12.13.2012
The Most Fun Christmas Ornaments!


Ok, so yeah, I don’t have a tree up this year (or really since maybe 2007) but that doesn’t mean that I don’t like Christmas ornaments. I grew up with a mish mosh tree that had a variety of my grandmother’s antique ornaments, ornaments I made in school (presumably out of construction paper and popsicle sticks) and random ornaments that my mother bought me at Disney World and other assorted gift shops.  Not that I don’t love a good family-style tree, I do, but there’s something elegant and fun about a tree with a theme.  Here are three fun theme picks:

1. Cupcakes: WHO doesn’t love a good cupcake?  A tree full of scrumptious snacks sounds like fun to me.
2. Leopard (and other assorted animal prints): It’s girly and fun, just make sure you don’t go all Jersey Shore with it. Keep it simple.
3. PANTONE: I lovvvve love PANTONE anything, as you know, so obviously having an entire tree full of the assorted shades  would just be the coolest thing ever.

02.09.2011
The second annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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.

LUSH It’s Raining Men Honey Rich Shower Gel

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.

Kate Somerville Clinic

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.

Frederick’s of Hollywood Feather Fantasy

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.

 

Baked By Melissa Valentine’s Day mini cupcakes

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.

04.28.2010
Breakfast cupcakes from Baked by Melissa?!

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?

04.28.2010
Breakfast cupcakes from Baked by Melissa?!

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?

09.22.2009
Baked By Melissa cupcakes

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!