When you look in the mirror? I absolutely love receiving your emails, and always do my best to answer questions. Often this is done in private, but I received one message that troubled me. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so I’m sharing this woman’s concern with all of you. She didn’t think she was pretty in any way and …
A male reader sent me this love question: “I know people have different opinions on Valentine’s Day, but I think it’s the holiday when men should treat their Valentines and the women should just get to enjoy themselves. I want to do something really special for my fiancé. What makes a woman feel loved on this day?” For the response …
This has been Jessie J week on my blog. After collaborating with a celebrity makeup artist to show you how to recreate her Burnin’ Up face, and posting a video teaching you a dance to her song, I just had to focus on this sexy lady’s attire for Fashion Friday. Although many of us have been slammed by winter storms, …
This is definitely not the first time I’ve written about Rizzmic, the dance-fitness program headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. Can I help it if I love the Rizzy creators? They’ve combined infectious, easy-to-follow choreography with vivacious instructors. On any given day, they teach routines that you can adapt to your favorites in the Top 40. Cory, on the left in …
This Jessie J song lures everyone to the dance floor. Here’s lively choreography you can learn for it. And if you missed my Jessie J Burnin’ Up makeup tutorial, here it is too. Big thanks to Cory and Chris for dancing with me. If you’ve never taken Rizzmic, Cory’s dance fitness classes, you’re in for a fabulous time. And we …
On Jessie J’s Burnin’ Up music video, the lyrics aren’t all that’s hot. The singer’s makeup is smoldering. I realize that I don’t have her exotic allure, but I learned how to create a similar look from celebrity makeup artist Kevianno Guerrero—and now so can you! I couldn’t have found a better man to tackle this project. Kevianno’s work has …
I can’t think of a Downton fan who wouldn’t love to join the cast at the castle dressed in elegant period clothing. Well, now you almost can. I attended a Downton Abbey trunk show and learned how. The event was hosted by Andover, who made the above Lord and Lady Grantham quilt. It is the only company authorized by the …
If you’ve been in Seattle lately, you know that the people there think only two colors exist in the universe—blue and green. They’re showing off their Seahawks’ painted nails, streaked hair and jerseys. And if you think blue-and-green face paint is just for kids, think again. But today’s Travel Thursday isn’t focused on Seattle. I’m hopping over to Arizona and …
Yesterday, for Beauty Trend Tuesday, I covered Emily’s sleek hairstyle at the Dubai film festival promoting Into the Woods. Today is all about her exquisite emerald Lanvin gown. The Hollywood Reporter wrote this description of Into the Woods… “As enchanting a screen version as the show’s fans could desire.” Enchanting also describes Emily’s look. After seeing her picture, I went …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
…to my New Year’s Resolution. And they thought I couldn’t handle this cookie? They thought wrong!
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 …