The scene from Marc Jacob’s spring 2012 collection for Louis Vuitton was simply magical. The models were the picture of whimsical femininity. They glided down the runway  in pastel bouffant skirts, eyelet lace dresses --  knit chemises embellished by broderie anglaise collars -- and parasols brimming with the LV logo. In addition, they wore sparkly tiaras … [Read more...]

I've been trying to eat well lately. Not necessarily counting calories but being more conscious about my choices. In lieu of those crusty baguettes that I love so much, I opt for whole wheat. Mozzarella has replaced Parmesan and good old EVOO has taken the place of butter. I'm still a work in progress but, slow and steady wins the race, right? I'm … [Read more...]

There is nothing more inviting to me than a room full of books. My bookcase is so large that it overwhelms my tiny bedroom, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've had a few of the books that are presently in my bookcase since childhood, ie., Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, Like Water for Chocolate, Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy tales … [Read more...]

The Ants and the Grasshopper: On a cold, frosty day the ants began dragging out some of the grain they had stored during the summer and began drying it. A grasshopper, half dead with hunger, came by and asked the ants for a morsel to save his life. “What did you do this past summer?” responded the ants. “Oh,” said the grasshopper, “I kept myself busy by singing all day … [Read more...]

Onion soup. But it's really chicken broth with a few floating mushrooms. Tasty though. Their house salad. The dressing was really yummy. Raw veggies anyone? The onion volcano The calm after the storm A mound of fried rice -- with crispy bits and all Sizzling steak and shrimp. Yum! My plate: steak and shrimp with veggies, noodles, a side of … [Read more...]

What is it about the color yellow that makes you want to frolic in the midst of an open field? With spring poised to make an appearance, no wonder this fun and flirty hue has been making the rounds lately. The citrusy trend has certainly been a recurring theme at NYFW, designers like DOO.Ri, Badgley Mischka, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar De La Renta, Vera Wang, J Crew, Christian … [Read more...]

I found this sweet picture of my mom, Alex, Robino, and I from our trip to Dorney Park about two years ago. I suppose an introduction's in order. Robino (Nono) is my cousin but we're so incredibly close that we tell everyone that we are brother and sister (I love him immensely). Anyway, I just thought I'd share. And as always, I hope you're all having a … [Read more...]

I began my five week super-intensive pitching/writing course with Eric Butterman this afternoon. Eric Butterman is a super successful freelance writer who has written for magazines like Glamour, Men's Fitness, Travel Agent and countless other publications. His students have been rumored to have earned as much as $3000 for an article, … [Read more...]