Do you ever want to read when you’re chillin in the tub? Or have you tried only to drop your book in the water? I have…. Well I found this cool handmade bathtub caddy on etsy – and I’m thinking my evening tub escapades have just been upgraded!
I’m ok admitting it….the older I get, the more light I need in my house! I’m becoming my mother and I realize I am preferential to table lamps because they don’t take up floor space, they tend to have more options for fabulous bases, and I can more easily manuever them from room to room. I like Marshalls and Home Goods but found a super cool one at Target! This will go easily in any room and can be a
Bringing Home the Birkin, Michael Tonello A very fun (and informative) read! My poor friend let me borrow this book too….(it hasn’t been returned either – smh). This book can be read in a weekend so it’s perfect for a beach trip or as a flight book. In the process of being entertained, you’ll get a few key nuances on the “how-to” purchase a Birkin, why they are coveted, what they’ll set you back, and how to “skip the line”
Ever snapped a photo and thought, “Everyone should see this!”? Well now they can…using the Polaroid Zip! Polaroid zip is a mobile printer that syncs with your smartphone to create stick-and-peel polaroids. Now everyone can see what you see! It was available on Amazon starting May 1st
Originally unveiled in 1941 by African-American painter Jacob Lawrence, the 60-panel anthology has been shuttled between DC’s Phillips Collection and New York’s MOMA. Well, for the first time in 20 years, it will be reunited at MOMA as the centerpiece of the exhibition, “One-Way Ticket: Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series and Other Visions of the Great Movement North”. It opened April 3rd. Clearly, I’m going to see it! You?
Sometimes we all need a little nudge, or a love tap, or perhaps just written instructions on how to be great! If so, then you should have attended msNBC’s “Know Your Value” Conference hosted by Mika Brzezinski, co-host of Morning Joe. She along with a laundry list of heavy hitters hit the stage on Friday, May 15th using the hashtag #KnowYourValue to give you the nuts n’ bolts of knowing your value and making sure you share it…the right way.
Name: Nick Wooster Former Occupation: fashion director for Bergdorf Goodman Current Calling: clothing designer Age: 54 years old/young Say What?: coming this fall, in collaboration with Italian brand Lardini, it’s everything Nick wanted but couldn’t find You heard right…the capsule collection will include linen blazers, button-downs, and summer tweed tuxedos! I’ve followed Nick on Instagram for a little bit and appreciate his style sense and his sense of humor – which you’ll see ON the clothes because apparently Lardini added
“Ninety-nine percent of rainproof products are woven. Typically, that means synthetics that won’t patina like cotton or leather. But as Italian brand called Ten C makes great coats that are actually knits. They’re based on the fabric used for convertible-car covers, which needs to be able to stretch. It allows them to get back that worn-in look I really love while remaining waterproof.” –Chris Gibbs, owner of Union, in L.A. Moral of the story: you need waterproof stuff and you
“I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.” As a curvy fashionista, finding the right pieces can be difficult. Sometimes, you just want the right stuff and the right information….. Well angst no more – pick the brain of a leading voice in the fashion industry and a globally recognized advocate for self-esteem at Emme’s Q&A, celebrated supermodel Emme! Plus-size and
Check Elle for their piece, “Why Diana Ross Reigns Supreme” [Elle, p.186] for more mahogany style insights… But Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is one of my favorite style icons because Her glow was natural – she didn’t present a “game face” with all of the makeup, bells and whistles; she kept it looking naturally fabulous Her smile was on 1000 always – showing your pearly whites accounts for why people like you Her fashion was personal & timeless – we
How Luxury Lost Its Luster, Dana Thomas Get it! If you are “into” fashion or have ever wondered about some of the behind-the-scenes connections between brands,or the evolution of a given item or designer, this book is a MUST read. Don’t plan to read it fast ~ but be prepared to say “wow”, hell naw…”, “I never even thought….”. My good friend let me read hers and to this day, I haven’t given it back.
I definitely have some ideas and while they’re not all good, they would make me happy! But what would YOU do with a $5,000 check dropped in your mailbox today? [poll id=”8″]
I’m continuously combing the internet for fun and fashionable stuff to share with you…but it also needs to provide some style inspiration. A couple of weeks ago, I was reading Mr. Porter Style Icons and found these two, Messrs Lambert and Shaka Maidoh. Waaaay cool and a new style favorite to look out for because they are designers and stylists, and use TONS of black music to inspire them. Utterly awesome or what? Read a little more here….
Have you ever had a more loaded question?! But the answer is apparently pretty simple…. Accordingly to financial planner Peter Dunn, 5% of your monthly budget should be allocated to clothing. BOOM! Done! Seriously, the translation on that is If your salary is under $30K then Zara, Mango and ASOS If you’re around $75K then Outnet, Nordstrom and Madewell For those $100K and over then Shopbop, Anthropologie, and go brand-specific As a wardrobe stylist, this may be a difficult number
I’m not a diligent blogger. I’m not the top in my field. I don’t blog everyday. I have chronic ‘writers block’ when it comes to blogging. With all of that out of the way…. I’m trying to do better. Be more consistent. Create better content. Remain authentic. Grow readership. Provide a “reason” to visit the site. To accomplish all of that, I’ve taken a BIG step back to ask, “what am I doing here?” And slowly but surely the answer
There are numbers flying all over the place on this but an old study (over 8 years old) says that the average woman utilizes than than 40% of her closet. Whoa, right?! Not really….are you a clothes hoarder? Or perhaps you’re the person who likes to “pay penance” for purchasing something you shouldn’t have so you keep it so you can look at it constantly and be reminded of what a poor shopper you are? Better yet, are you the
Pho, pronounced “fa” or “fuh”, is a traditional Vietnamese soup with flavorful garnishes. I had it as part of just about every meal while in Vietnam and I’m now a fan (wink, wink Maggy)! It’s traditionally made with beef but chicken or pork can work too. Try it, be amazed and…it’s healthy!
I continuously tell my clients that your clothes treat you good when you treat them good — give your clothes a fighting chance to make you look good, and that can’t happen if they’re piled high on the floor. The same holds true for your baubles so when I saw these vintage enameled copper and bronze dishes, I feel in love They are perfect for holding change on your living room table, a stack of match boxes in your office,
The taste of spring got me started and now this Shopbop spring sale has the good times rollin’…it’s 25% off with code SPRING25 and I’m focused on pieces that can go allll day. Fell in love with this flare dress…(with some heels and a blazer if it’s still chilly)
It’s the baby sister to J.crew but FIRE! Madewell is making awesome stuff that lasts, is contemporary and relevant, has a classic underpinning, and Kin Ying Lee is battig 100%! I don’t typically post sales but I found several pieces that I not only purchased but recommended to clients because we’re ALL ready for spring and what better way to shake off the winter blues than by shopping! There are lots of pieces worthwhile but I found four pieces that
Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage as it’s based on a 2,500-year old Ayurvedic-based body science developed by Buddha’s doctor, Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha. It’s basically like an assisted yoga session where the massage therapist moves your body into various positions and massages along energy points called “sen”. Enough of that ~ I’m sure most of you heard that it’s painful. The truth is a good massage therapist doesn’t hurt albeit, it’s not like a Swedish massage, you will come
I’m not even sure I really need anything but, in an effort to be a ‘team player’, I came up with a few things I love. What I figured out is that the list are actually items I need to amp up my everyday ‘feel good, look good’. While I’m newly susceptible to all things beauty (check out the lip scrub!), I’m partial to the wine decanter. It’s sexy, enables a positive socializing habit, and is part of my new
I’ve been obsessed with making my house a”grown up” house recently. You ask, “what’s a grown up house?” and while one could argue that anywhere you pay a mortgage constitutes a ‘grown up’ house, I’m really talking about the inside. I love the colors I’ve chosen and some of the furniture I’ve managed to acquire but it’s been missing something – pictures! I have lots that I love and I’m bringing them out of the woodwork to see what
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