tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21305866999399955282024-03-05T00:13:19.457-08:00November GreyTanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comBlogger906125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-8480140426138543782019-01-31T11:49:00.000-08:002019-01-31T11:49:27.491-08:00Enough, Equality, Family & Feminism This was our holiday card. The idea popped into my head when my husband and I were watching the news one night, exasperated by the many current issues, our hearts stirring with emotion. How do you raise children in the United States today?<br />
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This is how: You teach them to have a voice. You teach your little girl that although we haven't yet had a female President, someday we will - and someday it could be her. You teach your son what it really means to be a feminist - that he is wonderfully unique, but his future is not more important than the little girl's sitting beside him. That when he grows up and works for, or runs a company, his paycheck shouldn't be bigger than his female colleague's, simply because he's a white male. You stand up for equality and equal rights every day by giving your children experiences and friends and languages different than their own. You ask them hard questions. You ask yourself the same. You listen and respect the relatives and friends you may have who believe in carrying weapons, and you ask them with love, to consider fighting for change, not because we want to take away their rights, but because we want stricter background checks and tougher laws. Because our children are worth it.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://otherwild.com/products/the-future-is-female-t-shirt-kids-sizes" style="color: #1155cc;">Stella's tee,</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Araceli-Designs-ENOUGH-T-shirt/dp/B079YKMLL1/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1548963182&sr=8-20&keywords=enough+tee" style="color: #1155cc;">my tee,</a> Bodhi's tee (no longer avail), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Equality-T-Shirt-Promote-Equal-Rights/dp/B07KVRGYVB/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1548963052&sr=8-11&keywords=men%27s+equality+tee" style="color: #1155cc;">Rick's tee</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>*The below post was originally posted on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanyadempsey/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imtanyadempsey">Facebook</a> page on December 27th, 2018.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Last night while watching Mary Poppins Returns</span><span style="background-color: white;"> with my two kids at the C</span>inemark<span style="background-color: white;"> at Howard Hughes, a disturbed person covering their face with a hoodie, came into the theatre, banged on the wall and started yelling at the audience. Nearly everyone jumped up in panic mode, expecting the worst. Expecting gunfire. I covered my son underneath me, knowing that my husband had my daughter. In an instant my thoughts were that I might die, but that I had to get my kids out safely. This is the current "normal" in the country we live in. Even though (thank God) this person didn't have a gun, THIS is simply what we EXPECT now. A beautiful movie and holiday experience turned in to a terrifying one. People running out screaming, my children crying and traumatized. It makes our holiday card seem that much more poignant now. I ask you with love, to consider fighting for change. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">More feelings captured with my sweet girl, and another reason to speak up. </span><a href="https://leslunes.com/collections/mens-tops/products/forbidden-words-tee-les-lunes" style="background-color: white;">The Forbidden Words tee</a><span style="background-color: white;"> I'm wearing is by Les Lunes and includes Trump's seven forbidden words for CDC to include in their reports for funding. </span><br />
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<i>I love you, Stella! And mommy is so proud of you! </i></div>
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Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-55577246087062087892019-01-12T15:42:00.000-08:002019-01-12T15:42:25.036-08:00Women Supporting Women <span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello 2019. Happy to see you go, 2018! Well, except the part that my babies are getting bigger and more amazing every day, and growing up so fast and I wanna press pause to cherish them </span>sometimes<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Man, I was hit with a lot of lessons in the '18, some of which slid in at the last second, knocking me beside the head with a slightly painful "hey, you're not </span>going<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that way!" </span>But<span style="font-family: inherit;"> sometimes you need a lesson that big to keep you on the right path. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I’ve been reading Rachel Hollis' book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Wash-Your-Face-Believing/dp/1400201659">Girl Wash Your Face</a> and there is a chapter called “I’m better than you” about women judging one another. I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had with my husband on this one topic. “Why do women do that?” He asks. “Men don’t really do this.” I’ve realized that I’ve been up against some serious judgement in my life over the years and it’s almost always been from another woman. With that said, I've </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">thankfully</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> come across more good than bad. And to those who have been a constant, solid and uplifting relationship in my life, I am so grateful. I have some wonderful girlfriends and colleagues. And that’s something. But still, it stings when it happens to you, and when it does, you have to check yourself, the situation, and what is really going on. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">One recent situation was so ironic because the whole basis of the project was supposed to be about women supporting women... </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">And as I sat there with a woman and listened to her tell me that I was inferior, and not as good as the other women in the project, I realized something, she was just plain being mean. Perhaps I’ll never know why, but I think it has a little, no, a lot to do with perception. If you’re looking to find the worst in someone or something, you’ll usually find it. It wasn’t about me. It never is. What I’ve learned is that when I’ve judged other women, (and we all have) it’s usually due to some issue I have within myself. And to those I’ve ever made feel less than, I’m sorry. Strong women lift one another up! Strong women encourage with kindness and confidence because another woman’s work or success doesn’t intimidate them. So let’s keep working hard, appreciate the good, and put our own kindness where our mouth is. #2019 </span></span></span>Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-18773877985771209902018-11-20T10:26:00.000-08:002018-11-21T07:45:52.599-08:00Les Lunes JumpsuitI'm so excited to share my first holiday look of the season! As soon as Halloween passes, it's <i>ON</i> and I start planning my looks for all of the upcoming holiday parties. This year I have one piece that will take me through so many different events that I had to share.<br />
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I love this Paul Jumpsuit because it feels like pajamas but is so chic! <a href="https://www.rockyt.style/the-latest/oprah-les-lunes-jumpsuit">Oprah wore it to rehearsal for the Golden Globes</a> and everyone flipped. She added it to her favorite things list and it makes sense. It's lovely and flattering on so many body types. (Did I mention it feels like you're wearing pajamas? SO comfortable!)</div>
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Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-72337926111960788972018-10-31T11:59:00.002-07:002018-10-31T11:59:36.579-07:00Family Halloween Costume - GreaseHappy Halloween! In case you're still scrambling for a costume, I've got one for you! We stumbled upon this idea when friends invited us to a sing-a-long at Venice High School, where they filmed the movie, Grease! <div>
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I immediately googled all of the looks and realized we had pretty much everything in our family wardrobe to make this happen. (Bonus that my daughter humored me and dressed up as a matching Bad Sandy.) We curled our hair in rollers and pinned it to the side. I had faux leather jeans that were perfect, and a fitted long-sleeve tee that I just pulled down over my shoulders. Stella had black leggings and an off the shoulder, black top. Don't forget the sexy pumps!</div>
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My little man was just perfect as a T-Bird because we had already had a leather jacket in his arsenal. He was so into the idea of being a singer, so we went for it. (Maybe he was the "Teen Angel" character?) Don't forget the white tees and jeans for your dude, and you're done! </div>
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Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-29241364981855828842018-10-29T12:25:00.000-07:002018-10-30T09:10:51.931-07:00Halloween Costume - The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselWe had the chance to dress up a few times this year for Halloween and it's always so much fun to get creative! Even better when I can use my back stock of vintage clothing for an authentic costume!<br />
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I've been obsessed with <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5788792/">The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</a> since I binge watched it on a rare and free weekend alone over the summer. A 1950's housewife becomes a famous comic when her husband leaves her for his secretary and what better way to cope than to make jokes about it? Meanwhile, she's also FABULOUS. The wardrobe, the makeup, the hair, it's always been a time period I've adored and if you haven't seen it, you need to.<br />
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Women in those days dressed to THE NINES, even to BED. I loved that idea, and was so excited when I realized I had the perfect authentic nightgown to wear, so I went for it!<br />
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The only challenge was the hair. I knew I could just retro curl my own, (which I love to do in life anyway - have you bought these <a href="http://rstyle.me/~8LgLt" style="text-align: center;">Bed Head Bubble Rollers</a> yet?) but to actually look like Mrs. Maisel, it needed to be brown.<br />
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I went to a wig shop and found a really great choice, but the price tag (around $60) made me angry, so I decided to get the cheaper wig and just cut it myself. Since the wig was a super long straight wig, and synthetic hair can't be curled, I just chopped and pinned it. I found a silk robe tie that used to be my great-mother in law's and tied it around my wig to further secure it all.<br />
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Some vintage earrings, red lips and blue eye shadow, and I was good to go!<br />
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When I showed up to my friend's house and she was Rosie aka "We can do it!" I was giddy. Talk about female empowerment.<br />
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Hope you find some glamorous Halloween inspiration!Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-22774772826038075242018-09-24T17:24:00.000-07:002018-09-24T17:24:10.205-07:00Bye Bye Summer - my favorite look of the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I skipped right over the first day of fall (I've been way too crazy busy to blog like I used to) but wanted to document my summer style for 2018. So looking forward to what's next - my favorite time of year for holidays and fashion!Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-16327277247548046122018-04-28T16:39:00.001-07:002018-04-29T14:55:47.811-07:00Lemon Cake Recipe I'm a serious citrus lover. Maybe it's because I'm allergic to so many other fruits, and since citrus is my friend, I'm always trying to find ways to incorporate it into recipes. (This allergy came later in life, oddly enough, and I did use to enjoy my <a href="http://novembergrey.blogspot.com/2011/11/best-banana-bread-ever.html">homemade banana bread</a> and <a href="http://novembergrey.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-most-delicious-strawberry-cake-you.html">strawberry cake</a> very much. Le sigh...)<br />
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As I said in my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh5t_2Un8H4/?taken-by=tanyadempsey">Instagram</a> post, my baby dude is the sweetest little guy ever and always picks flowers and lemons for me when he walks the dog with his daddy. It recently inspired me to bake a lemon cake when we were having friends over for a BBQ.<br />
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I found an awesome recipe <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/nathans-lemon-cake">here</a>, which I adapted slightly, and it turned out so great that I had to share!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">Ingredients: </span></b></div>
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2 cups baking flour</div>
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1 tsp baking powder</div>
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1/2 tsp baking soda</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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1 & 1/4 cup sugar</div>
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1 stick of butter (softened)</div>
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3 large eggs</div>
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1 cup cream or buttermilk </div>
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(*See below on how to curdle your own milk)</div>
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Zest of one lemon</div>
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Juice of 1 large lemon<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">Directions: </span></b></div>
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Preheat over to 350</div>
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Spray two 8-9 inch cake pans (I used coconut oil)</div>
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Combine Dry ingredients in a bowl, set aside.</div>
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Cream the butter, sugar and eggs together. </div>
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Alternate adding in the flour mixture and buttermilk.</div>
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Lastly add lemon juice and zest. </div>
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*To create your own buttermilk, add one tablespoon of lemon juice (how convenient for this recipe!) to one cup of milk. Stir and let it set for 5 minutes. It will thicken up right before your very eyes, like magic! </div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">Icing: </span></b></div>
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3 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1/3 cup softened butter</div>
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4 oz - 8 oz cream cheese to taste</div>
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2 TBS lemon juice or more to taste</div>
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Fold softened butter into powdered sugar. Mix on low speed.</div>
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Add lemon juice and mix well. </div>
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Add Cream cheese last, adding more powdered sugar if needed.<br />
Sprinkle some leftover zest on top of the cake.<br />
<i>Voila! </i><br />
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There are certain looks I gravitate towards over and over again. I admittedly have about six gray cashmere sweaters. In my defense, they are all very different. A drop-sleeve cashmere tee, a simple pullover that I can throw in the wash, a cardigan that <i>used</i> to be a pullover, but when a moth devoured the neckline - I cut it right down the middle because I couldn't part with it and now it's a favorite makeshift cardi! An oversized wrap that feels like I'm wearing a luxurious blanket... I could go on.</div>
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I think it's all about finding your style and things that make you feel most <i>you. (</i>Obviously I feel good in gray cashmere.)</div>
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A few other things that are unabashedly me? Red lips, red nails, and stripes. </div>
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I <i>love me</i> some stripes. I've been through several versions of the long sleeve, striped tee because I always wear them to shreds. My current fave is a cozy, soft, <i>fitted-just-enough </i>tee in the perfect black and white stripe. I got it at <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c2rix23426">Hautelook</a> on a flash sale, but there are always versions of this tee out there. It's that classic.</div>
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I like to try new red lipsticks but always go back to this one: <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c2q6pz3426">Nars Semi-Matt Lipstick in Heatwave. </a></div>
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The polish here is gel, but when I'm doing my own, I reach for <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c2q9pd3426">Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Scarlet Starlet. </a></div>
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I'm saving the best for last because YOU GUYS... I've done it. I've found THE BEST mascara. If you love big, bold lashes - look no further. It adds length, thickness, and separation, and it doesn't flake! It's pretty much the Mercedes-Benz of mascaras. Pricier than the drugstore brands, but totally worth it: <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c2q9d43426">Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara. </a> I curled here and added two coats. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*An addition to an original post I wrote on Facebook, 3-22-18</i></span></span></div>
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We have to keep reminding ourselves to take these moments... because our kiddos will only be this small once. We're so incredibly proud of them. Although Stella is still a bit shy about it, if anyone speaks to her in Chinese, she absolutely understands and will converse back. Bodhi is so outgoing and brave about it, that he speaks without fear, in his limited, only-one-year immersion training. When I doubt myself as a mama, I have to remember all that we're striving for - well rounded, worldly, good little people, and I think we might just be accomplishing that. </div>
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<br />Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-31352927921960916662018-01-20T14:57:00.001-08:002018-01-22T10:51:09.457-08:00Self Care + Other Necessities (Like Adidas) When I made my resolutions and intentions for this year, at the top of my list was self care. I've never put this down on paper as an actual TO DO before and it looked a little funny, sitting there next to the list of other obligations... But I decided to just commit to it, and the impact so far has been profound.<br />
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The truth is, I've always put myself <i>way down</i> on the list of priorities. Sure, I'll squeeze in some time between work, clients, kids and household to get a mani-pedi, or get my hair done (blonde takes <i>hours</i>), but for the most part the events that center around "me time" have always been more of a forgotten afterthought to all of the "more important" things that need to get done, the "more important people" who need attending to.<br />
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Why is it that as women (and especially mothers) we feel so guilty about doing things that are solely and exclusively for ourselves? And I'm not just talking pedicures and highlights. I'm talking about the real stuff. The things that feed our souls and make us better. In those quiet moments when we can remember who we really are and what brings us peace and happiness, (separate from all of the outside noise and obligations), that's when true joy happens.<br />
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Caring for myself makes me so much better in my work, makes me more thoughtful and courageous on the creative side of things, and more positive and energetic on the business side. Caring for myself makes me a better mother, wife, lover and friend and I know that it will prolong my life.<br />
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Committing to practices like pilates and mindful meditation has taught me that for anything to really work - you have to, well, commit to it! Put it on a list, put it on your calendar, make time - just freaking<i> do it. </i>So I am. I give myself writing deadlines. I read my book on the hammock for that 20 minute break instead of scrolling through instagram while I scarf down lunch. I showed up at a friend's house last weekend and said "we need to paint." So we did. I reconnected with another friend and took the time to have dinner and really catch up, really listen, and really share with him how much his friendship and support has meant to me through the years... and as we sat across from each other and chatted and laughed through tears, I was filled up. It was a reminder to me that these things need to keep happening. Little pockets of moments for <i>me</i>.<br />
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I also have to keep reminding myself that these things are actually the least selfish thing I can do - because it makes me a better version of myself.<br />
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<i><br /></i>I hope you can do some of the same this year. Let's be kind to ourselves!<br />
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Side note - Adidas (because, <i>fashion</i>). A long time fashionista friend of mine recently shared about purging some of her shoe wardrobe in exchange for shoes that actually feel good and are comfortable! It inspired me to take a look at my own shoe wardrobe and make some cuts, and purchases. These <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwwb4r3426">Adidas Cloud Foam sneakers</a> are a DREAM. I have been wearing them every day since I got them. Talk about self care... they are sooo comfortable! (They have memory foam in them!) I can't wait to wear-them-in even more, and pair them with skirts and dresses come spring.<br />
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Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-21615367255078338732017-12-31T14:41:00.001-08:002017-12-31T14:48:20.605-08:00Why my 2017 sucked (and why it didn't) + a printed suit (because, fashion)I got a fan letter the other day. At first I thought it was a prank. I really did. It's not just because it's been a long time since I've been in a movie or TV show, but because that pretty much sums up my knee-jerk reaction to any sort of kindness or goodness in 2017. I just don't trust it. If you know me, you know that I'm mostly an extremely positive, see-the-good-in-every-situation kind of gal, but 2017 changed me. It was a hefty year that changed a whole lot of us.<br />
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I have bad-ass, straight-talking friend from Boston who always chimes in on any sort of complaint by her caucasian, middle-to-upper class mom friends by saying "first world problems" and I know she's right. (Although I'm half Mexican, I was gifted the genetic pool of looking like the ones who have it a whole lot easier.) I have a tremendous amount to be grateful for, and even more to be genuinely joyful about; Work I love, two healthy, brilliant children, <i>if-I-do-say-so-myself</i>, a solid marriage going a decade + strong, and a big house to wrap us all up at night. But I'm more than a bit weathered from a year that was suffering from the consequences of the aftermath that was 2016.<br />
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I know I'm not alone, and I know I'm in the company of many who endured so much more. But man, I'm so happy to say goodbye to one of the toughest years yet. Friendships were tested (the true ones remain) some relationships built in business in 2016 were built up with hopeful naivety, only to crumble drastically in the light of day, sharp fangs being revealed after the first disagreement. I parted ways with people I didn't necessarily want to, but knew there was no other way around it, in order to move forward, having grown tired of pulling dead weight for so long. Some decided to see the worst in me as well, instead of the years of service, love, and opportunities I created, including a family member who I once considered an iron-clad confidant. This was where my 2017 started, and the residual effects continued throughout the year.<br />
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I look back and feel as though 2017 was full of so much hard work. One mountain after another to climb, climb, climb. One obstacle after the next, to overcome. I think collectively we all got hit, at times it felt as though the whole world was turned upside down. I could see it on the faces of strangers passing by, deep sighs of a mutual understanding was all the communication needed. Wrong was right, and had won elections. Natural disasters raged with fury. Senseless killings. One news story after another, as the world fell down around us.<br />
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But small miracles happened as well. My favorite aunt survived rigorous cancer treatments and surgery. I held her hand as she went from resilient warrior, to the fragile elderly, back to her warrior self again. Two friendships in particular bloomed exponentially, digging deep into that hidden part of myself, and pulling out the sunshine with a gentle reminder - some people <i>can</i> be trusted - some people will recognize my good. My five year old son taught himself to be brave in the face of new challenges, not to mention a new language, and I found a reason to keep going in business, realizing that only I possess the key, and having the confidence to stand on my own is exactly what I needed to learn.<br />
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Things were rocky, but there were moments of sweetness as well. I suppose it was the necessary dark to make the light beam loudly with its brilliance. Even in the hardest moments, I could still keep my head above water somehow, finding comfort in the knowledge that nothing lasts forever, the good or the bad.<br />
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In those heart clutching moments when I thought I couldn't take anymore, a moment of relief would always come. Like the time my kids both found me slumped over my computer in defeat, dinner burning on the stove, tears welling up in my eyes, absolutely frazzled, burnt, burned and heartbroken to the core, and they wrapped their arms around me and said "You're a good mommy. You're doing a good job, mama." and I knew it would all be ok.<br />
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It took a lot of work to get here. Over one year to be exact. But through love, and meditation, therapy, and prayer, I've survived. Back into my warrior self again, and ready for what 2018 throws at me.<br />
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One thing I know for sure - things are different. Very different. And they'll never be the same. But I'll survive this new normal.<br />
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I inherited it from a clothing exchange and the vibrant gold/yellow color was such a show-stopper, I'm glad I grabbed it on my way out the door. </div>
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My friend who gave it to me said her husband wasn't a huge fan, and I got the same reaction from my dude. I think they prefer the more form-fitting, feminine stuff (see my <a href="http://novembergrey.blogspot.com/2017/12/burgundy-holiday-look-olivia-palermo-x.html">previous post</a>, which he <i>loved</i>) and which I can understand and love to wear as well, but this hybrid sack/cape shape is just so easy, chic and comfortable!</div>
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And I think... as long as you wear this shape with heels to add some contrast, and wear it with confidence - you too can rock this look!</div>
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It actually feels like how I'd like to dress in my fantasy world... avante garde, a slight nod to Japanese style, with heavy art influence. </div>
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But for now I'll just be happy with taking this dress out for a spin when I'm in the mood!<br />
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Plus, your fashion-loving girlfriends who will go ga ga over something so bold. And I personally dress more for them sometimes... don't you?<br />
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Dress - <a href="https://www.cosstores.com/us/Women">COS</a></div>
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Purse - Vintage<br />
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This time of year, and planning out out holiday looks is so fun and can bring so much joy! It's seriously my favorite time to get creative and dress up!<br />
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I hope I can bring you a little bit of fashion joy and inspiration, too. A friend gave me the best compliment the other day. She said she thinks about me sometimes when she's getting dressed for an event, and that I inspire her to be bold and be daring and even sexy sometimes!<br />
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It was seriously one of the best compliments I've ever received, (love you, Sage!) and makes me want to keep going with these posts, even though my life is so full and so busy with so many other creative endeavors.<br />
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From acting, into to fashion styling, into blogging and fashion videos, and now landing into the world of producing and directing...<br />
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Finding the simple joys in getting dressed is so important. Bonus, if it's something that makes you feel sexy, or bold or just plain confident... well, ladies... we can be unstoppable.<br />
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Photos by <a href="http://www.skcndesign.com/">SKCN Design</a> Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-41990063409089196132017-11-30T14:39:00.000-08:002017-11-30T19:09:55.218-08:00Sexual harassment, acting, and that girl I used to be<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A long time ago I decided that what I was sacrificing in order to be an actress wasn’t worth the potential rewards, even if those (let’s face it, highly unattainable) rewards could be great. I decided that what I was actually looking for in all of my years in the movies, and on those embarrassingly over sexualized magazine covers was two fold - I was simply looking for love and adoration, and financial security. Both of which I lacked in my childhood, and both of which were always fleeting in my years as an actress. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Never sustainable. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like a dangling carrot I could only sometimes reach, but always left hungry in the end. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I remember one weekend when I was flown away to do a horror film convention, signing autographs of myself scantily clad on 8 x 10 glossies and thinking... there has to be more than this. While doing a press interview I was asked the question of which director I’d love to work with in the future. I said Cameron Crowe. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I never fit in that world and yet I continued to be offered work, so I continued to work. Who was I to turn it down? Who was I to say no? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No thank you, Mr. Jackass B-movie, bondage-loving photographer, I don’t want to pose for this shoot wearing that. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No, Mr. Casting Director, I don’t think it’s OK for me to take off my shirt in this audition because it’s necessary for you to “see my body” should I get the part and we have to film a love scene. (This happened.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No, Mr. well-known headshot photographer I will not accept your offer to get free headshots if I "make it worth your while" simply because I asked if I could post-date my check. (I declined the offer.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And whoever made that decision all those years ago at Femme Fatale magazine to make my first ever magazine cover into a zoomed-in shot of only my mouth licking an ice cream cone, transforming a once playful and artistic image shot by a high-fashion photographer into something completely over-sexualized - EF you. YOU are part of the problem in this industry.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Look, I understand you think that only “sex sells”, especially in the world of demons and demon slayers, and I understand that I was the one who said yes and posed in my underwear, and shot that scene, but there is a plethora of young and talented girls out there who never get the chance to be taken seriously, because we are simply saying yes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">We say yes for survival. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">We say yes for the chances. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">It infuriates me when I hear the judgmental tone toward these women who may or may not have said yes to a shoulder rub from Harvey Weinstein, or said yes to drinks after hours, or yes to a sexy photograph they later regretted. By the way, the above photographs I'm not ashamed of, or I wouldn't have posted them. But there are plenty of pictures out there that make me cringe when I think of my kids seeing them someday. There are <i>decisions</i> I made that make me cringe when I think about them. But dammit, I feel like there's no one looking out for these young girls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">The ones who say yes because they didn't have the upbringing or parents that you did. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">The ones who say yes to pay the rent and keep going. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">Through the grace of God I eventually realized that enough yes’ could run me straight into a path I never wanted. </span><span style="color: #222222;">I once knew a girl who’s yes’ from those movies and those “opportunities” took her straight into the path of pornography. And she was lovely. And talented. And it breaks my heart every time I think of her. And that is why I took myself out. Who knows... Maybe I was never good enough for the big leagues. Maybe I didn’t try for long enough, push hard enough. Maybe I didn't make it my <i>every</i> and <i>only</i> thing. I guess I’ll never know. But I knew that I had to start saying no - and fast, before I lost myself completely. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eventually, I had the guts to start writing, something that fulfilled me even if it didn’t matter to anyone else. But somehow, by some miracle, it started to matter. I had interest in something other than my physical being, interest from what was inside my brain and inside my heart and put down on paper. There was never a better feeling. But those moments were short-lived as well. I remember when I was asked to a meeting with a producer who had gotten some of my pages. As we sat in that meeting, me trying to hide my jitters in my more serious thrift store “writer outfit”, I hoped for that moment that could possibly change my life. All too soon, I was overtaken with the sinking feeling that he wasn’t there for my words. My fears were confirmed when he outright said “look, I have to be honest, your script is good, it needs some work, but it’s good... but I’m more interested in this beautiful woman sitting before me who could write such passionate love stories. I’d like to get to know you better.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I almost said yes. I almost said yes to being taken out on a date with this man, yes to describing in detail why I wrote that one love scene and if I had personally had that experience, yes to him “helping me with my career”... yes to a relationship that could have <i>maybe</i> gotten my movie made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That script is still sitting on top of my files in my office, collecting dust with its faded, pink cover, my heart and soul inside it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I now know that the reason I was able to get up and walk out on that part of my life was because I had an even bigger dream - a family of my own. A chance to do things differently. To fill my daughter with so much love and confidence that she'd never let herself be treated some of the ways I allowed myself to be. To give her confidence in her appearance, but to always make it secondary, to her heart and to her beautiful mind. To </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">raise my son to know the difference between right and wrong, flirting and harassment, respect and power abuse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As hard as it was sometimes, I look back on that time in my life with a lot of gratitude. It brought me here, and it wasn't all bad. There were a handful of lovely photographers and directors and actors I worked with (you know who you are) who treated me with respect and kindness. But I will say that as a whole - that industry needs a whole lot of shaking up. </span><br />
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The hubs has our (tiny) turkey brining in the fridge, and I'll be making a homemade pumpkin pie tonight. Other than that, it will be an easy go tomorrow. </div>
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Since we'll be making some pre dinner rounds to visit friends, I'm thinking I'll step it up <i>(just)</i> a notch with an outfit like this... Perfect for Turkey Day, or any other holiday event that requires some casual dressing up!<br />
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Baggy, boyfriend jeans (because, um... hello, second helpings) balanced nicely with a lace top and statement earrings. Bonus - you might already have these items in your closet!</div>
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Scroll Lace Mock Neck Top - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cuqxcs3426">Loft</a></div>
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Jasmine Tassel Drop Earrings - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cuqxyu3426">Anthropologie</a><br />
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I'm going to try to post more in November and December because I LOVE the holidays and dressing up. It's like an excuse for me to rock my favorite vintage-esq style with retro waves and red lips and all things fancy and over dressed! I swear I was born in the wrong era. I love that in Los Angeles, pretty much anything goes for fashion, which leaves a lot of room for creativity... but there's something about the winter and holiday time that just feels magical to me and gets my creative juices flowing! </div>
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I wore a <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cud3fs3426">Banana Republic one-shoulder dress</a>, a vintage coat, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cud3he3426">Sole Society heels</a> & <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cud3dp3426">earrings from Nordstrom Rack.</a> As always, my favorite red lip is <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cud3ka3426">Nars in Heatwave. </a>Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-66127537707567112642017-09-06T12:53:00.000-07:002017-09-06T12:57:46.365-07:00Little White DressWho says you can't wear white after Labor Day? I feel like I'm loving everything basic, and clean lately. Those are the pieces that will last forever. And I'm tired of cheap, throwaway fashion. #canigetanamen?<br />
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I immediately fell in love with this dress because it had such a tuxedo, cocktail dress feel, but was also super easy to wear. And I discovered a new love of mine - The Little White Dress! It's as timeless as the Little Black Dress and I know I'll wear this one for years to come.<br />
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Don't forget your self tanner (unless you're golden-complexion blessed, which I am <i>not</i>), and I decided to go with easy waves, strong eyes and nude lips - which I think plays nicely against white. (Click for my favorite, and the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ch33493426">best faux lashes</a> and an amazing <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cr4f4u3426">nude lipstick</a>!)<br />
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When transitioning from my old company, Séchoir into rebranding and starting over again here at November Grey, I realized that I was going to need some (deep breaths) new content, fresh starts, website makeovers, carefully curated photos and videos, while still paying homage to the years of work (blood, sweat, and tears) I put into my old company.<br />
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So much has happened. Mostly tremendous growth - both professionally and personally. I look back now at all that was accomplished along side some pretty talented people, and I feel grateful for the journey. All of it. The good and the (freaking) <i>hard</i>.<br />
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What I'm soaking in now is that feeling... you know the one? Where you're on the verge of something great, brand-spanking new - fresh starts. Like moving into a new apartment, or cutting your hair, or finally organizing your closet and ridding your life of everything that no longer suits you.<br />
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That feeling.<br />
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That's the one.<br />
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Can't wait to share with you guys all that's on the agenda, and my <a href="http://www.novembergrey.com/">new website</a> (launching very soon)!<br />
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With love,<br />
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When one of my favorite lifestyle clients, <a href="https://sonderliving.com/" target="_blank">Sonder Living</a> asked me to help out with some creative content for their annual Summer Soirée event in NYC, I jumped at the opportunity. I love visiting New York, and although it was a quick trip, it was well worth the hustle and turned out to be such a fabulous event!<br />
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I ran into some old friends, including this babe, actress Genevieve Howell whom I've known for several years, back when she used to live in Los Angeles. (If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanyadempsey/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, find a pic of us and you can read the whole dramatic encounter I once had that made me love this girl for life!) </div>
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The team pulled out all the stops to make sure guests had an enchanting evening, where they were treated to a peek at some of the latest pieces from Sonder Living's designers, fun art giveaways, wine and music!<br />
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We served the delicious <a href="http://www.lorenzawine.com/" target="_blank">Lorenza Rosé,</a> a no-brainer, perfect wine for any summer occasion.<br />
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<i>Photos by Steven Lake</i>Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-30342562013779787152017-06-14T16:39:00.000-07:002017-06-14T16:39:03.826-07:00I have a thing for red (dresses)If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanyadempsey/" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> you'll see a common pop of color that threads thoughout my feed. When advising friends and clients about their marketing and brand on Instagram, I always suggest a well thought-out color scheme, and a signature color. But the red just sort of "happened" for me.<br />
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So I went with it. I love me some red lips, and while I don't wear a lot of red tops, I just counted in my closet and I have a red jumpsuit, two red skirts and four red dresses in all different styles, in all different shades! So I guess it's safe to say that red is my signature color.<br />
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And I guess it has been for a while. I still have (slightly torturous) memories of my senior year in high school, when I sang a rendition of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCdCuduv0H0" target="_blank">Trisha Yearwood's Walkaway Joe</a> (side note, a super young, gorgeous, and unknown Matthew McConaughey plays the heartbreaker in this video), and I, big bangs and all attempted to sing my heart out in a handmade, satin, red dress to my peers to the same song with disastrous results. </div>
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In my defense, our music teacher/piano player didn't quite know the song and we couldn't sync up with each other. It was painfully embarrassing but I suppose it built me some character, and the dress was great (thanks mom) so it wasn't a total wash. Also, my friends decided not to disown me, so that was good.<br />
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Perhaps I'm eternally looking for that perfect, red dress to make up for that moment in time. We'll leave that up to therapy, but just let me tell you about <i>THIS </i>dress. It was a FREAKING AMAZING score at Banana Republic on sale. When I say amazing, I'm talking under $25 bucks and I'll wear it for-EVS. Yes, it has pockets, no, it's no longer avail. But find some of my favorite red things below.<br />
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Favorite red lipstick - <a href="http://rstyle.me/~9ZbHN" target="_blank">Nars Heatwave</a></div>
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Favorite color-stay drugstore lipstick - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cpgcrc3426" target="_blank">Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick</a></div>
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Favorite red nail polish - <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cpgcn83426" target="_blank">Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Scarlet Starlet</a></div>
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Tanya Dempseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01353501242369600411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130586699939995528.post-43482404261022834192017-05-24T14:46:00.000-07:002017-05-24T14:47:19.684-07:00Why I'm addicted to Pilates + my favorite leggings by Jala Yep. This is how addicted I feel to my fitness now. It lifts me up. It makes me positive. It makes me strong in spirit, body and mind. Plus, it's fun.<br />
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They say that you need to find your addiction, the one workout or class or trainer that keeps you going back for more. I know I've found mine in Pilates.<br />
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I look forward to every single class (even on the days when I'd rather stay in bed - I know I'll feel better once I go). The camaraderie and girl time is like no other. Never before have I felt so supported and motivated than when surrounded by these kindred spirits.<br />
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Even when our trainer, Tabitha seriously kicks our butts - the pain is so worth the gain and simply put, I'm a lifer now. </div>
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Some tips for newbies to Pilates... Don't get discouraged. In the beginning I found just about every move a struggle. It will get easier. You just have to commit.<br />
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Also, find a good, thick mat. (I always score amazing ones at <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cntmtf3426" target="_blank">TJ Maxx</a>) Make sure it's extra thick and long.<br />
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Another tip? Do yourself a favor and invest in a few new workout outfits that you can mix and match and that make you feel great. One of my new faves? <a href="https://www.jalaclothing.com/" target="_blank">Jala clothing.</a><br />
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Every time I wear these <a href="https://www.jalaclothing.com/collections/legging/products/peak-legging-2?variant=27552404880" target="_blank">Jala Peak Leggings</a>, people stop me to ask where I got them. They're a little bit of an investment, but anything of true quality is. Also, Jala is offering a <b>promo code of 25%</b> off for Memorial Day with code <b>MD25</b> until May 31st, 2017!<br />
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I also dig the cool tees and other separates from Jala that can be worn while running around on errands, or picking up the kiddos, or let's face it - when you're too busy after a workout to get your shower in right away! (See my last workout post featuring Jala <a href="http://novembergrey.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-fit-fix-cute-workout-clothes-jala.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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Tank - <a href="https://www.jalaclothing.com/collections/legging/products/peak-legging-2?variant=27552404880" target="_blank">Jala Clothing</a></div>
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Leggings - <a href="https://www.jalaclothing.com/collections/legging/products/peak-legging-2?variant=27552404880" target="_blank">avail here at Jala Clothing</a></div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cntpjk3426" target="_blank">Nike Flex Trainers</a></div>
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Use PROMO CODE <b>MD25 </b>for 25% off Jala Clothing until 5/31/17!<br />
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<i style="text-align: left;">Photos by </i><span style="color: #0000ee; text-align: left;"><i><u><a href="http://www.skcndesign.com/" target="_blank">Steffi Neth</a></u></i></span></div>
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