Not a difficult choice

So, if you didn’t already know this,  every fashion blogger pretty much owns this Isabel Marant The Carol Studded Sandal. Basically no longer available and retailed at $1,035. Additionally, every fashion blogger seems to also possess this Saint Laurent Arty...

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In time for Mother’s Day

With the success of my new “do”,  I must give a nod to the creator of my new look: my friendie and travel companion ~ Rebecca. I received soooo many compliments on my haircut that I wanted to share her contact information with all of you. Rebecca is...

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How I immediately lost 5 lbs

I cut my hair.  And I LOVE it! That’s right ~ I got my hair did!  Sorry, Mom, but saying “I got my hair did” is the hip new way to say “I got my hair done”. Yeah, apparently poor grammar is IN. Well, it was just simply time for me to do...

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Why wear laser cut anything?

Ok…so, the upside is:  You’ll be completely on-trend and the talk amongst the girls. …and the downside? Possible funky tan…and the talk amongst the girls. (image: joy reactor) I say take the risk and score some deals because some of the items...

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Ready for some play time?

When I was growing up, I hardly ever stayed inside.  I would spend hours outside playing.  I’d catch fireflies in a glass jar, run up and down the block with some stick in my hand, chalk up the sidewalks for a game of hopscotch and beat all my friends at jacks....

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The happiest of endings…and a little sneakiness

Ok, so last Friday I had about an hour to blow before an appointment.   I decided to venture into T.J. Maxx  (cuz I’m a Maxxinista…aren’t you?) to just, you know, poke around and see if there was anything in there that I just HAD to have. There were,...

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I’m only half on trend. What?… MOI?

On this past trip to France (oops, I promised on my Friday blog post that it would be my last mention of France) overseas, there were two trends that I kept seeing everywhere on every fashionista. The first trend was the long vest, also known as the sleeveless...

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One last French post…

I think the French are really great at a lot of things, but Leaders Of The Pack at one thing in particular: COOKING. So, today I thought I would share with you what I just learned about how to make THE perfect french omelet and pass along some fun tips, as well.  Some...

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The French authorities asked me to leave

Why? Because I purchased every pair of shoes in France that were available in my size.  I did.  EVERY single pair.  And I enjoyed every moment of it… until it was time for me to pack my suitcase.   Did you know that you can cram 6 pairs of shoes in your handbag?...

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