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I have a dirty little secret to share with all of you: I don’t exercise. Ever. It’s probably been about five years since I really did anything physical. With each passing year, however, I know that I should really do something to change the way I behave (I’m a pretty severe workaholic. I bet those…
Yesterday, I got the Simply Smooth Brazilian Keratin Treatment from Peggy Loughlin, Master Hair Designer & Colorist, at Cassandra Salon and Spa in Nashua, NH. The process took a little over 31/2 hours from start to finish. She started by shampooing my hair 4 times with Simply Smooth Pre-Clean Purifying Shampoo to strip all the…
No, it’s not the dress itself or the fact that it’s see through… One thing you don’t rock during Fashion Week, no matter who you are, is big pit stains. According to Fox News: “It’s the only part of former Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul’s dress that you can’t see through!!” This is a major…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 8 “The Original Pet” All of the plants in my Japanese garden were frozen solid. The sky was an ice-blue and that was bad news. When it’s sunny here in winter, the temperature DROPS. The air was very still and the ice was thick. No birds were in…
Wow… let’s just say that week two did NOT go as smoothly as week one. There was some good and some bad news, and I’ll share both with you. Let’s start with the good: I really didn’t fall into any big amounts of temptation. I bought the boy a pair of jeans (yes, another… he’s…
I still have a bit more to share about meeting What Not to Wear’s Stacy and Clinton at the Discovery Communications 25th anniversary gala, which tells you just how gracious, charming, and generous they were. Our conversation focused on how today’s busy woman can maintain a stylish look and how important it is to do…
Even on my worst, whiniest days, I have to admit that I’m really a lucky woman. I just can’t complain that much, considering that my husband has a generous heart and likes giving presents. As Valentine’s Day approaches, he always starts hinting that he’d like to know what I want. But since I have a…
Skinny jeans may not be right for everyone, especially for those of us with pear shaped bodies and thicker thighs. Thank goodness for denim leggings which are gaining popularity quickly and perfect for all body shapes. You might not want to show off your thighs in all their glory, but you’ll be surprised how great…
Image From the ‘Dove Real Beauty’ Campaign “When I looked in the mirror, it was like cutting my body up into different pieces and evaluating the pieces, as if it was some sort of thing … I would really focus on different parts and then rip those parts apart, being hypercritical. It was a violent…
Just because I’m staying in for Valentine’s Day (unless the boyfriend surprises me!), doesn’t mean I don’t want to look my very best! Here are a couple of timeless options that will work in 2010 and far in the future. 1. Silky Tops and Dresses: I know that I have written about silk before, but…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 5 “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” It was a cold Saturday morning and frost had formed on the raw branches of my Japanese maple trees. The small lake was perfectly still as the lone male swan silently parted the water and created a beautiful wake in his…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 4 “The Coldest Day of December” The interesting thing about mute swans is that they mate for life. They reach maturity around 2 years of age and that’s when they start scouring the pond for available males and females. The pond turns into a veritable bar scene on…
I’ll admit it… I’m pretty immature some days. It probably has something to do with wanting to still be a child, but there are some parts of my day that could just use a little more fun. Case and point: lunch time. I know this isn’t fashion-related… but bear with me! I don’t usually feel…
Fashion Gods, I know you’re out there listening, so here’s my plea: I need a pair of brown pumps. Maybe I’m asking too much by refusing to fall for animal prints, or not wanting a two inch heel. I know, I’m picky… I’m working on it. So, here’s the deal: I am willing to forgo…
One of my favorite singers, bar-none, almost wasn’t. That’s right. Her career almost never got started at the ripe old age of sixteen. She was sent to an audition at a famous singing hall because of the sound of her voice. A voice that was so sweet it sounded like angels carrying spoons of dripping…
I know there are tons of sites doing recaps of this year’s Golden Globe outfits, so I thought I’d pick two to really focus on: one that knocked it out of the park, and one who really fell short. Let’s start with the negative: Jennifer Morrison, wearing Puerto Rican designer Luis Antonio accessorized with a…