Who Writes This?

Molly Ford.

I started this blog because I had one little tip that I thought was genius–using clean, unused toilet seat covers as facial blotting tissues (which, I promptly forgot about, and didn’t blog about until five months in). The next thing I knew, I had a domain name, and the blog had found a life of its own.

In real life, I spend my days being a little awkward, a little pretty, and a little smart. Also drinking diet coke, wearing only dresses, and eating lots of pasta, because Sophia Loren once said about her body, “everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.”

Love,
Molly
molly@smartprettyandawkward.com

62 People have left comments on this post

Tommy Tornroos said: { Jun 22, 2009 - 11:06:33 }

Fantastic new look to the blog Molly! My sister Alyssa is a loyal follower of your blog and loves it!

Keep up the great work!

Ann said: { Jun 23, 2009 - 01:06:27 }

Molly…
I love the new format…but why did you cut off your pretty
little face?? :)

nora your cousin said: { Jun 28, 2009 - 10:06:14 }

hi molly love the pic you should show your face though

Cousin Lizzie!!! said: { Jun 29, 2009 - 04:06:35 }

i love you and this website (: your amazing

Descalza Diary said: { Jul 2, 2009 - 01:07:55 }

Molly wobbles it looks lovely :) Love, Barclay

brigit said: { Jul 17, 2009 - 02:07:18 }

molly
i love reading ur blog. it is really good. cant wait to c u cous.
love brigit

Christina said: { Jul 22, 2009 - 01:07:20 }

this is my new favorite website haha I love it!

Aly said: { Aug 2, 2009 - 01:08:30 }

I just stumbled upon this website, but I already love it!
The layout is awesome, and the writing is even better. :]

Milly Dawson said: { Aug 7, 2009 - 06:08:50 }

Dear Molly:

I think you are actually brilliant, beautiful and poised. That’s what I find in reading your blog.

It would be nice to see your face although I like the headless shot. But if I saw the shot maybe then if we were to cross paths one day in New York or Tennessee or somewhere I could perhaps recognize you– if I wasn’t caught in my own awkward thoughts.

Best wishes,
Milly

Anne Sipio said: { Aug 10, 2009 - 09:08:36 }

Molly, I’m ashamed to say this is the first time I’ve observed your blog. It is wonderful though! I bookmarked it and added it to my favorites <3

Lauren said: { Aug 20, 2009 - 09:08:55 }

Molly,
You’re my new hero.

Chelsey said: { Aug 31, 2009 - 12:08:47 }

Hi Molly,
I just happened across your page after someone requested I become a fan of your page on Facebook. I love your little tips and I have already book marked your page. I love the quotes too. I have been collecting a list of my favorite quotes since I was little and some of yours are now making my very long list!!

Keep it up, I look forward to reading.

Laura said: { Sep 11, 2009 - 08:09:46 }

I was always going to guess that the picture at the top is not of you. Am I correct?

L said: { Sep 14, 2009 - 04:09:05 }

Dear Molly,

I love you.

Chauntel.

Lindz & Wiggles & Falafel said: { Sep 20, 2009 - 10:09:52 }

Miss Ford I love you!!! You’re too cute and have so many wonderful and positive things to share with the world. Thank you for your continued good advice & contagious enthusiasm.

Miss you boodles!!! Let’s make a cake and play with fluffies.

xoxoxox,
L, W & F

Gilli said: { Sep 21, 2009 - 10:09:40 }

Molly,
I love your blog! I find the advice to be very useful, particularly the (less) awkward part; I know I could do with a little less awkwardness in my life. I’ve bookmarked this page, and added it to my fav’s. I look foward to your next post, so keep writing!!

P.S. Love the new layout!

Kayla Cornell said: { Nov 18, 2009 - 10:11:52 }

I love this blog. It’s so unique ( :

If you get a second check out mine…any words of advice would be greatly appreciated!

http://kjcornell.wordpress.com/

Desiree said: { Nov 24, 2009 - 12:11:26 }

Thank you so much for this blog, It makes my day! Work it girl!

Pat said: { Nov 27, 2009 - 08:11:12 }

Molly,
Fun, light and so so true!!!
Love the quotes and the so simple things that mean so much!!
Keep up the great work!
Pat

Victoria said: { Dec 5, 2009 - 01:12:37 }

This is my new favorite blog!!! A good friend of mine told me about it a few months back and as a law student I never felt like I had enough time to introduce anything new to my life. Tonight I had trouble falling asleep so I came out to the living room to facebook stalk old high school friends. As it turns out, I have stalked almost everyone worth stalking somewhat recently and that is when I remembered your blog name. I have spent the last hour reading post after post. You are incredible. This is literally the perfect blog. From here on out this Smart, Pretty and Awkward will be how I start each day. I will definitely print some of my favorite posts to pin up in the student lounge. Hopefully my entire school will soon be fans. Good work! and Thanks :)

Leslie said: { Dec 17, 2009 - 10:12:29 }

Love your blog! Your posts are inspiring and interesting!
Great work! I enjoy reading what you write very much!

Cristin said: { Dec 28, 2009 - 01:12:35 }

Hey there!

Just wanted to drop a line and say just how much I adore your blog. It’s the first one I’ve ever found myself actually putting the time into reading and I’m utterly hooked! I saw it on a friends facebook and thought “Hmmm, people say I’m smart, and pretty… and I KNOW I’m awkward… let’s check this out!” And was far from let down. Lots of extremely helpful little tips that I plan on putting to use starting today!

Thanks so much for sharing these little intrigues with the world. And have an epic day!

-Cristin

Sarah P said: { Jan 11, 2010 - 10:01:39 }

you’re so fabulous!!! we love you!!

Laura said: { Jan 28, 2010 - 10:01:49 }

Constantly impressed with your blog. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and new thoughts in my head!

Lise said: { Feb 28, 2010 - 07:02:41 }

I usually never comment on blogs, but there have been so many times where your post made my day (whether it made me smile or it was something that especially resonated with me or it just made me go, “Yes, someone who thinks the same thing!”) that I wanted to express my appreciation for the time and effort you put into this. :)

Emily said: { Mar 17, 2010 - 10:03:59 }

I stumbled across your page while looking up design blogs and become hooked. Keep up the lovely work. :)

Jessi said: { Jun 3, 2010 - 02:06:59 }

Molly,
Your blog inspires me. I blogged throughout my adventures abroad and have missed blogging ever since returning home. You really can have little adventures everyday (even if you are not across the world) and I am hoping to start up a new one soon. A friend and I just discovered this gem of a blog and I can’t stop reading!!! Thanks for the inspiration Molly!
xxoo

dodgycupcake said: { Jun 11, 2010 - 11:06:32 }

Hi Molly -
I came upon this website and it reminded me of the kinds of links you post on this page :)
http://www.jimspancakes.com/?utm_source=NYLON+LIST&utm_campaign=6f49067b3f-NYLON_NEWSLETTER_0609106_9_2010&utm_medium=email

Katy said: { Jul 7, 2010 - 10:07:58 }

Hey Molly- just wanted to say that I love this blog! Always funny, smart and stylish, and I check more than once a day for new posts!
Also, by coincidence and something I just noticed, I have the same nail polish as you do in your picture up there! The same baby blue shade… I actually wore it to my prom! I’m sure you pull it off much better though. :)
Best wishes, and keep making an awesome blog!

Anonymous said: { Aug 28, 2010 - 06:08:00 }

Do you find it annoying how you have to pay for your own domain?
PS: Love the site, so does one of my friends, she looks at it every day! Great tips, they’ll help me a lot.

stephanie said: { Aug 28, 2010 - 06:08:14 }

Wonderful blog, Ms. Ford! You are definitely a talented writer. I love this site. It’s a great idea. I will be sure to recommend it to every single friend of mine. :) Keep up the great work!

gabby said: { Sep 2, 2010 - 12:09:46 }

you’re genius. i have the same moments and stumbling upon this site has just been the highlight of my day! thank you!

Tara said: { Sep 8, 2010 - 01:09:57 }

I adore this blog. I have often wondered how to be LESS awkward (since I know I’ll never really shake the habit). Your advice and tips are down-to-earth and useable.
I love checking this sight each day!

Keep up the great work!

Beatrice Adjei said: { Nov 4, 2010 - 07:11:18 }

I love ur blog gal!!

dana j. said: { Nov 17, 2010 - 12:11:43 }

molly,

what a super website! you are adorable, and i know your mother must be proud of you. i’m proud of you, too.

peace,

dana j.

Molly Ford said: { Dec 29, 2010 - 09:12:25 }

Hi Laura,

The picture at the top is always of me :)

xo
Molly

lily said: { Jan 2, 2011 - 07:01:21 }

let me see your face Molly please, I love your blogs xoxoxo

Leah said: { Jan 15, 2011 - 07:01:45 }

I just came across this, and enjoyed it pretty thoroughly.
Love the quotes beginning for each new blog :)

Monica said: { Feb 17, 2011 - 08:02:40 }

I know you get this a lot…. but hey, I just wanted to say that I love your blog so so much!
I try to visit it every single day! :]
You’re a really a talented writer and most of what you write here, I can relate to in my daily life!
Thank you so much!
You have no idea how much you’ve helped me!
Thanks again!
Keep up the good work! <3

grandaddy doug said: { Feb 18, 2011 - 05:02:01 }

loved your blogs,etc–proud of your interview–way to go!!!!!

Parker said: { Feb 20, 2011 - 02:02:37 }

I am in love with your blog! I check it every day and it makes my day better, truly! I love all your advise and great links. Keep up the hard work, cause the quotes and blogs put me in a better mood!!

Melissa Lea said: { Feb 20, 2011 - 10:02:55 }

Just stumbled upon your blog. You have an elegance and grace that I love! I will definitely be following. :) Have a lovely weekend’s end!

Margaret said: { Feb 22, 2011 - 01:02:23 }

My roomate and I read this everyday, and I absolutely adore it. Keep up the great work!

jessica said: { Feb 22, 2011 - 07:02:52 }

recently discovered this website and i love it! im not sure why, but it brightens up my day. keep up the good work!

Hannah said: { Feb 24, 2011 - 04:02:48 }

I always feel good inside when I read this blog. It’s a nice place for a quick mood boost.
I’m just wondering why you did the re-format. I don’t dislike it, it just feels like a really different vibe than the previous one. Hope you’re still loving life and loving blogging, because there’s plenty of us who appreciate it.
Thanks Molly!
-H

Monika said: { Feb 25, 2011 - 06:02:35 }

I love your blog, and it’s the only one I follow. There is so much I’ve learnt from this, really useful advice and tips. Keep up the good job. You’re amazing. :)

Elizabeth said: { Mar 25, 2011 - 01:03:00 }

I love stumbling across this blog after I haven’t in a few weeks, your tips and style are simply amazing. Like everyone else has said, it makes my day better! Keep up the great work Molly and thanks for making my life a little less awkward!

Hana said: { Apr 13, 2011 - 08:04:01 }

HI I really like your blog! It’s really awesome!!!!

Holly H. said: { Apr 26, 2011 - 05:04:18 }

Lol this great I love this website. I really love coming here cuz it just is awesome.

Another Alyssa said: { Apr 30, 2011 - 10:04:05 }

I adore the title and theme of your blog — found it in the results of a google search of the same “affliction.” ;-)

laura said: { Jun 5, 2011 - 02:06:07 }

Hi Molly, I love the outfits that you come up with, but the thing is I’m still in college and the prevailing outfits on campus seems to run to athletic shorts and oversized t-shirts, and I don’t know what sort of outfit combinations to look for when I’m shopping that will be cute and classy but low-key enough for everyday at school. Any suggestions?

XY said: { Jun 24, 2011 - 11:06:57 }

Molly, I know which sorority you belong too! I belong to the same one! You were in the “Spotlight.” We have a connection:) I love the blog! I plan on reading it all the time and sharing it!

grandaddy doug said: { Jun 28, 2011 - 10:06:22 }

it brightens my day to read your stuff————————–love—-g d

Kathy said: { Jul 8, 2011 - 06:07:28 }

Hi Molly, Wow! How exciting to see your early writing skills come alive! I knew when you were my first grade student you had a talent that would become your passion! Keep doing what you love, inspiring others and smiling!

Caitlin said: { Jul 18, 2011 - 08:07:11 }

your site is amazing! Being of the awkward latter, it brightens my day and gives me a little hope. :)
keep it up!

Jenny said: { Jul 27, 2011 - 11:07:48 }

I stumbled upon this blog and I love it so much! It has given me so much insipration each day and I have shared it with all my girlfriends at school! Keep making girls feel smart, pretty, and a little awkward :) LOVE IT!

-Jenny

Kathy said: { Aug 13, 2011 - 11:08:23 }

Happy birthday!

Emma said: { Aug 17, 2011 - 12:08:11 }

I just happened to stumble upon this blog and have already checked it everyday for the past week. I feel like there are many people who are smart, pretty, and awkward, but could always use a little help. You’re helping us. Thank you for that.

Mia said: { Sep 18, 2011 - 09:09:54 }

Hi Molly, your Website is amazing!! Keep on doing! :)

Jessica said: { Oct 8, 2011 - 08:10:06 }

Great blog! Recommending it to my chapter!
SLAM<3

Michele said: { Jan 24, 2012 - 07:01:58 }

Hey Molly, I was looking for other tri-sigma’s and I came across your blog! I’m from the Epsilon Alpha chapter. You should come visit us! I love your blog I’m going to recommend it to my chapter! :]
SLAM <3

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