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The Curly Casualista
http://www.thecurlycasualista.com/
A blog about remaining cute and stylish on a budget.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 381 )
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MC+M Gift Guides! For Your Best Friend
The holiday season is, hands down, my favorite time of the year. Time spent with family, great food, Christmas trees, pretty lights and decorations everywhere,... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Insta-Thanksgiving Weekend
This Thanksgiving we traveled to Denver to watch my brother play hockey. It was the first time in my 25 years that my mom didn't cook and host Thanksgiving... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2012 LIFESTYLE -
What I Ate: Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
This recipe actually calls for four 6oz mahi mahi fillets, but since I was making it just for me I cooked one and then made mashed potatoes and used the glaze o... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Photography: Museum Day
Beth and I traveled to the Freer and Sackler Galleries to visit their new exhibit on the archaeology of Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, pictures weren't allowed... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 LIFESTYLE -
What I Wore: Jacket Season
It's finally cold in DC! It's about time, because I am ready to break out all the jackets (though I may have missed the window for some of them...). Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 LIFESTYLE -
What I Wore: Shake Your Bootie
I cannot get enough of booties! I spend way too much time on the internet perusing the various selections looking for the perfect pair. It's becoming something... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 LIFESTYLE -
What to Wear: Halloween Style
Even though Hurricane Sandy (please continue on your path away from the east coast, I'd like to see sun) may have put a damper on Halloween plans up and down th... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
What I Ate: Bagels
- 4 cups bread flour - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2 teaspoons instant yeast - 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cup warm water 1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
What I Ate: Sweet 'n' Sour Meatballs
Welcome to a new feature here on MC+M! I've decided to expand my horizons here just a little. Since I've got so many (no really, so many) recipes pinned on my... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fall Colorblock
Well, fall has officially arrived! Granted, there are no pretty colored trees that I've seen yet (DC's tend to go from green to brown to dead on the ground), bu... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Sunday Funday
Sunday, I ventured out to Virginia for some apple-picking and wine tasting. It was a gorgeous fall day, the company was wonderful, and I can't wait to do it... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
September Round-Up!
I'm hoping October will be the month I show up for outfit photos. Keep your fingers crossed, people. posts can be found here, here, here, here But rest... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Brrr
, was Massachusetts cold this weekend! The only reason I wore shorts on this day was because I was getting a pedicure, and pants are just a hassle to wear for... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Insta-Wedding Weekend
I have to say, my picture taking at my cousin's wedding in Massachusetts this weekend was sparse. I was too busy dancing and having an awesome time (you can... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
4-Eyes
I've technically needed glasses since I was a kid, but it wasn't until college (and staring at the computer for 22 hours a day started) that I actually sought... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Remember, Remember
What do you wear on a day when you have to get up early, go deal with the incompetent badge people, on a day that actually feels like fall and is the anniversar... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Friday, Friday!
Oh thank goodness it's Friday! Even though this was a short week, I am SO ready for it to be over! It's been oppressively humid and warm here and ragweed... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Hot, Hot, Hot
So it's September now (wha?) so in my head that means that temperatures are cooling down and trees are changing. But no. Not in DC where it is still somehow 85... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 LIFESTYLE -
Nesting
Gals, I'm doing something I've never done before. I'm nesting. All I want to do is decorate every room of my house. However, I have those lovely things known... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 LIFESTYLE -
To the Zoo!
Sunday Beth, Amelia, and I ventured up to Woodley Park to visit the zoo! I love going to the zoo, but usually most of the animals are in hiding (I always seem t... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 LIFESTYLE