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Baby

1970s Baby Outfits And Coffee Shops

February 24, 2014

That was pretty much what our weekend was about.

I spent Saturday - which I hear was beautiful, but did not actually see for myself - sitting in this very spot in my pajamas while my son and husband adventured around at aquariums and grocery stores, working on a couple of hugely exciting writing projects I'll be able to announce in just a few weeks.

Sunday we decided to head into the city because Indy is pretty much obsessed with my parents' cats and was desperate to see them. Fine by me: you know what's in the city?

Entertaining

(Somebody Else’s) Home For The Holidays Gift Guide

November 22, 2013

It's just about that time of year again: the time when you pile onto planes or into cars, and fly or drive far distances to eat things like cranberry sauce while wearing ugly (or ugly-amazing) sweaters.

(We're going to Ohio. That's 2011's trip, above.)

It's also the time of year when you have to start bringing presents with you anytime you see people...and especially when you see people whose homes you are invading (potentially with assorted small children and dogs) for an evening, for a weekend, or for more.

Style

Stopover In Seattle (I.N.C Fashion Show & Rainy-Day Wanderings)

October 13, 2013

First of all, let me show you a very happy face.

That is me on my way into hair and makeup on Saturday morning, after having enjoyed eleven (!) hours of hotel-room sleep.

Eleven!

Love

To The Other Side

September 6, 2013

Q. Hi Jordan,

As I continue to read your blog, I find myself especially appreciative of your posts about life issues faced by young women. They're definitely relevant to me and I love your honest and optimistic approach.

On that note, I'm really hoping you might be able to offer some advice about my relationship situation.

My Looks

How-To: Get Your Pose On

June 13, 2013

Q. Hey Jordan,

Big fan of your blog here with a question for you.

I look like a complete goober in any sort of formal posed photographs. I mean I really can't take a good picture to save my life, especially when it's a full body shot - where do I put my arms? My feet??

I have an event coming up that's going to involve a LOT of posed photos, and I was wondering if you could do a little expert tutorial on how not to look either a) super stiff or b) like some sort of limb-flailing octopus, which are my two go-tos.

Best

What’s Left When Your Goals Are Gone?

April 4, 2013

Q. Jordan,

I'm an avid reader of Ramshackle Glam, and a high school senior. I realize that this is probably a very strange question, but...I'm at a loss.

Yesterday was decision day for most of the Ivy League schools. I got a perfect ACT score, and I have a good GPA. I took on as many leadership roles as possible in clubs and such, and I've made a precariously small amount of friends because I've been working so hard to get straight As since freshman year.

And I applied to a lot of Ivies. I told myself that all of the hours writing essays and the late nights studying for exams would be worth it because I would get in to the school that I so desperately wanted, I would be away from the other students who had mocked me for studying so hard, and I would finally be around people that were interested in the same things as I am and would appreciate me for my intelligence. Which sounded like a great plan.

Decor

Sunroom Before And After

March 11, 2013

Virgil approves.

Best

When Nothing (But Everything) Is Wrong

January 2, 2013

Q. Hi Jordan,

I started reading your blog earlier this year and I love it. I just needed to ask you something. I've read your posts about your love life, past and present, and I've been reading and re-reading this post [about being "certain" in a relationship]. I relate to this reader so much...and I do have one question: How do you break up with someone who has done absolutely nothing wrong to you, but you just know you're not supposed to be together?

I have been with someone for almost a year now and everything is fine. Just fine. But that's all. I have always, always had this nagging feeling that I am going to wake up engaged, and I'm scared because I have no reason to reject a perfectly nice proposal. My boyfriend has never treated me poorly, we rarely fight, he loves me so much...but I am just lacking something, and I feel like I need to end this sooner rather than later because I know in my heart that this is not the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Have you ever been the breaker and not the break-ee when it comes to ending a relationship? I honestly know what I need to do...I just don't know how to do it. Do you have any words of advice from experience of your own?

Baby

Baby Insecurity & Why You’re Just Fine

July 12, 2012

Let me tell you a story.