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13 January 2013

Hotlanta in January

It reached 70 degrees this weekend in Atlanta. Pretty ridiculous. I had planned to wear this outfit with a black turtleneck and boots before I realized how warm it was outside.

I recently purchased this Madewell top on sale on Shopbop. It’s no longer on the site, but there are still some great sale items available. What pattern do you think this is? I figure it’s like a mix between a giraffe and cheetah print. Or maybe Flintstones inspired? Either way, I love the top because it’s stretchy and roomy. I’m going to wear it to work with a pencil skirt and belted around the waist at some point.

I’ve had this purse for years and it’s been languishing in the back of my closet. I love how proper and ladylike it is and I’ve made a mental note to use it more. Have you guys rediscovered any good accessories in your closet recently?

Here’s to a good and happy work week!

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Dear Lar,

I love getting to talk to you on Skype – it always puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day. Actually, my mood was almost ruined today after talking with you when the Falcons almost lost the game today, but they pulled through in the last 30 seconds. Woohoo!

School starts back up this week so I’ve been really trying to make the most of this last “free” weekend. In addition to making you a pom pom garland (I’ll be sending it off shortly), I made this tassel garland for my closet, ~~ran~~ walked a 5K, made a vegan shepards pie for lunch this week and went grocery shopping to get enough fruits and veg for my morning smoothies. If only I could be that productive everyday!

I wish you could have been in Atlanta this week for the weather. Here’s one last pic of the sunshine just in case you don’t get any this week in Scotland!

Love you! xoxo,

Cath

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11 January 2013

TGIF Link Love

Cath

How many of you watched the season premiere of Downton Abbey last Sunday? Lar’s mask is from a friend who got to go see the premiere a few weeks ago in Atlanta – so jealous! For those you who are fans of the show, take a look at this awesomely brilliant Tumblr featuring Edith and her googly eyes: http://edithwithgooglyeyes.tumblr.com/

When not engrossed in the gloriousness that is Downton Abbey, here’s a few things that we’re loving this week:

• Wouldn’t it be so cool to drink in Britain’s oldest pub?! Now which one is it?

• Ethically made clothing up to 60% off!

• The best place to learn some photoshop magic for your blog.

• DIY antiqued mercury mirror glass tutorial.

• 52 vintage dresses. One for every Sunday of the year.

• Goat 4 Sale: best Doritos commercial ever!

• Breathtaking travel photographs.

• On the to do list for this weekend. . . I’ll be ~~running~~ walking with Toby.

• DIY VHS case clutch. Ingenious.

• Period costume dramas tour. Yes please.

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7 January 2013

First Outfit Post of 2013

Cath

Hello all! Lar and I are back in the swing of the things and will be posting consistently from here on out. We just felt that we had to ease into the year, you know? And what better way to official start off the blogging year than an outfit post!?!

I just recently purchased this orange and raspberry striped Maison Scotch top. It was on sale on Shopbop and exactly what I was looking for to wear with my orange pencil skirt. This is going to be one of my go-to work outfits for the spring. (I took off my coat while taking these photos and was freezing – all in the name of a decent blog photo!)

Maison Scotch blouse | J.Crew pencil skirt | Claire Vivier clutch | BCBG pumps from TJ Maxx

Lar bought me the Claire Vivier clutch over a year ago and it’s still one of my favorite pieces in my closet. She also purchased the ring and the nail polish I’m wearing. Isn’t she the best sister ever?

Two things I really love about this blouse: it’s machine washable and it has this sweet little bow closure on the back at the top of the zipper.

Have you guys been taking advantage of the post-holiday sales? I’ve only bought a few things and stayed within my budget, which I’m determined to stick to this year!

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Dearest Lar,

It already feels like you’ve been gone for weeks and I hate it! When are you coming back to visit – or better yet – to stay?

I hung up the awesome tea towel you got me and it makes me think of you every time I see it.

I hope you have a great work week and drink lots of tea!

xoxo, Cath

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31 December 2012

Why, Hello 2013!

Cath

Whew! What a year it’s been. 2012 was our first full year living apart. Being separated from your twin by an ocean for so long does not seem natural, but Lar and I have found ways to make it more bearable. I’ve busied myself with work, school, blogger events and travel (Denver and Edinburgh – duh) while Lar put down roots in Edinburgh, made new friends and travelled (Greece and Turkey). This blog has also been one of the best ways of staying in touch with each other and helping to ease those I-miss-my-twin-sister/best-friend-so-much-I-could-cry moments. So dear readers, thank you for sticking with us through our separation – your comments are such mood lifters!

Even though Lar and I will be separated for most of 2013, I’m excited for the year ahead – we’ve already started planning another family European vacation (whether or not we have enough money for it is a whole other issue!). But before I get carried away with posts about future hopes, travels and new year’s resolutions, let’s take a quick look back on the 2012 AsianCajuns blog. Below are the top five posts of 2012:

One: Lar’s post on her love of high-heeled Hunter boots. She still wears these almost everyday in Scotland and, IMHO, needs a new pair! Lar, I love these in Very Berry.

Two: My post about the clothes worn by the women in Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom. A few days after this post went live, someone from the company that designs the gold necklace that Emily Mortimor wears in the show (pictured below) contacted me with a direct link to the necklace. If you love this piece as much as I do and have, ahem, $1400 to spare, you can buy the necklace for yourself 🙂

Three: My secret to avoiding ~~really~~ bad hair days. Psst: it’s a hair doughnut. I still use it at least once a week.

Four: Lar and Matt’s beautiful wedding was featured in Atlanta Magazine’s 2012 Spring Wedding issue. To see more pics from the wedding, click here.

Five: Our Feiyue give away made it to the top five! Even with all of the entries, the winner ended up being a local Atlanta friend. If you’re in the market for the perfect pair of summer sneaks, I highly recommend these.

See you all next year!

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Dearest Lar,

As I’m writing this, you’re somewhere over the Atlantic flying back to Edinburgh. I really hope Delta gives out free champagne to celebrate flying into the new year. Troy and I will be keeping it low-key tonight: dinner and a few movies with friends. The only thing missing is you and Matt. *sigh* I’ll never get use to you being far from me! At least we had a wonderful two weeks together. Skype date this Sunday?

Safe travels! Love and miss you!!!!

xoxo, Cath

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27 December 2012

We’re Back!

Cath

Even though Lar and I have been blogging for about five years, I’m always overly ambitious and think I can keep up with our blogging schedule during the holidays. How naive of me! I should have known that when Lar came into town I would want to spend all of my time my sis and not sitting in front of my computer. So here’s a quick run down of what we’ve been up to for the past week and a half.

We both spent the night at my parents house (husband and bf included) on Christmas Eve and then woke up together on Christmas morning to unwrap presents. It felt just like when we were little – except not quite as early in the morning:

AsianCajuns Christmas Morning

Probably about 90 percent of the time that Lar has been here we’ve been eating out and eating in and eating and eating and eating and eating and eating.

Lar and I also got matching highlights and haircuts:

We took a family trip to Rock City:

We went to a Warby Parker party:

Ate delicious Peking Duck that my (cajun, not Asian) mom made on Christmas Eve:

Reminising about our bunhead past:

Lar and Matt are still here for a few more days. They’ll be flying back to Scotland on New Years Eve and I’ll be drowning my sorrows in pints of Ben and Jerry’s. I’m thinking Phish Food. But until then, Lar and I will be doing a bit of shopping, visiting with friends and more eating!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Stay tuned for some quality sister time posts 🙂

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14 December 2012

TGIF Link Love

Cath

Happy Friday, lovely readers! Lar is going to be in Atlanta in less than 24 hours! I’m so excited I can’t sleep, so I’m writing this post to past the time. I hope you enjoy the links!

• The Warby Parker Class Trip is in Atlanta!

• Love the Ikea Monkey! Here he is as Margot Tenenbaum.

• A modern day Pride and Prejudice TV show? Jennifer Love Hewitt produced? Say what now?

• Anderson Cooper tries out meggings – not really, but it’s funny.

• A little tidbit of what to expect with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as the Golden Globe hosts.

• Thank you, Refinery 29, for this lazy girl’s detox guide – I’m going to need it this holiday season.

• How to: Break in leather shoes

• Did anyone catch the Geminid meteor shower last night/this morning? I saw my first two meteors ever!! If you live in a city and another meteor shower comes around, read these tips to prepare for optimal viewing enjoyment.

• I’ll be tweeting/Instagraming pics of me and Lar tonight!

Image found on Pinterest

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13 December 2012

Smilebooth Christmas Card

Cath

Troy and I are officially that couple. We get Christmas cards made with our dogs. . . Yep. To be fair, I had to beg Troy to do this so I’m completely to blame for the cheesiness. I just couldn’t help myself. When I heard that Smilebooth was going to set up shop at the Decatur Wag-a-lot for a day I put on my Skip ‘n Whistle Tacky Christmas Sweater Tee, grabbed the dogs (and Troy) and headed on over.

I’d like to lie and say that the process was easy, but Toby (he’s the black and white one) was so freaked out that Troy had to use all of his strength just to keep him on the table. The good news is that the Smilebooth and Wag-a-lot folks were so helpful that we finally got a winner:

This was one of our first attempts (below). I was trying to hold Toby up, but ~~I have weak arms~~ he was too scared to look at the camera. So Troy ended up holding Toby during the 10 minute shoot while Wheatie, our laid-back Golden Doodle, was perfectly content to sit there as long as he was given a constant supply of treats.

Are you guys familiar with Smilebooth? I swear that this is not a sponsored post. I just love their photos, creative backgrounds and super easy setups.

At Wag-a-lot the Smilebooth camera was set up in the wash room:

Please, feel free to go ahead and judge me. Five years ago I would have totally judged the current me for being so dog obsessed.

What can I say? I love my dogs and will shamelessly show people photos of my dogs on my phone like parents do with their kids. I think a dog Christmas card is just one more piece of evidence that I’m not nearly as cool as I think I am. Who knows where I’ll be in five years. . . crazy cat lady, perhaps?

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Dearest Lar,

Less than two more days and we’ll be together – woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s pretty amazing to think that you haven’t been home for a year and a half! I can’t wait for you to see Toby – you won’t even recognize him. Apart from when he’s getting photos taken, he really has calmed down since he adopted you guys over two years ago. I just got him washed today and Wag-a-lot put a cute red bandanna with a green bow on him. I’m hoping he won’t chew it off before you get home.

I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight or tomorrow night. I’m too excited. I hope you’re able to get some sleep on the plane!

xoxo, Cath

Category: Cath's Style, Decatur/Atlanta

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11 December 2012

A Little Bit of Vintage Glamour

Cath

Reason #326 why I love having this blog: I get to hang out with other bloggers (My Style Vita, The Fashion Lush and Yoga in Heels) and get dressed up for events like Whiskey Park’s Vintage Hollywood Glamour evening this past Saturday.

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I was going to wear this dress. At the last minute, I completely changed my mind. I totally forgot I had this beautiful Betsey Johnson dress that my cousin gave me and Lar over ten years ago. It has the perfect vintage Hollywood Glamour look:

Betsey Johnson dress • Club Monaco necklace • Kenneth Jay Lane cuff • gloves from a local beauty supply store • BCBG heels • faux fur H&M stole

Apologies for the iPhone camera photos. After I save up for a new computer, I’ll get myself a decent point and shoot. On the other hand, if I used a better camera, my face would look much more shiny in these photos. So the grainy-ness is really a benefit!

Word of advice: don’t wear a fur stole and gloves when attending an indoor event – especially polyester gloves – you’ll start sweating the minute you walk through the door.

My wonderful friend, Lena, and her dashing bf, Sre, made the night even more fun by joining me at Whiskey Park. They pulled their outfits together in a few hours at a couple of local thrift stores. I’m so impressed!

We rounded out the evening by pigging out at Chinese Buddha at 1 a.m. It was wonderful.

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Dearest Lar,

I wish you were in town for this event. I bet you would have come up with an amazing outfit – especially if you were able to pull together a prohibition party outfit for less than $30.

Do you remember the Betsey Johnson dress? Isn’t it gorgeous? I’ve kept it all these years because it looks so pretty hanging in my closet.

Also, I get to see you in less than 3 days!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Best. Christmas. Present. Ever!

xoxo,

Cath

Category: Cath's Style, Decatur/Atlanta

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7 December 2012

TGIF Link Love

Cath

If you’re in Atlanta this weekend, make sure to come to Whiskey Park at the W in midtown. Jessica, Teodora, Donna and I are hosting a vintage-Hollywood-glamour-themed evening. I think I’m going to wear this outfit, but I have no idea how to do my hair. I wish I could do something like this.

• The Little Black Dress has been around for 5,000 years.

• Did you hear about the Chanel fashion show in a Scottish castle this week? It wasn’t far from Edinburgh. I think Lar’s invite must have gotten lost in the mail.

• Campbell’s soup that hipsters can get behind.

• Beautiful dip dye beads.

• The Honey Badger cocktail

• The countdown for the second season of Girls has begun!

• Lar mentioned that H&M is taking the most steps toward more ethical consuming than other fast fashion chain, and now they’ve taken one more step (in the right direction): recycle your old clothes at H&M starting in February — woohoo!

• If you still aren’t convinced that garment workers’ rights should be something you need to worry about, read this article from yesterday’s New York Times about last month’s factory fire in Bangladesh.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Category: Decatur/Atlanta, TGIF Link Love

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30 November 2012

TGIF Link Love

Cath

Me and some amazing fellow Atlanta fashion/style/beauty bloggers at the Lenox Mall Club Monaco grand opening a few weeks ago. Left to right: Jessica of My Style Vita, Cathy of Poor Little It Girl, Ashley of Witty and Pretty and Mattie of Mattiologie – a me.
Photo by Ben Rose

• Ever since I made this pom pom holiday garland last weekend, I’ve gone a little pom pom crazy. I’m thinking of making this pom pom bag charm.

• These fashion posters by Garance are going on my Christmas wish list.

• Put a tree on it.

• The perfect holiday stationary.

• Has anyone read Grace Coddington’s memoir yet? I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Listen to her interview on Fresh Air here.

• I need this for my iPhone. I think it will get me out of bed so much better than my boring phone alarm.

• Getting inspired for the holiday season!

• Like AsianCajuns on Facebook. I promise that Lar and I are getting better at updating it!

• A couple of us Atlanta style bloggers are hosting Vintage Saturday at Whiskey Park next Saturday, Dec. 8. Stay tuned for more info.

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