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Pretty Girl Plight
I had a conversation with a dear friend of mine yesterday about the female propensity to judge one another, based on, well, absolutely nothing, or more often than not, based entirely on how someone looks. So as evocative as it ...
WebMD Gave Me Lupus
Last night I went to get dinner and drinks with a few girlfriends. The food was great and the waiter ended up supplementing us with these ginger/whiskey drinks for a mishap with our order (now that I think about it, the drinks ...
It’s a Fem*Extravanganza!
On Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, the DC-based women’s empowerment group Fem*ex (female experience) had their second ever fem*extravaganza event. It was a night of story-telling, music, and making connections to celebrate all ...
Top 10 Relationship Rules
As most of us know, relationships can be tricky, especially romantic ones, but there are certain general rules most people can follow in order to avoid some of the messier pitfalls they encounter with their significant others. ...
I’m Curvy and I Like It.
I’m just going to put this out there: my bra is a size 36C and most of my pants have to be either a size 8 or a 10, depending on where I’m shopping. My waist is approximately 32 inches around. I might add that I am ...
The Benefits of Cooking at Home
When I moved into my first apartment three years ago, I stood in front of my fridge staring at the groceries I had just bought. That is when it really hit me: I had never cooked before… ever! I grew up watching “Maman” co...
Women are not going to get ahead in knee high boots!
I don’t understand. She’s getting dressed for work and while looking through her closet, she pulls out a fantastic outfit. She takes one last look in the mirror, tells herself how great she looks and heads to the office. Th...
5 Must-Haves for a Weekend Beach Getaway
Based on my love of the ocean and going away for the weekend, I consider myself to be somewhat skilled at preparing for a good beach getaway. I was lucky enough to spend this past Memorial Day weekend in Outer Banks, NC, and I ...
Cheese, Conundrum, and Dodge Ball
Last week was my last week at my day job, you know the one I quit with absolutely no plan in place two months ago… I should have known that my two-weeks notice would somehow multiply itself as the hunt for my replacement trai...
Where to Find Good French Food in DC
When people find out I am French, they always end up asking me this question: What is a good French restaurant in DC? Well, darling, I am sorry but I cook French food. Why would I go to a French restaurant and pay at least 3 ti...
