March 3rd, 2010
It’s March, and we know what that means. Lots of ladies running around trying to get ready in the morning with nothing to wear. You are so sick of your winter clothes you don’t know what to do, and you have no idea what you wore last spring. The few items you can find seem a little more faded and wrinkly than they once did. There is only one cure for midseason blues…retail therapy.
We’re gotten distracted with winter, but we are officially Marching into spring by kicking off 3 straight days of fashion posts. And we are starting with everyone’s favorite warm weather attire…the swimsuit. Not feeling so sexy? Check out Spanx’s new line of swimwear. They are mostly one pieces and tankinis (btw, ladies, everyone to have 1 one piece – there are occasions when a 2 piece is not appropriate), but they have a few tiny bikinis too! They aren’t cheap (around $180), but it makes you feel cute and confident, who cares? Which ones do we like? The ones with ruffles of course!
July 31st, 2009
We’ve never been shy about our love for the good old-fashion completely silly beach read. Chasing Harry Winston – we’re not above you. Hollywood Girls Club – sign us up. However, every now and then, we like to step it up to the notch between completely silly and AP Lit reading lists. This beach trip, here’s what we have in the hopper:
The Help, Kathryn Stockett
Set in Jackson, MS in 1962, aspiring writer Eugenia Sketter Phelan is home from college and putting together her first manuscript. She writes the stories of the “help” in the wealthy homes in a scathing book that upsets the traditional Southern balance of power.
Peachtree Road, Anne Rivers Siddons
Written in 1988, the novel is about Old Town Atlanta and is the story of “manipulative, destructive cousin Lucy Bondurant Chastain Venable” (perhaps a modern day Emma Bovary?).
(And Miranda’s Big Mistake and Shoe Addicts Anonymous 
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Full report to come.
June 30th, 2009
Ever have a day where you feel like you can’t catch a break? Perhaps a little escapist reading will do the trick! Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and you need some good reading for the lake / beach! This summer’s best beach reads:
Love the One You’re With, Emily Giffin
Little sad for our tastes, but it is set in the ATL which makes for a fun change. Similar to her other books – very relateable characters, little weak on plot – all and all, it’s fun to read. Final word – borrow, don’t buy.
Misery Loves Cabernet, Kim Gruenenfelder
Not since the First and Second Assistant have we fallen so in love with a crazy heroine! MLC is the story of Charlie and her friends and family navigating the crazy LA dating world. Suuuuper witty and clever. Fun read! Can’t wait to read her first one…Total Waste of Makeup.
Secrets of a Show Addict, Beth Harbison
Have not read this one, but can’t wait too! Second novel from the author, it’s the story of four ladies bought together not by shoes, but by their debt. Reviews call it fast-paced and fun!
June 22nd, 2009
Yesterday was the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and we’re celebrating by admitting our short summer secret. Cutoffs. Sure Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson almost ruined them for everyone, but we still have a strange desire to wear them. While we do not believe that cutoffs are appropriate past the age of 22 under most circumstances, if you are on a lake / in a boat, cutoffs, a white v-neck t-shirt, and aviators still makes you feel cool. Ugh! It makes us cringe to admit it. But even eMum look cool in that. What do you think – is there something about long summer days that makes you want to cut off your shorts?
June 10th, 2009
As our running partner (and teacher friend) parted ways with us this morning, and as we watched her run of into the wild blue yonder that is her summer vacation, it was difficult to not feel a pang of jealousy. However, envy does no one any good. Plus, it ages you. So we’ve decided to come up with a list of ways to do summer: 9 to 5 style.
1. Wear opened, toed, highly inappropriate sandals to work. Es fiiine.
2. Go blonde.
3. Enjoy a little sunset happy hour with friends and coworkers. Margaritas on the deck! (easy recipe here).
4. Eat your lunch outside – you aren’t that busy!
5. Wear bright colors and lots of dresses.
6. Take a vaca – even if you are super busy – summer just isn’t summer without sinking your toes into the sand.
June 3rd, 2009
Readers – Summer is officially here. It’s June. Schools out. Teacher friends are keeping everyone at the elaney office informed about what’s on The View. Sigh. At elaney, we looooooove summer. We love the beach, bikinis, cook outs, sitting outside at restaurants, beach reads, the Fourth of July, tans, sandals, flip flops, shorts, extra daylight, blueberries on sale at Publix…the list could go on. Humor us and tell us what your favorite things about summer are!!
