Black and white is always classic and on trend. It is one of my all-time favorite color combinations. If you can pull it off, black on top and white on bottom is incredibly striking. They key, as always, is to maintain proper proportions. Very few of us, for instance, can pull off white … [Read more...]
Bashful Bump Maternity Suits: Review
May 5, 2011
Let's be honest here - baby bumps, however precious, can be difficult to dress. I have this fear that my shirt will lift and the world will be exposed to the massive watermelon that I'm hiding in my skin. {I have this fear when I'm not pregnant too, although I'll give myself some credit and say … [Read more...]
Jewel Kade Just in Time for Mother’s Day
May 2, 2011
It seems everybody has a jewelry line these days so it's becoming harder and harder to stand out as an original in the market. Jewel Kade may have found a way. They offer a variety of earrings and bracelets, but their real bread and butter are charm necklaces. Now I know you're thinking, when did … [Read more...]
Chic Color Palettes From Nature
May 2, 2011
Let's talk about color, shall we? Today, I want to share some of my color secrets with you. Well, they are not really secrets, but they are useful tips to help you transform your home into the haven you deserve. Spring is the perfect time to freshen things up from a long, drab winter and the … [Read more...]
7 Deadly Sins of Fashion: What to Throw Away From Your Closet
May 2, 2011
I don't really believe in the "if you haven't worn it in X years, throw it away" philosophy. Look, I have shoes from 1996. That's like before some of you were born. Srsly, do you stand in front of the closet in frustration, wondering what to wear? Part of it may be that you need to clean it … [Read more...]
Kate’s Dress is Revealed!
April 29, 2011
I'm not a royal watcher stalker, and I certainly did not get up early to watch the wedding this morning. (I was up early, as I always am, but I was not sitting in front of my TV.) Nor did I set my DVR. There will be plenty of footage, I am quite sure. The only thing of interest to me in this … [Read more...]
Review: Visine Soothing Wipes
April 28, 2011
Oh.my.goodness. I thought stinging eyes were simply the price to pay for removing eye makeup. I had no idea there were other (reasonably priced) solutions. I was ready just to deal with the mascara traces all over my pillow sheets. I was wrong. My husband happened to have a little tub … [Read more...]
Gluten and Dermatitis Herpetiformis
April 28, 2011
I recently went gluten-free for digestive reasons. I’ve shared at length on my personal blog about my journey into the gluten-free lifestyle and the few hiccups along the way. I’m doing a lot better, but the more I read, the more amazed I am at the amount of issues gluten can cause. It isn’t only … [Read more...]
Born at 6pm.com
April 27, 2011
Newsflash: BORN Shoes are featured today at 6pm.com. Born shoes are known for their comfort above all things, but I also love their styling. My top picks: The Born Charub is a great all-around comfy flip-flop sandal for every day. I have a pair similar to these and I wear them almost every day … [Read more...]
