Everyone wants a closet like Carrie’s… Do you consistently say…“I have nothing to wear!” like me? Well, I officially decided to take the bull by the horns this past weekend, and change the little part of my day that was causing mucho stress. My first plan of action? Google. I typed in “organizing my closet”
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With our weekends recently filled with lots of bright sunshine, it was the perfect opportunity to invite a group of girls over to lather on the sunscreen and catch some rays together. Whether it’s on your rooftop or in your closest park, catching up with your girlfriends is pure weekend heaven. How could the theme
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook something really elaborate and delicious but had no idea where to start? How to cut back time cooking for your dinner party? To make the preparing effort significantly less? Then The Social Table is calling your name. Rebecca Goldfarb started The Social Table, who has experience
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Homemade biscuits wrapped in silk pink ribbon, fine china placed on a long dining room table accented with light green napkins and tree branches as a centerpiece, delectable appetizers and treats placed around the house to munch on….you may think that this party was for a fashionable woman celebrating her own Birthday. Think again! It’s
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When there is torrential weather outside, the last thing any girl wants to do is get her hair wet. The thought of actually taking the time to straighten my hair, put on makeup, and pick a cute outfit out to then walk outside in the rain where my hair will immediately resemble the orphan “Annie”
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Some people say: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”… I say: “You’re never fully dressed without your Hanky Pankys!” Why, you may ask? Well, let’s start from the beginning. Over thirty years ago, designer Gale Epstein was inspired and created a lingerie set for her friend out of embroidered handkerchiefs. The final designs were
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Mimosas? Check. Buttered croissants and bagels? Check. Preppy attire? Check! By the looks of it, an outsider would have thought the pre-party at my apartment was for Nashville’s popular Steeplechase event held each Spring. Not this morning. Instead we were preparing for New York’s fourth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Govenor’s Island. Southern style!
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Say farewell to the bipolar weather of this season, and a huge hello to summer sunshine! Following the beautiful sunsets include some of the best high profile events of the year, fabulous Hamptons weekend getaways, and my personal favorite…outdoor dinner parties. Over memorial day weekend, I decided to have a spontaneous dinner party to celebrate
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Tagged brother jimmys, elizabeth baker, hamptons, memorial day, memorial day party, potluck, summer party, trader joes
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It’s no secret on how to maintain your fabulous young-looking skin. It’s called sunscreen. But honestly, that sticky lotion that has a stench far worse than baby wipes can get a bit old…and who wants to mess up their beautiful makeup after having gross sunscreen as their base? I’ve found the solution for you… Aesthetic Solutions
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Everything is all set and ready to go! Who knew throwing an Afternoon Tea Party would be so easy? With this incredible weekend filled with Royal Wedding news, videos, and pictures, I decided to have a few girls over to celebrate. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, sun shining bright, and everything was in its
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Tagged afternoon tea, baked by melissa, cookies, croissants, elizabeth baker, harney & sons, harney and sons, harvey nichols, kate and william, la burdick, la maison du macaron, paper presentation, royal wedding, scones, tea sandwiches, wedding
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I hate to break it to you, but requesting the phrase, ‘full bodied,’ is not only used when ordering a glass of fine wine. Having a big, volumptuous bouffant is the in thing at the moment, and teasing my hair has always been an essential part of my every day routine. Growing up down South,
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Tagged advines, advines mousse, advines salt spray primer, elizabeth baker, jamie, jill scissom, jody scissom, moroccan oil, moroccan oil hair spray, nashville, shaper plus hair spray, tease hair, teasing hair
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Growing up, I’ve always had a close relationship with my parents. I’m not closer to one parent over the other, but I do have a unique relationship with them both. I value my mother’s opinion on always looking like a lady, portraying correct manners, doing the right thing…along with many more valuable suggestions. But my
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Tagged brussel sprouts, cooking, elizabeth baker, halibut, key lime pie, shrimp cocktail, what to do nyc, whole foods
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