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My Weekend with Marilyn

Posted on May 15, 2012 by vmacandcheese

On Sunday I watched the movie My Week with Marilyn. Have you seen this? I thought it was perfectly lovely, if not a little sad. It’s interesting; I feel like I’ve learned a lot of things about Norma Jean lately, and find that it’s hard to maintain that image of a glamorous, bombshell starlet in my head. The poor thing was so lonely, and looking for love in all the wrong places. Her death at the young age of 36 is truly a tragedy.

Watching the movie complimented this long article I’d read about her in this month’s Vanity Fair on Saturday; sometimes I think the publication timing of these things is not a coincidence! If you have a chance, definitely read this. It’s a fascinating excerpt from a memoir written by photographer Larry Schiller, who shot several exclusives with Marilyn, and who was one of a few to see her the day before she died. I love these types of articles, because it’s interesting to compare the lasting impression you have of a cultural icon with what the reality was.

PS — Michelle Williams was unbelievable as Marilyn in the movie. So, so good. You will also swoon over Eddie Redmayne. Oh, those British boys.

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Cream Free Chocolate Mousse

Posted on May 15, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Well, friends, this has what it’s come down to. Me posting half eaten bowls of chocolate mousse. I guess you could say it had been that kind of day (week?).

I’ve actually been meaning to share this recipe with you for a while. It’s a throwback to my days as a culinary student, something a fellow classmate (who also happened to be an immensely talented vegan cook) came up with. I love it because sometimes, you just need a little chocolate. Most of the time, you really don’t want the added calories from tons of cream. In my case, too much cream can also upset my stomach, so this cream free version is a god send.

If you buy the right kind of chocolate without any milk fat in it, it’s also vegan! But the process is the same and takes just a few minutes. The only rub with this recipe is that it does require a scale of some kind, unless you work with chocolate a lot and can eyeball it. Here’s what you do: (more…)

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Some Things

Posted on May 14, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Last week I got an email from Meg inviting me to participate in the Things I’m Afraid to Tell You movement. Initially started by Jess, then taken to a whole new level by Ez, you may have seen a few of these posts on blogs in the last week or two. When I got Meg’s email asking me and many others to write our own Things I’m Afraid to Tell You post, I was hesitant, then, before I could think about it too much more, wrote her back and agreed to do it. Locked in. So here we go… (more…)

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5.11.12

Posted on May 11, 2012 by vmacandcheese

This week I…

+ Had a week filled with printing. Check it. I:
+ Ordered new business cards from Moo. Why didn’t anyone tell me they had this luxe line of paper sooner?? Obsessed.
+ Had our Save the Dates printed (well, got the ball rolling at least. There was a minor snafu with how they cropped it, but those babies will be ready to go out next week, I hope!)
+ Printed a fun little bachelorette invitation for a client. It’s lookin’ fly. I kinda wanna go to this party, honestly.
+ Had two lunches with two good friends (hi Rach and Mere!). It’s always so nice to catch up with people and get out of my head for a while. I find that while I don’t mind being by myself at home all day, it’s definitely made me more of a head case at times.
+ Got our engagement photos back! I told Joe the professionally done hair and makeup worked wonders, because I thought they were the best photographs I’d ever taken (and I HATE being in photographs). He goes, “Naw, I like the way you look everyday more.” I thought he was busting my balls, but he was serious. It sounds dumb, but it was really sweet. It’s funny looking at these photos and picking out the ones that are most us. Ironically, they’re the ones we’re least likely to put on our wedding website. Mostly because they’re all the ones where we’re eating. Stuffing our faces and laughing = most true to real life.

LINK OF THE WEEK: This post from Sarah. Because as much as I remind myself of everything she wrote in that second paragraph, it never seems to sink in. However, her words stayed with me all yesterday and I found myself taking a step outside of my crazed mind and thinking about what she said and having my rational, objective self telling my insane self that I’m doing just fine. It was nice. More on this on Monday!

Happy weekend, everyone!

{Image Credit: Sophia Alexis Photography}

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Splurge/Save: Scalloped Skirts

Posted on May 10, 2012 by vmacandcheese

I didn’t mean for the title of this post to be so alliterative, but sometimes these things just work out. Moving on.

I have a thing for scalloping (and yeah, okay, scallops too). But let’s focus! Scallop detailing on skirts is perfectly lovely, in my opinion, whether we’re talking a lace detail or the edge of the hem. It’s a ladylike look that’s quite timeless, and can be toned down with simple flats and a basic tee, or gussied up with heels and a pretty blouse.

So the real question is…when it comes to scalloped mini skirts, would you splurge, or would you save?

Where to get ‘em: Asos Ponti Mini Skirt, $34.97 | Giulietta Scalloped A-line Crepe Skirt, $615 | Urban Outfitters Staring at Stars Crochet Scalloped Mini Skirt, $54 | Diane Von Furstenberg Akio Lace Mini Skirt< $265

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