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Anne Shirley Said It Best

Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 1, 2011 //

One of our favorite books growing up — oh, heck, it’s still on our bookshelf — is L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables. Anne Shirley, the spunky and idealistic orphan with red braids, is an eternal kindred spirit for every Frisky gal. “Tomorrow is a new day, with no mistakes in it” is one of our favorite quotes, aptly summing up Anne’s refreshing outlook on life, despite her early circumstances. This print, featuring Ann-with-an-E’s wise words, will be a helpful reminder to look on the bright side the next time you’re having a rotten day.

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Quotable: Christina Hendricks On How She Got Her Signature Red Hair

Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 2, 2010 //

“I was obsessed with the Canadian novel ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ So my mother said, ‘Let’s just go to the drugstore and get one of those cover-the-gray rinses!’ My hair was very blond at the time, but it went carrot red. And I was over the moon.”

– Christina Hendricks on going red — it’s hard to imagine Joan without her signature firey locks, huh? Also, this is further proof that Christina Hendricks and I are, as Anne would say, “kindred spirits” — my best friend and I were also obsessed with Anne as kids. Still are actually — she calls me “Diana Berry” sometimes. [Styleist] Keep reading »

Quickies!: Whitney Port Scores Her Own Show, Vows To End Every Word With A “G” Sound

Annika HarrisSeptember 22, 2008 //
  • OMFG, Whitney Port will have her own series on MTV starting in early 2009. She’s always been our favorite, and we’re scared that having her own show is going to ruin her! [E Online]
  • Despite Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s views on homosexuality, John McCain’s chief of staff, Mark Buse, is openly gay. [The Gist and BlogActive via Perez Hilton]
  • These relationship red flags could save you heartbreak and embarrassment down the road. [Shine]

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    A Tribute To Anne With An “E”

    Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 31, 2008 //

    One of my fondest memories from my youth is reading Anne of Green Gables and watching the PBS movie version with my childhood best friend Meika over and over and over again. In April, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s book celebrates its 100th Anniversary and women who have read the book over the last century will not soon forget the little red-headed orphan who found a home at Green Gables with Matthew and Marilla. I loved Anne as a kid because she had the biggest imagination — remember when she and her best friend Diana pretended to act out the death scene of the Lady of Chalot and Anne almost drowned when her boat capsized? Or remember when Anne got Diana drunk on raspberry cordial and they were forbidden from being best friends/kindred spirits by Diana’s mother? Or how about when Gilbert (oooh, I never forgave you for this Gilbert, even if Anne did!) called Anne “Carrots” and she totally wailed on him? That was awesome. She was so feisty and dramatic and hilarious. Another of The Frisky‘s favorite authors, Margaret Atwood, reveals her thoughts about Anne Shirley for the U.K. Guadian. Read it here and then tell us your favorite part of the book in the comments! Keep reading »