Buns Aren’t Just for Ballerinas

The unique film Into the Woods isn’t the only work catching audiences’ attention. The film’s stars have been captivating on the red carpet. Emily Blunt proved that the sleek bun trend, which has dominated for a while now, continues to be in vogue. Here she is rocking it at a Dubai film festival. In high school, I donned this style …

Triplets of Boom are Back…Go Seahawks

We love you, Seahawks. Last year in honor of my team making it to the Super Bowl, I created a dance video that was a spin on the Legion of Boom, called the Triplets of Boom. And since our boys did it again, the Triplets are back to cheer them on! It’s Meeting Men Monday, and you all know what …

S’mores and Normcore

There are some things a girl first does as a child at girls’ camp that she never wants to stop doing. One of those is relaxing around the bonfire at night, roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. And although I’m the first to say that I adore dressing up, there are also times when I want to pretend I’m back in …

Seattle Music Scene

In honor of last Sunday’s Seahawks win against the Packers, I’m chatting about a Seattle landmark on this Travel Thursday. My friend Betsy introduced me to this place, and to say I am in love with it would be an understatement. We had the ultimate girls’ night—shopping followed by dinner. Then we headed over to Tractor Tavern in Ballard. It’s …

Here’s What Happened…

…to my New Year’s Resolution. And they thought I couldn’t handle this cookie? They thought wrong!

Five Beauty Essentials Each Under $5

A girl’s budget always loves bargain beauty finds. Here are five faves: Blistex Lip Balm. This weighs in on your balance sheet at under $2. If your lip balm says “medicated,” it will not only help protect your lips from sun and cold weather, but double as an excellent cuticle cream. Cucumbers. Not all beauty products must be bought at …

A Little Fact About Love

Valentine’s Day is now less than a month away. Is someone maybe getting a little prematurely excited?! Wouldn’t be the first time. In honor of this upcoming holiday, I found some romance research that will make you lovebirds with a lack of cooking ability happy. And I definitely fall into that category. Unless you consider smoothie making cooking;) I can …

Seahawks Style

It’s no secret that I support the Seahawks. If your favorite team is in the Super Bowl playoffs and you want to show your pride by getting their shirt, you know that the options are pretty picked over by now. When I went shopping the other day, there were no Seahawks smalls or mediums left. But I didn’t let that …

Cheering on the Hawks

In anticipation of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl playoff game against the Packers, here’s a dance tutorial to a favorite Sea Gals’ routine. The field is always filled with beauty on green-and-blue game day thanks to those ladies! Since it’s Travel Thursday, I’m showing off Seattle, where the game will be held. Some of my favorite spots around here besides the …

Chocolate Utopia

I have a close friend who is a chocolate connoisseur and creative mastermind. Clients specifically request her services at Seattle Chocolates to custom create their orders. And I’m not just talking about individuals. She is in demand with corporations who seek her expertise to design their chocolate packaging and pick their selections. When she brought me some—let’s just say, I …

A Magical Evening

I was clearing out my 2014 files this morning and ran across this pic I snapped heading off to an event a few weeks ago. It was one of those rare nights where the party was held in a ballroom, the tables were sprinkled in confetti, and the dancing went ‘til dawn. These types of events don’t come around every …

A Guy’s Take on Dating

For all you ladies who have loved Grant – the businessman I featured last week who unwinds as a stand-up comic – he’s back again by popular demand. Before we get into the interview, I just want to say I enjoy hearing from all you girls and reading your relationship questions. I figure it’s best to go straight to the male …

Fashion from Head to Toe

The holidays may be over, but our Winter Wonderland isn’t gone. Twinkle lights are still on the trees and there are still parties to attend. I’m the first to admit to being a style lover. Party style is one of my favorites. Finding an outfit for a soirée adds to the event’s fun. So today I’m showing you my latest, …

Meeting Ivanka Trump

Seamlessly navigating high profiles and high fashion. That’s Ivanka Trump. I was honored to meet this savvy businesswoman encased in natural beauty. Ivanka leads the Trump Organization through some of its most important deals while managing her own fashion-and-jewelry house and her young family. In recent months, I’ve become a fan of her shoes. They’re reasonably priced even though they …

What Is Beauty?

In my opinion, the most beautiful people are the uplifting ones. True beauty isn’t a set of genes, a certain brand of cosmetics, or having work done by the best plastic surgeon. It’s radiance that emanates from the soul. I believe, as do many, that the visage of Ingrid Bergman was timelessly exquisite, but she was also radiant. This was …