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The Broke Socialite
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The Broke Socialite, is an extraordinary, upwardly mobile, Renaissance woman. She’s a loving wife, dedicated daughter, loyal sister, cool step-mom and consummate girlfriend— who prefers the fabulousness of life but never pays full price.
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Adieu. For Now.

Yes. You read it correctly. Today is my last day as a blogger in this particular space. Why? Well..Im so glad you asked. When I began this blog five years ago (yes..itll be 5 years here shortly), I d...

11 feb 11

Blackberry Highlights Food Bloggers

I was watching the pilot for The Chicago Code last night when a Blackberry App World commercial ad. Never have I seen such an influential brand highlight the importance/reality of blogging. Take a ...

08 feb 11

Modern Manners Monday: What Would You Do?

You are a working mom to eight year old twins. Your next door neighbor has a daughter in their class. Youve been paying for aftercare and are OK with doing so. One day, your neighbor approaches you...

07 feb 11

Healthy Superbowl Fare? Oxymoron?

My friend, Brady, posted this video of Bethenney Frankels dishing about a healthy Super Bowl spread. Dare I say this all sounds pretty good? Whats on YOUR Super Bowl Menu?

02 feb 11

Drumrolls, Please....And The Winner Is:

Enter a number:I want a number between 1 and…Result:54The 54th valid entry was @sstanbacks Twitter entry. Congratulations! Youve won the coffee brewer from The Foundary!

01 feb 11

TBS Giveaway: The Coffee Edition

Im an all or nothing kind of girl, I tell ya. No middle of the road. No gray area. When I tell you that I am obsessed (yes...obsessed) with coffee, it is surely an understatement. Ive had the same...

28 jan 11

Love Fashion? Youll LOVE This Story, Too!

Which are YOUR favorite designers?

27 jan 11

The Gatekeepers Are Gone

I get lots of questions about how Ive been able to build The Broke Socialite brand. While I am always eager to help, my schedule simply does not allow me to take the time for all of the one-off conv...

25 jan 11

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do?

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I was so sorry to leave you hanging with the Disney Dream details last week but our internet availability on the ship was sort of sketchy. Do stay tuned for more...

24 jan 11

The Disney Dream Inaugural Cruise - Day 1

19 jan 11

Ummmm....

....I officially break up with any amongst us who knew about the blog, COCOCOZY, and did not think enough of me to share the bounty. Color me obsessed! I have no idea who this girl is but I LOVE her....

18 jan 11

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do?

A pretty good friend (lets just pretend her name is Naomi Campbell...ha!) is hosting a charity event. In addition to a gala, the other component of the charity event includes a fashion show. Becaus...

17 jan 11

T-7 And Counting...Disney Dream Cruise

In exactly ONE week, Mr TBS and I will be headed to Florida to hop aboard a special cruise on the brand new Disney Dream! We are suffering from quite the cabin fever right now as a snow and ice stor...

11 jan 11

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do? - The Winter Weather Edition

Predictions of a winter storm including nearly a foot of snow have been on the horizon for nearly a week now. The day of reckoning has arrived and the meteorologists were right: nearly 3 feet of sno...

10 jan 11

TBS Vlogs - Week One, Day 2

Whats In YOUR Bag? Todays Video Mentions: Coach - www.coach.com Madison Collection @coach Style By Kalyn Johnson @kalynjohnson Nyssa Green - The GreenRoom Agency @NyssaG and @GreenRoomAgency Laura Me...

06 jan 11

Baubles, Baubles and More Baubles!

I have a problem, yall. *inching a bit closer to you* Ive never met a big, fat, ostentatious, chunky necklace that is affordable (and doesnt look cheap) that I could turn down. The bulkier the bette...

04 jan 11

The Broke Socialite Vlogs...2011

Resources from todays vlog: Atlanta Weddings by Gail Johnson & Hester Parks of Wedding SoireePoor Girl Gourmet by Amy McCoy of Poor Girl Gourmet

03 jan 11

Happy New Year!

And a Happy New Year to you all! Things in The Broke Socialite-ville are moving at the speed of light. There are some changes on the horizon (all good, of course) and I hope that you are looking forw...

03 jan 11

lavish! Spawned A Cool DIY Project

Meet my new BFF, Brian Kelsey, of Kelsey on The House. Brian is a DIY Enthusiast and blogger who has a very cool post-lavish! project up his sleeve. Check it out!

28 dec 10

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do?

My office hired someone new. My boss liked this new person so much that she didnt test her skills. It turns out that in spite of six years "experience" in our field, she can do practical...

27 dec 10

To The Side: Root Vegetable Gratin

I dont think I can help but try this dish before the end of the holidays. My dear friend, Rebecca, says that she took a stab at the recipe and its delicious albeit a little rich. Photo credit: Willi...

22 dec 10

It WAS lavish!

Mr TBS and I at the lavish! Opening Night Party Moi in the Smilebooth at the Oh-So-Swanky Rue + HGTV parTAY at lavish! LaPlates and I partnered for these great commemorative plates, cups, notepads fo...

21 dec 10

Modern Manners Monday (A Holiday Quandary): What Would YOU Do?

Dear TBS, Ive a quandary for you and your readers. Im having a holiday party this week and invited a group of women that all know each other. After my party invite went out, two of the women "f...

20 dec 10

Gone Fishin....lavish! Style

As many of you may know, I decided to create a conference experience for those of us lifestyle bloggers. This conference, lavish!, has certainly become my baby. I was pregnant with the idea for the ...

30 nov 10

Preparing For The Holidays: The Make-Up Edition

Emmy-award winning, celebrity makeup artist (and MY girlfriend...Im so proud), Nyssa Green Im always chatting about my stable of fabulous girlfriends. I never mean to be a braggart but they are all ...

23 nov 10

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do?

A friend of a friend just moved to your town. Your mutual friend has gone away for the Thanksgiving holiday. Since the "friend of a friend" knows no one but the two of you yet, you are hap...

22 nov 10

Its Our Anniversary!

Hi yall! I know Ive been a tad M.I.A. this week. Ive been working a lot on lavish! and that hasnt left much time to write but Ill be back in full force next week. Today is a very special day in our ...

18 nov 10

Obsessed With The Holidays...

Doesnt this sound like the name of a movie that might star someone like Sarah Jessica Parker or Kate Winslet? I HATE to be pushy about Thanksgiving and Christmas but November and December are, by fa...

11 nov 10

Something New!

Though Im appreciative of tradition, Ive been known to go astray and freestyle quite often. Such will be the case with my Thanksgiving meal this year. Ive been searching for new recipes to try out o...

09 nov 10

Modern Manners Monday: What Would YOU Do?

Good morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend. This weeks quandary is from the TBS Mail Bag. Wont you help your fellow reader? Dear TBS: The holidays have happened upon us so quickly. As beauti...

08 nov 10

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