Author Archives: The.Pretty.One

About The.Pretty.One

"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it.” - Carry Bradshaw The Pretty One is the youngest daughter of a former 70s pageant queen and her first husband, a wealthy financier. A former debutante and southern belle, this Steel Magnolia is anything but. A visionary, she is the owner and creative mind behind a successful boutique communications and event firm. But what I really want to do is dance ... and blog.

Wife or Death Situation …

Posted on March 21, 2015 by The.Pretty.One

A few days ago a man I’d become rather fond of died alone in his house at the age of 40. By most people’s standards W may not have been the picture of health, however one might argue that he … Continue reading →

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That Time I Was Really Happy … And I Knew It.

Posted on February 8, 2015 by The.Pretty.One

Hi Guys & Dolls, Apologies for having not written in forever. To be honest, I was well… rather uninspired. I suppose it’s only right to catch you up on how I’ve been spending my time … I’ll hit the high … Continue reading →

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As a New Muvva …

Posted on May 11, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

… “El” DeBarge, the Shorkie, and I would like to wish everyone a Muvva’s Day that is filled with everything that is good and wonderful.

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Spooning Leads to Forking …

Posted on April 29, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

Let’s Eat because #MisoHungry

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Fleeting Moments …

Posted on April 25, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

That moment when you remember and then forget again …

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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days …

Posted on April 9, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

Text your non-boyfriend a photo of what your mixed-race baby would look like … Sersiously, How cute is my fake son!!! #BlersianBaby #BlackandPersian #SingleAndNotPregnant

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“The qualities …

Posted on February 5, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

“The qualities you admire in your father, will be the characteristics you seek in your husband.”

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Look Forward!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

“Look forward, ain’t nothing behind you but some stuff you can’t change.” – Gabrielle Union

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Happy New Year Dolls!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by The.Pretty.One

“Sometimes we need to stop analyzing the past, stop planning the future, stop figuring out precisely how we feel, stop deciding exactly what we want, and just see what happens.” – Carrie Bradshaw

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{EX}piration Dating – 10 Signs It’s Over.

Posted on December 25, 2013 by The.Pretty.One

I love legendary R&B Crooner Johnny Mathis. His toffee skin and perfectly quaffed hair are everything. If he were 30 years younger and a heterosexual we’d probably be married … or at least that’s how things play out in my … Continue reading →

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