Quite a few brides opt to forgo wearing a veil on their wedding day simply because they don't know how to incorporate it into their desired hairstyle. With this easy and glamorous updo, your hair is just one less thing you'll have to worry about on your special day. Instructions: 1. Prep your hair with a big loose curl and some hairspray to give it some body … [Read more...]
Long Lost Lovers Reunite
Marina Abramovic and Ulay once shared an all-consuming love affair in the 70s but once their feelings began to wane, they made the hopelessly romantic yet tragic decision to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting each other in the middle for one last embrace and never seeing each other again. Until this chance meeting at her 2010 … [Read more...]
Watermelon Feta And Crispy Pork Belly Salad
Unexpected ingredients sometimes yield the most amazing flavors. Case in point, crispy nuggets of succulent pork belly with sweet refreshing watermelon cubes. Don't turn your noses up quite yet, give it a try and I promise you, you won't be sorry. The fleshy watermelon cuts through the richness of the pork, the feta cheese adds that much needed element of creaminess and a few … [Read more...]
Happy Easter!
Hello my darlings, what are you doing this Easter Sunday? I'm starting the day off with Easter mass along with a lovely brunch with the family. Alex is excited to have the gang around because lately, it seems like everyone has been preoccupied with their own dealings. Whatever you're doing, I hope you're in the company of your loved ones on this … [Read more...]
From San Francisco: Hangtown Fry
The Hangtown Fry is an amalgamation of plump succulent oysters fried in a thin coating of breading with strips of chewy bacon which is then coddled into a velvety omelet. Outspoken chef Anthony Bourdain once referred to this dish as an "abomination" on his travel food show "No Reservations," which aired its last episode on the Travel … [Read more...]
Hair, Hair, Hair
It's not just a pile of weighty dead fibers used to adorn our crowns. The word hair is as loaded as a rifle due to its many cultural significance. Whether you wear it long or short, up or down, hair has proven to be a significant indicator of "self." The appearance of a person's hair has been used to denote health, attitude, rank, virility and even … [Read more...]
Iconic Dresses In History
Marilyn Monroe's White Pleated Dress The image of the buxom Marilyn Monroe standing above the subway grate in the "Seven Year Itch" while her white pleated halter dress flutters in the wind is forever ingrained in most of our minds. Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Talk about a princess moment. The People's Princess wore this multi-layered tulle frock for … [Read more...]
Hello, Spring
Today is the very first day of spring, hooray! However, you wouldn't know it if you stepped outside, It's still abnormally chilly here in New York City. But, I'm so looking forward to the warmer days ahead. Here are a few things I love about spring in NYC: People on bikes A leisurely stroll at the park People watching A picnic beneath a large tree What do you plan to do … [Read more...]