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KELLY RYAN O'BRIEN
Chicago and Los Angeles
Fashion and Culture Interrogation by Kelly Ryan O'Brien
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Hmmmm. Whatever lets you sleep at night Gurl. KOB Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2013 at Idols and Egos
I need to just write. GO. GO. nope. buh. Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2013 at Idols and Egos
If you haven't seen this Kmart back to school commercial in all its full length glory, you ain't livin. Check it. I have never used the term #Smarketing and Kmart in the same sentence. TILL NOW! What do you think? What are your favorite campaigns these days?? Let it all... Continue reading
Posted Jul 15, 2013 at Idols and Egos
Can I get a HOT TUB?!! KOB PS - Happy Fourth of July Jerk. Continue reading
Posted Jul 4, 2013 at Idols and Egos
Posted Jul 3, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Ummmmm. Really Styleite? Let's talk. You know I look forward to your emails more than most, but come on now. I understand that it goes without saying that Pippa Middleton will suck the attention away from anything else around her but are we going to just ignore the lady in... Continue reading
Posted Jul 1, 2013 at Idols and Egos
Here goes: I am very accepting with my #Smarketing opinions, aminot? Look, for every naked shower guy on horseback there is a a mesh sling victim whose lawyer has "found me over $300,000". What makes #smarketing go round is that all of us are a hot mess of emotions, tricks,... Continue reading
Posted May 29, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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May 9, 2013
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Somethin's. a brewin. KOB Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Idols and Egos
I am left speechless at the ease and clarity withwith Justice Sotomayor dismantles the Pro-Prop 8 argument. Check it. Thanks for posting to FB Brian Herb ; ) KOB Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Idols and Egos
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy I know it hurts, but...did I lie? Kelly Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Stop racial profiling me on and around St. Patrick's day. Sure, I painted my nails a nice shade of KELLY Green last week, however I did NOT recall that it was the shamrock time of year and neither was it mentioned by the manicurist. Pass. Ok - my father and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Idols and Egos
In case you missed out on the funsies this afternoon (WHERE WERE YOU?!), we announced the winners of Chicago Blogger Network's Style Contest from our #NellcoteCBN Oscar party. Here are the winners! 1st Place: Beth of ChicandGlamorous.com Best Dressed Male: Stephen of StephenStyle.com 2nd Place: Jessica of AddictionsofaFashionJunkie.com 3rd Place:... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Last month I was undertheweather* and complaining (via Twitter) that I needed a MUG for my Chinese Herbs (aka my lifesaver). There is this terrifying thing going on whereby I have finally lost or broken everything that Trevis and I received from our wedding. Now, I ain't one to bother... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Remember this Shiz? Woke up singing this tune... Mornin' Y'all. KOB Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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This Sunday yours truly will be hosting the biggest Oscar party in the city at Nellcote, and here's your chance to join me, and win some dope prizes to go with it. HERE'S what you can win: 2 passes to the #NellcoteCBN Oscar party 1 month supply of Pop Chips... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Idols and Egos
Join me for a #SmarketingSuperBowl TweetChat at: http://tweetchat.com/room/SmarketingSuperBowl Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Sometimes in life you just need a Statement T.* I never thought I would live to say something so bogus. KOB *Sorry about that. I hope we can still be friends. Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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This entire look makes me GIDDY with excitement. Take from that what you will. I envision myself dressed in all my glory, brooding in a corner at SIP on Grand. Tortured over my oh so distressed life of vomiting my thoughts into the interwebs. Good Morning y'all! I'm back. KOB Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Idols and Egos
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Now THESE are some Jeffrey Campbell kicks I can endorse. NOT THESE. Particularly for kicking Chicago's winter in the BEEEEEEP. Wrap 'em up. KOB PS- Hi. Sorry it's been awhile. Gonna spill it soon. Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Idols and Egos
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I don't know what has Ms. Thang's tude in a tizzy but I am very grateful for it. Why do YOU think these fine Americans are so upset? Let me know in the comments below. If anyone makes me actually LOL I will do something. Not sure what yet. But... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Idols and Egos
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Unless you are severely pop culture deprived* you noticed that lil' Honey Boo Boo was on a press tour last week. In this, the video that keeps on giving from Good Day LA, the ole H.B.B. clearly has started regressing due to instant fame had it with hoofin' it all... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Idols and Egos
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I have never purchased a bottle of nail polish for my own consumption. And because of this troublng fact you are now witness to a great moment in time. I find it a huge step forward in my emotional development to feel so committed as to purchase an entire bottle... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Idols and Egos
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