Category: All

  • HAPPY 2015!

    HAPPY 2015!

    2015 new year's resolutions
    Image modified from an image found here.

  • ENHANCE YOUR VOCABULARY

    ENHANCE YOUR VOCABULARY

    To be truly fabulous… you must constantly expand your mind… Intelligence is a critical component to becoming a remarkable woman.  On that note, here are a few words that should be in your personal repertoire {add them to some of the words that should already be in your dictionary… which you can review here}.



    wan·der·lust ˈwän-dər-ˌləst {noun}: a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.
    In a Sentence: Though she found someone whom she very much enjoyed, she wondered if her ability to commit would be irreparably damaged by her incessant wanderlust; would she have to choose between the boy and the world? {personal thought: I think my hypothetical “she” should be able to commit to both the boy and the world}
    In Your Life: What a delicious affliction to have… I personally like to think of myself as a rolling stone {with strong family roots, of course}.  The world is a large and crazily captivating place.  If you have the ability to move about {meaning that you are relatively functional and at least quasi-resourceful}, you should be experiencing bouts of wanderlust… and acting on those impulses.  The definition cites an “innate desire.”  If something is pulling on your heartstrings so strongly, it would be a disgrace to ignore the call to travel.  See the world… even if it’s just the next town over.  Learn a new language.  Take in a new culture.  Go with an open mind. The growth that you will experience will surprise you… and make you even more captivating.

    rev·er·ie ˈre-və-rē, ˈrev-rē {noun}: 1. a state of dreamy mediation or fanciful musing. 2. a daydream.
    In a Sentence: She got lost in a reverie on a daily basis; it was as if her soul demanded it.
    In Your Life: This is an absolute necessity.  Daydreaming is food for the soul.  It tells you who you are, what you want, and acts as the very best motivator.  Some individuals justify their time spent in reverie by referring to it as “visualization.”  If that gets you going, then feel free to call it that {I, personally, feel that word doesn’t do the true experience of being lost in reverie any justice}.  The first step to getting something done is imagining it being done.  Even if your reverie involves nothing productive {per say}, it can at least put a smile on your face and elevate your mood to even greater heights… Everyone knows that a happy girl {and, yes, with that wistful post-reverie smile you’re wearing, you are clearly “happy”} is the most beautiful kind of girl.

    gour·mandˈgu̇r-ˌmänd, -mənd {noun}:  one who is heartily interested in good food and drink.
    In a Sentence: The city’s restaurant tour is not just an incredible social experience, it is basically a mandatory exercise for any true gourmand.
    In Your Life: Could anything be more wonderful than an amazing meal paired with the perfect wine? {rhetorical question… though, if answered, I realize there are many things equally/more wonderful… but to find them requires a good deal of thought}  You, as a woman who seeks experience, culture, and knowledge, should have developed a hearty interest in good food and drink at this juncture in life.  And, if you have not? Then get going.  This is a pleasurable task and the experience can be shared.  If you find a great restaurant {bonus points if it isn’t well known} you should immediately plan a dinner here for your girlfriends, that guy you’ve been eyeing, your parents, etc.  Eat, drink, and be merry {you little gourmand, you}.

  • MUST HAVES – 10 THINGS I ABSOLUTELY ADORE

    MUST HAVES – 10 THINGS I ABSOLUTELY ADORE


     1. Oversized Shades – help protect your eyes & make a statement {Dita Supa Dupa $295}
    2. Starbucks – caffeine is a great motivator {grande iced coffee with cream}
    3. Fresh Flowers – you deserve it {preferably roses or peonies} {roses in silver vase $100}
    4. Leopard Print – the quickest way to add glamour to any outfit  {Feline Groovy Coat $100}
    5. A Signature Scent – something that fits your personality {Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy$89}
    6. iPad – keep your professional & personal self seamlessly intertwined {Vogue for the iPad}
    7. Diamond Studs – they’re timeless  {Ileana Makri Diamond Stud Earrings $2,395}
    8. Red lipstick – there’s a perfect shade for everyone {Beauty is Life Lipstick – Red 13 $28}
    9. The Perfect Peep Toe – sexy, elegant, & comfortable {Cole Haan Air Mariela Pump $328}
    10. Writing Essentials – when genius strikes {Swarovski Pen $30 & Tiffany Journal $50}

  • MUST HAVES – UNNECESSARY NECESSITIES

    MUST HAVES – UNNECESSARY NECESSITIES

    As young women in today’s world, we’re expected to be good at pretty much everything {not that there’s anything wrong with that kind of pressure… it will make you a far better woman in the end}.  However, in trying to be the best at anything and everything, we oftentimes forget to be the best at taking care of ourselves.  This is why something that may seem unnecessary {like pampering yourself} is actually a necessity.  It is utterly imperative that you take the time to spoil yourself deliciously rotten.  And, this time, I am actually taking my own advice.  As I write this, it is a Saturday afternoon… I am wearing a silk robe and the sounds of Billie Holiday are echoing about the room; I have one of my favorite overpriced candles lit, fresh pink flowers on my desk, and I am eating chocolate truffles.  Seriously.  This is after an early morning outdoor read of a sensational book on my Nook, then a long shower followed by a hot pink pedicure and spoiling myself with some tres luxe body lotion while watching the Sex & the City movie {for the 42nd time}.  I am getting a bit of work done {though it hardly feels like work in this environment} and then I plan on buying myself something frivolous and drinking wine with my very best girlfriends.  You are fabulous and you deserve it… what other reason do you need? So, go ahead, spoil yourself.

    1. Billie Holiday Lady Day Album $35
    2. Vie Luxe Istanbul Three-Wick Candle $80
    3. Peonies & Sweet Peas from the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market
    4. Sex & The City: The Complete Collection $250
    5. Viva La Juicy Body Cream $44
    6. The Nook $160
    7. OPI Pink-ing of You $4 & OPI Touring America $8.50
    8. Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc $10 & Keep Calm and Drink Wine $16
    9. La Perla Satin Robe
    10. Pink Amethyst and White Diamond Cocktail Ring $300
    11. Vita Dolce Chocolate Truffles $36