More Dancing to Ariana Grande
Here I’m teaching dance moves to the second chorus of Ariana’s new music video, Focus. If you missed my first video teaching steps to Focus… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nObty8WQDiQ
The Bridge to Romance
I wonder how many couples have passed over this bridge. Before I started dating Tom, we went on a walk and magically happened upon this romantic spot. So for my photo shoot in this Alice + Olivia dress, I went straight to the Love Bridge. What’s your favorite romantic spot?
Ariana Grande Hair/Makeup Tutorial
When I taught some of the dance choreography to Ariana’s music video, Focus, I couldn’t resist the urge to recreate her hair and makeup. Then some of you wanted to learn how to do that too. It’s easy… Volume is the key to this half-up/half-down do. First, backcomb your hair. Then pull the top half into a ponytail. Smooth the …
Dancing with Ariana Grande
Her newest music video, Focus, is too fun not to dance to. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial so you can learn her moves. But be careful…when you do them to her tune at a club or party, the focus in the room will probably be on you. In this how-to video, I teach the choreography from 2:16-2:28 and 2:59-3:08 in Ariana’s …
Savory/Quick Apple Crumble Recipe
Just thinking about this deliciousness has me wanting to take a break and whip-up Tom’s Great-Grandma McLaughlin’s Apple Crumble. In today’s pictures, I’m wearing a party dress by Alice and Olivia, so I thought including this recipe was perfect. That way if you need to bring a dessert to an event you’re attending, you’ve got ideas for both your dress …
Happy Halloween!
This is one of my favorite holidays. When I was little I’d start choosing my costume months in advance. I was the first to start trick-or-treating and the last to be hauled in. As you can see, I’m a devoted Halloween fanatic! I love everything about it from the decorations on my front door… …to the carved pumpkins. Here are …
Can You Look for Love?
Is romantic love really something a person can look for? Love is one of my favorite topics and so I like to read about it. But according to experts, finding love is a highly debated subject. Does love find you? Do you find it? Or, does love appear when you aren’t looking for it? I was thinking about all this …
More Dancing to Meghan Trainor
This sassy singer is one of the most-requested when it comes to dance tutorials. So many of you have asked me to teach choreography from her music videos that when her latest one came out, I headed right to the studio and filmed it. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown.
Friends and Memories
At dinner, I was laughing with a friend about the mishaps that can occur when a girl is in a rush. I recalled an evening when I had to leave a business dinner and go directly to a party. While waiting on the sidewalk for my ride, I leaned in to use the window of what I thought was a …
Dancing with Becky G
Do you want to break a sweat, or what?! Here, I’m giving a step-by-step dance tutorial to the choreography from Becky G’s latest music video, Break a Sweat. I’ve been receiving so many dance-tutorial requests lately, and I love it!
Halloween Decorating Tips
…from an owner of Wells Medina Nursery, who is known for her artistic outdoor décor. When you enter her nursery this time of year, you feel like you’re stepping into Halloween’s backyard. Lisa was willing to share her decorating known-how for all of you who want to have a spooktacular landscape. She describes the key to creating any theme garden …
Fifth Harmony Makeup Tutorial and a Dating Dilemma
Makeup mavens, here’s a tutorial for Lauren Jauregui’s smudged cat-eye look in the Fifth Harmony music video, I’m In Love With a Monster. After posting my dance tutorial to this song https://youtu.be/ZML3Fkhd9nQ, I received the following request: “Guys can be such monsters sometimes!! It’s like they drive us crazy, but we still gotta have em!! I think KCC should do …
Autumn
These pictures were taken as the fall leaves began turning while the summer weather lingered. I agree with William Cullen Bryant that autumn is “the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Somehow my camera has a creative mind of its own, as you can see from this change in colors. I didn’t even alter any of the settings. We could say this …
Around the World
I have no doubt that those of you who saw our video remember my friend, Ryan, and his terrific dating insights. If you missed his tips – from managing the friend zone to dealing with a love draught – here’s your chance to hear them. https://youtu.be/TgfApiCBvrI After our interview, he taught me to rock climb. To say that I actually …
A Halloween Dance Tutorial
Halloween and Fifth Harmony’s I’m in Love with a Monster couldn’t be a better match. Here, I’m teaching the dance the girls do when performing the song so you can use their moves at Halloween events. Fifth Harmony performed this version on The Late Late Show with James Corden…