April 2013
2 posts
it’s been a while…but I’m planning a comeback! stay tuned! <3
March 2013
1 post
January 2013
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November 2012
1 post
Moooving on...
Hi lovelies!!
I know I’ve been completely slacking since turning 28. However, it’s for good reason, I promise!!
#1: I am currently developing a bigger better lifestyle blog with a dear friend that will be so exciting and something we are both really happy to be creating! I will absolutely share more when I can!
I totally appreciate all of you who have stuck with me on this space the short time...
October 2012
2 posts
Goodbye 27!
The picture above is from my 27th Birthday Happy Hour! 27 is my favorite number and I have been looking forward to being 27, for like, ever. I have to say I have had an AWESOME 27 year. In honor of ending my 27th year, I compiled a list of 27 things I did and love about this year.
1. Seeing Gotye on my actual birthday at the Satellite in Silver Lake, it was his first US show and a super small...
September 2012
5 posts
Mid-Month Update
Okay Okay…I’m a terrible person and I have been neglecting this space a little as of late. I sort of feel like I’m taking advantage of this opportunity that I really cherish and want to be SUPER proud of.
I really want to make sure my posts are the best they could possibly be and be thought out and planned and not so “on the fly”…however, with that being said,...
Sundays with *Simba* - guest post
Simba is filling in for Stan this week, Stan was having a hard time identifying with this weeks knowledge, since he’s very guilty of not doing this…
Never race toward anything unless you feel like getting some exercise.
All too often people are rushing toward their coffee, gulping down their food, hurrying through sex, and typing manically on their computers. They are often upset...
I’m starting to fall into fall… this...
August 2012
15 posts
Sundays with Stan
Drink mostly water as that is the beverage you need, and it will keep you clear and youthful and bring a glow to your hair.
People are always taking a break to drink something. Coffee and Tea have become big favorites, along with wine and other alcohol.
Whereas variety is the spice of life, water is the eternal spring of youth. Water cleanses everything in your body. It is like taking a...
Pop of Color! The finishing touches...
I’ve been in my studio apartment for almost 2 1/2 years now, so at this point, it’s sort of home.
This is the smallest space I’ve ever lived in and it’s hard to make it feel bigger than it really is (I may be slightly guilty of a little bit of hoarding), but I also strive to make the most of my space.
In 2011, I took a trip to Italy for work, my close friend and Stan-sitter, took the...
Sundays with Stan
Take time out of your day to take time out of your day.
Sit quietly. Do nothing. Observe. Enjoy the scenery. Smooth your hair. Stretch your limbs. Look around and smell the air. Rub your body parts where they feel sore from working or playing. Lean back and breathe in with long deep breaths. Exhale with little sounds of relief.
You will be amazed how little it takes to restore yourself with...
How To: tackle an office party!
This past week, we had our Summer Party at work. I went into the event thinking that this is a topic that I should definitely cover, but I already had a feeling my etiquette books & I wouldn’t be completely on the same page.
I am SO fortunate to work with an AWESOME group of people at Smashbox Cosmetics.
*it was a nautical theme yacht party (hence the stripe overload).
We used to...
Mid-Month Update - Instagram Style!
Here is a mid-month update via my favorite photo app (Instagram!)
@kristipolitely - if you aren’t already following!
It has been SWELTERING hot in LA these past couple weeks, and Stan is a BIG fan of the Pomegranate All Naturals Popsicles! He’s sharing one with me in the first photo.
I was lucky enough to attend the Roast of Rosanne Barr on August 4th, it aired last Sunday...
Sundays with Stan
You never have to wait for anyone, or anything, if you learn to find pleasure in the moment at hand.
Have you ever got really peeved because someone was late? You may never be bothered by that again if you are completely present to the amazing world in front of you. Come to every event or moment as if it could be your last and you will see that there is always plenty of stimulation right then...
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Cool Ladies & Inspiration.
Some of you may be wondering how I got here or why I got here…
Instead of learning some ladylike lessons this week, I’m going to share some cool people that helped me get here and that I just love.
I was feeling the need for new inspiration in my life. I decided that I should try and get inspiration somewhere new. I’ve mentioned my being described as a very passionate person,...
I can’t get enough of this song lately....
July 2012
15 posts
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Quote of the Week!
Quotes like this have really been resonating with me lately. I feel that I’m finally in a place where I can look at my life and be SO happy about it. Where i’m at, who my close knit friends are, what I love, like, and makes me laugh. I feel like I can give off that vibe to everyone around me!
Don’t get me wrong, I can totally still have bad days, bad moods, and moments of ...
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Sundays with Stan
All vices are best enjoyed at lengthy intervals. Do not let a vice nip you with constant cravings.
A little herb. A little sip. A little nooky. A little caviar. A good life!
What makes life delightfully delicious is a specially placed vice along the way. Too much of anything makes life dull and overly accented; it becomes natural instead of sublime.
Never make a great treat a staple meal....
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Tick Tock
on the Clock, but the party don’t stop, No….
Okay, No, this isn’t a karaoke moment for Tick Tok by Ke$ha, however, I have done that, more than once, yes - it’s on video…
We’re here today to talk about one of my favorite subjects (and other’s LEAST favorite subject)…BEING ON TIME!
It’s never fashionable to be late whether it’s for...
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Sundays with Stan
You will never feel left out if you treasure your own company the most.
We often believe the grass is greener somewhere else, which is probably is, if you think about it. But if you are absorbed in the possibilities of the present, you really don’t have time to be mind-roaming in places you are not.
Within you, and all around you, is a universe of imagination, physical matter, and...
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Quote of the Week!
This is so awesome! I love quotes that you totally connect with, I could work on my kindness to all a little better, but we all have off days, right?
xoxo
Politely Yours,
Kristi
Sundays with Stan
Sleep well and rest often. A good nature depends on good sleep.
How many times have you realized that your day would have gone better if you had just gotten more rest? It is easier if you if you get in rhythm with the sunrise and the sunset, however antiquated that may sound. If you can’t get to bed at a decent hour, then take a fine catnap during the day. No decision will be better made...
Dress for Success!
I couldn’t possibly cover this topic in one post because there is SO much to cover! However, the BEST thing happened this week and it seemed like the perfect time to bring this up!
A co-worker I don’t interact with often complimented me on the skirt I was wearing, she mentioned that she loved it, but was surprised to see me in it, because it wasn’t really my style. (I, myself...
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Quote of the Week!
Credit to one of my favorite blogs: http://www.glitterguide.com!
Politely Yours,
Kristi
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Sundays with Stan
Nuzzle someone’s head when their mind is overactive. Remind them to open up their mind to love.
The human brain is filled with frenetic thinking. The mind itself is a maze of memory, feeling, worrying, and planning. When the head is nuzzled, it harks back to a time when instinct was stronger than analysis.
Touching the head can evoke a warm and calming feeling. When the brain can let go...
Wedding Etiquette: Choosing & Sending Gifts
With Mindy’s wedding coming up this weekend, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share some wedding etiquette. I LOVE LOVE LOVE shopping, for myself and others! Getting and giving gifts is something that has always been SO fun for me, but also self challenging, because I put a TON of pressure on finding the most perfect meaningful gift…which can be a HUGE task…...
almost a decade...
I just wanted to take a moment to say…
Today marks my 9 year anniversary of living in So Cal!
It’s crazy how time has flown. I just wanted to take a quick minute to thank EVERYONE who has been a part of my life here, whether it was short term or long. I wouldn’t be where I am today without any of you and I carry a little piece of each of you always.
xo, Kristi
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Sundays with Stan
Do not let age, gendor, race, economic, or species differences matter. In the eyes of love, we are all here for the same reasons - to evolve, to learn, and to be close.
When your eyes are closed and you are near enough to someone, you can hear their heartbeat. The amazing thing is that everyone’s heart is pretty much the same. Some of us move faster or slower than others, or to a...
June 2012
7 posts
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Live Performance Etiquette or lack thereof...
Summerland Concert - June 29th, 2012
Marcy Playground, Lit, Gin Blossoms, Sugar Ray, & Everclear
I am a self proclaimed live music addict! I will see my favorite bands/artists EVERY time they come to town if I can! There are SEVERAL things that can ruin a concert experience. So yes, there are good manners for concert attendance.
Whether it’s a Broadway spectacular (more on that in a...
Sundays with Stan
I found (well actually my friend, Tracy found) this AWESOME book when we were shopping in a little boutique in Huntington Beach last year, it’s called ”Lessons from Stanley the Cat” by Jennifer Freed. I snatched it up immediately because my cat is named Stan. (It was meant to be!)
It has turned out to be such an insightful and fun book that really does apply to every day...
Oops! I forgot your name!
I am HORRIBLE at remembering names!
I can remember faces I’ve only seen for a moment, so I recognize people I have met and usually know where I met them…but their name? YIKES!
It can be SO embarassing, especially if you’ve met them more than one time! So what do you do when you find yourself in this anxiety attack induced situation? If you are able to discretely ask a third...
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It Starts..
I wanted to create this space to share my life, love for music, pretty things, and journey to “living like a lady”.
I was raised in a small town by my dad. I was always taught the staples, “Please” and “Thank You” but proper etiquette has always interested me. Maybe because I didn’t have a “modern” mother figure in my life (my lovely Grandma...
