A girl could go to Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki, never leave the property and have a landmark trip. This place is an oasis of waterfalls, flowers, tropical animals, surfing, restaurants, the best ice cream on the planet, and charming stores. I spied this NaPua sundress at one of the Village shops. Each is tiny and packed with island-inspired frocks…many …
Anna Sui is a sassy creator with one of the most adorable cosmetic displays in Waikiki’s glitzy Galleria. Her guiding philosophy is, “You have to focus on your dreams, even if they go beyond common sense.” Well, I’m glad she did! When I entered the Sui suite, I came under Anna’s makeup spell amid all the options. I had a …
You’ve all heard of island fever. Well, I was getting a little of what I call, “mainland fever” in anticipation for heading off to Oahu. I couldn’t wait to arrive. I felt like the little kid on our flight who asked her mom, “Are we there yet?” before the plane even took off:) Shortly after landing, I had an event …
When I went to relax at the park on my lunch break, it took no time for these friendly little creatures to come waddling over. The ducks here embrace everyone, even the little girl who happily joined us to chase after them. Some of the web-footed wonders just shot her a look that said, “You think you can make us move? …
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 …