I rarely blog about beauty…because I work in beauty! Its the makeup and cosmetics version of a bus drivers holiday: If I muster up the energy to go on the computer by the time I get home (ideally, af...
Now I get why millions have already bought FitFlops! FitFlops seem to belong in the category of mass-produced footwear wonders—e.g. Crocs, Toms and so forth. People either think theyre fantastic…or d...
I do miss writing inspirational blog posts, but those take time, contemplation—or even a vacation—to churn. For now, while I learn to manage this hectic NYC schedule, here are some photos of what Ive...
Homemade-takeout hybrid. At 380 calories per serving, the McDonalds Filet-O-Fish sandwich is one of the more calor-rific items on the menu—thats 130 calories more than a Hamburger, or 80 more than a ...
I am not forgetting about this blog (or my blogging and online life in general)! My work life has just been extra-extra hectic lately that what usually happens when I get home is one or a combination...
While doing research for an article, I stumbled upon this supercute illustration: Courtesy of Lancôme. Makes you want to shop, doesnt it? View the deets over at the Lancôme website.
See whats cooking over at Allmysugar.com! Unbelievably easy to make!
If theres one thing that I love about New York City weekend brunches is the availability of Eggs Norwegian—a delicious take on the classic Eggs Benedict: two poached eggs over a bed of Canadian bacon...
Earlier I chanced upon the above art on the Google homepage. Then I got reminded that today was the first day of Spring! Looking forward to bright, sunshiny days ahead!
New toy. Its been a while since I talked beauty on this blog…or hair, for that matter. So let me share with you my latest beauty/hair find: the Conair Infiniti Pro Spin Air Brush. Its fantabulous! Iv...
Targets trademark red swirls. Love their copywriting! Now, onto lighter and more exciting things! When I got home earlier today, I found a package from Target waiting for me. If it werent f...
Many years ago, I made a bunch of new friends in New York, one of whom, I had met and worked with a couple of years ago at my old magazine job. It was all good until one day, things started to get we...
For as long as I can remember, people in my stream of consciousness have held several occupations at once. When my dad was a bookstore owner, he also dabbled in writing and editing for the local pape...
Our feature is out now in the February/March 2012 issue of Maven Magazine! Thats actress Kim Chiu on the cover, oh, and I just noticed, the blurb on the righthand side for the article, "Real Long...
Cute "donuts" for the home. If you go to ContainerStore.com, youll find a section specifically for organizing cords: Homepage > Shop Now > Office > Desk Accessories > Cord Control...
Odd as it may sound, my forehead is a pretty reliable indicator of stress levels. Literally, the minute anything feels out of whack, trust that a zit will pop up. I know this seems ridiculous, but it...
Churning out sweet and savory treats :) Now that weve settled into our new home, Ive had more time to tinker about in the kitchen. So far, Ive made: Banana Walnut Muffins… Buttermilk Biscuits… ...
My items arrived in this beautifully-wrapped package! Now that weve settled into our new home, I can concern myself with other things like cooking, baking, blogging, beauty and fashion. A few days ag...
New year, new home. Cheers! Over the holidays, my husband and I moved into a one-bedroom apartment—which meant that on top of the usual flurry that comes with the season, we also had to deal with hau...
I cant wait to get one of these! The Mamma Ro Garlic Keeper. (Image courtesy of Inventorspot.com) About to start packing for our big move ahead—hopefully in the most logical, non-overwhelming way as ...
Shake your pom-pom! (F.Y.I., the fur is faux.) (Gotta get-get…) I usually leave the fashion blogging to my more stylish friends and those who are in the media/event loop such as Kat, Frances, or Chri...
With tonights telecast of the Victorias Secret show (that I have yet to see online as we dont own a TV), todays free paper, Metro, had a write-up on model Miranda Kerr. The svelte stunner reportedly ...
My kind of turkey. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend! I had my fair share of turkey in the form of this decadent tablepiece at a family dinner. Given that my modified pesco-vege...
Ny Minute Now. Now na. I have no excuse for not blogging. I have the tools, gadgets, even the time. You know the saying, work expands to the amount of time were given. Its like putting off de-clutter...
Spiral up and away!I quote from the November 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine ("What I Know for Sure," p. 210):"One of my greatest lessons has been to fully understand that what looks ...
My editor friends will probably laugh at me for being impressed by this: I got the usual press folder, and in lieu of the accompanying CD/DVDs of product info and images, this tim...
Outside The Morgan Library & Museum. Lately Ive been feeling uninspired to blog…not an unusual occurrence especially when my day job calls for hours of proofreading and writing, with a to-do list...
Of course, shoes. When I first moved to New York, I made a list of things—quite frankly, frivolous—that I would buy once Ive "made it" in the city. Now, Im far from feeling like Ive got it ma...
Ta-da! I first blogged about the HTC Status, a.k.a. ChaCha, back in early August, in my "Gadgets n Things post (Day 17 of this years 30-Day Blog Challenge). In the U.S., the marketing folks ...
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