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Great helps

MinnesotaMom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:46:45 -0500

For people like me who need them. Thanks!

MinnesotaMom
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What a croc!

bethfly — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:37:34 -0500

Sorry. Couldn't help it. As someone whose life is all about avoiding plastic, I too could never understand how these plastic shoes suddenly appeared in all the eco stores. And after reading your article, I STILL don't understand why the eco stores are carrying them.

Comfortable or not, you'll not find me running around in plastic shoes. No way, no how. But thanks for being the guinea pig.

Beth Terry http://www.fakeplasticfish.com

SmartNow

JulieAtSmartNowcom — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:42:43 -0500

There are lots of doctors, fitness trainers, even beauty experts discussing what one can expect. Have a read of The Female Brain...we just reviewed it. Here's the link of two of the video reviews: http://www.smartnow.com/page/4913

I loved the book it explained a lot. Let me know what you think of SmartNow. As of this Friday we are 3 months old! and we are growing quickly. We will add a social network and other cool features in the next 6 months.

Warmly,

Hi Julie!

Queen1 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:14:49 -0500

Queen1

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Hi Julie! Thanks for visiting my blog. As you can tell, I am very conservative; but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate each other. I visited SmartNow.com this morning--just for a few minutes, because i have to run out the door. It looks very impressive, and I will have to spend some more time there. We perimenopausal women have a lot to share, I think...it would be nice to read about how other women are dealing with the physical and mental changes that we are undergoing. (My husband is sort of bewildered.)

Have a good day!

Silver and Purple, Don't Hesitate, Buy Them Now!

JulieAtSmartNowcom — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:19:38 -0500

Hello again.

I love outrageous fashion..I'm just sorry that it doesn't love me.

Thanks for the note.

My Mom's Still Alive--and She Still Says Stuff Like That

Queen1 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:01:40 -0500

Queen1

www.whenwearequeen.squarespace.com

She'll say, "What did you do to your hair?" in that CERTAIN tone of voice. Or "That's interesting. Where did you buy that?" "You should wear a little more make-up."

I just laugh. Sometimes, she's right and other times, she's wrong. I'm glad she's still here to carp. But I congratulate you for your sartorial rebellion. I saw a pair of silver and purple pumps the other day....

I don't know why anyone

Trisha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:48:47 -0500

I don't know why anyone would be shocked by it either! It is kind of shocking to think someone would be shocked!

Kids are always changing what they wear and what's cool now won't be tomorrow. I guess what's really shocking that there are adults who have nothing better to do than analyze what kids are wearing.

from my blog: 12 Things You Can Do To Set a Healthy Example for Your Kids - can you think of any others to add to the list?

Hmm I'm Not Sure

GlindaofOz — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:22:53 -0500

All I know is that every teenager I see is still running around half naked. I'd love for the "modesty trend" to roll into my town. I'm a little over feeling humiliated for these girls. It's really hard to restrain myself from running over to them and pulling their skirts/shorts or pants up and their shirts down over their tummy. <shakes head> I'd love to see a kid in pants where their little booty isn't hanging out or a top that actually fits.

I'll take the "morning after look" over the "on the street working it" look anyday.

Self-discovery through fashion!

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Buying trends

Anyabeth — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:33:46 -0500

Rarely have to do with what those trends advisors tell us they do. Believe me, as some one who is working with those things every day retail is a wild blind swing trying to guess what all consumers want--let alone teens and tweens.

Anyabeth

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Denise, thanks for the

glossedover — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:44:48 -0500

Denise, thanks for the mention!

Clare, I'm on board for the campaign.

This was a fantastic interview. I've never seen How to Look Good Naked--but I'll definitely check it out. I loved what Kelly said about her body being a "badge of honor." Knowing that at least one show focuses on self-esteem instead of diets makes me hopeful that, someday, the prevalent messages in the media about our bodies will be positive.

Wendy

Glossed Over: I have magazine issues.

Ha ok let's do it

Denise — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:54 -0500

I won't see RJ (the almost 13 year old) until Tuesday but I'll ask her too. Her response will probably be closer to chickadee's than Michelle's will be.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Good idea!

Mir Kamin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:53:11 -0500

I think I'll ask my daughter, too. I mean, she usually wears layers because the AC levels at school vary from room to room, but maybe I'm just kidding myself. I guess I'm going to have to explain to her what the "morning after" look means, first, too. ;)

--
Mir Kamin
(BlogHer Mommy & Family contributing editor)

Personal: Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Having it all with less: Want Not

Yep, that just about covers it

Denise — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:48:53 -0500

so to speak.

TW actually sent me this link and from the title, I was ready to hate it because I have issues with the "modesty" movement. Well I did end up hating it but not because of any movement. I hated it because it was crazy.

Way to take a fashion trend and jumble it into something that makes absolutely no sense.

Mir, your post does remind me that I keep forgetting to ask Michelle if she's dressing in more layers now. And if she is, whether she's going for the modesty look or the "night after" look. (Anyone want to bet that she says the night after look means underwear in your back pocket a la Ani DiFranco...)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Clare - have you seen....

Denise — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:46:47 -0500

The Glossed Over blog? If you haven't checked out Wendy's work, you should. Y'all would make a great team!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

All steps in the right direction!

clare.ondrey — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:38:00 -0500

I adore this show (and Carson, he's always so funny) and Kelly is a woman that I can aspire to be like, which is always a great reason to tune in!
Thanks for highlighting this series and this woman!

I've also started a campaign about women's beauty in magazines - I think there are a lot of similarities between the values in this show and the what I'm hoping comes of the campaign! It can be found at thepoint.com.

Clare Ondrey

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