I love beautiful jewelry, especially when it helps a good cause. Alex and Ani is that company. They have some really cute pieces, from rings and bracelets, to necklaces and earrings. They also have lots of charms that you can add to an existing bracelet, each of which expands to ensure a perfect fit for every wrist. Here’s what on my wish list from Alex and Ani. Lotus Peace Petals Spoon Ring {$28} Birthstone (January) Ring Wrap {$28} Wanderlust Bangle Set (GodSpeed Charm Bangle, Marina Deep Sea Wrap, Marina Seabed Wrap) {$28, $38, $38} Spiral Sun Charm Bangle for Breast Cancer Awareness […]
Three Outfits to Take You from Day to Night
My dress form got a lot of action this weekend! Even though I have a closet full of clothes, I needed some new outfits! Besides, who can pass up the sales rack at Target on “tax-free weekend”? Not me! All three of these outfits are Mossimo and the wedges are Aldo (and super comfy). From left to right:1. Chambray romper (similar style here, here, and here)2. Off-the-shoulder mini-dress (similar styles here and here)3. Black sleeveless eyelet dress (similar styles here and here) The Aldo Piaclya wedges were purchased on sale at DSW, but similar styles can be found here and here. I […]
Feel-Good Movies to Watch
My love for movies began as a child and I love the fact that for 90-120 minutes or so, I can escape into another world full of great characters. When I was a teenager, I had a secret dream of becoming an actress. But that was then, and now I enjoy watching the great actors and actresses that fill the screen on TV or in the movies. I’ve watched a few good movies recently and I’d like to share a couple of them with you. If you haven’t already seen them, then go out and rent one (or buy one) or […]
A Tribute to the True Power of a Woman
In the March 2010 issue of Glamour magazine, there was an editorial featuring an excerpt from Eve Ensler’s book I Am an Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World. According to Glamour, this editorial is “the most important 433 words to read” because Eve Ensler “celebrates the true power of a woman.” Eve Ensler is a feminist, an activist, a playwright, and a performer, but she is best known as the author of The Vagina Monologues. You can check out her website – www.eveensler.org – if you’d like to find out more about her. Here is what Eve Ensler wrote: “Dear Emotional […]
Woman of Style: Blake Lively
“I feel like there are so many people I admire for so many reasons that I can’t look at one person’s life and say, “I want that life.” I want to make my own history.” – Blake Lively Blake Lively is a woman of style and substance, not to mention a fabulous wardrobe. She has been the face of Gucci and L’Oreal Paris, and my favorite, Chanel. I will admit, I watched Gossip Girl every week on the CW and drooled over the enviable wardrobe of Serena van der Woodsen. I mean, who didn’t love her stylish outfits, am I […]