If there is anything I’ve learned from my favorite books, The Bombshell Manual of Style, is that Bombshells love Ambrosia…. and they also love animals. So this vegan ambrosia is perfect. I used this recipe, but I omitted the marshmallows…
Archives for 2014
Back To Starlet School: Take a Class
Kids shouldn’t be the only ones who get to learn new things when Back to School time comes around. So come September, why not take a class that you’ve always wanted to take. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive. …
1940s Inspired Updo
Modern pompadours are very trendy for Fall. I wanted a new take on this look and do a modified retro bumper bang. You can do almost anything you like with the back of the hair, and you can modify this…
Starlet at ComiCon
This past weekend I was asked to perform my stand-up comedy set at Connecticut Comiconn. I was excited (and so was my comic-book-geek boyfriend). I didn’t want to dress up in character because I would be doing a comedy set…
Vintage Girl Studios Photoshoot
Nothing makes a girl feel like a Starlet more than a photoshoot. It doesn’t really matter if the photos are to promote a new Hollywood Blockbuster or a family portrait, find a great photographer and book a session. You can…
Hot Dogs and Champagne with How To Marry a Millionaire
One of my all-time favorite films is How To Marry a Millionaire. It’s Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall, gorgeous fashion, and hot dogs and champagne… what’s not to love? So I decided to make a healthy hot dog with…
Links à la Mode: What Really Matters
I am honored once again to be a part of IFB’s Links a la Mode, especially for a post that is so close to my heart….. What Really Matters This week has been rough for a lot of us. The…
Inspirational Quotes from Mae West
As a Comedian by night and an Everyday Starlet all the time, Mae West is truly inspirational to me. She is the embodiment of a Starlet and Comedian in one. Her humor was so ahead of its time. Any man…
What’s in My Dance Class/Gym Bag?
If you’re spending your time getting your kids school bags ready, it’s easy to forget about your own bags. So why not take a minute and organize your gym bag… or, if you’re like me, your dance class bag. Here’s…
6 Lessons from Lauren Bacall
Yesterday we lost one of the few remaining Old Hollywood Starlets, Lauren Bacall. So in honor of her amazing life, here are 6 lessons we can learn from the Hollywood legend… Find Your Best Look and Stick With It If…
Back to Starlet School: Desk Makeover
Every Starlet needs a place to work. Even if her work is not glamorous, there is no reason her workspace can’t be. That is why I decided, after I made over my Makeup Table, I would make over my desk. It’s…
My Grandmother’s Angel Food Cake w/ Raspberry Frosting
Usually when I try to redo a retro recipe I try to make it healthier. In this case, I was aiming to recreate a classic recipe of my grandmother’s. It’s not exactly healthy (except that angel food cake has less…
