From the monthly archives:

February 2009

The Best of NY Fashion Week Fall 2009

February 23, 2009

My favourite scene in The Devil Wears Prada is when Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep) goes on a rant about Andy's (Anne Hathaway's) blue sweater in response to her casual comment about fashion being "stuff".
 
"In 2002 Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns, and then I think it was Yves St Laurent, wasn’t [...]

My Product Posse

February 18, 2009

Can I still use the word posse?  Well, I'm gonna.  Here is a round-up of my favourite, stand-by products that always have space on my bathroom shelf.  I do explore beyond this list, but when it comes to beauty products, for the most part, I stick to what I know and love.  I am still looking for the [...]

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sans Fromage

February 13, 2009

There are two opposing camps when it comes to Valentine's Day: those that embrace the over- priced roses and cinnamon hearts in all their glory and those that despise it and refuse to acknowledge its existence.  I am stuck somewhere in the middle.  I don't agree with the notion of a forced (and cheesy) day [...]

Fun Vacation Ideas that Don’t Involve a Plane Ticket

February 9, 2009

The end of January, ugh.  We're already tired of winter, and the end is nowhere near.  We started planning for a vacation away, but with flight, hotel, and rental car it can get pricey!  Instead of skimping everywhere and having a mediocre experience, or skipping a vacation altogether (not an option!) we decided to stay close [...]