Out of all the places we dined and the classes we cycled, I have to admit my favorite part of my LA trip was helping to prep for and attending Troy’s swanky Easter Birthday Brunch! Troy had envisioned with precision the “look” he wanted for his big day, and it was so much fun to see
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Tagged alabaster eggs, beekman 1802 soaps, blackberry farm, jelly beans, vermont restaurant los angeles, williams-sonoma
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Besides wearing my hair naturally curly, there is one other minor thing that I seriously cannot stand…getting wet! Whether it’s at the beach, terrible weather or that man spraying the sidewalk en route to work…terrified. Why you may ask? Because my very naturally curly hair suddenly appears. And then it’s all down hill from there!
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For the next two weeks, Christie’s is giving you a key to open the door into one of the most fascinating lives in American history. This would be a woman who stopped people on the streets from her timeless beauty, who became the Queen of Hollywood and who also happened to have the most fabulous
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Dustin isn’t the only one showing his talent in the Hoffman house this year. His wife, Lisa Hoffman, has taken her incredibly innovative beauty line to the next level by introducing Fragrance Jewelry. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to go in and see (I mean, smell!) Lisa Hoffman’s products for myself, and
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
UPDATE!: Pour la Victoire is offering 20% OFF on the “Hadley” booties to Bonjour + Hola readers for TODAY, November 3rd! Enter BH2011 at checkout! I don’t know about you, but there are some trends out there that just don’t look right on this Southern Belle! Let’s take the red lipstick trend…yes, that is one
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Products from MyChelle’s Pumpkin Line There are plenty of ways to prepare yourself to look amazing for Halloween. Whether it be clicking into MB Regan’s class at SoulCycle for a fully toned bod, spray painting pumpkins to feel the fall holiday spirit, or picking out the perfect “boo-fit” for upcoming cocktail parties…the list goes on
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Every fall, I’ve always found the most devastating part of cold weather soaring through the city is that I officially have to stop wearing my beloved flip-flops. If you know me at all, I practically live in my Nike high-heeled flip-flops! They are so incredibly comfortable, and I could walk miles on end in them.
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What inspires you? Who influences you? Whether it be a role model you aspire to be, a creative dish placed in front of you at dinner, or a stunning piece of art that captures your attention…it’s fair to say that we are faced with new things each day that are inspiring! I decided to have
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Tagged daniel boulud, elizabeth baker, gramercy tavern, locanda verde, park avenue autumn
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Just when we thought that the experience of getting our hair done couldn’t get any better… After taking over other locations like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas, Drybar has officially hit Manhattan’s Flatiron District! Focusing strictly on blowouts {no haircuts or highlights}, this salon knows how to keep it real simple…and fabulous {champagne will
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
I love to travel in style. But, for some reason every time I check-in at the airport, I’ve remembered everything on my to-do list for getting out of town {manipedi, makeup essentials, The Economist from the newsstand, etc} except to buy new luggage tags…this Southern Belle always ends up having to use those temporary {and
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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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Tagged elizabeth baker, guggenheim, jimmy choo, lotusgrace, mikimoto, moma, philharmonic, the met
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The summer not only brings on the sunshine and positive attitudes. Summer consists of endless weekends out of the city. Whether it’s time to hop on a flight or train to stay with friend on Nantucket or the Hamptons, you always need to travel mannerly. If you’re a frequent flyer, you might also want to check
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