Marlowe Mckerihan - The Blog

Life is all about having "YES!!!" moments. Bypassing the bullshit and getting over it. I spent my life being consumed by worry, lack of self-confidence and self-pity. Then I got to college and realize that not only was I a crazy pessimist, but that it was making me kind of un-fun to be around. I would get mad, feel bad for myself and fess up a fake positive attitude - it was draining. Then...I GOT OVER IT. Our lives are too precious to worry about our to-do list, how stressed we are, how busy we are, our goals - we can't worry - we just have to get it done. The company I work for is so passionate about self management and stress relief. We took a quiz yesterday, I scored a 54, which means you're basically so stressed that you're going to self implode - not attractive. I let myself get so stressed to the point where I can go without eating for three days ,survive on sugar-free red bull and come out of it with two zits on my chin and a zit on my cheek (true story ...

Wearing faux fur can go dangerously wrong. If you're small - like Rachel Zoe who is always decked out in a mink vest or coat of some sort - prints like leopard can be overbearing and ahem trashy. I personally love my faux fur vests. They weren't investments, all bought for under $50, I have two black ones (one shaggy, one that looks like alpaca or kind of dread), a white one that had sleeves that I cut off, and a brown/grey version that you can see in m Oktoberfail posts below. Keeping it simple is key. Dark jeans - J Brand Love Story is my favorite - simple booties - and a solid color shirt. Stock up on cocktails rings, a delicate necklace, and simple diamond studs. I also love a billowy blouse, skinny jeans and riding boots. You can prep it up, glamor it out, or be boho chic. Bebe $159 Tibi $539 Lipsy $139 ( I LOVE THIS WITH THE FLORAL SHIRT!!!) BB Dakota $65 Rebecca Taylor $435 Warehouse $85 - THIS WILL BE MY NEXT ONE! LOVE!!!

Meet my new shoes. Colin Stuart for Victoria's Secret: $88. DREAMS really do come true.

Halloween Circa 4th Grade. In 4th grade my mom made me a picnic table costume. She hot glued on plates, empty chip bags, plastic hot dogs and the tiniest little plastic ants. My finger nails were painted fire engine red as were my lips. Emme and Kate (my beautiful younger sisters) were the same thing. My mom always made the best costumes: 50's circle skits, the tiniest cowgirl outfits complete with a cow-print vest and hand fringed skirt of the same fabric, I was a gypsy when I was probably one - decked out in a head scarf and clip on earrings. I always had the best and most memorable costumes and my childhood was all the better because of the painstaking creativity and thought my mom put into making us feel special. Even my senior year in college, my youngest sister Kate as visiting me, and my mom send us one-shoulder Indian Princess costumes that she had made out of suede, hand fringed and bordered with Indian-esque ribbon.  I'm smiling right now and how much these cost...

L'Jesus.Mandy.Me This picture makes me smile. Such a good weekend. Even though I started a George Foreman on fire via the stove and almost burned Mike and Kyles (sh*thole) apartment down.

i want it to rain so i can wear my green hunters. and i just made pizza bagels.

                        :  GTL? DTF? WTF? MILF?  http://www.mikethesituation.com/   The site is a huge hit and has everything "THE SITUATION".  My personal favorite has to be Halloween costumes. This year I'm going as JWOW. I have the boobs and a dress from Bebe (with the tags still on - it's not real life appropriate) and I'm going to make Adam get a spray tan and be my gorilla juice head. He's got the muscles and (basically) the hair.  I know the handsome mastermind behind the site and after it got a stellar 50,000 views this month I think he deserve a round of applause. His girlfriend better be DTF.  To look like the situation go here:  http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com/index_video.php?hop=jsm0ke P.S. I really hope he wins dancing with the stars. 

This girl looks so real. Taken by Tommy Ton for Style.com. She's chic but not uberly thin. Again so real. So lovin it.

I love this picture. Thank you Scott.  Friggin Anna. via the sartorialist.

via  http://lifecast.cassidygard.com/

The Bulgarian liked it.  I work for the most amazing company. My job is hard and taxing, but I love it. It's been such a learning experience and I'm thankful to be surrounded by fun and inspiring people on a daily basis. While I try and build my business in the first year I have (most) people I work with standing behind me. Last week we ventured to the Wisconsin Dells to meet our seven other markets for the Annual Sales Conference. I've only been with MWFB since June 28th and I've heard many a story about the ASC. However, no one ever told me it would be a balls to the wall crazy party o'time. I've seen dance moves I didn't know existed. While I had an amazing time at the open bar, bonding with my new work peers, and learning outstanding information on Gitomer. Now here is a story for the ages. I have a serious boyfriend (you all know this) I live with him and literally live for him. However there ain't nothing wrong with a little man candy. Not ...

Someone go to www.tobi.com and buy me everything. Please and Thank You.

I've seen a lot of fashion bloggers pull off these Henry Holland tights they are super affordable and super on trend, but I don't know if they are street walker or sexy fashion icon? And i Ponder....

Some great Social Media tips VIA Social Junction: http://xanpearson.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/developing-and-defining-a-social-media-strategy/ Define Your Goals.  Your strategy is the path to achieve your goals; so set your objectives first.  Do you want to expand your customer base, drive sales, build brand awareness, educate consumers, increase brand loyalty, gain insight into your customer, gather product development input or feedback, etc.?  Don’t try to do all of these things at once.  Choose a few viable and sustainable goals for your first year. Define Your Brand.  The social platform offers you an in-depth opportunity to tell your story.  Who are you?  What is your mission?  What do you care about?  Most importantly, what do you want to resonate with your audience? Define Your Audience.  Before you can engage your audience, you need to understand who it is.  Gather the demographics: age, gender, ethnicity, and income....

This weekend was the best time of the year in La Crosse. Oktoberfest. Chalkfull of drinking, dancing and going 3 days without a solid meal. Cheers to the amazing people that made it happen - and to our amazing friends that came to visit. Some of my favorite memories: 1.Our neighbor comes over and his father proceeds to scream at him through our screen window, "BOBBY! Where is my lighter!!!??" 2.Someone used the cap of our hand soap as a shot glass 3.Drinking 40's with Amanda 4. DOUBLE ICING the boyfriend & his best friend 5. Adam being surprised by two of his high school best friends coming to town 6.Voming from eating too much red velvet cake 7.Having a giant sleep over with 10 people in our one bedroom apartment 8.Eating homemade dixon dip 9. Doing my first "Fabonggo" 10. Seeing everyone laugh until they cried 11.Drinking a fish bowl 12. Taking a limo home from downtown by myself (and sitting in the front seat) 13. Being the loudest peopl...

Mama you taught me to do the right things So now you have to let your baby fly You've given me everything that I will need To make it through this crazy thing called life And I know you watch me grow up and always want whats best for me And I think I found the answer to your prayers And he is good, so good He treats your little girl like a real man should He is good, so good, he makes promises he keeps   No he's never gonna leave So dont you worry about me Dont you worry about me Just saw this song on friend's blog. Because it's Carrie Underwood and about love I had to repost. I held back my tears - but it reminds me of how thankful I am for having the best mommy in the world and the most amazing man by my side. He constantly proves me wrong - that he's one of the good guys and I never have to worry about him being like the "cheating douchebags" I've dated in the past. SO. IN. LOVE.

Via Le Love. 

I'm in love with this Valentino bag. I can see it blowing either Gossip Girl way being a Blair or Serena. Dressing it up with a sleek black sheath for work and mussing it up with over the knee boots, dark denim, and a men's over-sized shirt. I also love how amazing my style icon Rachel Zoe has been looking lately. She's really bringing her all with her hair and makeup - and is shying away from her usual bells in favor of leg baring skirts and over the knee tranny boots. She's beautiful. I need these Aldo shoes. However I still can't commit to wearing tights with open toes...just yet. I see so many women doing it so well, but I'm not sure I can work it out! These Aldo boots are really doing it for me. BUT I wish the body was suede and NOT fabric. Looks like a football jersey. I'm not head over heels, but a good play it safe option. Nine West basically sucks this season. I'm guessing my boots will be coming from Ann Taylor and Rachel Roy...

Jeremy Scott meets Lady Gaga? I think she will be all over his latest. 

Louise Rowe captured by the cobra snake.

I love the mix of nautical and glamour. On sale at singer22 from $189 (it used to be $425!). 

  Loving all these Plastic Island looks. Holy chic!

http://wearehunted.com/#rhythm-of-love-plain-white-ts play the music low...and sway to the rhythm of love. i'm obsessed with this song - and i'm not even halfway through my first listen. kind of perfect - and it just un-hung-overed me.

Kind of epic. via @gerihirsch

Fall by Molly Dixon featuring polka dot socks Equipment Washed silk pocket shirt $180 - net-a-porter.com Silk tops » Diane von furstenberg knitwear CAMEL 264 GBP - matchesfashion.com Cardigan jacket » Leather pants $465 - thecorner.com Leather pants » polka-dot tights - j.crew $23 - jcrew.com Polka dot socks » Leather Lace Up Ankle Boots 1,100 GBP - brownsfashion.com Leather heels » BEAUTIFUL PRINT | mirrors/wall decor | accessories | Jayson Home &... $440 - jaysonhomeandgarden.com 2 LOVES TEE (WOMENS) 53 AUD - thegrandsocial.com.au