I am convinced that a little retail therapy can cure just about anything, and I've been in desperate need of a material fix lately - my J.Crew catalog is covered in drool, my homepage is set to Bluefly.com and I've been manically driving by the Anthropologie store-front window like some crazed ex-girlfriend. Spring has officially sprung here in Nashville and my poor, neglected closet has been begging me to bring in some new recruits. So just as soon as that book check clears, you will see me wearing the following items:

Gah! So cute. And only a mere $178. Anthropologie, you're killing me.



Lovely, lovely, lovely. Thank you, Jenna Lyons. Next task at hand: find an event that warrants a floral necklace and/or silky orange top.

Posted on 8. April 2009 22:04 by Jordan Christy |

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I am happy to report that the ACM's brought out some first-class acts this year. For those of you that didn't catch the award show, go YouTube it, if for no other reason than to see Carrie Underwood's Big Red Dress. Yowza! That was a DRESS. Kudos to Carrie's stylist, she should take a day off after that.

Overall, Mama was very proud and pleased with the classy-girl turnout. The following ladies get the official How to Be a Hepburn stamp of approval...

Lady in Red, Taylor Swift.

Dancing With The Stars cutie Julianne Hough, pre-wardrobe malfunction.

Entertainer of the Year, Carrie Underwood (note to self: spend more time on the eliptical)

Stay tuned for some exciting How to Be a Hepburn music news!

Posted on 7. April 2009 19:40 by Jordan Christy |

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Today's Hot Hepburn Hint was inspired by some new friends that were kind enough to invite us over to their home this week - they are pretty much the most amazing family ever - they have 8 kids (that's right, no typo, EIGHT KIDS), their Dad is a rockstar, their Mom is like the funniest lady alive, and they are, somehow, completely sane. After 8 kids, it appears as though they've mastered the art of parenting (while we, with only 1 child and a stack of dishes scraping the ceiling, have clearly not). They were so kind and had great words of wisdom for us two youngins just dipping our toes into the waters of parenthood. Their stories, advice and kind words were just incredibly encouraging. So, without further ado, this week's Hepburn Hint is to...

HANG OUT WITH PEOPLE THAT KNOW MORE THAN YOU!

Many times we get caught up in our own little circle of friends that, let's be honest, don't know much more about life than we do. As for me, I'm only 24, and that officially qualifies me to be an expert on nothing. I'm serious, I've lived long enough to know that I haven't lived long enough to know much. Consequently, one of my favorite things to do is hang around people that know more than I do. People with more life experience. People with wisdom. People with insight. People that can hand out encouragement and advice because they've been there. And just where can you find these people? Be on the lookout for some of the following...

1) An older colleague at work - go tenure!
2) A guidance counselor or mentor
3) A spiritual advisor - pastor, rabbi, etc.

I'm convinced that our generation is lacking in teachable-ness. We think we know it all, and that's where we get into trouble. So be on the lookout for someone with smarts.

I'm handing out pure gold here people!

Posted on 5. April 2009 15:58 by Jordan Christy |

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I'll admit it, I have a huge girl crush on Gwyneth Paltrow. It's probably a good thing that I've never met her, because I would probably try to kiss her. I'm currently in love with her website Goop, and its corresponding newsletter. Feel free to check it out at your leisure, www.goop.com. It's tastefully filled with everything from healthy recipes to movie picks. It's informative, entertaining, and pretty darn cute.

And Gwyn, if you're interested, I'm making meatloaf for dinner tonight. You, Chris, Apple and Moses are all more than welcome to stop by.

Posted on 2. April 2009 15:56 by Jordan Christy |

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So, given the day job, I just have to blog about some great new music today. Here are, in no particular order, my recommendations for the week...

Keith Urban - new record out today (I don't care if you're not a country music fan, if he's good enough for Nicole, then dangit, he's good enough for you). Download "Sweet Thing" - this is me and my baby girl's official theme song. We rock out to it in the car.

Gavin DeGraw - new record out today, as well. Download "Dancing Shoes" - this is one of my favorite Gavin songs and I was so excited that he finally put it on an album.

Tyler Hilton - he's this cute little WB artist (I say "little"...pretty sure he and I are the same age, I just have this weird motherly thing goin on right now) that I've recently fallen in love with. Download "How Love Should Be" - it's an older song, but soooo good.

Happy listening!

Posted on 1. April 2009 16:34 by Jordan Christy |

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I'm officially in love with the Bonnie Hunt Show. Just look at how cute she is! I was working from home today and took in some good ol' daytime TV, and was reminded of how much I love her. Plus, I'm gonna go ahead and say that she has the best set of any talk show.



Give me one other show where guests get to enter from that second-story staircase. Bonnie, if you're listening, can we be friends? I would be perfectly happy just hanging around your set. I promise it won't be weird.


In other news, I would give my right arm for a piece of chocolate right about now. So, without further ado, I'm off to get my 4:00 sugar fix.

Posted on 31. March 2009 15:15 by Jordan Christy |

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