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galandogal
Seattle, Washington
Interests: all that is tasty and yummy.
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Fitness a La Carte
I have been exercising with varying degrees of commitment since the mid-80’s. Unlike many of my more focused friends who train for marathons and triathlons, I train for my wardrobe, a wardrobe that is purposefully unforgiving to keep me in “competition form”. Over the years I have found my endorphin fix through various exercise endeavors. I’ve alternately run, spun, boxed and twirled my way back to my skinny jeans. No matter what workout “kick” I am on, one thing I always crave is group fitness. What I don’t love is big gyms. Lucky for me, the current trend of regime... Continue reading
Posted Sep 24, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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A confession...
I am a Serial Remodeler who suffers from “While We’re At It" Syndrome. This serious disorder, though not officially listed in the DSM IV, can be quite crippling when the sufferer does NOT have a project to satiate their urges. This would be the state I currently find myself in as I sit in a housing “holding pattern”. After finally selling our home in the city (a two year real estate saga), we have decided to rent while we figure out what sort of digs we desire in our new suburban zip code. During my stint in remodeling rehab, I... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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But wait, there's more.
In my previous post I focused on paperless invitation services I had direct experience with. An additional service omitted but worth consideration is Cocodot. The name alone has me intrigued. As does the ultra stylish designs. I will be adding this service to my go to list of on-line invite options, and so should you. www.cocodot.com A REMINDER: I LOVE parties and I have LOTS of party shoes ready to be released from captivity. Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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The Envelope Please
I miss invitations. I don’t mean I am a social pariah who does not get invited to things. I miss actual invitations, the ones that come in the mail with stamps. I understand the allure of electronic invitations. Easy. Fast. Cheap. Check, check, double check. What I take issue with is the hideous layout of the omnipresent evitation service of choice. Fortunately there are options for those seeking asylum from the ad-laden visual assault. I encourage you to join me in my boycott of those who commit electronic design crime and support other fantastic invitation services available. And remember, I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Blog Crush
Posted Mar 28, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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KEEP bringing on the deals.
I neglected to mention other great discount voucher options in a previous post. I focused on Tippr because the concept of the deals getting bigger as participation grows in currently unique. There are other opportunities to savesavesave. The ones I use and endorse are: www.groupon.com www.livingsocial.com Unlike Tippr, which is currently only in Seattle. These savings opportunities are available in most major cities. This means you could also use use them to give gifts to far-flung friends and family or treat yourself when you travel. Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Who Will Save Your Soles? Part Deux.
Posted Mar 25, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Bring on the deals.
It's official. I have become thrifty. DO YOU HEAR ME STEVE? I had no idea how easy it can be to save money. My latest discovery, Tippr, is to the service industry what the private shopping event sites are to fashion. It's simple. You sign up and receive the inside scoop on deals in your area. If you see something you like, you purchase a voucher to take to the vendor. Pretty basic. Pretty cool. I just bought a facial valued at $85 for $40. But wait, there's more. Like sites such as Ideli and Hautelook, the clock is ticking... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Move Over Zoe (as in Rachael)
Posted Mar 18, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Ok. I feel at once inadequate, jealous and inspired. Inadequate because I can't wrap my noggin' around putting that much thought and devotion in to dinner. Inspired to have some ladies who lunch dates of my own. Jealous of those who get to savor your magic. Checking flights to Atlanta. Put me on the lunch calendar. STAT.
taking my time
I, like many, appreciate the rush that instant gratification can supply. These days, though, with quite a large family to nurture and guide, I find myself thinking ahead, planning ahead, and making things. myself. My friend R asked me to lunch this morning. When we have the chance we like to m...
Bargain Flair: The Etsy Experiment
Posted Mar 15, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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galandogal is now following familia o'halloran
Mar 7, 2010
If you like it than YOU should put a ring on it.
Posted Mar 4, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Give Fashion the Finger
Posted Feb 19, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Follow that blog!
Posted Feb 12, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Rise and Dine
I have long maintained that General Mills got it wrong and up until recently was convinced that a Pria bar and Sugar-Free Red Bull is the REAL breakfast of champions. Turns out, the word on the street is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If this is true, perhaps a candy bar, posing as a power bar, paired with a beverage the color of a urine sample, might not be the best way to start my morning. In an effort to tame my wayward a.m. consumption ways, I have come up with a yummy and quasi-healthy... Continue reading
Posted Feb 10, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Stacy Had a Little Lamb
Posted Feb 5, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Let Your Fingers Do the Shopping.
If you have not already ventured past the velvet ropes and into the wonderful world of private event shopping, an e-tail paradise where nothing is ever full price, it is time. Grab your credit cards and follow me as I take you on an e-commerce tour sure to delight and amaze. Gilt Groupe: http://www.giltgroupe.com
Found: Jersey graphic halter dress (T-Bags) Retail: $220
Private-sale: $78
Rue La La: http://www.ruelala.com/
Found: James Jeans "Twiggy" Baltic Skinny
Retail: $172
Private-sale: $69
HauteLook: http://www.hautelook.com/ Found: William Rast jeans
Retail: $200
Private-sale: $90
Billion Dollar Babes: https://www.billiondollarbabes.com/ Found: The Snap Jacket by Current Elliot
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Posted Feb 4, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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The Hours of Happy
Posted Feb 2, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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galandogal is now following Ginevra
Jan 31, 2010
Flair Alert: Arielle De Pinto
Posted Jan 29, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Fashion Rant: Exercise Attire Assault
Posted Jan 26, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Who will save your soles?
Posted Jan 24, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Table For Two or Three or Four
I cannot remember the last time I called a restaurant directly. If you are not already hooked up, check it... http://www.opentable.com/ I use it at home and at large. I had my holiday dining in Maui dialed in long before I checked my bags. Recently I was delighted to find that when my inclination to plan ahead does not kick in, I have REZ, Urban Spoon's clearing house for last minute reservations. http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/1/Seattle-restaurants.html I have been able to secure last minute reservations at some of my favorite local haunts (Lola, Lark, Harvest Vine, Barolo and Barrio). And now you can... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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Disco Toes
Posted Jan 22, 2010 at The Skinny: fat free bites of style and sass
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