tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:16:02 +0000The Broke SocialiteShoppingThe Broke Socialite's FriendsBargain BasementTBS Loves This WebsiteTBS Tips and TricksModern MannersFashionIn The KitchenFun StuffSoireesHolidaysTBS Tool KitSalesGrab A Paper BagPersonal StyleFood and BeverageDomesticityEntertainingHome DecorBaubles and AccessoriesBudgetFabulous BlogsThe Broke Socialite ReviewsInspiration Based ProjectsTravelCouponsTBS Mail BagDiscount CodesBooksLifestyleCookbooksFamilyThe Broke Socialite TVBeautyGiftseBayEmpire BuildingWardrobeDiningPersonal FinanceRecipesGaspSwoonFaintHealthMusicRules of TBS EngagementShoesShould I Or NotSocietyTelevisionCommunity ServiceTBS DoesTBS DrivesTBS KidsTBS VlogsTechnologyThriftinglavishBrandsCareerConferencesContestsEducationEntrepreneurFitnessGardeningGive-AwaysGlitteratiJewelryLILOMoneyNetworkingNewsReader QuestionsSeasonalTBS Is StuffedTake CareecoChicreThe Broke Socialite, is an extraordinary, upwardly mobile, Renaissance woman. She’s a loving wife, dedicated daughter, loyal sister, cool step-mom and consummate girlfriend— who prefers the fabulousness of life but never pays full price.http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)Blogger686125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-5697669200122312398Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:19:00 +00002011-02-11T11:31:47.977-05:00The Broke SocialiteYes. You read it correctly. Today is my last day as a blogger in this particular space. Why? Well..I'm so glad you asked. When I began this blog five years ago (yes..it'll be 5 years here shortly), I dreamed that it would be an oasis. An oasis of resources for those who, like me, wanted to live a fabulous life on a budget.  And it was that...for a while.  I was a bit ahead of the http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/02/adieu-for-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-5364909738462489760Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-02-08T08:00:05.690-05:00BrandslavishLifestyleI was watching the pilot for The Chicago Code last night when a Blackberry App World commercial ad.  Never have I seen such an influential brand highlight the importance/reality of blogging.  Take a gander at the clip below. I must say that it gave me chills. Don't get me wrong...I think these "food bloggers" are supposed to be Every Blogger. I'm OK with that for now. What do I love? http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/02/blackberry-highlights-food-bloggers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-7912821344169222444Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:53:00 +00002011-02-07T07:53:04.597-05:00Modern Manners You are a working mom to eight year old twins. Your next door neighbor has a daughter in their class.  You've been paying for aftercare and are OK with doing so.  One day, your neighbor approaches you and offers to let your kids get off of the bus at her house.  After all, she's a stay-at-home mom and will be there when they get home.  It seems like a great idea. You've http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/02/modern-manners-monday-what-would-you-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8453912825019292148Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:09:00 +00002011-02-02T08:09:20.124-05:00Food and BeverageIn The Kitchen My friend, Brady, posted this video of Bethenney Frankel's dishing about a healthy Super Bowl spread. Dare I say this all sounds pretty good? What's on YOUR Super Bowl Menu?http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/02/healthy-superbowl-fare-oxymoron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-6780484507648837010Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:12:00 +00002011-02-01T08:12:29.627-05:00Give-AwaysEnter a number:I want a number between 1 and…Result:54The 54th valid entry was @sstanback's Twitter entry. Congratulations! You've won the coffee brewer from The Foundary!http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/02/drumrolls-pleaseand-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-2580520473658132255Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:17:00 +00002011-01-28T09:19:23.967-05:00 I'm an 'all or nothing' kind of girl, I tell ya.  No middle of the road. No gray area.  When I tell you that I am obsessed (yes...obsessed) with coffee, it is surely an understatement.  I've had the same coffeemaker for nearly five years now...nothing fancy.  In fact, I think I bought it from Target and paid less than $40.  Here is where I should opine about getting http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/tbs-giveaway-coffee-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8813884969803090762Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:11:00 +00002011-01-27T09:11:59.945-05:00Fashion Which are YOUR favorite designers?http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/love-fashion-youll-love-this-story-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-6360737744588496725Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:32:00 +00002011-01-25T08:32:12.207-05:00Empire BuildingThe Broke Socialite's Friends I get lots of questions about how I've been able to build The Broke Socialite brand.  While I am always eager to help, my schedule simply does not allow me to take the time for all of the one-off conversations that I'd like to have.  In the past, I've done Empire Building 101 virtual courses which is a case study of the steps that I have taken to create a viable business model with thehttp://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/gatekeepers-are-gone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-5601891955756809206Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:53:00 +00002011-01-24T07:53:50.669-05:00Modern Manners I hope everyone had a great weekend. I was so sorry to leave you hanging with the Disney Dream details last week but our internet availability on the ship was sort of sketchy.  Do stay tuned for more updates this week. This week's MMM comes from my email box. Dear TBS:I have dished out a couple of gifts over the past few weeks and I've noticed the lack of formal 'Thank You' notes from http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/modern-manners-monday-what-would-you-do_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8222212460790024312Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:07:00 +00002011-01-19T07:07:03.831-05:00TBS VlogsThe Broke Socialite's FriendsTravelhttp://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/disney-dream-inaugural-cruise-day-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-2713325537864591800Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:07:00 +00002011-01-18T07:07:46.491-05:00 ....I officially break up with any amongst us who knew about the blog, COCOCOZY, and did not think enough of me to share the bounty. Color me obsessed! I have no idea who this girl is but I LOVE her. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! OK..so. I love design...it's no secret.  I'm not good at it but it's just one of those things that I enjoy from the margins.  The design blogger world? Monsterous. &http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/ummmm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-3809462361885134958Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:32:00 +00002011-01-17T07:32:30.206-05:00Modern Manners A pretty good friend (let's just pretend her name is Naomi Campbell...ha!) is hosting a charity event.  In addition to a gala, the other component of the charity event includes a fashion show.  Because you believe in the cause and want to support your friend, you throw in your support financially and as a volunteer runway model. When you show up for the fitting for the fashion show, http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/modern-manners-monday-what-would-you-do_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-1370822206961023324Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:23:00 +00002011-01-11T10:23:50.595-05:00Travel In exactly ONE week, Mr TBS and I will be headed to Florida to hop aboard a special cruise on the brand new Disney Dream!  We are suffering from quite the cabin fever right now as a snow and ice storm has paralyzed Atlanta for the past few days. We will arrive in Orlando next Tuesday afternoon and set sail on a 3-Day cruise to The Bahamas.  The wonderful Disney Cruise Lines team have http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/t-7-and-countingdisney-dream-cruise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-6565762022360933604Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:25:00 +00002011-01-10T08:25:42.103-05:00Modern Manners Predictions of a winter storm including nearly a foot of snow have been on the horizon for nearly a week now.  The day of reckoning has arrived and the meteorologists were right: nearly 3 feet of snow have arrived.  Since the temperature is below freezing, there are concerns about ice.  Your local municipality and  your state's Department of Transportation have warned that http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/modern-manners-monday-what-would-you-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8321752848588183583Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:17:00 +00002011-01-06T10:17:45.328-05:00TBS Vlogs Whats In YOUR Bag? Today's Video Mentions: Coach - www.coach.com Madison Collection @coach Style By Kalyn Johnson @kalynjohnson Nyssa Green - The GreenRoom Agency @NyssaG and @GreenRoomAgency Laura Mercier Lip Glace' in Babydoll and Bellini @LauraMercier Ray Ban Cats NARS Blush in Orgasmhttp://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/tbs-vlogs-week-one-day-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-1577292567093030113Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-01-04T08:00:03.436-05:00Bargain BasementBaubles and AccessoriesThe Broke Socialite I have a problem, y'all. *inching a bit closer to you* I've never met a big, fat, ostentatious, chunky necklace that is affordable (and doesn't look cheap) that I could turn down.  The bulkier the better and, in fact, I'd say that fabulous baubles have become a part of my signature look. For the past few years, I've been trying to find a way to organize them that: 1. I personally liked http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/baubles-baubles-and-more-baubles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-1985951529307326146Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:51:00 +00002011-01-03T12:51:03.436-05:00The Broke Socialite Resources from today's vlog: Atlanta Weddings by Gail Johnson & Hester Parks of Wedding SoireePoor Girl Gourmet by Amy McCoy of Poor Girl Gourmethttp://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/broke-socialite-vlogs2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8086782405676227682Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:25:00 +00002011-01-03T10:53:57.665-05:00The Broke SocialiteThe Broke Socialite's FriendsAnd a Happy New Year to you all! Things in The Broke Socialite-ville are moving at the speed of light. There are some changes on the horizon (all good, of course) and I hope that you are looking forward to the bounty that 2011 will bring us all. On this first business day of 2011, I am spending a bit of time with one of my mentors, James Andrews.  One of the things we'll talk about is how http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-8507740950033711810Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:05:00 +00002010-12-28T09:05:11.055-05:00The Broke Socialite's Friends Meet my new BFF, Brian Kelsey, of Kelsey on The House.  Brian is a DIY Enthusiast and blogger who has a very cool post-lavish! project up his sleeve. Check it out!http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/12/lavish-spawned-cool-diy-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-4969229043901640164Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +00002010-12-27T10:03:52.600-05:00Modern Manners Dear TBS, My office hired someone new.  My boss liked this new person so much that she didn't test her skills.   It turns out that in spite of six years "experience" in our field, she can do practically nothing, makes a lot of technical mistakes and needs babysitting.  We haven't had pay raises in three years, and we haven't complained, since the economy has been bad, http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/12/modern-manners-monday-what-would-you-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-7917959088936463669Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:43:00 +00002010-12-22T06:43:33.289-05:00In The KitchenRecipesI don't think I can help but try this dish before the end of the holidays.  My dear friend, Rebecca, says that she took a stab at the recipe and it's delicious albeit a little rich. Photo credit: Williams-Sonoma Are you trying any new recipes during this holiday weekend? What's on YOUR menu?http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/12/to-side-root-vegetable-gratin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-3695673233968688138Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:39:00 +00002010-12-21T08:39:46.582-05:00SoireesThe Broke SocialiteThe Broke Socialite's FriendsMr TBS and I at the lavish! Opening Night Party Moi in the Smilebooth at the Oh-So-Swanky Rue + HGTV parTAY at lavish! LaPlates and I partnered for these great commemorative plates, cups, notepads for lavish! Truth be told, I am still very exhausted from the planning and execution of lavish!, the FIRST lifestyle bloggers' conference ever. My dear friend, Ginny Branch Stelling, of My Favorite http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/12/it-was-lavish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-1213479703834545890Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:22:00 +00002010-12-20T08:22:48.934-05:00Modern Manners Dear TBS, I've a quandary for you and your readers. I'm having a holiday party this week and invited a group of women that all know each other.  After my party invite went out, two of the women "fell out" with each other. One of the women emailed me to ask whether she should still come and shared that she didn't want to create tension.  What should I do? I don't want to make either ofhttp://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/12/modern-manners-monday-holiday-quandary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-2953368374473278084Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:24:00 +00002010-11-30T08:24:53.257-05:00SoireesThe Broke Socialite's Friends As many of you may know, I decided to create a conference experience for those of us lifestyle bloggers. This conference, lavish!, has certainly become my baby.  I was pregnant with the idea for the longest time and now I am preparing to give birth. It has been a very long 9 months; sometimes it felt like it would NEVER get here...other times I felt that I wasn't sure of what I'd gotten http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/11/gone-fishinlavish-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995887179988388129.post-9146108322879626185Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:52:00 +00002010-11-23T08:53:38.071-05:00BeautyThe Broke Socialite's Friends Emmy-award winning, celebrity makeup artist (and MY girlfriend...I'm so proud), Nyssa Green I'm always chatting about my stable of fabulous girlfriends.  I never mean to be a braggart but they are all so smart, talented and beautiful. Enter Nyssa Green...one of my dearest friends.  You know the type: the girl who's seen you at your WORST and still loves you? Mmmmhmmm....she'd http://thebrokesocialite.blogspot.com/2010/11/preparing-for-holidays-make-up-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Broke Socialite)11