What do you think of newsboy caps? I personally love them, perhaps because of my current profession -- Journalist. I  bought one from the flea market years ago and wear it every chance I get -- no matter what the season. We're inseparable. What one item do you constantly wear? … [Read more...]

Picture courtesy of The Sartorialist Korean girls have such effortless style. Her outfit is so simple yet so incredibly striking. The navy coat is classic, the mini skirt and opaque tights add a dose of sex appeal and the boots lend a bit of edge. I also love the way her backpack hangs casually over her shoulder. I adore this photo. Also, … [Read more...]

It may be silly but when I'm feeling sad or generally having a tough time, I like to escape from reality by creating fun little stories -- and yes, I suffer from happily-ever-after syndrome because my protagonists always have happy endings. Here's the beginning of one I started a few weeks ago... With the gloss of the evening sun peeking through the … [Read more...]

Do you remember how fierce you were when you were young, when you were unafraid of being unhinged? I watch my godson, who is only a few months old and I yearn for his vigor and ability to be able to thrust himself into any situation and not be afraid of the outcome -- albeit, he doesn't know any better. But, wouldn't you love some of that courage back? … [Read more...]

I've always considered Jimmy Choo shoes as the younger, hipper sibling of Manolo Blahnik. The British brand's latest creation, the "taste" heel, which is featured in their 2013 cruise collection cost nearly a grand but that doesn't stop starlets like Kristen Stewart and Ginnifer Goodwin from slipping their soles into them -- even Duchess Kate … [Read more...]

I identify with a bevy of literary heroines. Jane Eyre for her unwavering resolve, Josephine "Jo" March (Little Women) for her no-nonsense persona, Anna Karenina for embracing life on her own terms even Catherine Earnshaw (Wuthering Heights) for her devious mind games but my absolute favorite heroine has to be Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennett (Pride And … [Read more...]

If you enjoy a stiff drink and some good ol' anecdotes, The fellas over at The Boys' Club blog are just your type of crowd. They sure know how to craft a sinful cocktail. Take a look at a few of their boozy masterpieces below. Bravo Boys. … [Read more...]

 Have you read the review famed New York Times food critic Pete Wells wrote for Guy Fieri's Times Square restaurant, Guy's American Kitchen & Bar? The review is composed entirely of questions which basically ask the animated Food Network chef why the food at his new namesake restaurant is so inedible. Folks, it's brutal. Read it here. … [Read more...]