Pimp My Party: Tips for Big Fun on A Small Budget
AN MTV PARTY ON A PUBLIC-ACCESS BUDGET Recently I was watching one of those “Sweet Sixteen Mega-Extravanganza” shows on TV. I guess I must have been shaking my head and rolling my eyes a lot because my husband walked in and said, “You know, if you don’t stop watching these shows, your face is going [...]
9 Classic Movies for Daddy’s Girls
I’ll admit it, I am a sucker for a great movie dad. And by “great” I don’t necessarily mean “Father of the Year material,” I mean memorable. I certainly did not envy the relationship Chelsea (Jane Fonda) had with her dad (Henry Fonda) in On Golden Pond, but I must have seen that movie [...]
Hunky Sports Dads
“Tailgate” I grew up in a football family. Every male on my father’s side for the past four generations has played football. My childhood memories are full of tailgate parties where the men compared football injuries with each other over tripas and Coors. I must admit, I never did get the appeal of the game—it [...]
Today’s Hottest Handbags
Picture this: it’s a sunny summer day, you’re skin is glowing, your hair is blowing in the wind, you’re rocking a killer ensemble (accessorized to perfection) and absolutely fabulous shoes. All that’s missing is a great bag to tie it all together. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Today’s trendiest styles are available [...]
Kids’ Fashion: Splurge vs Steal!
Warning: that sleek Burberry trench coat that looks perfect for spring, those chic Gucci ballet flats, and those skater-style Hilfiger skinny jeans may not be designed to fit Mommy or Daddy. High-fashion designers are making headlines with their pricey looks for boys, girls, and even babies. Here are six looks and their price tags, from [...]
Serape Style!
Spring fashion is all about color: pops of color, splashes of color, stripes, and patterns festoon this season’s runways and store windows. Mexican folk art is renowned for it’s saturated hues and gorgeous textiles so when we ran across this fantastic Facebook slide show, Serape in the City—curated by Darlene Tenes of CasaQ in San [...]
Should Sexy Prom Dresses Be Banned?
Trying on Prom dresses is many a teenage girl’s first real Cinderella moment—her first foray into princess-worthy formal attire and her first step into adulthood. And for moms, the vision of their little girl suddenly looking so grown up is a thrilling and terrifying experience. Each year necklines seem to plunge, hemlines rise, and less [...]
A Brief History of the Beard
Since the late ‘60s, when the mantra ‘Let your freak flag fly!’ applied to everything from the purple haze of Woodstock to free-flowing beards, men have sported fairly tame facial hair. The ‘80s brought carefully tended Miami Vice stubble, the ‘90s transitioned from grunge scruff to well-trimmed goatees, and the ‘00s were a melange of [...]
Be Fierce: Making the Safari Trend Work for You
The streets can be a wild place, especially out in the urban jungle! Look ready to take on the world when roaming about town sporting the oh-so-chic safari trend in this Michael Kors look (above). Going on safari is more than just wearing animal prints and khakis, it’s an attitude. It’s in one word: Fierce! [...]
Colorblock Your Way Into Spring
It’s officially spring, ladies, and the trends keep on coming. Colorblocking is making a resurgence, and there are no complaints here! Pairing contrasting, yet complimentary bright and bold colors is a fun way to get the bees buzzing and flowers blooming. Rocking a colorblocked dress adds instant fun to your day. How [...]
