2. Catchphrase Photo Albums: Her life is probably “cray,” “amaze” and “fab” so it’s only natural that she’d love this photo album set.
3. Corksicle: Probably the best invention of 2012; I need one myself. This thing not only corks your open wine but it also chills it. Score.
4. Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone Case Set: Kinda cheesy but also kinda awesome. I still remember wearing a gold “BFF” necklace back in elementary school with my BFFs of the moment. Ahhh, nostalgia. This is the modern-day version, for sure.
Pretty much the minute after I watched the Sh*t Girls SayYouTube video, I was left saying “oh my god, I say 90% of the things in this video,” just like every other twenty-something woman in America. The book launch party at Palihouse? Also amazing. Canadian writers Kyle Humphrey and Graydon Sheppard, wrote the wildly creative coffee table book. Selected from the authors’ favorite tweets, each punchy one-liner interacts with the visually stunning scene-scape, to create a book that is funny, bright, colorful and infinitely re-readable. If you don’t believe me, check out the photos below from the event.
So last year I created the very first Anti-Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and boooooy was it a hit. My friends emailed it around like it was a Lindsay Lohan crotch shot and so, with crotch mentioned, I present to you the second annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
An amazing blowout
Blow dry blars are popping up all over…but in LA, nothing beats Drybar. I recently visited their new West Hollywood location, which is much closer to my apartment, and I continue my adoration for this salon. When you’re having a bad day nothing, I repeat nothing, beats an amazing blow out.
I’m a self-proclaimed shower gel junkie and for as much as I like this product’s name, I equally like the smell. It’s Raining Men is made with lotus flowers and a dash of honey to soothe dry skin while cleansing.
I had one of the best facials of my life at Kate Somerville’s Clinic in West Hollywood so when I was recently invited to a press event at the Clinic, I was pretty excited. There’s something insanely relaxing and zen-like about the decor; it’s super girly and chic and just sitting in the waiting room puts me in a better mood, which is exactly why a facial or massage at the Clinic would make for an ideal Anti-Valentine’s Day gift.
How very Black Swan, no? I’m not one for wild and crazy lingerie but with my recent feather obsession, I’m way into this bra and panty set. Wear it for yourself and feel sexy doing it.
These cupcakes are my most favorite in the whole wide world and I can’t think of a better day this year to eat a few (or a small box) of these. The Valentine’s Day version comes in a special Valentine’s Day box so you can also gift these to your mom, sister, single girlfriends, etc. LOVE.
So um, needless to say, I love Baked by Melissa cupcakes. And now, I’m totally jealous that I’m not in NYC because if I was, I would absolutely be taking advantage of this great new deal. For $4, you get a cup of coffee and 3 of their new breakfast cupcakes (pictured above). Um, how delish does the Chocolate Chip Pancake look?! It’s exclusively at their new Union Square shop and breakfast is served from 8AM -12 noon. Hmmm…maybe my parents can mail me a few? Dad? Anyone?
So um, needless to say, I love Baked by Melissa cupcakes. And now, I’m totally jealous that I’m not in NYC because if I was, I would absolutely be taking advantage of this great new deal. For $4, you get a cup of coffee and 3 of their new breakfast cupcakes (pictured above). Um, how delish does the Chocolate Chip Pancake look?! It’s exclusively at their new Union Square shop and breakfast is served from 8AM -12 noon. Hmmm…maybe my parents can mail me a few? Dad? Anyone?
So I’m loving LA but one place that I’m totally missing is the amazing little hole-in-the-wall cupcake stop, Baked By Melissa in SoHo. Sadly, only New York City residents can purchase these delightful little treats but you can bet that Baked By Melissa is on the top of my list when I get back to New York in December. I can hardly wait to try the two NEW flavors, Cinnamon and Mint Chocolate Chip…Mmmmm. If you’re in New York City, definitely check out the window!
