Practical or Posh: Black Quilted Leather Jacket
Most leather jackets, if not too stylized, can last for years. Leather clothing, shoes and handbags are one area of fashion where I would favor spending a bit more for the higher quality leather in lieu of a savings. Quality leather is going to age better and stay luxurious as time passes. Cost notwithstanding, you can often find quality pieces… View Post
6 Hairstyle Tips to Get the Look You Asked For
The moment a stylist spins the chair around to reveal your newly coiffed hair in the mirror is one of life’s lesser appreciated emotional crossroads. A good haircut gives you confidence; a bad one can bring you to tears. I recently got the worst haircut of my life. I got absolutely butchered. Gone were six to seven inches, which were… View Post
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies with Apricots
How did I come up with Oatmeal Molasses Cookies with Apricots? Awhile back, my friend Pam sent me a picture of some tarts she had purchased from a nearby bakery that they looked ridiculously good. They were from the Blackmarket Bakery in the Camp. I finally made my way over there a couple of weeks ago. Most everything inside the… View Post
Experience at Mom and Baby Yoga
Upon arrival at the Center for Living Peace, a soft-spoken woman, who exuded an unquestionable Zen vibe, greeted me. She gave me a quick tour around the center, indicated where to park my stroller, and introduced me to group of women waiting for the class to start. A new friend invited me to attend mommy/baby yoga with her and another… View Post
O.M.G, So Posh!
I can’t guarantee I’ll ever have the patience to make these cheese crackers, but I love the idea of making these homemade instead of buying the processed version. Maybe a rainy, lazy Sunday in the fall will bring me some inspiration. Isabel Marant is so 2013 and I love these boots for fall. I’m a sucker for a wedge, and these would… View Post
Royal Crumble: Best NYC Cupcakes
The taxi driver failed to realize that 83rd was one way, so we had him drop us off at the corner and decided to hoof it the half block to Nicole’s Upper East Side apartment. Jade and I toted the white shopping bags, embossed with pastel colored logos, as if they were armored and handcuffed to our wrists. We walked… View Post
Practical or Posh: Black Leather Gold Studded Bag
Studs, recently, are as ubiquitous as vampire love stories. I featured studded pumps a few weeks back and fall fashion remains stud-centric. Now it’s black leather gold studded bags. When I saw Saint Laurent’s new Betty style handbag, I fell for the interesting turned-up corner flaps and the unique shape of the studs. The shimmer from the gold studs and… View Post
Three Ways to Wear Shorts
I’ve been leery of wearing shorts since I was in high school and I became self-conscious about my thighs. Like most girls, I have my areas that I prefer to keep covered. But in recent years, I’ve realized that my insecurities about my thighs were unjustified. No, I shouldn’t be rocking the 2013 version of the 90s daisy dukes I… View Post
Oh My Gosh, so Posh!
The bag I’m most crushing on right now. I love this new smaller version, and I’ll be hunting for a deal. Roasted asparagus is one of my favorites, but this recipe would be a fun way to change it up. A bottle opener that should never be relegated to the kitchen drawer. These push pins would make for a much cuter bulletin board. I’m… View Post
Five Overlooked Moving Tips
As I once again prepared to pack up my belongings for yet another move, I sat back to count the number of times I’ve moved since leaving my parents’ house for college. The number is 15. Fifteen moves in 15 years. The pity party I could throw myself for the sheer annoyance I’ve endured, with so many moves, so many… View Post
Bringing Babies to Bars, is it Appropriate?
It was our first time in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was a lovely Saturday in May, a little more than three years ago. The weather was in the 70s, the breezes were light, the perfect kind of day to spend an afternoon sipping really good beer, munching salty bar food and catching up with my besties. Jade and I were visiting… View Post
Practical or Posh: d’Orsay Flats
Wearing flats over wedges or heels, I generally wouldn’t advise, simply because they are not as flattering on a woman’s leg. But flats do have their place in a stylish fashion wardrobe, especially when running errands on the weekend or if you are going to be walking for a while. The d’Orsay flats that have flooded the shoe market in… View Post
How to Make Lemon-Lime Margarita Popsicles
I start jonesing for citrus fruits when the temperature rises. When I’m thirsty, I think lemonade (“that cool refreshing drink”). At the farmer’s market, I get all buddy-buddy with my favorite grapefruit vendor, which means laughing at his reoccurring jokes about the clash between morning toothpaste/mouthwash and citrus. My obsession with limes reared its head when I happened upon an… View Post
How to Pack for a Summer Vacation: 9 Looks 1 Suitcase
Most summers, I go back home to visit my parents, old friends and extended family. This summer, I’m bringing Rocco with me so I can introduce him to everyone. The thought of lugging an infant and all of the things he needs so I can take care of him while away (diapers, formula, baby food, wipes, clothes, etc. etc.), is… View Post
