Thursday, August 25, 2011
Australia is known for many things….cute boys, fabulous weather…but one thing that I’ve noticed a lot of Australians have in common is their flawless skin. Obviously, I wanted to get this natural look, so I did some research about the best makeup brands over there and found out about this hip line called BECCA. BECCA
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Everyone knows “those” days…you know, the ones where you could care less about what you look like? A wise person did once say, “Some days are a total waste of makeup.” But at the same time, who wants to completely ruin their stylish reputation when there is a quick fix to always looking fashionable…even
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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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When I think of someone who is classic, detailed-oriented, chic, and well-rounded, one name immediately comes to mind…Kate Spade New York. This creative company has taken not only the fashion industry by storm, but the entertaining, lifestyle, and home decor industries as well. Recently, I heard through the grapevine that a Kate Spade New York
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When summer hits New York, it’s finally time for people to step out of their caves and flock the streets with cute flirty dresses. Along with flaunting their newest haircuts and tans {hopefully from self-tanner!} are the newest fashions in their closet. The Young Members Party at The Met The best place to see New
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Also filed in Being a Lady. Anywhere., NYC, The Arts, Trends on the Street
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Tagged elizabeth baker, guggenheim, jimmy choo, lotusgrace, mikimoto, moma, philharmonic, the met
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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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Everyone wants to have lips like Angelina, but we aren’t all born with the ability to perk them like she does! That’s why I decided get out and research the best lip plumpers on the market. Brand loyal to Lip Venom all of my life (it literally works wonders!), I went out into the field
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Also filed in Beauty, Dating, NYC, Toodlin' the Town, Trends on the Street, Weddings
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Tagged bare escentuals, becca, bloomingdales, buxom, dior, dior addict, elizabeth baker, fusion beauty, henri bendel, laura mercier, lip venom, sephora, too faced, trish mcevoy
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All designers are inspired by something, but it is through their eclectic talent of design that allows them to create their individual visions into a spectacular reality for their consumer. Oscar de la Renta and Alexander McQueen are two prime examples of taking something that inspires them, and creating a completely different interpretation for stylish
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Also filed in NYC, Toodlin' the Town, Trends on the Street
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Tagged alexander mcqueen, elizabeth baker, fashion, fashion design, fiaf, french institute, metropolitan museum, michael's thrift shop, oscar de la renta, the met, thrift store
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What image comes into your mind when someone says the city: Palm Beach? On a recent phone call, my mom told me that we would be spending the holiday Easter weekend at that very destination. Two images popped into my head: old money and fuddy-duddy. I couldn’t have been more incorrect with this vision! Palm
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Also filed in Restaurants, Taste, Travelin'
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Tagged brunch, buccan, c. orrico boutique, cafe l'europe, dea, dessert, easter, elizabeth baker, food, jessica simpson, matt lauer, miley cyrus, palm beach, palm beach grill, pink, pucci, reading, restaurants, russeck gallery, shopping, stubbs & wooten, susan lucci, taboo, the breakers, the church mouse, the tipping point, west palm beach, worth avenue
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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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Also filed in Beauty, DIY, Toodlin' the Town, Trends on the Street
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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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Alright, when it comes to working out the last quality we want to expose about ourselves is that we are unkempt. I mean, seriously, working out is the prime time for post-workout flirting (fact: did you know that men are most attracted to girls after they workout not only because of flowing endorphins, but
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Also filed in Fitness, Fitness, NYC, Toodlin' the Town, Trends on the Street
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Tagged adidas by stella mccartney, elizabeth baker, emi-jay, equinox, exercise, gym bag, gym flirting, james perse, lucy activewear, lulu lemon, nike, paragon sports, puma, soulcycle, yosemite james perse
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