Everyone has their first eBay purchase. That one pop-your-cherry item that got you creating a PayPal account and bidding away in the wold of digital auction faster than you could run to the store. For me, it was a blue teardrop Givenchy necklace – that, from there, spawned a full Givenchy jewelry collection! Literally.
Archives for May 2015
10 Favorite Summer Lipsticks
Dreamers, summer will very quickly be upon us! Are your lips ready? Because in summer, lipstick is the ultimate must! When your face foundation and eye shadow might be melting away, our lips are armed with punchy pops of color to weather the storm. And, given the high heat and humidity outside my window right now…summer 2015 is going to be a hot one!
Let’s prep for the best summer ever…by sharing 10 on point, must-have summer lipsticks!
Life: Brunch at the Hilton Netherland Plaza
One night, I discovered a hidden world of beauty in downtown Cincinnati: the Hilton Netherland Plaza. My friend Doris declared it to have the “best brunch in town”, and given the exquisite setting of the historic hotel, it seemed likely to be quite the experience. Making a trip to Sunday brunch quickly jumped to the top of my Bucket List, and I recently had the chance to happily cross it off. Was it delicious, decadent and everything I expected? Oh. Yes!
Beauty: 5 Best Spring/Summer Foundations
It’s that time of year again, when we all go a little crazy mixing up our foundations. Gone is the matte finish, hello radiant and semi-dewy skin! The 5 Best Spring/Summer Foundations post idea has been circulating in my brain for a while. But, guess what?
I’ve got something special in store!
Red Carpet: 10 Worst Dressed at the 2015 Met Gala
In case you’re unaware, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2015 Costume Institute Gala took place Monday…aka known as the Met Gala…or fashion’s biggest night. Let’s be real, the Met Gala is big. It’s even bigger than circus events like the Cannes Film Festival or Academy Awards. Why? Because people turn up! Celebrities, models, editors and designers join together to pay tribute to key moments in fashion history – and the red carpet fashion is nothing short of cutting edge. Because of the event’s nature, everyone comes dressed to make a statement and push the envelope.
It’s that pushing the envelope aspect that makes the red carpet the ultimate must-see of the year. The best part, when people push the envelope too far… 😉
Red Carpet: 10 Best Dressed at the 2015 Met Gala
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Anna Wintour sure know how to throw a party! The 2015 Met Gala red carpet was abuzz with the top designers, models and A-list celebs. Heck, even Amal and George Clooney made an appearance! This year’s theme took a Look through the Looking Glass at Oriental design, and as always there were those that followed the theme – and those that went far, FAR off the map. (Looking at you, Beyonce. But, girl. You know I love you.)