Author Archives: lorene

My Senator at Work (PIPA/SOPA)

Posted on January 20, 2012

It’s interesting to see directly how we influence our government representatives. Back in early December I had contacted my Senator, Bob Menendez, regarding SOPA/PIPA via Fight for the Future. This is the email I received on December 10, 2011. Dear Lorene: … Continue reading →

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The Average Man

Posted on January 12, 2012

I thought this was interesting Source: http://frugaldad.com  

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2011 Recap

Posted on January 1, 2012

2011 was a pretty cool year. I did TONS of traveling and saw lots of great friends and family get married. JANUARY 2011 started off awesome as I was in Japan with Amanda and Lisa (and others!). We got to … Continue reading →

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10 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2011

This was written the evening of September 11, 2001. It’s been 10 years and I remember it like yesterday. I can remember thinking about my day ahead as I walked down 23rd street this morning. I’d go the gym, and … Continue reading →

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Magenta Tipped Nails

Posted on August 30, 2011

I did a fun little manicure today with a sheer iridescent pink base, magenta tips and a glitter stripe. I really want to do one of those cool glitter ombre manis but I don’t have the right kind of glitter. … Continue reading →

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Water Marbled Nails

Posted on August 18, 2011

Last time I was at my sister’s house she showed me how to water marble nails. It’s a pretty easy process with all stuff I already had, so I gave it a try today. There are several videos on youtube … Continue reading →

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justlookatem.com

Posted on August 16, 2011

No, this isn’t a porn site.

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Summer of Shoes: Pair 17

Posted on August 2, 2011

A few years ago I was shopping with a friend in Chicago and I discovered a brand called All Blacks. They didn’t have shoes in my size, but later I looked online and found a bunch of All Blacks shoes … Continue reading →

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Summer of Shoes: Pair 16

Posted on July 29, 2011

As I’ve mentioned before Matisse is one of my favorite shoe brands, but they also have a lower priced line called Coconuts by Matisse. I picked up these sandals a few years ago at Century 21, back when gladiator sandals … Continue reading →

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Summer of Shoes: Pair 15

Posted on July 27, 2011

Pair number fifteen are some caramel colored Jeffrey Campbell heels I bought at the Nordstrom shoe sale. I love the slightly bondage look with straps and buckles, the butter soft leather, and the very wearable 3″ heel height.

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