Beauty + Fashion
Happy first day of April! Where did the first three months of the year go? It seems to have flown by. It's also "green month." I'm in a constant battle of wanting to be more eco-friendly so I plan to … [More...]
Bite Beauty has done it again. For the past few months I have been enjoying lipstick more than I thought I would. I usually prefer my lipsticks to be creamy so the thought of a matte lipstick had me … [More...]
I admit I was a skeptic. I have been fortunate to be blessed with good genes and a desire to take care of my skin like it's my job. As I've gotten older it takes way more work for the body and … [More...]
If time flies when you have fun, then it has been a blast over the past 7 years. Yes, 7. Seriously. Where did those seven years go? There have been ups and downs, but I wouldn't change a thing. … [More...]
Food + Wine
I have a confession to make. I really didn't drink spirits until I met my husband. Yes, I had a whiskey, cognac, and scotch here and there. But, really savoring and enjoy a spirit, well wasn't my … [More...]
Chef crush alert. I have a huge "chef crush" on Marcus Samuelsson. It started years ago when I first ate at Aquavit in New York. Then it morphed into a slight food obsession. The next thing I knew I'm … [More...]
I am sure you know by now that this juice craze isn't going away. I am not the person who drinks juices for days and don't eat. I know many people do juice fasting/cleansing, but it is not my thing. I … [More...]
The beauty of traveling to places like France is returning home with a sense that I need more nesting in my life. I seriously need time to play. Play with my beauty products and food. I loved the … [More...]
Travel
I have Napa on the brain and weighing heavily on my mind. I recently had lunch with my friend Marty and she reinforced that we need to visit soon. I was watching the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) … [More...]
I remember when travel was easy. Security was a breeze to pass through, you didn't have to put your liquids in Ziploc bags, and the majority of people didn't dress as if they just rolled out of bed. … [More...]
I fell in love with Paris the first time I visited. It was the long lunches, the extra long dinners with stimulating conversations, and the food. It's the je ne sais quoi. It is hard to explain. You … [More...]
The web has many great perks for me. I have met amazing women online who have now become friends in real life. Take for example, my girl Tracey from One Brown Girl and the Passport Party Project. … [More...]
Yoga + Wellness
It has been said that it takes three weeks to make a habit. Well, I can say if you take any of these three teachers at Biker Barre that habit will happen sooner rather than later. The ladies are my … [More...]
Sorry for the delay on writing about my second week at Biker Barre. I will say that it has gotten a tad bit easier. It seems like my body is getting used to needing exercise early in the morning … [More...]
My good friend and stylist Monica suggested we do something drastic. She suggested we work on getting in shape, working our butt off, and kick start a fitness routine. We knew we needed cardio, a … [More...]
I'm a supplement junkie. Put me in supplement rehab because I am forever trying new supplements. I do believe you should get your nutrients from food, but a little help goes along way. I started … [More...]
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