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Elevator Bouffant: Easy. Quick. Messy Chic.

If there’s anything I care about most when it comes to beauty, it would be maintaining a volumed + blown out bouffant. But on work mornings where I’m in a huge rush and barely have time to look in the mirror post workout, I came up with a ‘do I literally “bobby up” in the [...]

Stamping Up A Merci + Gracias

After being overwhelmed with Birthday love yesterday, it’s a total must I get going on all of my merci + gracias notes…asap! But this Southern chica can’t just send out those generic little thank you cards showing my mucho appreciation to the ones I love. So I pranced right on over to my mothership, Paper [...]

A Bubbles + Burgers Birthday

When I was brainstorming various ideas of how to celebrate the big 2-6, I decided it would be totally fun + different to host my friends in Central Park for a sunset picnic. Hola! But as the date grew closer and the weather.com reports appeared to not be in my favor, I decided last minute [...]

TREAT HOUSE

If your kids {imagine if you don’t have any yet!} were ever struck with the challenge to raise $50 for charity, what would you suggest for them to do? A lanyard sale at school? A spontaneous Tooth Fairy donation {hehe}? Well, when the Russell family was faced with this task they decided a good old [...]

Lorna Jane: It’s Not Just Activewear, It’s A Way Of Life

When I’m not at the office in a conservative dress, I’m known amongst my friends for sporting all things pro-workout gear. Whether it’s running errands, scouting knew exhibits at museums or just grabbing dinner with fellow señoritas, I’m pretty much a walking lululemon billboard {oh yes, head to toe}. What can I say? I live [...]

NYC Is Soft Serving Up A Healthy Culture

If you ever want to meet up with this girl, simply say the word “froyo” and I will 99.9% always be available. Why? It’s totally guilt-free fabulous. And although I have my usual go-to’s in the city {shout out to the yummy 16 Handles!}, there is a new West Village spot that is taking froyo [...]

ROAD TRIPPIN’ IT

TGIF, my friends! I cannot tell you how excited I am for the weekend…oh, hello! Between working on a new real estate project, cocktail-ing it at summer meet-ups + soirées, and putting the finishing touches on B+H’s ever lovely facelift {less than a month until the new launch…woohoo!}, I am ecstatic to put away the [...]

Wine Down Right With McFadden

I’ve always been a total vino senorita…I love the full-bodied reds, the crisp whites, the summer rosés…you name it! So when my good friend, Jameson McFadden, was telling me about how his family owns a winery in Mendocino County, California {home to the famed Russian River Valley}, I mentioned it would be totally fun for [...]

It’s Your Turn To Make A Difference. Wear It Don’t Bear It.

founder of wear it don’t bear it: toby milstein Whether it be a personal or public tragedy, we are all affected by the various struggles that life throws our way. But speaking up to actually make a difference on the issue? Many of us try but rarely act to help victims…especially when you’re still in [...]

The Top Five Bespoke Chocolatiers in Zurich? Mission Accomplished.

Between seeing different parts of Zurich, meeting new friends and trying bunches of bespoke chocolate, it’s safe to safe our chocolate tour was a delectable success. Although I loved them all equally for their unique attention to detail and handmade heaven, I couldn’t help but leave out the main two chocolatiers in Zurich: Teuscher and [...]

The Top Five Bespoke Chocolatiers in Zurich? Fourth Up: Conditorei Schober

When we approached this next chocolatier, I was immediately drawn to the relaxed, yet stylish atmosphere presented on their front porch filled with tables + classic faces. Conditorei Schober is one of the oldest cafes in town situated in the ‘sweet corner’ and when you walk in their front doors you see why it’s still [...]

The Top Five Bespoke Chocolatiers in Zurich? Third Up: Aeschbach Chocolatier

The next chocolate shop we stumbled upon was that of Aeschbach Chocolatier. Now, if you grew up in the States this probably isn’t a company you received in your holiday baskets, but for many Swiss-born natives, this is the place to get your brew. Oh, how I couldn’t wait to enter the gates of this [...]