Long time no see! I know it has been a while... things have been hectic for me and I was having trouble finding inspiration lately. But, alast! I have found something... :) In case you haven't noticed, the romantic-comedy of the decade (according to Roper) is in theaters today. Forgetting Sarah Marshall, from the ingenious and limitless mind of Judd Apatow, author of Superbad and Knocked Up. Check out the website, it's hilarious, and you can even find out what your Hawaiian name is (essential to know before seeing the movie- mine is Lalena). The movie also stars Jason Segel and one of the up and coming actresses of our time, Kristen Bell.
Kristen is featured in this month's Vanities Girls for Vanity Fair, in which they highlight young women who are either on the cusp of their stardom or just arrived. Kristen is 27 and is previously recognizable from the tv show Veronica Mars. She's intelligent, witty, attractive and fun to watch. I'm seeing the movie tonight and will report back. In the mean time, keep your eye on Kristen, I think we'll be seeing a lot more of her in the future.
Friday, April 18, 2008
I'd Rather Not Forget...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Saving Face
I have decided to start taking care of my skin a lot better. It's March now and although there is still snow on the ground, the air is still dry and my skin is taking a major blow because of it. So, below are the items listed in InStyle this month as being at the top of their game- plus not too expensive.
I would like to say that I'm going to go out and buy all of them, but we all know that isn't going to happen right now. So, I'm going to focus on two or three for the moment and hopefully by the time summer reaches us I'll have all fully stocked in my bathroom cabinent.
Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream - Rosacea Treatment $40/1.7 oz.
*my face has been turning red and blotchy lately, so I think this will be a good treatment for it.
Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel - Chemical Exfoliator $25/1.7 oz.
*I don't currently use a peel on my face, but I think this would definitely be worth looking into closer to the summer season.
Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream - Puffiness & Dark Circles $38/.5 oz.
*I always have dark circles under my eyes and lately there has been a puffiness, so this will be great!
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash - for normal skin $6/6 oz.
*Perfect for those with normal skin!
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer with SPF 45 for normal skin $12/1.7 oz.
*Perfrect for those that need a moisturizer after getting out of the shower in the morning.
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 14 for sensitive skin $14/4 oz.
*Perfect for those with sensitive skin - me in winter time!
Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Facial Scrub $7/5 oz.
*A good facial scrub is essential - it's almost too good to be true when it's $7 - we'll see how it holds up
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
2008 List of Things to Do
I got to thinking of some of the items that are currently on my mind a lot and how helpful it would be to actually keep a list. So, here are some of the things that I can't seem to escape thinking about and hopefully all will be accomplished shortly. Stay tuned.
Personal:
- Take tennis lessons
- Save money
- Run at least 2 5K
- Celebrate my best friends' weddings
- Update my look
Purchases:
- Buy a new TV
- Buy a new computer
- Research new cars
- Blog More!
To be updated throughout the year....
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Need a work update?
J. Crew python-print cardigan $95
Attention 20-something's! Need to know what to wear to work this spring? Here are the three items you need to remember:
1. safari
2. cardigan
3. yellow
These three looks are popping up in everyone's Spring/Summer collections, so get on board! And if you can pull off combining any of them then you deserve the day off. Anyways, it's time to update those closets and find your new outfits for work. Here are some of my favorites from the local Banana Republic/J. Crew stores because every girl deserves to be in fashion at any price.
J. Crew cardigan $158
J. Crew cardigan $88
Banana Republic cardigan $64; skirt $69; wedges $98
J. Crew dress $385 
J. Crew cardigan tee $158
Banana Republic dress 148; cardigan $68; pumps $139
J. Crew jacket $168 
J. Crew jacket (sale) $190Friday, March 7, 2008
New York Society
Tinsley Mortimer, born Tinsley Randolph Mercer, is widely becoming known as The New York woman about town and it doesn't hurt that her ancestors include Thomas Jefferson and John Mercer.
Short bio: After graduating from Columbia University with an art history major, Tinsley quickly started attending the social scenes in NY. Mrs. Mortimer married Rober Livingston Mortimer, aka Topper, in 2002 (the pair married earlier at 18, but the marriage was later annulled).
So, why do you need to know her name? Because in 2006 Tinsley created a handbag line, in Summer 2007 she became the Beauty Ambassador of Dior and in the fall of 2007 she created a clothing line, Riccimie, which is sold exclusively in Japan. She is what upper society calls a social triple threat - she's beautiful, wealthy and intelligent - and now she has gone global.
So, take note and remember the name. Currently she is highlighted in Harper's Bazaar this month in Chez Mortimer. It's a beautiful house, and only furthers my belief that blue is the It color for interior decorating. Love it! Also, if you want to see Tinsley through the ages, check out New York Social Diary. Patrick has captured her pictures throughout the years and it's interesting to see her age through the pictures, (not as if she gets any older) but to see her own sense of style and ease in front of the camera come together.
Tinsley in Versace, Tinsley and Topper
Monday, March 3, 2008
Letters from Las Vegas
I'm back from my 7-day excursion to the unique city of Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind trip, but I enjoyed it and most definitely made the most of it. On my last day there I finally ventured outside of the Bellagio, where my meetings were being held, to take as many pictures as I could of Vegas - by myself. Unfortunately none of my co-workers were available to assist, so I was left with the task of taking pictures of the Vegas monuments with me strategically placed around them. I'll leave those pictures out, but here are some of my favorite pics from the past week.
"Everything's sexier in Paris" sign and me on one of the bridges with the mountains in the background
sidewalk in front of the Bellagio - reminded me of Paris
one of the many desserts I ate
Eiffel Tower across the street
fountains at the Bellagio
Planet Hollywood sign
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Vegas Baby!
I'm going to Vegas next week and I'm so excited- except that it's for work. But, who cares? It's Vegas! I have never been before and although I am technically working 4 of the 7 days I am there, I still plan on enjoying every bit of it.
I am staying at the Bellagio which I've heard is great- even if the gym costs $25 to just step foot in. So, stay tuned for my own personal pictures (remember, this is not a photography blog- so expect thumbs in the corners of blurry pictures). Tomorrow I'm packing, so we'll see how that goes. See you in Vegas!
Anyone have any favorite spots or must-sees that you recommend I visit? Let me know!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Royalty for the 20-somthing's
Charlotte Casiraghi
Charlotte Casiraghi- the granddaughter of American Actress Grace Kelly and the daughter of HSH Princess Caroline of Monaco. Ok now everyone take note. This will be the new Princess of our generation. She has the looks, the money and the name to make people stop and take notice. Already called one of the great icons of our time by Harper's Bazaar, she has been named the muse of Karl Lagerfeld, who compared her to Brigitte Bardot... when she was only eight.
Charlotte is popular with the fashion industry and many are stopping to notice this beautiful and soon to be well-known girl. She is currently 21 and is already building up quite the closet for herself. Imagine growing up in Monaco; the beach, the parties, the glitz, the glam. Now imagine you're born into the royal family there. Just imagine what your closet would look like.
Charlotte is living this life. It's amazing to think that she's managed to stay so under the radar up to this point. Also worth noting, are Charlotte's two brothers. Andrea and Pierre are taking the world by storm, one party at a time. They are certainly enjoying their time and money with their long beach-blown hair, it's impossible to think these three beauties came from the same parents.
Anyways, for those of you in your 20's, remember her name. She will eventually step out into the limelight one day and will become the fetish of all worldly women. Everything she wears is immaculate and definitely worth mimicing.
Charlotte in 2004 with her mother, Charlotte in 2006 with Karl Lagerfeld, Charlotte in 2007
Friday, February 15, 2008
a penny for your thoughts...
"A photograph can be an instant of life captured for eternity that will never cease looking back at you. " - Brigitte Bardot
Spring 2008 Trend: Floppy Hats
The designers' collections for Spring/Summer 2008 were shown last fall and it must've been a sunny day because one theme was evident across all collections: hats. They were everywhere and they were huge. Here are some of the hats that I found particularly attractive.
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