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  1. What happened to slips?

    January 31, 2012 by Audrey

    I have been on a classic movie binge lately and I can’t help but noticing those gorgeous women wearing silk slips under their dresses. Mad Men anyone? And I wonder… What happened to slips? Modern clothing? The pants taking over women’s wardrobes? Probably a little bit of both and more…

    In her New York Time article What’s sexy now? The slip, back in 2006, Ruth La Ferla linked the renewed interest to the lingerie icon to Old Hollywood: “Historically Hollywood has served up slips as a contradictory symbol of girlishness and womanly predation, one that glides between the poles of trashiness and class. A subtle invitation to misbehave, slips were impressed on the popular consciousness by stars like Ms. Taylor, not only dangerously feline in “Cat,” but elegantly debauched as she nursed a Scotch wearing satin and lace in “Butterfield 8.”" She saw a trend. And she was right.

    Whether it’s an additional layer against cold weather, a solution for that little-too-sheer dress that’s staying in the closet or simply the idea of waking-up your inner Joan Holloway… the slip is an addition you might want to consider in your wardrobe.

    From the modern Calvin Klein Stretch Satin Slip with its simple lines, basic colors and affordable price to the luxuriously girly Rosamosario Rosso Disera silk-chiffon slip there are many options out there for all tastes and all budgets.

    What’s your take on it? Do you own one? What are your pros & cons?

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  2. Me Day

    January 23, 2012 by Audrey

    So, as I mentioned in my previous post, yesterday was my birthday. I wanted the celebration to be simple and sophisticated. And it was.

    First, I woke-up to a white Philadelphia. It made me smile. My “Indian name” is Birthday In The Snow… A long story for another post some day.

    Second, I treated myself to a movie: The Artist. And it was a perfect balance of beautiful picture and incredible acting. Just laughed a little bit when I was able to hear Jean Dujardin’s French accent in the only spoken line he has in the entire movie. Cute.

    Third, K. and M. took care of my birthday dinner: some tofu/pineapple/collard greens concoction (M. is vegan) that was a delight for the taste buds. Funny that I actually happen to really like Tofu, and I’m not sure they even knew that.

    Mr. J.J. was in charge of my birthday dessert, Creme Brulee. Second year in a row, I think it’s starting to become a tradition. I’m wondering he’s going to make that happen next year.

    It was a small dinner at home, just 5 of us, and it was wonderful. We cracked open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, left-over from New Year’s Eve and had conversation about sex, death and nuclear pipes. What’s not to love?

    Next and final pit-stop was at R2L, and its fantastic view of the city. There, a dozen of my friends gathered around a dessert plate (playing second serving with desserts here, don’t tell anyone), gesture of the establishment and their adorable Sales & Marketing Manager.

    I realized several things last night:

    1. I couldn’t have been better surrounded than by the people that were there. They’re the friends that stuck with me through good times and rough patches.

    2. I have a LOT of girl friends… Gentleman, they’re such an amazing group of ladies… It you don’t snag the single ones quick someone else will!

    3. My tolerance to SideCars is highly improved – which I’m grateful for. The day my tolerance for brandy/bourbon/whiskey-based drinks will be directly proportional to my love for them will be a happy day.

    So, here we are, the beginning of another year. It’s going to be a fantastic journey!

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  3. Halloween at Tiffany’s

    November 1, 2011 by Audrey

    Just like every year, come September, the question on my mind is what will I be this year for Halloween? Just like every year the headache last probably until October 15th. I hate last minute decisions on costumes.

    A good costume, in my opinion, should reflect something personal; have a story beyond the disguise. I have had some good costumes over my years in the U.S.

    I was a cowgirl (American archetype) when my American friend, A., was a French girl (with stripe t-shirt, beret, baguette, the whole 9-yards).

    I was “Frenchy”, the Grease character.

    I was the Little Red Riding Hood, with my 6’4 student as the Big Bad Wolf.

    I was Magenta, as a tribute to one of my favorite movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show; and as another play around the French theme (French maid outfit).

    This year, my first idea was to be Colette, the French flight attendant on the new ABC series Pan Am. I love the 1960ies style. That was not thinking as original as I thought… Before I could figure something out, all the flight attendants were gone. And when I say “costume”, I really mean minimal piece of clothing that shows more flesh than fabric. I would have really loved to dig up a vintage blue suit but that didn’t happen.

    After spending a Sunday afternoon researching possible Halloween costumes and spending time at Masquerade, I could not bring myself to wear any of those pre-packaged slutty outfits. Just couldn’t.

    So I raid the little girl aisle for a tiara, picked up a couple sets of white beads, long black gloves and a cigarette holder from the 1920ies aisle and grab a paper cup from my favorite coffee shop… And there we go! A tribute from Audrey to Audrey. Not too bad, right?

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  4. I don’t know how she does it

    October 8, 2011 by Audrey

    Well, I don’t either. And I often wonder how I wouldn’t do it if I had a husband and two kids to take care of. Truth is, I bet I would do it. I don’t think it’s humanly possible to do it. And most of all, I don’t think women should be expected to; unless juggling with multiple lives is really what they’re striving for.

    As for the movie, it’s an entertaining hour and a half for any respectable 30-something that is actually not trying to do it all. It’s like a sequel of Carrie-Bradshaw-got-married: a Sarah-Jessica Parker one-woman show. Oddly, the one thing I noticed about SJP, beside the fact that I couldn’t identify which character she’s playing if there was not a context around it, is that her hands look old. Very old.

    On top of my list after seeing that movie: get a manicure, buy hand lotion.

    As for the lists… Which are, in my opinion, an important character in that movie… Well, yes, I make lists. Lots of lists: grocery lists, wish lists, to-do lists, 5-year plan goals lists, Netflix lists… I’m sure I’m forgetting some. They keep me on track. They give me a feeling of accomplishment every time I check something off one of them. Does this mean I’m an overachiever spinning my wheels in yogurt? You tell me.

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