Imagine my surprise when I arrived home yesterday to find a package from Neiman Marcus. Inside was a beautiful black tote filled with amazing beauty samples. Inside was a note from my gal pal and...

Friday Favorites: Dogeared Jewelry

I just fell in love with this line when I saw it in 1991 and I still love it today. Dogeared jewelry is not only beautiful to look at but an inspiration to the wearer. The simplicity of design...

Friday Favorites: Nordstrom Eco Tote and Give Away!

Yes, I know it’s actually Saturday, but my house has been filled with workmen and it’s difficult to get anything done. So here it is, a nice quiet Saturday morning as we prepare for Irene to...

Nordstrom, You’re One Class Act.

This summer I had the incredible honor of participating on the Nordstrom Scholarship Committee. Every year Nordstrom (my favorite store by the way) gives out college scholarships to well deserving...

Stay Tuned For a New Give Away

Hi Everyone, Summer has been keeping me extremely busy with house renovations, event planning and plenty of other things I can’t wait to share with you. To thank you for you patience and support, I...

Are You On the Worst-Dressed List?

Hi Everyone. So sorry I haven’t been around for a while. Lots going on, but I won’t bore you with the details. Needless to say, I didn’t feel very inspired to post. As a matter of fact, there were...

Friday Favorites: We’re Obsessed

One of my favorite online reads is Instyle.com. I particularly like the section titled “We’re Obsessed.” It features luxury items you may like if money were no object. Well, money may not be an...

It was bound to happen…

Well, I officially did it. I fell off my pedestal. Yes, I fell off my patent leather Prada platform shoes. And, let me tell you it was a long way down. I bought these shoes this past spring and...

Friday Favorites: Schick Intuition Plus Razor

I consider shaving my legs a chore, but it’s something that must be done. The thing I find most annoying is the fact that our shower stall is small, so there’s no way to escape the spray of the...

Shoes or Art

Miu Miu platform shoes, $1,195 Alexander McQueen hidden platform pumps, $1,195 Gucci bootie boots, $1,590 Nicholas Kirkwood tassel boots, $1,150 Giuseppe Zanotti multi colored pumps, $695 Christian...

A Provocative Question

One of my fellow bloggers writes a wonderful fictional series about infidelity called “Once More with Feeling.” This time she turns the topic around on her readers with a provocative question… Once...

Little Mermaid Meet Jaws

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… Check out this swimsuit from Black Milk. Poor Little Mermaid, I don’t think she stands a chance.

Friday Favorites: Zoku Popsicle Maker

Summer is upon us and what can cool you off better than a popsicle? For the past week my son and I have been making popsicles of every imaginable flavor. They are quick, easy and fun to do with the...

A great day at the pool or beach starts with a great bag. Check out of few of my favorites. Marc by Marc Jacobs, $278 Tory Burch beach tote, $275 Kate Spade beach tote, $179 Marc by marc jacobs...

Where are My Manners? Pt. 2

I thought I had seen every inconsiderate use of a cell phone until last evening. This one tops them all. I was at a restaurant and had to use the ladies room. Well, there in the stall next to me...

Style Icon, You Decide

Now I went easy on Kate Middleton when it came to her choice for a wedding dress, but I just can’t hold my tongue any longer. Stylists are on edge to see what she wears. Designers can’t wait to...

Friday Favorites: Ulta Crystal Nail File

My mom actually introduced me to this product last week and I had to run out and get a couple. This glass crystal nail file by Ulta is perfect for taking care of all those manicure needs and yet...

Where Are my Manners?

I don’t consider myself Emily Post, but I do try to abide by common rules of etiquette. However, these days, I find myself constantly suprised by the lack of manners I encounter on a daily basis....

Friday Favorites: 3 Fluid Ounces

How clever it this… The website www.3floz.com offers popular beauty products all packaged to meet TSA guidelines. So, instead of making a mess with those travel bottles and funnels, you can choose...

A Farewell to Oprah

This season as I watched all the shows leading up to the big finale I started thinking, enough already. Just say goodbye and get it over with. What’s the big fuss? But today as I sat watching the...

In a bit of a funk…

Sorry I haven’t been updating that often. For the past few weeks, I’ve been in a bit of a funk and I can’t seem to snap out of it. Not sure if it’s all that’s going on, the weather, the pressures...

Creepy Life Size Barbie

Galia with her life size Barbie This year, as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW), Galia Slayen, a Hamilton College student introduced her life size Barbie. ”If Barbie were an...

Overcoming Fears

Music has always played a large part in my life. I actually think I learned to sing before I could talk. And I was always performing. First it was neighborhood shows, then school plays and finally...

Friday Favorites: Pinterest

So you may be wondering why my posts have slowed down a bit. Well, I have a new obsession. It’s called Pinterest and it has been consuming all my free time. Pinterest is a virtual pin board or...

Who knows what this is – Answer

For those of you who are not familiar with this symbol, get ready because you need to be. It’s called a QR Code and it contains a great deal of information you could be missing. QR Codes are two...

Apparently I wasn’t far off…

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Friday Favorites: Celebrating Mom

With this Sunday being Mother’s Day, I thought I would give you a twofer. These are two items that I absolutely love and would be extremely happy to receive. Gianna Rose soaps are completely...

The Royal Wedding – My Take

I was originally going to begin this post commenting on HRH Catherine Middleton’s wedding gown. And as I wrote, my words started to bother me. Maybe her dress wasn’t what I expected, but hey, it...

Calypso St. Barth for Target – Available Today

Photo: Instyle.com We love us some Target collaborations, and the latest news has us pining for sandy beaches and frozen drinks. One of the hottest designer companies is expected to launch a Target...