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 …
Here’s a picture that I received with a nice note from someone who got my book. Do I have the best readers, or what? I love you all! The other day, I was reminiscing about my book tour. I met so many fascinating people. One that stood out was the guy who bought my book as a gift for a …
While scanning through my phone, I ran across this footage that I shot at The Bellevue Collection’s Fashion Week. So I pieced it together to bring you a slice of what the style setters are flaunting this fall. Banana Republic was all about black, white and gray. And friends, hashtags aren’t just for social media. They’ve inspired tonal block plaids …
On one of my business trips to LA, I had only one meeting so I didn’t see the point in getting a hotel room. I figured I’d fly in, catch my meeting, and fly out the same day. I survived, but my appearance didn’t. This was an extremely important meeting with high-level producers and I wanted to look my best. …
I was touching down in Seattle to spend some time with family over the weekend before jetting off. And a girl never gets too old for a daddy-daughter date! We did in Salmon Days. Or, as my dad put it, “An excuse to eat a lot of good food.” I’m definitely my dad’s girl. We treated the event like an …
That is the name of the Philosophy serum that the stunning host introduced at a cosmetics trend show I recently attended. She explained that it is formulated to work wonders with overall smoothing, preventing skin impurities, correcting redness and reducing darks spots. And does this stud look familiar? I featured Cam and his dating tips yesterday. He was enlisted on …
Last week, a girl stopped me and said, “Hey, you’re the one who has that blog with the awesome guys.” No pressure on me to keep finding those “awesome” ones! Well, I think you’ll enjoy today’s pick. Cam works in sales, is passionate about surfing, models on the side, and is a huge hit on the runway. But what means …
Yesterday, for Travel Thursday, I featured my friend Min and her favorite shopping spots in Seoul. Today is all about her style sense. She’s like a walking Korean art exhibit with an infusion of fun patterns, colors and textures inspired by her heritage. For this shoot, we chose a garden with a Korean vibe. As Min explains, South Korea looks …
I have a dear friend, Min, from South Korea. She’s adorable, resembling a porcelain doll. Her sense of style is a work of art. She’s vivacious, and has an inspiring story. I’ll share that with you tomorrow as well as her personal Korean-influenced fashion. But today, for Travel Thursday, I want to focus on some of her favorite style landmarks …
The real question is, Who wouldn’t? I got to meet up with and get tips from one of Macklemore’s dancers. Jennie Pegouski recently came off his tour. She’s charismatic, articulate and – of course – an A+ dancer! Jennie described the tour as a whirlwind of travel and dancing—and she loved every minute. The moment she came home from one show, …
…George Clooney made a different kind of vow. This Oscar winner has long been considered Hollywood’s most-eligible bachelor, but that eligibility just got eliminated. On Saturday, September 27, he and Amal Alamuddin, a human-rights lawyer, held what was supposed to be a private wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. Oh, but when you’re George Clooney nothing is ever really private:) Here’s what the …
…from University of Chicago and a complete campus hunk! If you haven’t seen my latest sports skit, do yourself a favor and catch John’s cameo. You just know that any guy willing to hoist me on his shoulders for the sake of a fun project is easygoing. But John’s also insightful. I receive quite a few emails from college girls. …