The sophisticated escape from that too-long to-do list.
I just worked a 61 hour work week. You can probably imagine the frustration, stress levels and lack of free time that comes with that – as well as the importance of healthy comfort food. When I reach a mildly high stress level, my first instinct …
The end of October is practically synonymous with candy-binging and trick-or-treating. If you haven’t picked out a Halloween costume yet, you’re not alone! I plan on spending the rest of this week searching the depths of the Internet for Halloween beauty and costume inspiration (but …
It’s the middle of October and I’m still in shock that it’s been two months since I was relaxing on the beach in Italy worrying about nothing other than when it would be time for my next gelato. Sigh. College students are getting ready to …
Senior isolation has become an epidemic. It is estimated that this year, 3.3 million seniors will spend time in senior homes across the US – and 60% of these senior home residents will never receive a visitor. A little more than a year ago I …
Midterms are coming to a close and the weekend is swiftly approaching. As if this were not a good enough reason to go out and celebrate life (and freedom from the library… for now) it is also Halloween weekend. It is one of the most …
It Takes A Tribe: Building The Tough Mudder Movement by Will Dean ♥♥♥♥♥ Retails for $21, here. Best paired with: A butt-kicking workout and some weights. For years, Tough Mudder has been on the outskirts of my subconscious. I knew it existed and I thought I …
This past week has had the coolest weather NYC has seen in a while. The leaves are starting to change and it’s finally time to break out the sweaters, denim jackets and leggings… all the leggings! I’ve already seen a shift in my food cravings …
Getting through fashion week in one piece takes a huge toll on your sleep and beauty regimens. When you’re running from work to a show to an afterparty and then waking up extra early the next morning (if you do manage to get any sleep) …
Italian designer Francesca Liberatore is best known for her work designing with fashion houses like Viktor&Rolf, Jean Paul Gautier and Brioni. Her capsule collection for this upcoming spring and summer plays up popular 80’s beauty and style trends. The show was quick but created a …
These little bouts of cold weather in NYC – yes, to me 60 to 70° means sweater weather and jean weather and most importantly leather jacket weather – give me the motivation to get back in the kitchen, turn on the oven and whip up …