The moment I learned of Pemba Island’s Manta Resort, I was enthralled by this aquatic East African retreat. It is a sea lover’s vacation dream…a three-story hotel suite with a glass bedroom plunging beneath the Indian Ocean. Spotlights are even included to attract fish. So by day you can snorkel or dive, chill on a white-sand beach, or explore Zanzibar’s …
Since it’s Animal World on my site this week, today we’re chatting about another critter-based fashion trend. Peacocks have caught the fancy of designers from the four corners of the world. I first discovered the craze in Cabo with this top from Allegra. As you can see, the peacock pattern I’m wearing is beautiful and versatile. It can be dressed …
It’s easy with help from the Fabulous Fatima and MAC. You’ve all heard of fashion weeks at style capitals around the globe, well this makeup magician is so in demand that she regularly embarks on fashion months. She hops from one show to the next, making models look like beauty goddesses in minutes. I snapped the above pic of Fatima …
Okay, I realize that today is Meeting Men Monday, so you might be wondering why I’m featuring shoes. But I promise there’s a dating tip in this post…and from a famed designer! I’m talking about the beloved Charlotte Olympia and her fabulously fun designs, stamped with her insignia, Charlotte’s web. But unlike the heroine of the beloved book, this Charlotte’s …
Spring gardens aren’t the only places where daisies are grabbing attention. The latest fashions have become daisy-crazed. And I can’t blame them. I jumped on the flower fashion bandwagon when I saw this top at the Allegra shop the last time I was in Cabo. Online fashion fount ASOS is bursting with daisy skirts, bikinis and dresses. I hope you …
BHLDN has stunning vintage-feel gowns that can be worn either as wedding dresses or formal frocks. For awhile now, Hollywood has been hooked on white and off-white gowns at red carpet soirées, so why can’t the rest of us? Last week, I posted pics of myself wearing BHLDN’s Laverne adorned by two of my But I Do awards. This keeper …
From the time I was little, I’ve been fascinated by flowers. So naturally, when the Seattle Chinese Garden held its Luoyang Peony Festival, I had to go! Who could pass up seeing more than 400 newly planted tree peonies – many of them rare – and learning of their role in Chinese culture? Peonies have been valued in China for over …
My friend Sean is a beauty stylist for every cosmetic carried by Nordstrom! This means that he is fabulous at creating ALL makeup looks and knows the best products to pull for you from each line. Today, I asked Sean to help me choose a foundation. I had just touched down from my travels and was completely out. Plus, I …
On Meeting Men Monday, I usually focus on dating tips and stories, but today I’m honoring the men who gave their lives for us. And although Memorial Day is a US holiday, I realize that every country has men like them.
While getting ready for dinner and the theater, we heard about a pop-up art extravaganza in the Great Hall of Union Station in Seattle. So, naturally, we took a detour. Never mind that I was dressed up and the artists’ salon wasn’t a dressy event… I wasn’t going to miss out on seeing over 70 decorative painters from around the …
Yesterday, I blogged about two more awards that I won for But I Do. Today, I’m honoring two of the dancers who made this project amazing. They have star power PLUS! Eric and Andrew dance with the world-famous Pacific Northwest Ballet. I grew up training with them at the Ballet’s official school. When we were making But I Do and …
Look what I found in my mailbox…two awards for my short film, But I Do. They came all the way from across the sea in little red velvet boxes! These medals were given to me for Best Producer and Best Actress. The voting occurred after But I Do was featured in an international film festival sponsored by France, the United …
I’ve road-tested all these Stila lip stains and I can attest that once you put them on, they aren’t going anywhere! This is what I wore for the romantic scene on the piano in But I Do. Stila lip stains come in a variety of colors and are also great to wear for dance performances. From cheering for Vanderbilt, I …
Here’s another Pillow Talk video! This nightingale wants to know if she should try to tame a player. Any thoughts?
In keeping with this week’s bargain theme, an ultimate wardrobe money-saver and travel tip is to collect pieces that can be worn different ways to create many looks. I took a pair of 7 for All Mankind jeans on a trip together with a basic top and tailored jacket (similar). Then I used this as my base to create three …