February 2012
11 posts
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Be Better at...Getting Dumped.
Fourth Grade was a roller coaster year for me.
I made my first enemy (thanks Mary Liz), was totally mystified and subsequently grossed out when I found out how sex actually happens (again, thanks Mary Liz), got my first set of acrylic nails without my mother’s permission (thanks Tiffany Stotler’s mom), and experienced my first REAL heartbreak.
His name was Tony Pena. He had a...
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Be a Better...Beauty.
Make-Up Basics Edition:
Most of us are adult people, and need to be looking that way as well. As hard as it is to roll out of bed 5-10 minutes earlier, the cost of looking like an adolescent or a bridge troll is not worth it people. One of the most common topics that I get asked about in girl land is how the hell to look amazing, but not put too much work into it. This topic seems elementary and...
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Be a Better...Bartender, Beauty, Shopper, and...
It’s a mish-mosh sorta day around here…so I thought I’d compliment my scatterbrainedness with a mix-ey little post.
To start it off right…a new cocktail. Since it IS a Friday and all.
Asian Sensation: (makes 4 cocktails)
-1 Asian Pear
-Handful of Fresh Blueberries
-4 servings of vodka
-Club Soda
-Dash of Grated Fresh Ginger
In a blender, combine your diced up...
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Be a Better...Lover.
Since today is the official day of being all vomit-y and talking about love, I suppose my adoration of jumping on bandwagons shouldn’t quit on such an occasion.
But I’m not going to tell you how to impress that special someone, or how to pick the perfect V-day gift…because, seriously, no one wants to read that shit.
Instead, let’s dissect the easiest ways to absolutely...
WatchBe Better…at LIFE.
This is a video my friend Kasey shot after waking up to a very special surprise, hiding right in his sweatpants. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Be a Better...Blogger. →
I’ve been spreading the Be Better love to a couple of other blogs lately. I thought you should know.
Here’s a new project I’m collaborating on with Ernest Alexander, a men’s fashion and accessory brand here in the Ol’ NYC. They make impeccable things and have so graciously allowed me to spread my sarcasm and sass over on their new lifestyle blog, the Ernest Alexander...
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Be Better at...Connecting.
I know you all probably know this shit already, but there are other places you can follow my travels or keep in touch.
Here we go:
Twitter: @bebetterblog or my personal twitter @chinaealexander
Tumblr: ummm you are already here. Press that cute lil “Follow” button if you’d like to keep up with me!
Other Blogs I Write For: Fucked in Park Slope and the Ernest Alexander...
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Be a Better...Beauty.
Going to the Salon Edition:
Finding a new stylist is like picking a therapist/guru/and pageant coach (whatever, I’m from the South) all in one. I’m aware that this sounds uber dramatic but seriously, this person has your head in their hands and they could do life-ruining things to you. Don’t fuck with the money maker, ya know?
Here are some things I absolutely HATE when...
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Be Better at...The Super Bowl (Part 3 of 3)
And now we drink. The real meaning of Super Bowl.
Here’s a alternative to slamming a case of Natural Light, although I have learned that the box does transition nicely into a hat of sorts around beer #13.
Game Day Ginger Punch:
***Makes 1 pitcher***
18 oz of Gin
20 oz of Ginger Beer
4 slices of Ginger
2 Tbsp of Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
10 Mint leaves muddled
Mix all the...
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Be Better at...The Super Bowl (Part 2 of 3)
So last time we covered not being a huge social pariah at your friendly neighborhood Super Bowl party…but let’s be honest, you can be a huge douche and totally redeem yourself by bringing really good Super Bowl snacks.
If you bring these things, I will ask you to leave the party immediately:
-Anything involving kale
-Anything with the word salad attached to it
-Quinoa
-Beets
...
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Be Better at...The Super Bowl (Part 1 of 3).
SUPERBOWL 2012 Edition:
I hate football (unless Tim Riggins is involved) but it’s that time of year where I feel socially pressured to actually visually ingest an entire round game of it, with a half-hearted smile on my face.
Now, don’t get me wrong…I love the idea of the Super Bowl. Getting together with friends, wearing color coordinated outfits, eating horrible junk food,...