A couple of weeks ago, I wore a flowing printed dress to the office. One of my coworkers gasped when she saw it, claiming, “you look like you’re partying on a yacht in the 1970s. That dress must be DVF!” Of course it was. Diane’s prints, silhouettes, and rich yacht-party vibe make her pieces instantly recognizable and luxurious. Her newest project, DVF ❤ Roxy, a collaboration with our favorite beachy surf supplier, is sure to make some waves! As if you needed another reason to countdown to beach weather. Get all the details on these gorgeous (and completely affordable!) swimsuits and gear, right here. Continue Reading »
Diane Von Furstenberg x Roxy: We Heart These Printed Surf-Ready Swimsuits
Foodie Friday: Kat’s Friend’s Renowned Baked Ziti
Hello Fellow Food Adventurers,
This recipe is one of my friend’s favorite dishes that I make. It is also one of my more popular posts on my food blog, Kat’s Food Adventures. This is great on its own, or you can have it as a side to meatballs or chicken. Either way, I promise your family or friends will love it as much as mine do. See how it’s done, right here!
Duro Olowu x JCP: Graphic Prints Go International
The fashion world is going crazy for the Nigerian-born, London-located, Harlem-hopping designer, Duro Olowu. His colorful, graphic prints on ladylike dresses, home goods, and chic work wear look like they just landed in upscale boutiques, but they’re headed to JCP this March. Read on to see what all the fuss is about! Continue Reading »
Ten Minutes with Rebecca Minkoff: The Interview
Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2013 collection; [photo glamour.com]
Manicure Monday: Matte Jelly Glitter
I absolutely love the new Liquid Sand trend in nail polish, but since I don’t own those polishes and don’t want to spend the money, I’ve been searching for a way to achieve the matte, textured look with the polishes I already own. I may or may not have missed the mark exactly on a Liquid Sand look with this technique, but I think the manicure that came out of it looks pretty cool! I love the look of the glitter with a matte topcoat – it stands out and sparkles without actually being … glittery. I’m a big fan of the way it came out and I can’t wait to test the look again on different colors and glitters soon!
Foodie Friday: Fancy Restaurant Etiquette For Date Night
Picture Credit: University of Arkansas
Gentlemen,
This post is for you. I know you are going to treat your lady right and take her out to the fanciest restaurant you know. So here are a few tips to make the night run as smoothly as possible. It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and now’s the time to pull out all the stops and really impress your date. (Ladies, you can benefit too!) Here’s what you need to know: Continue Reading »
Listen: J. Cole, “Power Trip” featuring Miguel
Rapper J. Cole has been pretty quiet these past few months but he surprised everyone earlier this week when he suddenly dropped a five track mixtape called Truly Yours and announced an upcoming single to be released today. His first single? A chill, smooth track called “Power Trip” featuring current R&B king Miguel. In the song, Cole is pining after a girl he has had a long-standing crush on: “She got me up all night, all I’m singin’ is love songs.” While this may not be the ideal song to listen to on Valentine’s Day if you’re incredibly single and lonely, “Power Trip” is a great piece of work. As of this moment, Cole’s sophomore album Born Sinner has no release date but it’s definitely among the most anticipated albums of 2013.
Click through to check out “Power Trip” and download the free mixtape Truly Yours while you’re at it:
Scottish Fine Soaps Company: Luxury Soap in a Tin
What could possibly be fancier than a soap in a tin? In traditional tartan, no less. The Scottish Fine Soap Company houses their high quality soaps in tiny individual sized tins that you’ll love to leave out in your guest bathroom. Seriously, I bet the queen keeps her guest soaps in some of these, carefully strewn about the palace loos. The Tartan Treasures collection features soaps with a delicate classic Scottish heather fragrance, but the varieties don’t stop there! Read on to see other versions of this stylish soap, ideal for gifting and clever party favors! Continue Reading »
Manicure Monday: Valentine’s Day Heart
When I sat down to do my Valentine’s Day-themed Manicure Monday, I had big ideas to do a different pattern on every nail. Glitter, hearts, polka dots, flowers, matte polish, everything. I started to do the manicure, and I realized that my nails started to look like a tacky Valentine’s Day card. Obviously that’s not the look I was going for, so I decided to keep it simple.
Three Surprisingly Good Celebrity Fragrances
Every time you turn around, some celebrity or other is signing themselves a fragrance production deal. Some stars put all their time and energy into developing scents that really capture their own essence, while others blindly sign their names away to cheap, watery sprays only intending to make a buck off of us. I’ve smelled them all – from the high end, luxurious mixes to the specialty store blends. I’m a big fan of admitting what you love, point blank, no matter how cheesy or embarrassing. So, with that in mind — here are my top three pleasant surprises! Continue Reading »
The Collabor-eight 