May 17, 2013
Posted by Mel
I know Madonna is wearing a wig in this photo from the Met Gala, and I also know that my all-too-real hair won’t look this perfect, but I am ridiculously tempted to get my hair chopped like this. Maybe even while I’m on vacation!
Truth be told, I wouldn’t mind owning that jacket either — but maybe with skirt for me,...
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Oct 31, 2012
Posted by Mel
As I confessed last week, Dave and I flew our geek flags high and attended the Wizard World Austin Comic Con. I didn’t partake in costuming, but I la-la-loved the people who did. Here are some of Dave’s snaps from our trek into Nerd-dom.
When we walked into the convention center, we were greeted by empty halls. “Where are all the nerds?!” I demanded. Then we turned a corner and...
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May 21, 2012
Posted by Mel
In my quest for lean superhero-ness, I’m following the Wendler 5/3/1 strength training program. Twice a week, Dave and I are hitting the craptastic gym in our Converse to lift heavy and crank through a mini-metcon.
Hello, summer.
Dave and I are going on a yoga retreat next week in Tulum, Mexico… seven days of sand, surf, sun, and Satnam. (More on that later this week.)
When we went to Costa...
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May 7, 2012
Posted by Mel
In my quest for lean superhero-ness, I’m following the Wendler 5/3/1 strength training program. Twice a week, Dave and I are hitting the craptastic gym in our Converse to lift heavy and crank through a mini-metcon.
I like these shorts.
The craptastic gym invites me to be lazy about my appearance. Usually, no on is there, and if there are a few other souls in that sweaty, stinky box, they’re...
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Aug 30, 2011
Posted by Mel
This has nothing to do with anything; I just like it. Life-affirming dancing and adorable fashions. Enjoy!
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Jun 15, 2011
Posted by Mel
This post from Tom & Lorenzo makes me weep with joy – it’s a collection of some of the hats worn at Royal Ascot last week. They are heavenly… see?
See all the stunning and delightful photos here.
And let’s all start mentally planning the topper I’ll wear when I eventually make my way to Royal Ascot.
Some...
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May 3, 2011
Posted by Mel
Until I became a Rollergirl, I didn’t understand the true value of knee socks. Worn over fishnets and under knee pads, the tall socks not only looked Sassy McSasserson, they also protected our bony shins when we smashed into the skating rink floor.
Imagine my fashion excitement when I realized that my second-favorite bad girl accessory (Oh, fishnets! You will always be #1 in my heart.) are also super...
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Mar 22, 2011
Posted by Mel
Confession time: One of the things that first attracted me to Roller Derby was the cute outfits. I know I should say it was the athleticism, the opportunity to be part of a team, the chance to recreate a sport for the new millennium. But no, it was the outfits.
Prior to my Derby days, I’d slogged my way through long-distance bike rides and several triathlons, all of which warranted wearing terribly...
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Nov 5, 2010
Posted by Mel
My beautiful, courageous, ridiculously smart, sexy, strong friend Erika writes a brilliant blog and has launched a line of super-fun Ts and sweatshirts. (She does lots of other cool stuff, too, for our purposes today: blog, apparel.)
If you’re thinking, “Super-fun?! Prove it!”
Take a look at this:
There are more designs and lots of different shirt options. See? Super-fun!
Read her...
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Aug 19, 2010
Posted by Mel
Delighted. Charmed. Aghast. Amazed. Inspired. Amused.
Jealous.
These are the feelings that surged through me as I scrolled through these astoundingly awesome and colorful and wacky costumes at the Miss Universe Pageant.
Like any good drug dealer, I will give you a free sample, and then you can visit the links below for the whole shebang.
You’re welcome.
Miss Universe 2010 National Costumes, Part...
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Jun 25, 2010
Posted by Mel
I’m fairly certain my life would be complete if I owned a pair of these:
They’re only $1800. Surely I’m worth it, right?!
(And for the record, I’m still lusting after these. I wonder if Madonna has cast hers off to a thrift store...
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