My mom definitely is! She is the head of the landscaping committee for her condo association. On my way to an event, I stopped by to admire her work, and took pictures among the flowers in my new Rebecca Taylor dress. After all, it perfectly matched some of the roses! What I find amazing about my mom is that she …
Where is the place to be come September? That’s a total no-brainer. Toronto! The city’s namesake International Film Festival and Independent Film Festival run in tandem from the 8th through the 17th, making Toronto a feast for film-goers and celebrity-seekers. With Steve Veale at the helm of the indie fest, it’s no wonder that it has been crowned “one of …
If you’ve seen Tinashe’s choreography to Superlove, you know it’s super-sexy and super-fun. So today, I’m teaching a step-by-step tutorial. You’re guaranteed to get your calorie-burning on in this one! It’s that fast and loaded with athletics!! And if you’d like to see Tinashe strutting her moves in the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv44srAsAo4 (:44-1:04) </
We still have plenty of warm, sunny days left. So if you haven’t fully embraced summer, it’s not too late! Here are three must-do’s before you say goodbye to the rays and greet the fall leaves. 1. Peruse an arts-and-crafts fair. Admire the masterpieces, and find unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, and clothing. 2. Go on a road trip with friends. …
Are you looking for the perfect dress for a fancy event? Have you ever heard of Sherry London? It’s a certified gown goldmine! For me, that was a well-kept secret until I received an email from the company. As soon as I laid my eyes on Sherry’s beautiful gowns, I didn’t have to think twice about endorsing this line. If …
If you live in the Seattle area, or if you’re visiting any time from now until August 13th, do yourself a favor and see The Crossing. This is a fabulous, original musical making its debut at Theater Schmeater in ultra-hip Belltown. Yes, that’s the real name!! Those in the know just call it “The Schme.” Before divulging the charms of …
Beauty-Loving Babes, here’s a fun way to do fast summer makeup. It only takes a few minutes, and looks like you spent an hour at the spa. These colors intensify green eyes, but look radiant on anyone. So without further ado, let’s jump in! Here are the products that I used to create this look. You might have noticed that …
“One of the most celebrated Japanese gardens outside of Japan.” That’s what the Seattle Arboretum Foundation says about its famous Japanese Garden, and I believe every word. I’ve been a member of the Arboretum Foundation since I was a teen. While in high school, my home garden won their Golden Scoop Award at the Pacific Northwest Flower and Garden Show, …
Are you a smooth operator when it comes to dating? Or, are you the queen of mishaps? I’d like to say that I’m the former, but the truth is that there’ve been plenty of times when I wished for a dating do-over. With college girls getting ready to go back to school, I was thinking about one of my funniest …
These pictures were snapped as I took a stroll before heading off for a festive event. That’s why I have a fancy do with flowers woven into my hair, and I’m just wearing my casual clothes. I’m sure that Mother Nature wasn’t a bit concerned that my flowers probably looked out of place. That’s one of the things I love …
Every person who has ever considered taking a trip to Seattle knows that when it comes to destinations, Pike Place Market is at the top of the list. And they also know that the entrance is right under the big sign. It has the gold pig on the left and the flower stalls on the right. But not everyone knows …
Every girl deserves to go to the ball, and every girl can look like a princess in the emerging Cinderella style. Whoever coined the phrase, “history repeats itself,” was right. No matter how old we get, we can throw on that choker, twist our hair into an up-do, and recapture our childhood feeling of channeling Cinderella…and now you can be …
…using a palette that features twelve compatible shades for less than $10! To me, that’s like winning the Cosmetics Lotto!! Here are all the products that I used in this tutorial: Maybelline COLOR TATTOO: YSL VINYL MASCARA: NARS’ FOUNDATION: Too Faced GLITTER GLUE: Maybelline THE ROCK NUDES: NARS’ CONCEALER: BUXOM GLOSS: Bobbi Brown SHADOW BRUSH: Bobbi Brown SMUDGE BRUSH:
This musical has won four Tony Awards, and I could have won an award for bursting into laughter as I enjoyed the comedy of errors and misdeeds it created through witty banter, punctuated facial expressions made to match the music, and lavish costumes. But I was far from the only audience member laughing…. There was a frequent hum in the …
In my ballet days, I used to pick flowers from my garden and intertwine them in my bun. I decided to bring back the look, but for an everyday hair style. Here are some tips. Think Small. The more compact the flowers, the better. Using tight buds works best because otherwise your petals can float off throughout the day. I …