“I started the business and called it Ted Baker because I thought, from day one, that it would be a failure, and I didn’t want to be ‘Ray Kelvin the bankrupt.’” Founder of one amazing U.K. brand, Ted Baker. I love that quote because it shows that fear of failure is no reason to not try. But Ray Kelvin had …
My grandma has been quite a hit on my sites. I still receive emails that go something like this… “How is your grandma, the one who had her elderly book club read The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men?” Well, “still chugging along,” as she says. And you probably know that she still likes to dispense tips. She just …
I like to think of this post as Coffee with Caroline Wagner. I actually don’t drink coffee—I know, shocker! But regardless of what you choose for a morning wake-up call, you can slip it in between these poses and really start your day off right. If you do the entire series, it will take more than ten minutes, but we …
Fitness instructor Caroline Wagner is a gym goddess. When she pulls out her mat and strikes a yoga pose heads snap. It’s no wonder that she has appeared on NBC and in several commercials for her fitness expertise. This alone is impressive, but what astonishes me is that her face always looks red-carpet ready—even at the end of a long …
The other day, I was chatting with a friend who has been with his sweetheart for decades. “At first our love was filled with so much raw passion,” he recalled. “But I’d honestly say that I love my wife now more than I did the day we got married. Our love has moved into a close bond. She is my …
Yesterday, I was taking a break and scanning through a magazine when I spied a picture of the lovely Charlotte Olympia. That got me reminiscing about when I met this glamorous lady, so I decided to showcase her spring/summer shoe collection on this Fashion Friday. I call it “sorbet style” because Charlotte dipped her shoes in those hues—and I can’t think of …
Short notice seems to be my specialty:) Maybe that’s because when it comes to having fun, the word, “no” isn’t in my vocabulary. I recently put together a girls’ night in a flash. Here’s how you can do it too: Make a List. Having a list of the items you need before going to the store may sound simple, but …
You don’t have to be a sailor to join in the fun of boating season! You don’t even have to board a vessel. I often join friends for a waterfront picnic at a local park while watching the boats sail by as the sun sets. And you can stay in step with the season even when you’re away from the …
Tinashe’s All Hands On Deck, is a fitting dance to learn for Meeting Men Monday—and you get a step-by-step tutorial here, including instructions in the mirror. People can interpret the lyrics of this tune differently, but here is my take… This hot tamale had a boyfriend who took all of her love, treated her bad, and dumped her. But she became a new woman. …
With a color named Red Samba, you know this Harlowe and Graham blazer can make any girl feel red-hot! I loved all the boyfriend-cut jackets in the music video Uptown Funk, so I just had to get one. Then I noticed that Bruno Mars was wearing a similar style and color to mine in his Ellen appearance. Naturally, I chose …
Plane ticket in hand? Check. Bags packed? Check. Ids and passports? Got ‘em. Now all you’re missing to make the trip a breeze are apps that are a traveler’s best friend. CityMaps. Think of this as your personal guide to a city’s hottest spots. It even works offline and in 27 languages! Foodspotting. Anyone who has even spent part of …
You know you’ll be a hit on the dance floor doing Bruno Mars’ moves to his hit collaboration with Mark Ronson. Here’s how…
The Head. Maybe you’re a superwoman who can juggle life without getting a hair out of place, but I’m definitely not. When my hair looks like it went through a car wash, Oribe Thick Dry Finish Spray comes to the rescue by providing shine and manageability. The Body. Lately I’ve been all about charity fashion. I figure if a girl …
In my mind Swan Lake is one of the most romantic love stories. And I am especially in love with Royal Ballet’s rendition. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to be enchanted by this ballet, here’s how it goes. The handsome Prince Siegfried falls for a beautiful swan, Odette…or rather a beautiful woman who is a swan …
A girl is always more productive when she slips in a froyo break! I tell myself it’s healthy. After all, the word, “yogurt” is in there… Never mind all the toppings;) So today’s blog post combines two favorites…frozen yogurt and Diane von Furstenberg. I admit to having worn another dress in a similar cut, but her designs make a woman …