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Josie Girl Blog
www.josieblog.com
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Inspired by Natori's young-at-heart Josie fashion collections, the Josie Girl Blog is about fitting everything into the life of a young professional. From fashion to fitness to food to fun, follow the Josie Girl on her every day journey through life!
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O.A.R. Interview

For those of you who aren’t familiar, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) is a rock band with a cult-like following. The band originally formed in Rockville, Maryland, then grew in size and popularity at ...

21 h ago

Favorite Snacks

Thanks to everyone for all of the support and comments from Wednesday’s post. Yes, I am now a mother again, but the blog must go on! I am a snacker and a picker and therefore like to pick and e...

3 days ago

Welcome, ZEN!

This past Friday, May 11th at 11:19 pm, Zoe Esther Natori entered this world (12 days before her due date)! What a wonderful surprise and start to my mother’s day weekend. This was the last sho...

5 days ago

Yankees!

Marriage is about compromise. There are some things that Ken and I share naturally together. Waking up early. Working out. Being adventurous. There are others that we don’t. Ken grew up an avid...

14 may 12

Fred’s at Barneys NY

Fred’s at Barneys is our second kitchen. We eat there so much that I would feel comfortable walking in and opening the fridge to see what I want to eat. I know the menus (both lunch and dinner)...

11 may 12

Spring Wish List Part 2

For some reason, now more than ever, I dream of spring clothes. Probably because I have been wearing the same 4 maternity pants and tops day in and day out. Regardless, my urge to shop is O.O.C. *out...

09 may 12

Teacher’s Day!

Happy Teacher’s Day and Happy Teacher’s Week! Yes, the first full week of May is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Hooray! And tomorrow (Tuesday) is National Teacher’s Day. For th...

07 may 12

Cauliflower-Brocc oli Mash

This past weekend, I was gabbing on the phone with my sister-in-law and she asked me what she should do with all this cauliflower she had at home. She, like my parents, are members of a co-op where t...

04 may 12

Hospital Lounge Wear

Yes, I know, when it comes to sleepwear, loungewear, and underwear, I am a very lucky girl. Being part of a lingerie family, I definitely have better access to robes, sleepshirts, bras, panties, etc....

02 may 12

Fitbit

I am a born and bred nerd. My older brother’s best friend used to call my group of friends “the nerd herd” in high school, and of course, I didn’t fight it, because I was a ne...

30 apr 12

Favorite Nut Butters

Frequent Josie Girl Blog readers know that (1) I hoard food and (2) I can eat an entire jar of almond or peanut butter in a sitting. Yes, both are problems. But both make me happy. SO…..here ar...

27 apr 12

Josie Bras

Obviously, I am a Josie Girl that loves Josie products. And their bras and undies are some of my favorite around. Seriously. I am a lady with small boobs (and proud of them!) and I am o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d...

25 apr 12

Box Intimates

Long post today, which will eventually discuss a great new product I love. But first, an intro of the product’s founder and my dear friend. Who is Irene and What is Box? Meet Irene. Honestly, d...

23 apr 12

Raw Brownies

4 ingredients? No refined sugar? No bake? SIGN ME UP! One of my dear college friends recently visited from the West Coast and told me all about this to-die-for dessert. She knew that I was trying to ...

20 apr 12

Afternoon Tea Baby Shower

This past weekend, I was blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate the upcoming Baby Girl Natori. Although having a baby shower for a second child is a little unconventional, it was great to get t...

18 apr 12

Spring Reading List

I used to pride myself on the fact that I was a book-worm and read all the time. Now, it is far from the truth, as I just don’t have the time anymore…. or the ability to focus on small bl...

16 apr 12

The Good Fork

I love to pretend that I live in suburbia (instead of in the middle of a concrete jungle island). As a result, Ken and I tend to drive more than the average Manhattanites (we are very lucky to have a...

13 apr 12

Spring Wish List

Okay, not that I am in a position to buy any clothes, but I still have a wish list for Spring 2012. Who doesn’t? (Yes, I am taking a week off from the Fashion Star recaps). Not even an absurd ...

11 apr 12

Annabel Tollman: Celebrity Stylist

This past season, Natori has had the opportunity and privilege to work with celebrity stylist Annabel Tollman for fashion presentations and shoots. Annabel has amazing experience, style, and a viewpo...

09 apr 12

Muesli

Love breakfast food. Love. Cereal, oatmeal, eggs, pancakes, granola, yogurt, and especially muesli. My parents are good ‘ol Europeans and like to eat Muesli most mornings for breakfast. They si...

06 apr 12

Fashion Star Recap Week 4

Week 4! 3 contestants down, 11 contestants standing, 10 episodes left. Without further ado, here are the Josie Girl’s top takeaways of this week’s edition of…. Theme: Last week, I ...

04 apr 12

Spring Heels: Splurge vs. Steal

Maybe it is because I know it is unrealistic, but I am craving some thick soled sandal heels (unrealistic because I have nowhere to go and my center of gravity is not-so-centered). Here are two versi...

02 apr 12

Green Smoothie

I am hungry all the time now. Or should I say that Baby Girl Natori is starving (does that sound better)? In any case, every hour on the hour, I end up in the kitchen looking through the fridge in se...

30 mar 12

Fashion Star Week 3 Recap

Week 3! We are into the flow now with the new fashion-based reality show on NBC. Week 1 got everybody introduced to the format. Week 2 got everyone over the inherent Week 1 awkwardness of a new reali...

28 mar 12

Spring To-Do Wish List in NYC

Nothing is better than New York in the Springtime (well besides the Pacific Northwest in the summer….). The trees bloom, flowers blossom, birds chirp, people shed off their layers, and the ener...

26 mar 12

Le Pain Quotidien

I am a creature of habit. I have a routine for everything… exercise, sleep, and especially, food. As a result, I tend to frequent only a handful of restaurants in New York City. Don’t get...

23 mar 12

Fashion Star Week 2 Recap

So, thanks to everyone who read last week’s recap of Fashion Star, the new fashion-based reality show on NBC. Based on the great feedback and traffic (umm.. thanks Macy’s Facebook page!),...

21 mar 12

Spring 2012 Workout Playlist

Music is key for my daily workout. I need to be inspired to run/push/pedal/row faster. And nothing motivates me more than a good tune or jam. Once a month, I log on to itunes, go to “Top Single...

19 mar 12

Spring Break! Natori Swim

Spring is in the air — and Spring Break is right around the corner. (One of the biggest benefits of being a teacher is the school schedule. “Spring break”, “winter break”...

16 mar 12

Fashion Star!

Ken and I love us some reality TV. Like, all kinds. My personal faves are The Biggest Loser, American Idol, and Survivor. Ken is a huge fan of Top Chef, The Real Housewives (only Orange County, and...

14 mar 12

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