Sometimes black, white and grey just nail it for me. It’s simple, sleek and very New York City. When I started out in the fashion industry, I was on the buying and merchandising team of a then Fortune 500 company. I was regularly in meetings with our president and I never understood why she always looked so put together. So effortless. So chic. I remembered when it finally clicked and I…
So, oil-pulling is so 2014, and kale is so…2013? Not in this household. Instead of going out and spending $8 on ready-made kale chips, we spend about $4 on a bunch of a kale and make our own baked kale chips with this quick recipe. It’s so easy and the flavors are that much better when it’s homemade. It’s as easy as chopping up some kale leaves in a bowl…
This time of year can be so crazy in terms of what to wear. For example, two days ago it was 61 degrees; yesterday a nice and temperate 50 degrees; and today – holy cow! It’s 23 degrees, with a windchill in the single digits. It’s all about layering and wearing unbulky sweaters and cardigans that don’t read “winter” yet still keep you warm. Enter LABEL+thread and their lightweight spring…
It’s TODAY!!! Today is the day that Disney’s Frozen Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack is released — so you can watch Frozen all day long! And what is exciting is that Kidfresh, the all-natural healthy frozen kids meal brand (that has hidden veggies in it!), has collaborated with Disney to help promote Frozen’s release! If you don’t know already, I am Kidfresh’s Chief Kidfresh Mom which means that I do a little bit of everything from social…
Besides the mani/pedi, the other indulgence that many of us ladies (and those across the country) have indulged in is the blow-out, for us New Yorkers, we go to the The Drybar. I’ve written about The Drybar before and continue to go back and back, and back. Since a blowout is a $50 investment ($40 + $10 tip) it’s wise to learn the tricks to make it last longer. During…
The weather is (hopefully) turning, which means warm weather is coming, which means we’re all wanting to lose those lingering 5 pounds. (Why does it always seem to be five FIVE pounds?!) Anyway, I just got The Food Network’s Bacon Issue, which I definitely perused but had to put down. Instead, I rounded up their 2012 “Light Issue” and found their Roasted Vegetable and Steak Salad, which looked pretty simple…
This past Saturday, I attended the Women’s Travel Fest held at the beautiful Angel Orensanz Foundation, for Contemporary Art in downtown New York City. Women’s Travel Fest was started by Kelly Lewis of @GoGirlGuides, and Mickela Mallozzi and Masha Vapnitchnaia, it is a one-day event that inspires women to find more meaning in their travels. There were inspiring speakers who had great tips for travelers, whether you’re going solo or traveling with…
Twenty-one days ago, I started the LISTERINE® 21-Day Challenge. I was hesitant, but hopeful that my family and I would do this. At the very least, I knew that I could do it. I was more doubtful that our girls would keep it up. I mean, I can hardly get them to brush their teeth — but, brush, floss and swish with a mouthwash, too? Forget about it. I was…
We’ve done so many family trips lately that packing up my traveling beauty essentials has pretty much become routine. I normally don’t have a long beauty process: I like to wash and moisturize my face, and then put on the basics: mascara, eyeliner, blush, lip gloss. When I travel, I also pack some things for “just in case”. All of the products shown can be packed in a gallon sized…
You don’t have to leave the city to enjoy winter sports. Right here in the urban jungle, there are four inexpensive ice skating rinks in New York City that are an easy subway ride away. All of them have skate rentals and food for purchase either at the rink or nearby. The South Street Seaport Ice Skating Rink: Open until March 2nd, 2014. Admission is $10, kids under $5 are…