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Holiday Friday’s at Attention.

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:27:00 -0400

Holiday Friday’s at Attention.

The Daily Chris: He Lost the Dog Walker's Check, edition

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:40:40 -0400

Chris lost the check I gave him last week for the dogwalker (what is WITH guys always “misplacing” everything?!). I told him to leave Marty a note that we’ll drop it off this weekend, so he crafted this lovely masterpiece.

Obviously he did not ask for my feedback before sending this memo.

Hey Marty,

I am embarrassed to say this but Meg lost your check and said she will look tonight when she gets home. She has been extremely cranky lately and not a stellar girlfriend. Just last week she yelled at me because the closet was messy and even hit me in the face. I guess that’s what 4 bottles of red wine a day will do that to you.

I know I know, I deserve better….but as they say, love is blind. I feel so scared. Anyways, I’m sorry that Meg has been absent lately…I apologize on her behalf and will make sure you get paid this weekend.Please leave me your address so I can drop it off first thing Saturday, if I make it out alive.

I feel a punishment coming on… If a check is not dropped off to you by 12:00 Saturday, call the cops at 12:01, and in the mean time, pray for me, and all victims of abusive girlfriends. Make sure you make sure Miles is safe too. I think she screams at him when no one is around.

-C. Hall

washingtonpoststyle: Think “Call Me Maybe” will be the song of...

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:55:24 -0400

washingtonpoststyle:

Think “Call Me Maybe” will be the song of the summer? You may be right. But we are totally behind dark-horse candidate “I Love It,” by Icona Pop.

Chris Richards ponders both songs, and other summer contenders, here.

"Are you ready? Our denim expert Jac answers your questions live tonight at 7pm EST."

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:36:42 -0400

“Are you ready? Our denim expert Jac answers your questions live tonight at 7pm EST.”

- Meet her over at twitter.com/madewell1937!

(via madewell)

Madewell is doing a live twitter chat with their in-house denim expert tonight. Fun chance to ask about fit/style/construction of Madewell Jeans!

Are you ever going to update your blog again????

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:06:18 -0400

Nah.

why doesn't Chris like NYC?

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:00 -0400

ed note: I love anonymous questions that are completely unrelated to anything I’ve posted about.

Well, if I was to answer objectively, I would say Chris along with many others do not prefer NYC due to:

- The insane cost of living

- The fact that we’d have to sell almost all of our belongings to fit into a 500 sq ft closet (if we’re lucky)

- Black boogers. Daily.

- The sheer shock of NYC public transpo after just buying a brand new car

- The sheer shock of NYC public transpo in the summer. Even if you’ve lived here forever.

- The sheer shock of thousands of people being all up in your ‘bidness 24/7

- The Yankees.

However, the true answer to this question as it relates to Chris and I, is that we have never been ones to move somewhere strictly for location. We love Connecticut and are very happy there; so we’ve always been a bit more calculated about our next steps. I.e. if one of us is to get the opportunity of a lifetime somewhere, we will go for it if it makes sense for us.

The move to NYC made sense for me. I love my new job and it was a really great decision. Chris has his own really fun updates brewing that don’t currently merit a move to the Big Apple.

We’re coming up on three weeks in to this new adventure and we’re both loving the arrangement so far. Having a weekend escape in the ‘burbs has been magical, and Chris is loving the opportunity to (finally) be Miles’ favorite.

First NYC celebrity sighting: Zoe Saldana in Starbucks on...

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:22:59 -0400

First NYC celebrity sighting: Zoe Saldana in Starbucks on Varick. She had no makeup on and was stunning. And skinny.

This is a photo of my thumb, and her back.

Someone sabotaged my grocery list…

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:30:44 -0400

Someone sabotaged my grocery list…

Happy Mothers Day to the best mom in America. I feel so lucky...

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:10:42 -0400

Happy Mothers Day to the best mom in America. I feel so lucky every single day to be raised by parents that are so encouraging and supportive. There is no way I could have managed to make the decisions I have lately without regular midnight phone calls and more frequent episode then I’d like to admit of time-to-talk-Meg-off-ledge-again (also, a last minute trip to Florida primarily for her therapeutic cooking).

Love you more, Ma! Can’t wait to see you this week!

One day, New York.

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:29:57 -0400

One day, New York.

Anyone else LIVE for Photohunt in college?...

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:23:00 -0400

Anyone else LIVE for Photohunt in college? Lifechanging.

Currently compulsively playing Banana Republic’s fantabulous “Spot the Difference” app on Facebook (for free).

These shoes are…wait for it… $22.00 at JCPenney....

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:34:15 -0400

These shoes are…wait for it…

$22.00

at JCPenney. Color me impressed.

Projected Retail Displays Translate Online Shopping Into Real...

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:05:00 -0400

Projected Retail Displays Translate Online Shopping Into Real Life

“Shopping online in many ways is both a more robust and dynamic experience. We have at our finger tips search engines & recommendation engines, user and expert reviews and filters. There is a curatorial context by which to consider purchases more in depth doesn’t exist in the real world. Perch Interactive is fixing that with their projected interactive displays that fuse the digital novelty of online shopping with the more tangible retail experience.

The four person firm has developed a series of “Perch displays” as they call them, that project down upon tabletop counters various products. When shoppers place their hands under the light or move the products they are given options such as reviews, product details and sizes. Using shoes as an example in the video below, it’s as if the infrastructure of Zappos has been translated into the real world.”

via PSFK

revolutionary.

ofakind: We’ve never really embraced the whole skull...

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:02:28 -0400

ofakind:

We’ve never really embraced the whole skull thing—until now. For her little gold Bing Bang cuff, Anna Sheffield just made those skeletal little guys look too damn cute to resist. (And just in time for Cinco de Mayo!) While they can no doubt hold their own, they look awfully good stacked with a gold watch, too. —erica

BUY / 50 of a kind / $80

hi friends, please buy this for me?

The Daily Chris: Important Revelations, Edition

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:13:06 -0400

Chris: Meg. I FINALLY figured out my life goal.

Me: Really?? What is it?

Chris: Open up a men’s store next to Forever 21 called Finally 22.

Me: (silence)

Me: revolutionary.

Meg! I just got my white Everlane v-neck in the mail & I'm in love. Ordering a black one as we speak. Thanks for the recommendation!!! --Julie, peoniesandcocktails (for some reason I was showing up as anon & didn't want you to think I was a random creeper) xoxo!

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:07:02 -0400

YES! so glad you love it… I’m addicted.

Anyone that hasn’t yet discovered Everlane, check it out. Best $15 t-shirts you will ever find.

Made it safe and sound. Champers with Linds to celebrate!

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:02:21 -0400

Made it safe and sound.

Champers with Linds to celebrate!

maebergan: This is Meg. Today I had to say goodbye to her...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:51 -0400

maebergan:

This is Meg. Today I had to say goodbye to her after 2 years (feels like 22) of her mentoring and coaching me on everything I know. And when I say everything, I mean everything. From manicures to social media metrics to getting me my job, she’s been more than an older alumni from my sorority, but actually like a big sister I never had.

Thank you, Meg for teaching me your (slightly insane) ways and for always looking out for me. I also know that you matter in my life because you made me emotional today, which happens once every 10 years. So that’s big.

I know you’re not like, dead, which is how I’m acting, but the fact that I can’t walk into your office and help you decide which bag to order offline makes ME want to die.

I know you’re going to do amazing things, obviously, and I wish you nothing but the best in the city. You deserve everything.

P.s. this is totally my retaliation for putting my photo on your blog.

Today in life learnings: the last day at any job is the worst… last day at a job you love is even worse than worse. I had to work one final event this morning and broke down about 2 hours in.

I am so excited for this new chapter, but today I am devastated to be leaving my A&K family.

Are you still with your BF? Are you moving to NYC solo?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:44:00 -0400

I have about 36 of this same question in my inbox, so I figured I might as well take the plunge.

Yes, I am still madly in love with Mr. Christopher Hall and we are still very much together. Unfortunately, his career and family life are here in Connecticut and it isn’t the right time for him to uproot and transition to New York City.

For now, I will be living in the East Village with my best friend from high school, who’s roommate happened to move out April 1. Additionally, the lovely Micaela Connery will be shacking up with me (hence the bunk beds) since we will both frequently be in West Hartford on weekends and it made sense to share (bring it on, 9’ x 11’ master suite!)

I am keeping my Connecticut apartment as well. I need a retreat from the city and our little corner of a very old and cozy Victorian is my home.

Miles, the jet-setting canine, will be sharing time between his city digs and his suburban retreat (i.e. if I’m traveling, etc. he will stay with Chris).

Obviously, this is not ideal, but both of us had to evaluate our personal and professional goals and priorities and this is the compromise we landed with. We are confident in our relationship and are excited for this adventure.

You may have already figured it out via my not-so-subtle hints,...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:00 -0400

You may have already figured it out via my not-so-subtle hints, but I’ve officially resigned from my position at my current agency and will be joining Attention USA as an Associate Director on their fashion & beauty team.

I will be joining the ranks of legends such as Casey to work on social media campaigns for a ton of really exciting clients.

It was a nearly impossible decision because of the sheer awesomeness of my current job and team, but it’s time for me to keep pushing forward and learn to grow in a new capacity. I am beyond excited to start on May 1.

Additionally, Casey’s team communicates internally solely through .gif’s and pictures of smiling Corgi’s, so. I couldn’t really say no to that.