watch.

Happy weekend, friends. I’ve got my yoga accreditation tests all weekend. Back to studying!

image credit: clare elsaesser

The Draper Report – Mad Men Episode 4 & 5 Recap

by whoorl

Man, these Mad Men recaps are kicking our butts lately. Here’s the deal – with the Downton Abbey recaps, Kristen and I had watched the UK episodes before the US ones aired, giving us time to film at our leisure. (Well, I wouldn’t call it leisure, but you catch my drift…)

Filming directly after Mad Men airs on Sunday nights is kind of a joke, people. It’s just not happening. Crazy kids, preparing for Monday morning work schedules…we just can’t seem to make it work on a weekly basis, BUT we are digging in and doing it for the team. We are COMMITTED to making these stupid videos. Amen.

Long story short, recaps might not be weekly, but we’ll try our best. *fist bump*

Here’s our recap on the past two episodes.

What do you all think about where the plot is heading? Are you loving the storyline? Who else is (stupidly) still in love with Don Draper like me? Did we forget to talk about something really obvious? (Probably.)

The Draper Report – Mad Men Season Premiere

by whoorl

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I must admit, Kristen and I have felt a teensy weensy void in our hearts since commencing our Dishing on Downton hiatus. (I’m still pissed about Dan Stevens. Jerkwad.)

Luckily, Downton Abbey isn’t our only television obsession. Yes, you guessed it, we love all things Mad Men, and will be filming our weekly episode recaps directly after the show in my living room every Sunday night while our children slumber. That, my friends, is some serious dedication.

Without further ado, I give you The Draper Report.

p.s. – My camera cut off hence the abrupt end. Even the camera knew we shouldn’t be talking about this episode for 11 minutes.

Quick Thoughts on the Golden Globes

by whoorl

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1. Rachel Weisz, you were Old Hollywood perfection last night. Well, at least from the mid-thigh up.

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Wasn’t really a fan of the bottom of this dress, but I’m boring, so there you go.

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2. Mandy Patinkin, you were robbed. ROBBED, I SAY! You deserved that award, sir. (I also enjoy your beard.)

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3. Whoah! Lady Mary cut her hair! Big fan. This will be the haircut I grow my pixie into if and when the time comes. Love it.  (The pixie. I have lots to say in regards to your comments on chopping the mane, but that’s a different post. Coming soon!)

Oh! Speaking of Downton Abbey, Kristen and I have BIG feelings about Season 3…so much, in fact, that we are filming our thoughts about every episode. You can find our video on Episode 1 here, and here are our thoughts on Episode 2.

Who was your fave from the Globes? Are you watching Downton Abbey and feel the need to talk about it like yours truly?

Happy Monday, folks.

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Fashion and Beauty Essentials for Spring

by whoorl

Well. You all are about the most lovely people ever. Thank you so much for your supportive comments this week. Really, you had such wonderful things to say, and I loved reading every single one of your achievements. We’ve got some serious superwomen in our midst.

As much as I want to leave that post up forever and ever amen, the show must go on. Remember my quick trip to New York? I was there to film some segments for The Thread, and here is the first one featuring spring fashion and beauty essentials. Just to give you a little background, part of my job at Style United (besides writing and vlogging) is to be the media spokesperson for the website, so my title can range from “Style United Beauty Blogger” to “P&G Beauty Expert” to “Her Ladyship.”

Okay, maybe I’ve been watching too much Downton Abbey. Sadly, the Ladyship title is out of reach, but in this case, “P&G Beauty Expert” was their choice. Uh, P&G Beauty Expert? I’ll take it. (Seriously, can I put that on my resume?)

The latter part of this video features me modeling some fashion essentials for spring, and let me just say, a sheer mini-dress almost sent me packing. You all, I do not wear miniskirts or mini-dresses. EVER. Never ever ever EVER. The only time I will wear a skirt that is clearly above my knee is in the winter when I can cover my legs with tights. (And that happens about once every two years.)

While I might appear cool as a cucumber during the fashion segment, the inner workings of my brain were all DEFCON 5 NAKED LEGS NAKED LEGS ABORT MISSION NAKED LEGS.  I can’t really explain why I feel this way…some people are scared of heights or sharks or snakes, I just happen to be petrified of miniskirts. Not to mention that the dress was completely see-through, and the slip barely covered my derriere.

What can I say, I’m a puritan. Enjoy my naked legs!