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Best Valentine’s Day Baubles Under $500

Note to significant others and spouses alike: Valentine’s Day is mere two days away. Surely, I don’t need to tell you that a little sparkle goes a long way, but here’s an insider tip: You don’t have to shell out an arm and a leg to get to your honey’s heart. Great jewelry is great jewelry, no matter the carat count or the preciousness. I have taken the liberty of presenting the best five Valentine’s Day baubles under $500. Best Valentine’s Day baubles under $500 Whether you are newly smitten or married for a bazzilion years, none of that  matters. It’s the thought that counts. Right? A simple pearl ring never goes out of style, but an heirloom signet is so much more. Affianced? Make her... Read More

How To Dress for Winter From Bed to Boardroom

It is hard to get out of bed on cold mornings. Anybody feel that same way? My bed is the most comfortable and cozy it has been been in years. This is due to a new mattress, called Keetsa which a friend recommended and I couldn’t be happier. It is super soft and molds to my body without sinking. Add in some pillows, a feather-down comforter and I’m dead asleep. The problem lies in getting up and out of bed. This used to be easy for me. I was up and out early. And I never wanted to linger under the covers. Now, its a huge issue, for real and I needed a solution. Enter the most comfortable lingerie set that I never want to take off. The... Read More

Up For Anything

    Athleta mint tank top, all in one bra and leggings APL sneakers Physical exercise is so important in so many ways. This is not a medical journal but keeping your body moving, raising and lowering your heart rate, stretching. Standing while working is also great for the body in general. It doesn’t matter how much you do, just doing it sometimes is good enough. I feel so much better mentally and physically when I get in my daily exercise and I notice I’m lower on energy when I decide to skip class. It’s so important for me to feel great during the week because I’m much more productive and motivated when I get my fix. Exercise raises endorphins which keep your body in check and feeds... Read More

Five Tips on How To Get Out of a Creative Rut

Do you have the January blues? January is a time to feed your soul. I have been making some strides in my baby goals for the new year. Thus far, I have made some delicious home-cooked recipes, including these muffins, and have meditated every morning. The motivation is there that is the first step. Getting up early, creating something new, wearing something fresh, all to jump start my creative engines. I feel like I have been in a creative rut the past few weeks and just can’t shake it off. I started the year on a good note, and want to keep it up. When feeling drained and have no idea of where to turn, there are some things you can do. I have learned a... Read More

How To Layer Without Looking Like a Snowman

SilkNY coat Free People tunic sweater LL Bean turtleneck Pam and Gala track pants Barbara Bui biker boots, SHOP SIMILAR Falke performance leggings There are cold, wintry days, and then there are days when you’re hit with a bomb cyclone, or the foot of snow and Arctic chill that ravaged the Northeast this year thus far. And, it’s only January 10th. In moments like these, fashion tends to take a back seat. I couldn’t even feel my face. In fact, we need to layer up and embrace ourselves and each other for the ride. Your thin cashmere sweaters and slightly cropped jeans will not suffice. You will definitely need these winter boots. Or so you thought. In truth, there is an easy way to keep wearing... Read More

Warm Winter Boots

La Montelliana boots Happy Winter! Now that you are home sitting tight, waiting for this cold snap to break, I thought I would share a little day in the life what I do. It’s not so simple. It’s a lot of work. Editing, writing, styling. Yes, its a sacrifice. And I do enjoy sharing my favorite fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands with you. So here goes. Along with wearing heels to places like the airport and standing on restaurant chairs to snap pics of my food, one of the “job hazards” of being a fashion blogger is that you’ll often have to pose for photos outside in frigid temperatures. see today’s pics. Cue those cute warm winter boots. Whether in New York, London, or even... Read More

Things To Start Doing in 2018

  The fatal flaw with New Year’s resolutions and most goal-setting, is that we typically bite off more than we can chew. Setting realistic goals seems silly. We should reach for the stars! Get that corner office. Move across the country. Whatever those goals are, we end up disappointed. And that becomes a forgotten resolution by the time February rolls around. I thought about my New year’s list and goals long and hard. I made a few resolutions last year, which were very attainable. In fact, I used to make long lists of goals that I wanted to achieve as well. But I never completed them because they are were too lofty. So I decided four years ago, to take baby steps. ahead are some things to... Read More

Grey days of Winter

ATM sweater ThePerfext grey skirt Jerome Dreyfuss suede bag Dolce and Gabbana blazer Tamara Mellon high high boots     Old man winter will be arriving this week on Thursday, December 21st, the shortest day of the year. First of all, I love winter and more specifically winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing. My natural tendency is to be outdoors. And much as I love the snow, I adore winter coats, and all the fun activities, I don’t like the cold weather. This a huge problem for me. As native New Yorkers know, we don’t get snow that much, just the freezing temps. Another vacation to book, to head out west to get more of the fluffy stuff. Also, its one of my favorite things... Read More