Blogs We Love: The Pioneer Woman November 8th, 2010 By

The Pioneer Woman

I stumbled upon The Pioneer Woman several months ago, and have been a loyal reader ever since!  Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, was once a Los Angeles resident who fell in love and married a bona fide cowboy, and moved to a cattle ranch in Oklahoma to embrace ranching life and raise four children. 

There are so many elements to The Pioneer Woman that keep me (and over 2 million visitors each month) coming back for more.  She shares her transition from spoiled city girl to domestic country wife in such an honest, entertaining way, including pictures and stories about her home life on the range.  It’s her personal mix of musings, recipes, photography and home-schooling advice that has brought a devoted following that continues to grow.

The Pioneer Woman and family

My favorite, the Cooking section, consist of step-by-step photos of delicious and sometimes complicated recipes for all occasions.  The Photography section has tips for beginning photographers, photography assignments, and simple Photoshop tutorials.  The Home & Garden section includes step-by-step, start-to-finish remodeling projects, general home tips and more photos of things The Pioneer Woman loves.  There is also a Homeschooling section that shares the adventures of homeschooling four children on an isolated cattle ranch.

The Pioneer Woman

Once you visit The Pioneer Woman, you will be hooked!

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seaofshoes’ Jane Aldridge gives us her beso January 26th, 2010 By

Jelly Garcia dress and sequin tube top from Mango

Jelly Garcia Dress and Sequin Tube Top from Mango

I’ve been an avid reader of Vanity Fair for years. And, while I haven’t quite adjusted to the absence of the beloved Dominick Dunne, the magazine rarely disappoints. The February 2010 issue, featuring photos of Tiger Woods by Annie Leibovitz, was no exception. In it, Jane Aldridge was featured as a Bright Young Thing for the work she’s done with her incredibly influential blog, seaofshoes.com.

We reached out to her to get a read on her current crushes. Herewith is Jane Aldridge’s “be so”.

What are your favorite jeans?
I like Madewell’s no stretch matchstick jeans. They have a nice high rise and a beautiful wash.

What’s your “go-to” pair of shoes for around town?
You can’t beat Dries van Noten shoes for beauty and comfort. I switch between a pair of pair of buckled leather slingbacks and a pair of yellow patent sneaker wedges at the moment.

Whose bag(s) are you carrying right now?
Currently I’m carrying a gigantic Burberry bucket bag that is pieced together with little gold rings. It was a great deal at an outlet store. It weighs about ten pounds on it’s own.

And your scent of choice?
I love Serge Lutens fragrances; they are very heavy and old-fashioned. I wear Serge Noire.

What stores are you drawn into?
Here in Dallas, I go to many thrift stores. I go to Barneys to buy shoes; American Apparel for underwear and shirts.

What color is your new black?
I like pale shades of grey green. It’s hard to come by in clothing.

What’s your favorite LBD (little black dress)?
An 80s puffy sleeved princess-waist dress that I got in Austin.

iPhone or Blackberry?
iPhone.

Ray-Ban Aviators or Wayfarers?
Aviators.

What’s was your New Year’s resolution?
To take good care of myself and people I love, and make more money.

And, of course, what’s your be so?
“be so friendly.”

We couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the interview; email or text us when you’re in town!

Chanel ponyhair herringbone boots, F21 tights and Zara Lamb Fur Vest

Chanel Ponyhair Herringbone Boots, F21 Tights and Zara Lamb Fur Vest

Animal jewelry outfit #2....the fox and the horses.

Animal Jewelry Outfit #2....The Fox and the Horses

 

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