The gorgeous weather we’ve been having has made me want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. That means eating outside, too! This weekend, my friends and I are headed out to a Shakespeare festival in the park. Not much beats nibbling on tasty picnic-worthy bites and sipping a bottle of chilled wine under [...]
Entries from May 2009
Perfect Picnic
May 29th, 2009 · No Comments
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Finding My Religion
May 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Recently I worked the SHOP.COM table at the Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out mega shopping event in Los Angeles. It was soooo much fun. There was shopping and free cocktails and amazing deals on some of the coolest stuff in clothes , shoes, jewelry, handbags, accessories, cosmetics and more. They’re really on to something with the concept. Bring your [...]
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SHOP.COM at Shecky’s Girls Night Out Los Angeles
May 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Imagine this: An auditorium full of women, clothing, jewelry, giveaways, and cocktails. For some, that may sound worse than a root canal, losing your entire 401K, or missing the American Idol season finale, but for anyone who’s crazy about shopping, it’s pure bliss!
Last Thursday and Friday, SHOP.COM had the pleasure of exhibiting at Shecky’s Girls [...]
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Maxi Dress, Maxi Style.
May 25th, 2009 · No Comments
Summer’s almost here and dresses aren’t getting any shorter – in fact, they’re getting longer. The maxi dress was on all the runways as a spring trend – and ironically as a counterpart to the mini dress trend (yes, fashion does tend to be a bit bi-polar). So what’s the reason for this season’s maxi [...]
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Memorial Day Must-Haves
May 20th, 2009 · No Comments
The weather is finally getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. Why not kick it off by celebrating Memorial Day in style? This holiday is intended to help us remember all those that sacrificed their lives for our country. And nowadays, it’s actually cool to be patriotic. Here are some of my favorite [...]
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Makeover your makeup bag
May 20th, 2009 · No Comments
This weekend I finally cleared out my closet of all my heavy cashmere sweaters, woolen pants, jewel-toned fall tops, and black dresses. In came a rush of brights, sleeveless tops, and spaghetti straps, all punctuated by patterns that sing summer and shiny, happy things. I feel lighter, airier and ready to self-tan (so I’ll look less [...]
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Decorating for the Rest of Us
May 19th, 2009 · No Comments
Are you dreaming of a home makeover but don’t think you have the expertise or wherewithall to make it a reality?
Well, design consultant and Today show lifestyle expert Elizabeth Mayhew recently published a book chock full of tips and tricks to make your abode stylish in a snap–and on a budget, too! Flip! for Decorating [...]
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SHOP.COM at Shecky’s Girls Night Out Los Angeles
May 18th, 2009 · No Comments
We’re SOOO excited! SHOP.COM is teaming up with Benefit Cosmetics to attend the premier shopping event of the year — Shecky’s Girls Night Out in Los Angeles! The event will be at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on May 20-21st, from 5-10pm. Basic admission is, get this — FREE. If you want the famous goodie [...]
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Asian Appreciation
May 14th, 2009 · No Comments
May is Asian American Pacific Heritage Month and a great excuse to celebrate everything I love about the Asian culture. So I’ve been indulging all month in exquisite things that originated in what was once called “the far east”. Here are a few of them:
Feng Shui is the art of arranging your living space in such [...]
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New Nordstrom Tees Celebrate Asian-American Heritage Month
May 13th, 2009 · No Comments
If you didn’t already know, May is Asian-American Pacific Heritage Month. It’s traditionally celebrated in May because of the following historical events: 1.) arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in America on May 7, 1843 and 2.) completion of the transcontinental railroad (by many Chinese laborers) on May 10, 1869.
Teachers in schools everywhere are teaching [...]
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