Jem, with cheap plastic mask and outfit, was my favorite Halloween costume when I was like 5 or 6. I’ve retired my plastic mask and costume, but I still love the idea of a grownup way to celebrate Halloween. Nothing says celebration like jewelry. Bittersweets New York will give one lucky, and randomly chosen, reader a…
For Rocco’s first birthday cake, I set out to find a healthier alternative to the ‘smash cake’ tradition. I was overweight as a young adult, so introducing my son to healthy foods and building a solid foundation of good nutrition is very important to me. Since beginning solids six months ago, I’ve all but avoided giving…
Tomorrow is Rocco’s first birthday. We are keeping it cozy and intimate because we are in the middle of yet another move. However, it didn’t stop us from making a wish list. This specific selection was heavily influenced by Rocco’s dad, who thought a lot of the ideas I showed him in the blogosphere were…
A friend recently asked me to do a post on work wear. I got to thinking about traditional office attire and remembered the first suit I ever purchased for an interview. I was 22; it was black, ill-fitting, and boring. At the time, I didn’t know the power of a good tailor to help even…
Here are a few things I’d love to have, with Halloween in mind. Spiders are probably the insects that scare me the most, but somehow I find this cup and saucer so chic. I didn’t think it was possible to find vampire fangs cool, but Bittersweets NY did it with their baby vamp ring set….
During both of my pregnancies, I’ve had this strange obsession with all things lemon. There are nights where I drool just thinking about a tall glass of lemonade. For someone who was never really that into lemons or lemon products, this pregnancy ‘craving’ is quite the newfound obsession. While searching for interesting muffin recipes, I found…
The J. Crew return policy is awesome! A retailer’s customer service is measured when a purchased item breaks or you have trouble locating an item. A welcome greeting is certainly appreciated but amounts to friendly banter rather than actual service. Getting the tough stuff right – a fair return policy – is all that really matters…
Animal prints never really go out of style. Sure, pink neon leopard might only last one season, but timeless prints tend to hang on. This fall is no exception. I admit I’m not a fan of all-over animal print in clothing, but I like adding subtle touches in shoes and accessories. Snakeskin or python print…
I’ve tried a lot of creams, gels, lotions and cleansers in my day, everything from La Mer to Walmart brands. Although I don’t doubt that some of the fancier and more expensive options can do wonders for our skin, I have found a few reasonably priced drugstore beauty products that keep my skin clear (expect…
Sixty-three years ago today, Charles Schwartz introduced the world to the “Peanuts” comic strip. As a child, I lived for the nights when I got to stay up extra late to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. We even had copies on VHS that my sister and I would…
One of my favorite trends for fall is leather accents. Pretty much any store you will browse, from J.Crew to Target to Old Navy you will see leather or faux-leather accents on nearly every type of clothing. If you are shy about wearing a full leather skirt or even a leather jacket, these touches of…
Pumpkin is everywhere, so it must be September. Starbucks brings back it’s famed pumpkin spiced latte. Pinterest is bloated with pumpkin recipes, and I’m totally fine with it. I make some pretty darn yummy pumpkin cookies (coming soon), but I wanted to try something new to kick off autumn. I’ve never made a scone before. …
I love it when the weather is cool enough to start wearing boots. Mine are patiently waiting for me in the back of my closet until the Southern California weather is cool enough to break them out. The thing that I love most about a short boot, or bootie, is that I find them more…
Last night was the 65th annual Emmy Awards. I thought it would be fun to tell you about a few things I’m loving right now (OMG), through the lens (or screen) of some of my favorite tv shows and actors represented at last night’s Emmys. I would certainly feel as proper as Mary Crowley of…
One of my dear friends from high school tied the knot in Brooklyn NY last weekend. Sadly, I was unable to attend, but her festivities had me daydreaming about what I would have worn should I have made the trip.I love a fall wedding; there is just something about the changing seasons and the colors…