tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205303312024-03-12T19:11:22.496-04:00swankypeachSeriously swanky ... from the South.<br>
Swank-y: (adj) imposingly fashionable and elegant.<br>
Peach: (noun) why, a (Georgia) Peach of course!Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.comBlogger648125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-32031889408959270412014-04-03T12:00:00.000-04:002014-04-03T13:21:05.455-04:00Madewell's Rush Street location anniversary party - let's go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And since one of my favorite Chicago style bloggers (seriously need to get on her calendar for a coffee date) <a href="http://www.sequinsandstripes.com/about/" target="_blank">Liz Schneider</a> of <a href="http://www.sequinsandstripes.com/" target="_blank">Sequins & Stripes</a> is <a href="http://www.sequinsandstripes.com/2014/03/28/youre-invited-madewells-anniversary-event/" target="_blank">co-hosting their One Year Anniversary</a> shindig for the <a href="http://chicago.racked.com/archives/2013/04/08/madewell-1.php" target="_blank">Rush Street</a> location tomorrow night. Naturally, I plan to attend.<br />
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And as much as I'd really like to shop, this whole lack of job and figuring out what I'm doing next with my life thing really isn't lucrative so I will just imagine I'll be walking in to purchase these items I've been coveting since I received the latest <a href="https://www.madewell.com/AST/Navigation/catalog.jsp" target="_blank">Madewell catalog</a> in the mail...<br />
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/madewell_spring_2014_swankypeach_cravings/set?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=118176099" target="_blank"><img alt="Madewell Spring 2014 SwankyPeach Cravings" border="0" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/118176099/id/xl_SJ1K74xG3zQpeNxsv_g/size/e.jpg" height="400" title="Madewell Spring 2014 SwankyPeach Cravings" width="400" /></a></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/madewell_spring_2014_swankypeach_cravings/set?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=118176099" target="_blank">Madewell Spring 2014 SwankyPeach Cravings</a> by <a href="http://melissa-g-lamkin.polyvore.com/?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste" target="_blank">melissa-g-lamkin</a></span> </small></div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=106152212" rel="nofollow">Madewell cami dress</a> / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=106678910" rel="nofollow">Madewell retro top</a> / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=102182200" rel="nofollow">Madewell cut off</a> / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=106152566" rel="nofollow">Madewell polish shoes</a> / <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=10265779&.svc=copypaste&id=106236863" rel="nofollow">Madewell print bag</a></span></small></div>
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Anyone else in Chicago planning to attend the party tonight? If so, let me know so we can say hi to one another in real life!<br />
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-73256093543983067182014-04-02T12:00:00.000-04:002014-04-02T15:31:04.282-04:00I like, I link: Weekly Clicks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welp, it's Wednesday and also the new issue of Domino Magazine day! I just picked up a copy this morning and I cannot wait to curl up on the couch later with a glass of vino and dive right in.</div>
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While I do that, you can check out a few links I found this week:</div>
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<b>{inspired by}</b> <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/live-love-home/career-transformations/" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Reading about and being inspired by these three ladies</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> on the </span><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/live-love-home/" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">One Kings Lane blog</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>{something to try}</b> </span><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;">THIS</b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2014/03/diy-project-upholstered-door.html" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">dope DIY</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> via </span><a href="http://designsponge.com/" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Design Sponge</a></div>
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<b>{craving} </b><a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/BAGS/crossbodybags/PRDOVR~A5922/A5922.jsp" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">A messenger bag</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> that is my new must-have accessory for spring from </span><a href="http://madewell.com/" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Madewell</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>{necessary accessory}</b> Using </span><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Leighton-Black-and-White-Texture-Pattern-Umbrella/8926211/product.html?refccid=IKV22GKI53NYKYSE2KQPIZJKZU&searchidx=0" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">this to stay dry</a><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> when April's showers arrive via </span><a href="http://overstock.com/" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Overstock </a></div>
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Tell me:What are some of your favorite online finds this week?</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The post <a href="http://2014/04/i-like-i-link-weekly-clicks.html" target="_blank">I like, I link: Weekly Clicks</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.swankypeach.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SwankyPeach</a>.</span></div>
Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-48525201607199916492014-04-01T12:00:00.000-04:002014-04-01T13:22:03.770-04:00I am not a screw up. Slacker? Maybe...
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over a year later than the time I said I was going to start blogging again
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wonder if there were enough hours in the day, I’m now trying to fill them. I’ve
been catching up with friends that travel through for work, the weekend,
weddings, etc; <a href="http://instagram.com/p/l-pIK9im2F/" target="_blank">taking SwankyPooch to the dog beach</a> for much needed exercise,
enjoying mid-day runs and even <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mOOWlzim4E/" target="_blank">spending time with my friend Mandy and her newlittle bundle of joy, Natalie</a>. It’s really interesting what happens when you
literally have time to stop and the smell the roses. But, I’ll save you the
boredom and just say it’s time you <b>keep me accountable</b> and this blogging thing
happens on the regular from now on? Cool? If not, feel free to send an email to
<i>swankypeach(at)gmail(dot)com</i> with only the words <b>SwankyPeach, you’re a slacker!</b>
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Oh, hi! I'm alive and still here ... and here's what I've been up to....<br />
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I moved to Chicago on February 14, 2013 after I accepted a job working for <a href="http://www.trunkclub.com/melissa" target="_blank">Trunk Club as a stylist</a>.<br />
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Since then, my life has been a blur and whirlwind of laughs, and fun, and fabulous friends and stylish people and more. (If you follow me on<a href="http://www.instagram.com/melissalamkin" target="_blank"> instagram</a>, you've seen it all.)<br />
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Currently, the last few months have been frigid (who ever decided upon #Chiberia, I'd like to high five you!) and snow-filled but I seriously wouldn't change it for the world. Do I dream of my summer beach days at Lake Michigan - you bet - like, every single morning.<br />
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But I'm happy, and loving it and although the last year hasn't been easy by any means (and clearly left no spare time for blogging) I wouldn't trade the experiences and sweat and tears and snowflakes for anything.<br />
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So, this day, on my first official anniversary in the greatest city ever, Cheers to a stylish 2014 and Swanky back to blogging!<br />
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So, ask me anything ... what is it that you'd like me to write about?<br />
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-47763920215781976212012-12-31T11:06:00.001-05:002012-12-31T11:06:13.895-05:002013. Can't wait to meet you.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Indeed it has. And a year I can't wait to say adios to! I'll be doing that tonight in Greensboro with my friends Katie and Sarah at the <a href="http://www.amoslee.com/" target="_blank">Amos Lee</a> and <a href="http://www.theavettbrothers.com/" target="_blank">the Avett Brothers </a>show. For a gal that loves her music (and live) I can't think of a better way to ring in 2013. (Follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/melissalamkin" target="_blank">instagram</a> for pics from the show!)</div>
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Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-88756727526755318212012-12-20T11:40:00.001-05:002012-12-20T11:40:33.268-05:00Summerbird Boutique: A Charlotte best-kept secret.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.wbtv.com/story/20352027/best-kept-secret-designer-deals-at-lower-prices#" target="_blank">Watch this video</a> to find out why <a href="http://summerbirdboutique.com/" target="_blank">Summerbird boutique</a> is one of my best-kept secrets for shopping and styling in Charlotte for finding high-end designer duds.<br />
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P.s. Santa, perhaps you'll be leaving that <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Balenciaga-Classic-City-Bag-Glycine/prod138360047/" target="_blank">Balenciaga Classic City Bag</a> under the tree for me??? (*wink)Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-69694958349421469682012-12-19T09:55:00.001-05:002012-12-19T09:55:49.135-05:00Holiday party silliness.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-55521262029765089242012-12-18T15:29:00.001-05:002012-12-18T15:29:39.334-05:00New black booties.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Like I need another pair of boots, or booties ... seriously. But for $49 at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/rack" target="_blank">Nordstrom Rack</a> (while taking care of some Christmas shopping at lunch) I couldn't resist. And I can't wait to emulate <a href="http://seejaneworkplaylive.blogspot.com/2012/12/snug-see-jane-wear.html" target="_blank">Anna's socks-with-tights-with-booties-look</a>.Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-14575001239141565682012-12-17T17:22:00.003-05:002012-12-17T17:22:47.119-05:00Peplum is for parties.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Party host KTD ensured this year's Dirty Santa Shindig was as festive as the gift exchange is feisty. Personalized party glasses and paper garland for proof. I walked away from the gift showdown with a tube of <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Lipgloss-L%C3%88VRES-SCINTILLANTES-88721?sku=119564" target="_blank">Chanel Nakkar Lip Gloss</a>. #thankyouverymuchMelissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-8918061198826107892012-12-11T10:46:00.002-05:002012-12-11T10:46:30.488-05:00Gift idea: For the Mr.No, I don't have one. (A Mr., that is. But gift ideas? All day.)<br />
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Enter <a href="http://trunkclub.com/" target="_blank">Trunk Club</a>. It spares you having to trudge to the mall with the Mr. while he grumbles and whines because he hates shopping and ensures you he won't look like he's headed straight to the country club or (worse) the gym when you're going out in public together.<br />
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He speaks with a TC stylist -- who determines his style, what he needs, what items he searching for, etc. He/she pulls together a "trunk" of items and outfits that ship straight to Mr.'s doorstep where he tries on at home ... he keeps (and only pays for) the items he likes, ships back (for free) the items he does not.<br />
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Seriously - it's a win, win for you and him. And if you're interested ... email my friend Amanda askew[at]trunkclub[dot]com to hook your fella up.<br />
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-46281931772827523712012-12-09T12:52:00.004-05:002012-12-09T12:52:41.479-05:00Can't stop wearing my leather skinnies.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-25212710719606163012012-12-03T17:09:00.003-05:002012-12-03T17:09:47.387-05:00Weekend in Atlanta. (E turns Thirty.)Headed to Atlanta on Thursday night for a long weekend celebrating my friend <a href="http://www.foxsportssouth.com/pages/secgil_talent_moreau" target="_blank">Elizabeth's</a> 30th birthday. To sum up our weekend ... large amounts of food and wine, shopping successes and <a href="http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/SECSPORTS/SPORTS/FOOTBALL/2012FootballChampionship.aspx" target="_blank">football watching</a>. We stayed in a <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/rooms/room_class_detail.html?propertyID=3131&roomClassId=1001516883" target="_blank">crazy suite</a> (I find it comical the W calls it the "Extreme Wow Suite") at the <a href="http://www.watlantamidtown.com/" target="_blank">W Hotel in Midtown</a>. Food: a ridiculous and delicious dinner at Inman Park's <a href="http://www.barcelonawinebar.com/atlanta.htm" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> and <a href="http://www.pozolerestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Pozole</a> had me at hello with a margarita served with slushee ice. (Hello? Amazing!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Leather peplum top at H&M. In L-O-V-E, love, like Ryan Gosling, love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> A stocking stuffer idea for Old Saint Nick. Mine is the one with the "M", sir!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sporting my new leather skinnies for E's big night out Friday night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Happy Birthday, Elizabeth! </span></div>
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My pretty, pretty sweet friend - so proud of you for chasing your dreams and enjoying life! Thrilled to have shared a fun, memory-filled weekend with you to celebrate!! xoxo!</div>
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Hit up Boston two weekends ago... gorgeous in the fall. Every day I was there the weather was absolutely gorgeous too... Perfect for all of the walking we did!</div>
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Yep. TARGET. And for $32.99!?!? These pretties stopped me dead in my tracks last night when trying to walk quickly past the shoe section so I would stay focused on my Target purchase list. (You may have seen my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/R_RVOvCm_N/" target="_blank">Instagram </a>about this last night.)<br />
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Pink or red with gold cap toe or green or navy with a silver cap toe....A mass text was sent to my friends who would appreciate this find ... ASAP. Turns out, one already purchased the green and the consensus is that I purchase the pink. One of my roomies is hunting my size at the Target near her office today as it wasn't available at the location I was in last night.<br />
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Can't wait to style them!Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-64325074155358842962012-11-12T16:40:00.002-05:002012-11-12T16:40:15.243-05:00Music Monday: trifecta of awesome.Ohhhhh what I wouldn't give to have been invited to this little gathering....<br />
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<a href="http://www.theheadandtheheart.com/" target="_blank">The Head &The Heart</a>, <a href="http://thelumineers.com/" target="_blank">the Lumineers</a> singing <a href="http://boniver.org/" target="_blank">Bon Iver</a>'s Skinny Love acoustically.<br />
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-6039642870056006932012-11-08T10:10:00.003-05:002012-11-08T10:10:58.256-05:00Graphic print skirt.Picked up this pretty skirt for a mere $25 at Forever 21.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Skirt, Forever 21. <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=8998&vid=1&pid=311962012" target="_blank">Sweater,</a> Gap. <a href="http://www.hue.com/Tights/Womens-Tights/HUE-Opaque-Tights-.aspx?selCol=Black&colI=9" target="_blank">Tights,</a> Hue. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steven-Steve-Madden-Womens-Pembrook/dp/B005EK7SEC" target="_blank">Booties,</a> Steve Madden. <a href="http://www.towneandreese.com/bracelets/bangles/sarah-bracelet?color=134" target="_blank">Bangle,</a> Towne & Reese.</span></div>
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-56752185365019159522012-11-05T16:16:00.000-05:002012-11-05T16:16:09.759-05:00Beaded bib necklace.This beaded bib necklace I borrowed from my friend Elizabeth on Saturday made two appearances within the first 24 hours of being in my possession this weekend. (I discovered it while organizing her jewelry on Saturday while she was trying on some new clothes she had ordered online. She says "You don't have to do that." My response? "Are you kidding, I live for this sh*t." And I do, it's a problem.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.vitaminwater.com/" target="_blank">VitaminWater</a> is hooking me (and Emily) up with some sweet VIP passes for the festival and our stay at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/contact.html?propertyID=3063" target="_blank">Four Points Asheville</a>... What what.<br />
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<a href="http://lineup.moogfest.com/user/1247202/bands?sort=day" target="_blank">Our line-up</a> includes <a href="http://www.miikesnow.com/" target="_blank"><b>Miike Snow</b></a> (first time — there will be dancing involved) and <a href="http://www.explosionsinthesky.com/" target="_blank"><b>Explosions in the Sky </b></a>(who I know will not disappoint). Tomorrow <b><a href="http://divinefits.com/" target="_blank">Divine Fits</a></b> first (big fan!) then the one and only <a href="http://www.santigold.com/" target="_blank"><b>Santigold</b></a> (who I saw about four years ago and wow - she brings it!) and hopefully squeeze in more dancing at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Four-Tet-Official/133959086699511" target="_blank">Four Tet </a></b>and <b><a href="http://www.myspace.com/blondeblondeblondes" target="_blank">Blondes</a></b> ... well that will happen.<br />
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And of course, it's our rival weekend -- UGA v. Florida. (Em's a gator.) So between the breweries we hit up tomorrow before the music starts, we'll be searching for a game watching spot. (And I'll be crossing my fingers Georgia doesn't get killed...)<br />
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Recap on Monday, kids! #rockon<br />
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<br />Melissa Lamkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07927555541114868751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20530331.post-16744010755781073162012-10-23T11:19:00.003-04:002012-10-23T11:19:46.895-04:00Erin McDermott Jewelry Tusk Necklace.I can't stop wearing it. I feel instantly cool <i>everytime</i> I put it on — like <a href="http://www.gracepotter.com/" target="_blank">Grace Potter</a> cool.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://erinmcdermott.com/" target="_blank">Erin McDermott Jewelry Gold Tusk Necklace, $65</a></span></div>
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If you're in NC, Virginia or NYC ... you can check out her entire collection at <a href="http://erinmcdermott.com/travel/holiday-shows-2" target="_blank">an upcoming trunk show</a>. </div>
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<span class="fn" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I personally could NEVER pull these off. Like, Taylor Swift never ever. But, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0534772/" target="_blank">Ashley Madekwe</a> of <a href="http://ashley-ringmybell.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ring My Bell</a> (and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837642/" target="_blank">Revenge</a>) does it expertly almost daily. </span><br />
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I moved this past weekend. It was a beast. I downsized from my own two-bedroom condo to one bedroom in a house with two of my friends. I had a lot of stuff. Too much stuff. There was a yard sale involved and the selling of various furniture pieces. I'm exhausted. (And obviously whiney too!)<br />
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My cherished floral couch — I called it Anthropologie-chic — went to the cool couple Dan and Candice Lanning of <a href="http://thebeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">the Beautiful Mess</a>. And my dresser, which was my aunts when she was a little girl that I repainted, to Cassandra from <a href="http://blueskycharlotte.com/" target="_blank">Blue Sky Studios</a>, and the vintage bed from my maternal grandmother to Anne Markey of <a href="http://favormeevents.com/" target="_blank">Favor Me Events</a>. In short, some of my favorite Charlotte event pros scooped up my goods and for a steal.<br />
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In the midst of emptying box by box (someone pour me another glass of wine!) I stumbled upon the <a href="http://nancyrayphotography.com/2012/07/kate-mike-%E2%80%A2-picture-box/" target="_blank">shutter shades</a> from my sweet friend <a href="http://nancyrayphotography.com/2012/07/kate-mike-%E2%80%A2-wedding-day/" target="_blank">Kate's Cinco De Mayo Wedding</a> (dubbed Cinco de Dullaghan and photographed by the darling Nancy and Will of <a href="http://nancyrayphotography.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Ray Photography</a>) and had to had some fun with the pooch.<br />
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