One of my best guy friends once told me, “Girls worry whether guys will like their perfumes. The best way to find out is to bring a man along to shop.” So when samples of six Aerin fragrances arrived at my door, I put them to the test…that is, the Man Test! In case you’ve been on hiatus from the …
That has been my color palette lately, because I’m hooked on Halloween. Hope all you darlings out there have kicked off this holiday right! I don’t know about you, but when I’m dressing up as someone else, my coquettish energy seems to quadruple. If any shenanigans go down tonight, all I have to say is… “It was my Halloween alter-ego!” …
That’s a motto of Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. This is the story of a reluctant shoe factory heir who teams up with a drag artist to create a niche market and save both the town and the family business. Along with the flashy costumes, sparkling lights and catchy songs, Kinky Boots is a lesson in the power …
In my mind, a holiday just isn’t complete without homemade treats. My grandma’s rest home friends were the first to remind me of this. So I pulled out a cherished family sugar cookie recipe and got down to baking. Confession—I had to whip up extra cookie dough because much of it mysteriously disappeared. Wonder who the culprit was?! Here are …
As I was choosing my nail color with Julie, my favorite manicurist, a beautiful older lady approached and volunteered her advice. “I’ve lived through many trends and learned that bright nails aren’t always popular. Go big and go bold while you can!” I have to admit that she was a style sensation, so I’m taking her words to heart with this …
“I just want to make beautiful clothes.” That’s what Oscar de la Renta once said. When he passed last Monday, this legendary fashion designer had consistently and famously reached his goal for more than four decades. Some people possess the combination of talent, drive and personality that cannot be overlooked. That was Mr. de la Renta. He was born into …
Is a week too early to start celebrating Halloween? Absolutely not! I’ve already attended my first party with the founders of emerging dance-fitness phenom, Rizzmic. For their Halloween bash, they led all us girls (and the two daring guys who joined this feminine infused get-together) in hot dances to spooky and fun tunes. The only rule? You can’t step foot …
In Jesús’ mind that is Spain’s El Puerto de Santa María, his hometown. I introduced you to this handsome Spaniard on Meeting Men Monday, and revealed his dating insights. Today, I’ll introduce you to El Puerto. Jesús assures me that if you women visit, the men will all want to meet you. El Puerto is located near Cádiz, one of the …
It’s my second day of the Tinker Bell love fest. If you’re planning on being this famous little fairy for Halloween, you might want to see yesterday’s hair-and-makeup tutorial. Then all you’ll have left to master is the Tink costume. After today, you’ll know how! Every year that I’m able to go to my parents’ home for Halloween, I greet the …
The countdown to Halloween has begun. Only ten days left! I’m so taken with this holiday that I never settle for just one celebration. My Tinker Bell costume is a perennial crowd-pleaser. So I’m sharing my secrets for creating her look, and posting them now to give you time to gather your products if you plan become this beloved fairy. …
After we finished filming this video, Jesús, the Spanish enchanter asked with complete sincerity, “Am I your first?” I was really confused, so he clarified. “Your first man to interview from the south of Spain?” I laughed and assured him that he was. As you’ll see, this man is hilarious, charming, complimentary, and – like most Spaniards – enamored with …
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. We can channel whoever we want…if only for a night! And while we’re deciding, we can enjoy Halloween decorations and parties. I began my decorating with a trip to the pumpkin patch. The little kids there taught me that choosing the perfect pumpkin is a journey, not a jaunt. One four-year-old cutie ran …
Just because summer has slipped away doesn’t mean the festivals have ceased. Fall beckons these events. And what isn’t there to love about them? I recently went to one in a country town. There were friendly faces, stands of merchandise to stroll through… …and the mandatory festival food—aka something sweet! So wherever you are, you should be able to find …
Until today, my coffee table has been void of decorations. It has faithfully served as a spot to lay out drafts of my books and screenplays, a faux dining table for takeout, and a place to prop up my phone while following my barre app. But I started to feel sorry for this lonely structure devoid of embellishment, so I …
That’s Leonard Lauder in a nutshell. Last week when he graced a Nordstrom store, several members of the cosmetic staff had been lined up near their counters awaiting his entrance well before his ETA. The moment he stepped inside, a wave of applause erupted. You might have thought such enthusiasm was reserved for a major celebrity. In the minds of …