Author Archives: Alexandra Franzen

Today’s outfit is brought to you by the letter “S.” As in, “Sophisticated Side Ponytail.” But I’m not talking about demure sideswept locks. Oh no. Hardly. I’m talking about this music video by Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head: You dig, amigos? … Continue reading

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One of my primary goals for 2010 is to overcome my (slightly-irrational) fear of having photos of me on the Internet. To that end, I’ve decided to start posting Outfit Of The Day pics. Not every day, mind you — … Continue reading

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Sometimes, in the dead of night, I hear the dulcet tones of Suze Orman bellowing in my eardrums: “Are you paying off your credit card balance in full each and every month?” “Do you have 6 months of living expenses … Continue reading

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Gala Darling — one of my all-time favorite bloggers – recently launched a “Radical Self-Love” campaign. In today’s Valentine’s Day post, she includes the following TED Talk with Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues. Ms. Ensler’s TED Talk is 21 minutes … Continue reading

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My Dad is awesome. This is why: Need I say more? I need not. I LOVE YOU, POPS!!! (Headshot via USC | Sunglasses via Polyvore)

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Not long ago, I posted a list of stuff I wish I owned, but don’t (and probably won’t). Since that last post, I’ve added quite a few items to my imaginary ownership list. Quite a few items indeed. Por ejemplo: … Continue reading

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It’s easy to get jaded. It’s difficult to trust. But a lot of people — people you know very well, people you barely know at all — want to help you. Why? People like being helpful. It makes them feel … Continue reading

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Attention, ladies! Apparently openly-gay American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert is “curious” about sex with women: I have this curiosity at the back of my mind. I’ve never had sex with a woman and I’m a little bit curious about it. … Continue reading

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I was just sitting on mah couch, nursing a vodka and tonic, wondering “what the eff is Bill Murray doing these days?” So I went to his IMDB page and read that he is (allegedly!!!) going to be starring in … Continue reading

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I didn’t watch the Grammy’s last Sunday night, but you can bet your bottom dollar that I ferociously scoured the Interwebs for photos of red carpet fashion. Overall, I was impressed! Sparkles, sequins and studs were de rigueur, though certain … Continue reading

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