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Invest In: Massage

Not looking forward to this long and arduous work week, I set out to really pamper myself this last weekend. The debilitating knots in my shoulders told me the best thing to do was head down to Clear Awakening and see if lovely Carissa couldn’t alleviate months worth of computer work. Seattlites – this is Related posts:

  1. Invest in: A Little Pampering
  2. Invest In: Quality Time
  3. There IS Life…
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Relationship or bust

The Scenario:  You’re starting to panic a little bit.  It seems like you’ve been single FOR-EV-ER, and you’re starting to think you might be doomed to a life of celibacy, or a life of un-fulfilling dates with men who don’t do it for you.  You start to notice your thoughts as you step up to Related posts:

  1. The I in Relationship
  2. Wholestyle Manifesto
  3. Smart Words
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Invest in: A Little Pampering

Sometimes you just need a little break – an extra day off, a long soak in a hot tub, and a good read. We’re not yet out of the throes of winter – spring hasn’t come knocking and the weather is still dreary, cold, damp and miserable. This time of the year can seem disparaging, Related posts:

  1. Invest In: Massage
  2. Overcoming heartbreak
  3. Invest In: A Good Detox
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Rant: That We Shall Know No Suffering for Our Skin Tone

I am ANGRY. I read a perfectly good post over on Apricot Tea and then watched as the entire thing was shat on by people who have more academics in their head than brains. People called Ev’yan naiive and narrow minded to say that race isn’t an issue in her relationship.  Why should it be?  No related posts.[ READ MORE ]

New Year, New Focus

You all may remember my stance on resolutions – setting one huge long term goal (or many long term goals) doesn’t realistically lend to achieving those goals.  Last year when I really dived into this whole blogging thing I set a primary focus for the year and had little weekly resolutions instead.  The weekly resolutions Related posts:

  1. Resolution
  2. Invest In: A New Year, A Fit You
  3. Oh! December!
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Consumption: A Thought

I was over on RetroChick the other day, and she had an interesting point about fashion – and fast fashion. I realize some of you may not have read her post on Fashion Economics, so I’ll give you a little excerpt, and you should read the whole post over HERE on RetroChick: Unless they start encouraging shoppers Related posts:

  1. The Power of a Dollar Figure
  2. Metrospirituality: A Marketing Trojan Horse?
  3. To Buy or Not To Buy: Made In China
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Media Literacy Week: How Will We Screw Ourselves?

Media Literacy Week: Day Five, Wrapup The media literacy articles this week have been designed to open our collective eyes to the hidden messages in the information and ideas that we consume on a daily (even hourly) basis.  I sincerely hope that it’s been helpful.  I’d like to wrap up with a segueway and an extrapolation Related posts:

  1. Media Literacy Week: What Does it Mean?
  2. Wholestyle on the Web: Week of 10/16/09
  3. In My Defense…
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A Better Barbie

You may have read our Black Barbie feature last week, and specifically the comment from the CNN article we found, that said:  “‘Black women come in all shades, shapes and varieties that there is just no way to capture everyone with three dolls.” As it turns out, there IS someone who is making those varieties of Related posts:

  1. The New Black Barbie is “So In Style”
  2. Wholestyle Manifesto
  3. First Ever Islamic Fashion Show Inspires
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The Power of a Dollar Figure

People economize to get as much value as possible out of the resources they have. We all change our behavior to “take advantage” of price changes on items we want. Retailers recognize this long-standing accommodation and have come prepared.  And so has Ellen Rupel Shell, an author who has studied the discount dollar Related posts:

  1. Consumption: A Thought
  2. To Buy or Not To Buy: Made In China
  3. Manufacturers’ scheisty practices
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The New Black Barbie is “So In Style”

Remember when you were a little kid and having a black Barbie was a huge goddamn deal?  There was only one girl on my block that had one, and that was me.  We played with her in hushed tones for fear of some overprotective parent saying it was weird that a bunch of white girls Related posts:

  1. A Better Barbie
  2. Fox’s Big Snafu…
  3. Wholestyle Manifesto
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The Art of Manliness Is Applicable to Everyone

So you may have noticed – we have a houseguest here at Bonne Vie!  Everybody say “hi” to Jaka… Jaka, say “hi” to everybody! I’m pleased to be working with this genius of a girl to bring you content that’s relevant to your WHOLE style.  We hope you enjoy these little brain-nuggets just as much as Related posts:

  1. The I in Relationship
  2. Why can’t we get along?
  3. Overcoming heartbreak
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The I in Relationship

Relationship-land is an amazing place. We discover so much about a person in such a short amount of time – the result of which can be intrinsically fascinating. We fall into a pattern of close connection; the other person becomes our world and a measure by which we view our good traits and Related posts:

  1. Relationship or bust
  2. Overcoming heartbreak
  3. Are We Ever Satisified?
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New Adventures: Bellydance at VDP

Bellydance… the word seems exotic and conjures images of beautiful girls in wispy, gauzy fabrics, jingling as they shimmy to eastern drum beats.  It almost seems like an impossible feat – the ambidextrous isolation of only your hips, only your torso, while making a strong statement in body movement.  When I tell friends I’ve enrolled Related posts:

  1. Thursday’s Love List
  2. Wholestyle Manifesto
  3. Things to do Before Summer Ends
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Life à la mode

I was having a conversation last night with Mister about how the human condition is a struggle to come to terms with our own mortality.  In that, it seems like we’re trying to accomplish so much that sometimes we miss out on the finer points in life – the time spent to yourself on the Related posts:

  1. There IS Life…
  2. New Year, New Focus
  3. Perseverance
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Concert Daze

This weekend was full of music – I had the Flaming Lips show on Friday and that Spygirl + International Pop Overthrow Festival thing on Saturday.  Before I get to the reviews, though, I want to talk to you – dear readers – about concert etiquette.  I feel like it’s something I shouldn’t have to Related posts:

  1. Weekend Update: Concert Reviews
  2. Value You
  3. Thoughts on “Fame”
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One of the Most Poignant Things I’ve Read All Day…

Okay, so now I’m SHAMELESSLY regurgitating a little bit of what I found on the internet today, but reading this really resonated (PUN!). I’ll tell you why in a minute… Isn’t it wild how when you think of something it comes to you?  This law of attraction stuff, I must say, is very real, people. Related posts:

  1. Oh! December!
  2. Embrace Yourself
  3. aspirational or inspirational
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How My Words Affect You

Lately, I’ve seen some crazy negativity that is directed towards myself, towards excellent writers, or towards people I really respect.  The negativity comes in the form of passive aggressive chatter, inappropriate comments, and general childish snark that seems like something respectable adults would never engage in. If any of my content offends or affects you in Related posts:

  1. Smart Words
  2. Those Bright Words…
  3. Overcoming heartbreak
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There IS Life…

… outside the internet.  I swear to you, it’s true.  I know for a lot of people this seems hard to imagine, but trust me: it’s there. I’m sort of half joking, but sort of being very serious.  I had this realization a bit ago, when I realized just how much of my life I was Related posts:

  1. Life à la mode
  2. Quarter-Life musings…
  3. I Want to Share with You
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Are We Ever Satisified?

Do you find yourself looking for the next new adventure or the next good thing?  Are you constantly planning your next career move, your next school year, or looking for your next love? I wonder if we’re ever really satisfied with our life or if we’re always just looking for the next best thing.  While looking Related posts:

  1. If you could write a letter -
  2. La bonne vie commence!
  3. Thoughts on “Fame”
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Nothing says “New and Improved” …

I had a conversation recently that really made me think about the evolution of my style.  It came from the topic of “office-appropriate” dress, and I’ve worked in enough different office environments to feel like I’m fairly experienced in appropriate attire.  It’s amazing how much my work setting has affected the evolution of my Related posts:

  1. Combatting Casual Wear
  2. New at The Demoiselles: Who Are You Dressing For?
  3. Wholestyle Manifesto
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