Metropolitan Fairytale

On Openings

2012-02-09T17:08:00.000-05:00

"I wouldn't miss the opening of a door."- Nan Kempner

Magical Weekend in NOLA

2012-02-07T10:02:00.002-05:00

What happens when your employer is having a reception in a city you've been dying to go to since forever? You weasel your way in until they feel there is absolutely no other option but to send you! That ladies and gentleman, is how I was able to spend a really magical weekend in New Orleans. As stated above, New Orleans has always been on my list of places to see. I'm not much of a Mardi Gras

We Are Young by Fun. ft. Janelle Monáe

2012-02-07T09:16:00.002-05:00

Thanks to my awesome roommate for telling be how awesome Fun. is. I can't stop listening to this song and thinking, is 28 still considered young?

Sale Watch: Neon Edition

2012-01-06T11:30:00.000-05:00

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On Love...and Chocolate

2012-01-06T11:05:00.000-05:00

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Schulz

Neons and Nudes

2012-01-06T10:54:00.000-05:00

A great thing happened this weekend! Spring makeup came out! Yay! I'm not one that often changes my makeup with the season. I'll update my nailpolish, perhaps a new lipstick, and occasionally a new blush (however, I found that coral blush works so great on me that I haven't stopped wearing it since last summer.) With that being said, I have been meaning to ramp up my eye makeup. I usually

New Year, New Me?

2012-01-06T10:14:00.000-05:00

I love a New Year. I also love, that due to my birthday being on the 4th, that I extend all New Years Resolutions until right about now. As of right now, I feel icky and full. I've been eating for 4 days straight and not depriving myself one bit. It's easy to immediately jump on the "workout more" bandwagon, but I find that every year I do that, I just fail. I will continue to work out and

On View: Are We There Yet?

2011-12-19T16:59:00.001-05:00

I love how informal this Gallery became. Also, I love Claire's tights. One of the best parts of spending all my free time at the Corcoran is the ability to get up close and personal with the artists that exhibit there. With the NOW at the Corcoran series, the museum has done a fascinating job of tapping into talent and bringing them to a larger audience. Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro are

Tongue Tied by Grouplove

2011-12-19T16:43:00.002-05:00

I should be listening to Christmas music (A Charlie Brown Christmas Album is the best, more on that love affair later) but I can't stop listening to this song OR watching the admittedly creepy video...

Blossom Hats

2011-11-30T14:42:00.001-05:00

This is the most low key Lisa Frank I could find. So today a friends passed around an article about being a kid in the ‘90’s and how we’re going to have to explain all our weird crap to our children, like boy bands and Lisa Frank stickers (whatever – kids get it.) Naturally, I have a problem with everything they omitted. First, how can you write an article about being a kid in the ‘90’

On Heroes

2011-11-11T15:57:00.000-05:00

"Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves." - Carol Lynn Pearson On this Veterans Day I want to take a chance to say a little bit about a friend who passed away fighting in Afghanistan. I knew Sargent Daniel J. Patron in high school, back when he was Danny P. I was devoted to speech and theater, and Danny's mom, Kathy, was our very devoted coach.

On Your Face

2011-11-10T15:06:00.001-05:00

"I think your whole life shows in your face, and you should be proud of that." -Lauren Bacall

Can't Grow A Moustache?

2011-11-10T15:00:00.000-05:00

Movember, mo problems. If you're a lady that is. Movember is a clever little portmanteau of Moustache and November. This annual, month-long event involves growing a moustache or facial hair throughout the month to raise awareness for men's health problems. I know I'm about a week behind on this but here are the rules: You must begin the 1st of November with a clean shaven face. You grow/

Happy Birthday Lilly!

2011-11-10T14:35:00.001-05:00

I am a girl that LOVES her Lilly. I believe in color and wearing it year 'round. Even though I'm not in sunny Palm Beach I like to pretend I am and there's no better way than by wearing Lilly Pulitzer. Today, shop online and receive some snazzy gifts at different price points. As always, free shipping over $300. Now would be the perfect time to plan that winter vacation and of course, the

It's Only A Paper Moon

2011-11-10T14:27:00.001-05:00

What is a paper moon? The idea of a paper moon sounds quite romantic, but what on earth is a paper moon? I've been listening to songs about paper moons lately - songs downloaded years ago that are just now making their way into rotation on my iPod. Paper Moon by Whiskeytown (Ryan Adams band) is so lovely and intriguing. I think they're playing a ukelele and it makes me want to walk along a

I'm Down with ACC (yeah you know me)

2011-11-09T11:38:00.001-05:00

It's that time of year! Seriously, it's not but it might as well be because everything is already all Christmased up! I had a panic attack in Target the other day when I found myself deciding on a small tree. Did I want a brightly colored tinsel tree, or a a more realistic two footer? Charlie Brown style? (Yes) What color of mini-tree skirt do I want? Does a tinsel tree really need a tree

Obsessed With: Clambake!

2011-11-09T11:02:00.001-05:00

If you know me, you know that I am a HUGE fan of neutral nailpolish. The greige/taupe trend that's stuck around has really been my favorite. I love nailpolish and it's my favorite way to finish off a look but lately I've been really BORED with the beige! All summer, I kept a pretty coral color on my tips and I really loved the extra pop of color. As it's gotten colder, I've been shying away

Shake It Out by Florence + The Machine

2011-11-09T10:40:00.002-05:00

This song just makes me want to dance like a maniac - pretty much like all of Florence's songs! Love.

On Charisma

2011-11-09T10:38:00.002-05:00

"Lack of charisma can be fatal." - Jenny Holzer

A Little Bit of Kismet

2011-11-09T10:35:00.003-05:00

Kismet, a lovely little word that means destiny in Turkish. The idea of a predetermined course of events is enough to make any control freak shudder at the thought. However, this control freak likes magical little moments, winks from the universe if you will that let's her know she's heading in the right direction. Well, the universe winked at me a little last Friday night and it was one of

Calgary by Bon Iver

2011-10-25T16:27:00.003-04:00

I can't stop listening to this album! So emo, right? Anyway, I think this song is so beautiful and different and it just sounds like Fall, amirite? Enjoy and download the album - it's so worth it. Every track is wonderful!

Sale Watch

2011-10-25T16:17:00.004-04:00

They're just so FESTIVE! You guys, it's almost November! Can you believe that? I mean, I can - I've been seeing Christmas decorations set up next to the Back to School stuff for months at this point! Surprise, surprise, I love the holidays. I love parties and wine and hors d'oeuvres are my favorite food! I love gathering with friends and love ones and presents aren't bad either. My

Family Matters

2011-10-20T11:45:00.004-04:00

I was so fortunate to have my wonderful family come into town last weekend. I was visited by my mother, grandmother, Aunt Pam, Aunt Sharon, Aunt Melanie and my little sister Shannon. We had such a wonderful weekend and it went by way too fast. We started out Friday night at District of Pi, the fabulous new pizza bistro downtown. Then we went to Harry's (what?) at the Hotel Harrington which is

Style Icon: Faye Dunaway

2011-10-07T14:30:00.000-04:00

You know who was really making a look work for in the '70s? Faye Dunaway in Bonnie & Clyde. I'm pretty much obsessed with the sleekness of the whole ensemble. I've never seen the movie so let's assume she's wearing a fabulous tweed pencil skirt, agree? (Okay, and actually - I just googled it and I was right.) I really have to give it to the costume dresser on this one, check out the real

Fall Cleaning

2011-10-07T10:48:00.002-04:00

Just doing a little cleaning up on the old blog. Don't mind the mess while everything is put in place.