Every night through December 24th, at 7 PM, the sidewalks of Bellevue, Washington along Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place become a winter wonderland. Sparkling snow falls from skyscrapers awash in holiday lights, drum lines of live toy soldiers rock out while keeping the beat to Christmas music, snow princesses pass out treats, sixty Rockettes-style dancers put on a …
I just won three awards at an international film festival in Jakarta, the world’s 12th largest city according to Nations Online. Apparently Jakarta is all about romance. But I Do was selected for its romantic theme. One award was for the overall film, and the other two were given to me as best producer and best leading actress. This is a …
This morning, I woke up recalling how three years ago on Black Friday, I sold out at a Borders’ book signing for The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men. My book had only been out about two months, and in the first two weeks had hit #1 in its genre. It quickly sold out at all five Manhattan Barnes …
I am thankful for you all, and wherever you are, I wish you the best holiday. During Thanksgiving dinner, an immense fog flooded Puget Sound. It looked like cotton candy floating on the water underneath a kaleidoscope sky. Our waiter had worked at the Space Needle for 25 years and only seen something like this three times!
Apparently Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, co-founders of the cutting-edge clothing line Rag & Bone, are geniuses at both design and diplomacy. They have a knack for saying what all girls want to hear—“The woman is always right!” That’s what they told me when I met them at an event. When I asked about this season’s top looks, Marcus and …
Laura Mercier’s global makeup artist, Jeffrey Tasker, worked the fall trend show runway like he was the headliner at a comedy club. He got his groove on dancing, told jokes, and even demonstrated his lipstick technique on himself. But when it was time to do my makeover, he was down to business. He has the ideal balance of work and …
The fall garden puts on its final show. John Keats poetically described this time as the “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” Thank you to Janelle Irvine, the talented stylist from Mollie Michelle Salon, for doing my hair. She is a bohemian enchantress. There is no one better at this look! Photos were taken by my dad at the Washington …
I entered the Kate Spade store because a dress in the window was calling my name. I couldn’t possibly have walked past without trying it on. But I made the mistake of thinking that I could only try on one dress. After practically moving in, I found that Kate Spade is the perfect destination for the traveling girl. A key …
I snuck my camera into this dressing room to snap these pics because it goes down in dressing room history as a prime contender for the cutest. I love Free People’s fashions. They combine feminine elements, like chiffon and ruffles, with strong accessories like jewelry made from something resembling warrior princess armor. The day I put together this look, the …
Last week, I attended a fascinating seminar by Dr. Sarah Reichard, director of the famous UW Botanic Gardens, with its 10,000+ specimens. Sarah’s domain is rare-plant preservation. She travels the world making acquisitions as the guest of dignitaries in places the public rarely gets to go. Now you have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her in Cuba from February 20th …
Butterfly wings inspired the pattern on this beautiful bustier. And when you wear the spicy little White House Black Market item on a hot date, you might just get more than butterfly kisses! The moment I put it on, I knew it was perfect for going out, but I was surprised when the stylist said I could throw on a …
In between working on writing projects with execs, I love to sneak off to a neighborhood nursery. It’s a blooming oasis away from the responsibilities of the real world. Now is the perfect time to choose colorful annuals that will brighten up winter when your garden is at rest.
Here I am at a fall trend event hosted by Lawrence Zarian of Entertainment Tonight, and Cara Crowley, Vogue Market Stylist. For all you fashion-forward goddesses, I’ve condensed their key tips into the acronym FALL to make them easy to remember—Feathers, Accessories, Layers, and Loose Buns. Feathers will be huge this season. Have fun with them. Pair a feminine feather …
I went from Toronto to a Vogue-sponsored trend show and learned hot tips from celebrity makeup artists like Lancôme’s Darais, who has made up the likes of Anne Hathaway. He went straight from the show to the Emmys, where he made up celebrities. Darais divulged his mascara secrets before they hit Cosmo. Here are my favorites: For a sexier look, apply …
I just received notice that But I Do won Best Music Video in Toronto! The film is the true story of someone who read my book, The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men, and used it on her trip to Europe. Big thanks to Steve Veale (pictured), festival director, and the 92 volunteers who helped me make it. I’ve …