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The fabulous Imogen Lamport bestowed the Sugar Doll Blogger Award on me! I've learned so much from Imogen. She's an image consultant in Australia and writes a wonderful blog, Inside Out Style, that appeals to the analytical side of my brain as well as the style lover in me.  It discusses the science behind why certain fashions, styles, colors, etc. flatter us and work for us while others don't.  Go give it a look see.  It's worth following!  

As a recipient, I must acknowledge the giver (done above), divulge 10 aspects of my life and/or personality, then pass the award onto 15 blogs I love.  It's never an easy task for me to compile a list of personal insights so here goes nothin'.
  1. I'm stealing this first one from Imogen because when I read it I said, "Me too!" I love shopping for others and helping them build great wardrobes, but when it's something for me, I prefer to shop alone.
  2. I believe in better living through chemistry.  The angels sang when Afrin was invented.  (I suffered greatly from allergies as a child and wish this had been in my life then.)  I’d like to condemn the druggies to an eternity of endless torment for making it impossible for me to get pseudafed and children’s medications and anything that ACTUALLY HELPS over the counter any more.  No, medicated rub’s don’t do a darn thing to help a congested miserable baby.
  3. I’ve struggled with my weight since I was a teenager.  And I hate it.
  4. My husband and I still romance each other.  And I love it.
  5. Sometimes, when it’s been a really rough “mommy week”, I give myself quiet time in my closet.  I pull out all my favorite heels, arrange them in front of me on the closet floor and put them all on, happily showcasing them for a minute and imagining them with different outfits.  Just to give them some foot time and remind myself what it’s like to wear fancy clothes instead of baby gunk covered clothes.
  6. I have a large brown spot it one eye.  Husband and others think it’s cool and unique.  I would love it if my ophthalmologist father could invent a way to make it disappear.
  7. I am the oldest of 5 children and the first grandchild on my father’s side.  When I’m feeling particularly funny and sassy, I remind my siblings and cousins that they’re just reruns.  And the sequel is never as good as the original.
  8. I named this site Image Interpreters because style goes so far beyond what you actually are wearing.  Yes, my main target is those women who dress modestly, and helping them interpret the various design images the fashion world presents. (Get it?) But I think all women should dress modestly and carry themselves stylishly, so the blog and site tackle the never-ending range of relevant topics.
  9. One of my favorite institute professors in college had 9 kids, all with names beginning with J.  When their last one showed up, they named her Jesslyn.  Even called my parents to ask (since I was serving a mission in Germany at the time). The other 8 kids are fairly reserved and quiet, like their parents.  Lil' Jesslyn is just like me.  First met her when she was about 5, when I happened to work in their doctor's office.  She had worn a super fancy twirly skirt and was happily dancing in the waiting room.  That's my girl!
  10. I've decided silk pillowcases are a necessity, not a luxury, and must procure some soon.  I sleep mostly on my left side... and my face is beginning to broadcast that it's my preferred sleeping side and I'm hoping silk pillowcases will help.

As for passing on the award, I know that for some of the blogs I follow, this little award from me would be a mere drop in their buckets of awards.  For others, like Karen at Of A Certain Age, she was also awarded by Imogen.  So I'm passing it on to a few you may not know and should.
For inspiring me sartorialy -
For inspiring me to be more creative -

For consistently making me smile, great giveaways, and general fun -
 


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Elizabeth @ Confessions From A Working Mom link
03/11/2010 11:33

OMG, I cannot believe your "bad mommy week fashion show"!!! That's so cute! I have to say, I think looking at all my shoes would do my mood a world of good now and then as well!

Thank you so much for passing on the award to me. It's a new one that I haven't seen before. Love ya, girly!

~Elizabeth
<a href="http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.com"> Confessions From A Working Mom</a>

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Elaine, clothed much link
03/11/2010 11:38

LOL!! I loved #9!! That is soooo cute! And thanks so much for tagging me! :D

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Jaime link
03/11/2010 12:20

WOW, thanks so Much!! How sweet are you. I love your site by the way!!
xoxo!

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Kjrsten link
03/11/2010 13:34

thanks for the award! I'm flattered!

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anna link
03/11/2010 15:52

wow! thank you! you are too sweet for words. i love your blog too.

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dana link
03/11/2010 17:14

Thanks Jesslyn!

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Mary link
03/12/2010 11:41

Silk pillowcases...what a fab idea. I must try them. Congrats on your award.
Mary

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Working Mommy link
03/12/2010 13:40

Oh YAY!!! Thanks J ;-) I'm going to put it on my award roll tonight :)

~WM

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Elizabeth @ Confessions From A Working Mom link
03/15/2010 12:20

You made such a good point about that NYT article I had up today, that I had to come and thank you! I think there probably ARE moms who blog instead of interact with their kids-- I'm just relieved to know my "blogging friends" aren't a part of that tribe!

~Elizabeth

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