Hallie Lord married her dashing husband, Dan, in the fall of 2001 (the same year, coincidentally, that she joyfully converted to the Catholic faith). They now happily reside in the deep South with their two energetic boys and two very sassy girls. In her *ample* spare time, Hallie enjoys cheap wine, strong coffee, long runs, fresh flowers, vintage fashion, dark chocolate, Ella Fitzgerald and overpriced candles. She also blogs from time to time about Marriage, Moxie and Modesty with a Vintage Twist at 
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Is Sunscreen More Dangerous Than the Sun?
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Health on Friday, May 27, 2011
I’ve always considered sunscreen a no-brainer but recently I spotted a report circulating on Facebook that gave my mildly paranoid self pause. It turns out not everyone is convinced that sunscreen is a good thing.
The report in question comes from The Environmental Working Group. I’ll just admit up front that I know very little about this group. In general, I have some pretty serious concerns about... READ MORE
My New Habit
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, May 13, 2011
Well, what do you know? Amazon.com
According to the press release, MYHABIT.com offers up to 60% off what it calls “hand-picked selections” from “sought-after brands.”
For those of us who are trying to reconcile our love of fashion with our tight budgets, this could be a very cool thing, indeed.
Amazon’s MYHABIT.com will feature daily... READ MORE
Mad About Millinery
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, May 06, 2011
Hello ladies!
The Kentucky Derby is here! Will any of you lovely Kentucky girls be attending (or otherwise celebrating) this weekend? I must admit, being a Southern transplant, I don’t know much about the Derby. The first thing that always comes to mind when I hear it mentioned is ... well, Mint Juleps! Now that’s a tradition I can get behind! 
The second thing that comes to mind is hats! Big, beautiful... READ MORE
Do You Love This Royal Wedding Day?
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Just me on Friday, April 29, 2011
Good morning, girls! It’s Royal Wedding Day! How many cups of coffee had you had?
As I write this I still wait with bated breath to see what the lovely Kate Middleton has chosen to wear. Did she play it safe? Or did she take any risks? Is it too much to hope that we might see some flashy stilettos peeking out from underneath that princess gown?
And did you cry? I’m sure I will/did. Not so much because... READ MORE
Gratitude and a Giveaway
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in News on Thursday, April 14, 2011
*** Giveaway is over and comments are closed. ***
At the risk of sounding like a broken record I can’t help saying one last time what an amazing experience I had at the Faith and Family Mom’s Day Away.
To those of you who attended, thank you for bringing the gift of yourself and blessing me with your beauty. To those of you who did not, I hope to see you next year! Short of a calamity or brand new... READ MORE
Mom's Day Away Twitter Party
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in News on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
So, girls ... who’s coming to the Faith and Family Mom’s Day Away event?
Though I hope you all answered with a resounding “Me!”, I realize traveling to Boston might be difficult for many. Because of that, we are doing everything we can to involve all of you off-site gals in the fun!
My hope is that everyone—both on-site and off—will join us on Twitter (@FaithandFamily) to chat about the event! We’ve... READ MORE
5 Ways to De-Clutter Your Closet
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Homemaking on Friday, March 11, 2011
Lent brings out the minimalist in me. Considering that we are a family of seven, this is a very good thing indeed. Though I abhor clutter, on any given busy day it’s much easier to create stacks, stuff closets and fill baskets then it is to take a hard look at our materials and rule on what must stay and what must go.
I suspect it will surprise exactly no one that there’s no corner of my home I find... READ MORE
Calling Grace Kelly
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Just me on Friday, March 04, 2011
More than once I’ve been asked if I have any tips for making shopping for clothes easier. Yesterday it dawned on me that there is one very helpful thing I do that saves me time, energy and money:
I have a style icon. Her name is Grace Kelly and I absolutely adore her look.
Why is having a style icon helpful? Ultimately, it helps me stay focused. When I go shopping, I always have Grace Kelly in mind.... READ MORE
Hair It Goes
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, February 25, 2011
Oh, girls. Something terrible has happened: I’ve hit the dreaded postpartum hair loss phase!
It’s so awful I can barely stand to talk about it. No, really, it is!
Somehow I suspect many of you can relate, though. And I do know that this is just one of those tiny crosses that comes along with the many huge blessings of motherhood. I’m just feeling melodramatic today.
Since I’d rather not shed all... READ MORE
Comfort and Style for Tender Tootsies
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, February 18, 2011
If you’re anything like me, you occasionally enjoy slipping your feet into pair of pretty high-heels. But if you’re anything like Calah (and most gals, I suspect) rare is the high-heel wearing experience that doesn’t leave your feet screaming for mercy!
Never fear, fine ladies. I am the master of finding comfortable heels. I present to you my short list of shoe companies that have a reputation for... READ MORE
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