I grew up in the age of the Bedazzler and worked my fingers bloody trying to get rhinestones on everything I owned. The 80s afforded me the opportunity to live in a shining, glittering world, not unlike Miss America’s gleaming crown (and 2008 winner’s dress) .
It is that time of year, October, when my thoughts are filled with dreams of orange…pumpkins to be exact. Around Halloween I start craving pumpkin pie, watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown “ , and new fall wardrobe pieces.
This year I am in luck, as various shades of orange are in abundance. My father’s obsession with this [...]
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, October is the perfect time to talk about my favorite color and hot trend…H0T PINK. This hue of “Think Pink” is an amped up , rock and roll version of the mostly demure color associated with Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
But , the warriors I know , that have fought [...]
Ever since the sinister story of Little Red Riding Hood , and her ultimate victory, I have seen capes as powerful and beautiful articles of fashion.
Thanks to my very rich childhood TV life, I grew up with the best caped crusaders and heroes any girl could wish for. My absolute favorite is of course [...]
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a preview of the Metropolitan Home Showtime Showcase . This 19th century Gramercy Park townhouse is the canvas for some of today’s most talented designers, channeling today’s most exciting TV shows on ….Showtime. As an extreme fan of Dexter, I could not have been more excited to [...]
I am overwhelmed by the talent that all these actors and musicians have. Not only are they award winning and rich, but they continue to flex their creative design muscles.
I’ve been preoccupied with fashion week coverage and was surprised to see my favorite designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood, had made a compilation album of music, which she [...]
I’m back in NY but thinking of my lovely week in St. Augustine, Florida . My best friend treated me to a shared birthday trip with her family and a friend, where we rented a condo.
My best friend of 23 years Alison (an amazing costume designer for films) and Justin (the fabulous star of Cirque [...]
As gas prices soar this summer, my great American road-trip is on hold. I can roll with the punches so I’ll go to local beaches and explore my great city’s public spaces. The only price I like better than “on sale” is FREE ; and there are many free things to do this summer, especially [...]
I was named for Earth Day. When my mom found out my due date was April 22nd, 1970 she decided to name me in honor of the 1st Earth Day Celebration.
Luckily for me , being born May 10th instead (Mother’s Day 1970), I still entered this splendid Earth as April (Jennifer was a close 2nd).
Now [...]
Birds are chirping and flowers are blooming…finally, spring is in the air. This time of year, like many, I entertain thoughts of a great garden. Especially after seeing Color Maven Julie’s pictures of beautiful Charleston gardens.
But alas, I live in a concrete jungle. So to pacify my garden cravings , I hit the streets of [...]
