Spring is upon us and with spring-cleaning comes what I like to call “Spring Replenishing.” It’s time to take those closets out of hibernation and let them blossom with the latest must-haves of the season; but before you hit your favorite stores and boutiques, be sure to review my spring essentials. -Flares are definitely in [...]
Archive | March, 2011
Look Smoking Hot for Less
What’s better than looking smoking hot? – Looking smoking hot without breaking the bank! Cameron Diaz was spotted on the red carpet for the premiere of the “Green Hornet” wearing an Azzaro dress and Casadei Pumps. The red dress and nude pump deliver a message of effortless sex appeal. Getting a look like Cameron’s doesn’t [...]
What to Wear on the First Date
First dates can be nerve-wrecking enough without the added anxiety of trying to figure out what to wear. There are two major keys to the perfect first-date outfit. The first is to be sure to dress appropriately. A cocktail dress and 5” Jimmy Choo’s may have been a good idea in your mind before you [...]
One Blazer, Three Looks!
Many times we women are scared to re-wear (or recycle) our garments. Not only is it impractical to wear your garments only once; it’s not friendly on your purse during these recession times. The key to recycling garments is to wear the piece in a totally different way than the first time you did. I [...]
Lilith Fair – Gone Too Soon or Not Soon Enough?
Recently, singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan announced that she is disbanding Lilith Fair, the female-centric, traveling music festival she co-founded in the mid-90s. In its infancy, Lilith Fair was a phenomenal concept, showcasing female solo musicians and female-led bands. The tour grew bigger and better each year, boasting some of the biggest names in music, such as [...]
Dealing With Fear
Fear, the thing we run from and, ironically, the thing that motivates us at the same time. Usually the motivation leads us down the wrong path. Often, fear leads us into deep and hard lessons. We grasp onto our fear and pain with so much power. Afraid to let go of the very thing that [...]
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