It Wasn’t Me!

Or, as they say in Cabo… No fui yo. https://instagram.com/p/mCHI7KifGu/ The fringed top in this Insta-video is exploding on the Cabo fashion scene. Before heading off, I’d mainly seen the fringe look on Victoria’s Secret bikinis. But here in Mexico, babes on beaches and in clubs and restaurants are all about it. Expect to see this trend in vogue as …

Legendary Scent on Exotic Excursion

¿Quién es mi compañero de viaje? Chanel Nº 5…por su puesto:) Marilyn Monroe was famous for saying that all she wore to bed was this scent. That blonde vixen was onto something. Chanel Nº 5 is a go-to fragrance at home, away, and in flight. I not only brought my travel size to Cabo, but my matching tee. These pics …

¡Hola Cabo!

Bring on the beach, the sunsets, the sea, and the dance parties! When I asked someone what time it was, he said, “Cabo time…whatever you want it to be!” For today’s sun togs, I chose a Karla Colletto swimsuit and a Wayf shawl. The wrap was designed for nights on the town, not days at the beach—but I found that it …

Party at Westminster Palace

Britain’s Parliament is now allowing some of the Kingdom’s magnificent premises to be rented out for events…complete with champagne, dinner, homemade scones, and discounts for charities. The royal palace, Queen Elizabeth’s London residence, has even been rented. In my opinion, there couldn’t be a better place to hold a party…particularly if one had free range of the Queen’s gowns on …

No Horsing Around Here

The 66 gorgeous horses in Odysseo – the traveling fantastical production by Cavalia – mean business. They move in elaborate patterns, often carrying acrobatic riders, at times under the canopy of trapeze artists, and always with elegance. The audience is transported to a mystical world where every moment is a visual tour de force. Horses gallop down a 35-foot mountain …

Paint the Town Green

Anyone anywhere can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day festivities, but it’s hard to match those that will be going on in Ireland. Beginning tomorrow (2/14/14) in Dublin, there will be a festival with pop-up performances, concerts, traditional Irish dancing, and a green-over for some of the most iconic buildings. That’s just a smattering of what’s in store.

Especially for You Spring Break Babes

Most college students only have four opportunities to experience spring break, so here’s a tip to help you SPRING over pitfalls and have an enviable vacay. This picture was taken my freshman year at Vanderbilt on a trip to New Orleans by our dance/cheer team. It was our first away-game, and our coach had arranged to take us there a …

Giving in Guatemala

When most people think of spring break, their minds flash to exotic sunsets, colorful drinks, and dancing. Without booking a reservation at a hot resort, college students can get all that while making a difference in people’s lives. A week isn’t too short to help make dreams come true. Through programs like Alternative Spring Break, students can travel, participate in …

Vacay Like a Star

Since this Sunday is the Academy Awards, for Travel Thursday, I’m showing you my favorite LA haunts. This is land of the stars, so when you have an LA getaway, why not vacay like one? Montage. Introducing hotel heaven. Even if you can’t book a room, sipping a drink in the lounge will make you feel like royalty with its …

Get Your Rizz On!

Most of us could never become our nation’s most-decorated alpine skier like Bode Miller, dominate women’s Olympic snowboarding slopestyle like Jamie Anderson, or win the first US Olympic gold in ice dancing like Charlie White and Meryl Davis—and after yesterday’s stunt, we all know I couldn’t:) But everyone can enjoy getting fit. These girls got into character for a Fire …

Get a Room

We all know the saying “get a room,” but seriously, could Valentine’s Day be any more memorable for a couple than if they spent it on a steamy getaway to a charming hotel? Here are three such hot spots sure to supercharge your love life…and I’m sure there’s something like them near you. Romance at The Plaza. New York is …

An Early Touch of Spring

This Anthropologie floral dress looks like it belongs in an award-winning flower garden! So that’s exactly where I headed in it. If you’re interested in seeing this garden, and hearing the awesome story of the woman behind it, check out my last Travel Thursday post. If you have the privilege of attending the flower show, besides viewing breathtaking gardens, you can visit …

Kaleidoscope of Plants and Art

Ferocious perseverance is what took world-famous glass-and-metal artist, Ginny Ruffner, from a near-fatal auto accident to an against-all-odds recovery and reemergence on the global art stage. I will be forever grateful for knowing her and helping to build her garden at the acclaimed Northwest Flower & Garden Show—running now through February 9th at Seattle’s Convention Center. Ginny’s garden, Artful Delight, …

The Twitter Version of Study Abroad

Universities report that students are opting out of the traditional semester abroad and in to fly-by European tours lasting as little as a week. So basically, they’re learning something like Roman culture by waving at the Coliseum as their group is herded to the next attraction. And their version of bonding with locals is saying, “Excuse me” as they knock …

Where Has Hollywood Gone?

Sundance, a premiere film festival, is taking over Park City, and so are celebrities. The fun lasts through January 26th. In the meantime, this notoriously chill destination will get a glitz-surplus. With the glitterati everywhere, there’s no need to hit up Hollywood now for your star fix. Instead, you can flock to Park City…along with tens of thousands of movie …