New Bobbi Brown Make Up

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Yesterday I plopped my booty down in a Bobbi Brown make up chair looking for some new Bobbi Brown make up.  It has been eons since a department store make over has been applied. Back in the day my pick was Dior. Skin painted whiter than a fishes underbelly with black caterpillar eyebrows and ultra red lips was [...]

Stein Mart at The Market Place

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Stein Mart recently celebrated the opening of its new, larger relocated store at The Market Place in Irvine. Guess what? I was able to get a sneak peek. There is nothing better than a well-organized store. Truly dreamy. This store is packed with delightful finds. The clothes, kitchen ware, accessories, shoes and home decor sections [...]

This Weeks Discoveries from J.Crew and DVF

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Spring is a favorite season. Everything about it speaks to me. Especially the new clothing arrivals. Here are a few finds I wish I could have featured in the magazine spread next month. However, that has already gone to press. Drat.  So today, I thought I would share them here with you. Straight from J.Crew [...]

A Glenda Gies Girl Crush

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Glenda Who? I know. It does sound odd. But, there is a fabulous story behind it. Rewind a few years back. There was a  Mommy who toted a purse that caught my eye. It was difficult. I wanted her bag to call my very own. However, at the same time, I did not want to [...]

OC Press Club, Antonello Ristorante and My New Gig

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Last night I sat in a chair listening to some ultra-savvy women from Orange County, speak about Women in New Media. It was an inspiring night. I always leave these gatherings encouraged, nurtured and ready to Rock and Roll. The smart, funny and adorable Suz Broughton, just love her, brought this marvelous night together. She [...]

Friday Shopping Tidbits from the Web

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Happy Friday to ya on this President’s Day Weekend. Shopping has been obsessing me as of late. For many many many reasons.  I have news for you, which I REALLY wish to share. But alas, I must wait to tell you. Meanwhile, I will be sitting on my fingers until I get the green light [...]

A Merle Norman Find

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Merle Norman. Stop it. Yes, they are still around. From this old school company, there is a product you need to know about. Super-Lube. {umm – for the face, friends} The middle man, who really does not care for chapped skin around the nose.  Who does?  Was in need.  During a play date, the caring [...]

Glenda Gies, J Crew, Kate Spade, and Arik Kastan – xoxo

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Today there are a few people I cannot seem to get off my mind. They are living rent free up stairs and need to be released. Here is my creative outlet to do so. Kate Spade (always,) J Crew (Spring Catalog just arrived), Arik Kastan (Jewlery Designer) and the beloved Glenda Gies (purses and pretties). [...]

Where Surfers Buy Seafood in Orange County

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Itching for a little surf and turf for upcoming foootball game playoffs? Need to know where to buy live crab and lobster at a reasonable price? Well, look no further, straight from the surfers who surf our Pacific waters, here are two favorite fresh fish places. Here is Where Surfers Buy Seafood in Orange County. Dory Fishing [...]