Truth be told, I don’t really send a lot of Christmas cards. I have a few people in my life that I give a gift with a card, and a few friends who I mail cards to. But overall, it…
Archives for 2014
Victoria’s Secret Loungewear Haul
Winter has arrived in New England and that means it’s time to get cozy. I discovered my loungewear needed a little updating, so I decided to rediscover Victoria’s Secret (which was an obsession brand for me when I was a…
Holiday Party Look: Teal Midi Dress
The abundance of Christmas decorations and Christmas made-for-tv movies being forced upon me reminds me that holiday season is here. It has inspired me to try out some new party looks for the massive (if 1 or 2 is considered massive)…
Holiday Playlist
I have to admit, I have a real problem with listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I have always been someone who started planning the holiday season early, and I like to get my Christmas shopping done in advance…. but…
Vegan Pecan Maple Rice Krispie Treats
When I was little, at holiday time here in New England there always seemed to be maple-pecan candy around (I use the term “little” ironically, because the way I ate made me a very not-little child). The original recipe calls for…
What I’m Thankful For
I wrote a rhyming list of things I’m thankful for several years ago, and I tweak it a little every year for my life changes. Here’s what I’m thankful for this year:
Modern 1930s Jean Harlow inspired Makeup Tutorial
With holiday party season upon us, makeup is getting more festive. So I have a modern take on a 1930s Jean Harlow liquid gold makeup look that is perfect for the holiday season. Using Cover Girl Bombshell shadow in golden…
Holiday Meal Planning Tips
At a recent Boston Blogger event I had a chance to get some holiday menu planning tips from one of Boston’s top chefs, Jeremy Sewall of Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34. Here’s what I learned…
I’m Thankful for Links a la Mode!
There are so many things I’m thankful for this year, but one of them is definitely Independent Fashion Bloggers for there blogging advice, and there weekly Links a la Mode. I have been chosen a few times for the honor…
How I Do My Base Makeup
I have been doing a variation on the same base makeup for years (if it ain’t broke, right?). I actually have very difficult skin, but I always get compliments of how naturally good my skin looks (haha, they think I…
Recipe for the Perfect Thanksgiving Outfit
Thanksgiving is all about food and family… so it can be easy to forget about fashion. But I have to recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving outfit so you can cook, entertain, and still look fabulous (how good you feel may…
Rustic Glamour Thanksgiving Tablescape
I wanted to design a Thanksgiving tablescape that was affordable, easy, and glamorous. So I did what I always do when I need inspiration: I make a date with Pinterest. After what seemed like hours of Pinning (probably because it…
