Tag Archives: Fashion

“W” – The Other Scarlet Letter

“Ah, but let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart – and on her ass.” Adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, The Scarlet Letter Fat bottomed girls may make the … Continue reading

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The Laughing Mom Year In Review – Behind The Blog 2011

I have to admit that after I reviewed my 50 blog posts from 2011, I had to ask myself the question I hear from my husband everyday, “What in the hell do you do all day?” While I still can’t … Continue reading

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The Holiday Advent (As In Advent-ure) Posts: Day 5 – The “Open Christmas Eve” Pajamas

If you celebrate Christmas, it is likely that your family has at least one tradition that is followed from childhood.  Our tradition is opening a gift from my parents that is marked, “Open Christmas Eve”. Every year it is the … Continue reading

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Fashion’s Night Out With The Unfashionable

I admit it.  I’m fashion-challenged.  The signs were evident early in my childhood – the mismatched clothes, the dutchboy haircuts, orthopaedic shoes and the nose plugs I sported poolside after my botched tonsillectomy.   Perhaps the biggest tell-tale sign was the fact … Continue reading

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Why Mila Kunis Didn’t Choose My Ass For Her Stunt Double

“Friends With Benefits” is the hot new summer film starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis.  Rumor has it that Ms. Kunis agreed to be nude in the film, but didn’t want her buns on camera.  She even got to help choose her “derriere double.”  I … Continue reading

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Haircut Remorse – The Curse of the Spring Pixie

Spring is here! The sweet smell of lilacs fill the air.  Robins are busy laying those gorgeous little blue eggs.  And, for some reason, I always get an overwhelming desire to cut the hell out of my long hair. Now, this isn’t … Continue reading

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Buzzed on Bling

Jewelry:  Bling Bling, ice, gems, beads, stones.  The mere thought can be intoxicating for most women.  Recently, I got buzzed on Bling and went on a costume jewelry bender with my mother.  The morning after I’m thinking, “Why did I do … Continue reading

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