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A Blonde in Beijing

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Jan 29, 2013 Like

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A Blonde in Beijing Becomes…

A Blonde in Beijing becomes… Blonde with a Baby! I hope you will follow me on this new journey – full of blonde motherly moments, fashion advice for the spit-up savvy, fun tips on traveling with a...

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Great Bump Pics from The Great Wall

From the day we found out we were expecting little Olive Bee, we joked about how one day she would reach an age when telling people that she was born in Beijing, China would seem like bragging...

Jan 25, 2013 Like

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Bye-Bye Beijing

I am very aware that my last post has left me in a frozen state of 29 weeks of pregnancy – and well, that is obviously not my reality. I am happy to announce that we have a beautiful and healthy...

Jan 24, 2013 Like

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A Bump in Beijing: Weeks 26-29

With less than 11 weeks to go until our little bun-in-the-oven makes her debut, her current home (my bump) is certainly making room for her growing baby body.

Aug 23, 2012 Like

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Barbie Baby Shower in Beijing

It is no secret to those who know me that I am a lover of all things Barbie. So when my dear friends here in Beijing decided to throw us a baby shower – the theme was apparently a “Barbie Doll...

Aug 8, 2012 Like

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Better Late Than Never: Hutchinson Visit

Better Late Than Never, Right? Here is a very tardy post of our wonderful visit with the Hutchinsons last November. What a treat it was to be able to spend time with Brett’s parents, his brother...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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In need of a suit? If so – lucky you! Thanks to numerous ready-to-wear designers, buying a suit is no longer a sentence into conformity. Not to suggest that the chicness of a well-tailored, classic...

Jul 25, 2012 Like

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A Bump in Beijing: Weeks 22-25

We are certainly progressing in the “bump” area! For those of you who requested new shoes each week…I hope you are not disappointed. If you commented on the fact that my hair grew bigger in each...

Jul 25, 2012 Like

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Think Pink

While having a little girl on the way is relatively new to me…having the color pink on the brain is certainly not! That said – it has enhanced my love of the color even more – which I didn’t think...

Jul 23, 2012 Like

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The Big Reveal

As I am sure I have mentioned before – one negative of living 6,800 miles away from family and friends back in the States is not celebrating the “big moments” of life with those who we love most....

Jul 23, 2012 Like

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Through the Seasons: Florals

It seems that in the very fast paced world of today, some fashion trends come and go before they even hit the store shelves. On the flip side, some looks seem to find a more permanent place in our...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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Beach Babymoon

While the word itself…”babymoon” seemed to turn my husband’s stomach – he had absolutely no problem with the concept of actually taking a fabulous trip before our little munchkin arrives....

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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True Resort

Originally resort wear (as indicated by its name) was created by high-end designer labels for their customers that were expected to “holiday” in warmer climates after the cooler Christmas and New...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Crazy for Couture: Days 3 & 4

The final two days of Paris Couture were filled with sparkles at Elie Saab, drama at Jean Paul Gaultier, classic colors at Valentino, and a bit of whimsy at Ulyana Sergeenko. Each collection...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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Better Late Than NEVER: Grease is the Word…

Due to my unfortunate procrastination – I think it is high time that I start a category of posts called “Better Late Than NEVER”. This will give me the opportunity to write about things that...

Jul 9, 2012 Like

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Styled by Lady Liberty

Happy Fourth of July! A wonderful day to be an American…and yet, a rather sad day to be an expat (especially when it falls on a Wednesday!). But not to worry – we will listen to God Bless America...

Jul 4, 2012 Like

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Crazy for Couture – Day 2

For me – the highlights of today’s couture shows in Paris were the milky whites of Chanel and the furry embellishments of Givenchy. Now all I need is a slew of special occasions in a snow dusted...

Jul 4, 2012 Like

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Crazy for Couture – Day 1

The Paris Haute Couture shows have started, and the collections shown on day one were all about volume and/or color. Here are my favorite over-the-top looks of the day: All images courtesy of...

Jul 3, 2012 Like

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“Sorry – I Can’t…I Am Knocked Up!”

Last week Beijing celebrated Roberto Cavalli’s new fragrance at the Legendale Hotel with champagne, martinis, and one crazy Eastern European exotic dancer (i.e. – her full time job is most likely a...

Jul 3, 2012 Like

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The New Shape Saver

Apparently designers have figured out that we don’t all look like the gorgeous waifs strutting down the runways. In fact, many designers seem to have united in a new shape saving technique…the...

Jun 29, 2012 Like

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Look at Us in Lowveld Living Magazine!

As a small town girl from Murray, Kentucky (population = tiny) marrying a mid-western boy – I never dreamed that my wedding might one day be featured in a South African magazine. But “Lowveld” and...

Jun 28, 2012 Like

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Retro Resort

The Mad Men season finally has come and gone – but its fashion inspiration continues to file down the runways. Although – it is clear the muse has changed. With Bombshell Blonde Betty Draper a bit...

Jun 28, 2012 Like

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A Bump in Beijing!

While I cannot yet confirm whether or not our little one will be another Blonde in Beijing – I can confirm that this bump does in fact contain a petite-pois with an ETA of November 4th! Brett and I...

Jun 27, 2012 Like

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My Great 8 of the Met

Of the 8 great looks…which is your favorite? VOTE BELOW 1. Amber Heard in Zac Posen ______ 2. Coco Rocha in Vintage Givenchy ______ 3. Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe ______ 4. Christina Ricci in...

May 9, 2012 Like

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The Look of Love – Met Gala 2012

The list of beautiful gowns and ladies in them on the red carpet at the 2012 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala is endless. I will get to the standouts…but first – the real standout...

May 8, 2012 Like

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Met Worthy

Sorry sports fans…this entry is not referring to baseball players worthy of wearing a Mets’ uniform (in fact, as a Yankee fan – I am not even sure what that means anyway). Quite the contrary – this...

May 7, 2012 Like

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Derby Day Digs

This Saturday marks the best day of the year to be a Kentuckian…The Kentucky Derby is upon us! And while, we unfortunately cannot make it this year, we will still be watching the Run for the Roses...

May 3, 2012 Like

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Sunny Singapore

On a whim, Brett and I decided to take a last-minute trip to Singapore during the Chinese May Day Holiday. After almost 3 years of hearing numerous friends tell us of its greatness, we thought we...

May 3, 2012 Like

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A Blonde in Beijing

Check out Tuesday’s Tip…

A Blonde in Beijing Becomes…

Great Bump Pics from The Great Wall

Bye-Bye Beijing

A Bump in Beijing: Weeks 26-29

Barbie Baby Shower in Beijing

Better Late Than Never: Hutchinson Visit

Through the Seasons: Suit Up

A Bump in Beijing: Weeks 22-25

Think Pink

The Big Reveal

Through the Seasons: Florals

Beach Babymoon

True Resort

Crazy for Couture: Days 3 & 4

Better Late Than NEVER: Grease is the Word…

Styled by Lady Liberty

Crazy for Couture – Day 2

Crazy for Couture – Day 1

“Sorry – I Can’t…I Am Knocked Up!”

The New Shape Saver

Look at Us in Lowveld Living Magazine!

Retro Resort

A Bump in Beijing!

My Great 8 of the Met

The Look of Love – Met Gala 2012

Met Worthy

Derby Day Digs

Sunny Singapore

Harlem Globetrotters at Hua Xin Hospital

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