Sometimes a Starlet just needs a cocktail. So I decided to create a cocktail kit for travel. This was inspired by a few collaborations that Dita Von Teese did with Cointreau for cocktail gift sets. These gift sets were so…
Archives for July 2014
#OOTD Inspiration: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
One of the things that I love about Old Hollywood films is that, not only is the fashion gorgeous, but I also tends to be timeless. Never is that more true than in Elizabeth Taylor’s role in Cat on a…
Dream Travel: Los Angeles
Continuing with my month of dream traveling, I am dying to visit Los Angeles. As an Everyday Starlet, I have always felt like Old Hollywood is my MotherLand. Of course current Hollywood is not Old Hollywood (in a lot of…
Snack and a Movie: Barefoot Contessa with Barefoot Contessa
Sometimes, on a rainy day, popcorn and a movie classic are just what’s needed to make you feel like a Starlet. So I glammed up my popcorn with some truffle butter using this Ina Garten recipe from her Food Network…
Dream Travel: Cape Cod
When most people think of vacation spots in New England they think of Cape Cod. The Kennedy’s made it famous, and Taylor Swift’s recent fling with a Kennedy brought it back into fashion. I have been to Cape Cod with…
What’s In My Travel Beauty Bag?
Last week I shared with you what I keep in my travel makeup bag. This week I’m sharing what I keep in my travel beauty bag, and what I bring with me on road trips for skin care, hair care,…
What to Wear When Traveling
There was a time when people got dressed up to get on an airplane. Traveling was an event worth breaking out the Sunday best. Things are a little different today. Travel is more common… and more uncertain. With so many…
Starlet Soundtrack: Travel Playlist
A Starlet would never dream of hitting the road without the proper soundtrack. Since her music tastes tend to be all over the map, she may very well tailor her music to her destination. A Starlet always knows how to…
Retro Recipe Redo: Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
As a young Starlet-in-training, few things got me as excited as Rice Krispie Treats. They are the ultimate kid friendly snack, and the perfect dessert to bring to summer parties because they are easy to make, easy to transport, and…
Dream Travel: Paris
July is Travel Month at Everyday Starlet, and while I can’t travel the whole world this month, I can day-dream about it. I already mentioned my dream travel list, so I thought I would detail some of my dream vacations…
What’s In My Travel Makeup Bag?
It’s not surprising at a Starlet over-packs. So she must cut corners anywhere she can while still retaining her glamour. So I have a small travel makeup kit that I keep packed for any last minute getaways, including tools and…
Role Playing: Elizabeth Taylor
I’ve recreated famous photos of Brigitte Bardot and Lana Turner. This time I’ve attempted to recreate one of my favorite photos of Elizabeth Taylor. I actually bought this shirt from Old Navy a few years ago because of this photo. …