It’s back! The Academy Awards, the Oscars. And for many of us (me included!), the biggest red carpet event of the year. The gowns, the jewels, the handbags, the nails, the hair, the makeup. The trends. The disasters! While we get ready at home for a fun family gathering and maybe a theme dinner (ham anyone? Golden Statue cake?), what… Read more »
Designed by Charlotte Neuville / “The Fashion Chef” for Designer Jeffrey Banks I decided to have a party. If you’re having a party these days, one of the first things to consider is the cake. What theme will it be? What should it say to your guests? And last, but certainly not least, who will design it? Gone are the… Read more »
Alexander Calder, Fanni, the Belly Dancer, from Calder’s Circus, 1926–31 I went to see the Singular Visions Exhibit at The Whitney Museum and highly recommend it. From what I understand the curator chose 12 pieces from the museum’s permanent collection, and placed each in its own space, “in order to create intimate and compelling encounters with a single work of… Read more »
Heart-Shaped Glittery 7.5″ Wedges for Valentine’s Day The reason I like accessories so much is that they can easily transform your look in less than a minute—that’s pretty powerful. If I’m given five minutes to turn my casual outfit into something special I grab my coolest (Jane Marvel bag and my best shoes … and voila. Ready to go! Say… Read more »
#1 – Love Letter Cookies by Rosie @ Sweetapolita “Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” ~Robert Heinlein Happy love-month, everyone! I’ve been having a blast exploring love-themed treats and gifts. Every year I try to drop hints about the wonderful, romantic things I’ve recently seen to make my husband’s job… Read more »
“I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS.” ~Lennon / McCartney It looks like Madonna has enlisted a little help from her friends for half time on Super Bowl Sunday. If you’re anything like me you look forward to the advertising and halftime performance as much as the game itself… (and naturally the food ) Everyone has been… Read more »
Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint. ~Don Marquis Silver is so right for everything from street-wear to eveningwear. Everyone can use a little more shine in his or her lives, don’t you think? Head to toe silver made Gwenyth look glamourous at the Oscars, and Diesel has… Read more »
