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Have you finished off all the leftovers and come out of your food coma yet?? Because the holiday season is officially here! I’m big on giving gifts, and this is the best time of year to do just that. I like coming up with the perfect gift, then wrapping it up all pretty and nice. [...]

Essie’s Winter Collection is out! Rejoice! I’m not sure what it is about Essie that I absolutely love – maybe it’s all the different shades of pale pinks that beckon me – but I get excited whenever a new collection comes out. Of this season’s newest six shades, I’m going to have to vote for [...]

Maybe it’s because the holiday season is around the corner. Maybe it’s because they look fancy. Or maybe it’s simply because I just like shiny things. Whatever the reason, sequins are on my radar at the moment and it feels like wherever I look, there’s something that’s been fabulously adorned with the gleaming little circles. [...]

I’m a recent subscriber to Bon Appetit magazine. I don’t know why I haven’t had this publication bring joy to my life on a monthly basis sooner, but since my subscription began, my taste buds have been in overdrive. Now, I love fashion and food about equally. Both things bring oodles of joy to my [...]

Conan O’Brien is back on the telly tonight! I’ve always appreciated his weird sense of humor so I’m glad to see he’s back on the air, doing his thing. Tonight’s premiere should be a big event since it’s the kickoff and all so I’ll be tuning in to see the antics. I wonder who’ll be [...]

It’s simple math. You take your favorite store, apply tons of markdowns and you have the shop-a-palooza of the year. I grew up in Seattle, which is to say I grew up at Nordstrom. Every so often my mother would drive us to one of their stores and we’d marvel at all the pretty things. [...]

I’m going to go ahead and say it again: fall is my favorite season. Of all the months in fall, however, November is my favorite. Why? Because of Thanksgiving. Why do I love Thanksgiving? Because it’s the best food holiday on the calendar. Bar none. Forget Fourth of July hot dogs, Valentine’s Day chocolates, Easter [...]

Put down that sexy top, those hot pumps, the glossy lipstick, the fashion magazine. It’s Election Day, people! It’s the day when you get to exercise your right to vote. Make sure you put in your two cents by filling out a ballot!