If only it was this easy...

Oh, please make it go away...

Take a Bow

Just when we thought we knew how to tie a scarf - Brass Plum proves us wrong! We braid our wraps, so why not bow 'em? I'm assuming it's as simple as tying a shoe. Only much more stylish. I plan to try this soon. Last night's midnight closet experiment did teach me that this look works best with a longer & lighter scarf.

Everyday Glamour

I liked this to-do list, from Olivia Lovenmark.
Good idea, good reminders - and permission granted!

EVERYDAY GLAMOUR by Olivia Lovenmark

Care to add touches of glamour to your life? If these little practices aren't already in your repertoire, then January is a fabulous time to introduce them to your weekly routine.

• Sitting down with your favourite magazine and a piping hot cup of tea or coco in that mug you purchased while travelling.
• Wearing red lipstick.
• Fresh flowers for your home.
• Travelling: I like to make it an occasion. I plan a cute but appropriate outfit. I dress my passport in a chic leather cover. I have my essentials in my carry-on: Lotion, eye mask, pashmina scarf, lip balm and of course the necessary reading. And I strut all the way down to the plane.
• Stepping out of a car legs first, so as to show off your shoes.
• Treating yourself to a blow out, whether it is at a salon or at home.
• Purchasing a little something lovely from that gorgeous-but-far-too-expensive shop that you adore so much, like a beautiful scented candle or a piece of stationery.
• Sending a handwritten thank you note to a dear friend.
• Lighting candles when you are home alone and curling up on the couch with a luxurious throw.
• Having your nails perfectly painted.
• Wearing your most fabulous sunglasses.
• Decorating your home for the seasons.
• Adding texture and layers to your home décor with a gorgeous wool blanket, ornate and modern picture frames, metallic accents, delicious scented candles and sheepskins.
• Accessorizing an outfit; it just feels good and fabulous -- and don't forget a cocktail ring.
• Showcasing just your most fabulous lipsticks on your bathroom counter -- I like to feature mine in a glass canister with crystal diamond paperweights.
• Wearing an Angora beret, because it's very French of you and rather adorable.
• Dressing for the evening in a glamorous natural fibre like silk, you can't help but feel elegant, and it radiates.
• A freshly starched white shirt.
• Ordering a peanut buster parfait for yourself just because. What diet?
• That sweet moment of calm after a hard-working yoga class; you're lying on your mat under dimmed lights with only your breathing to focus on... It is a moment of true serenity.
• Knowing you have proper stockings and garters on under your dress rather than the usual tights.
• Laughing freely.
• Speaking confidently in a group of people -- how it becomes you!
• Ordering your drink of choice at each restaurant. Some call it boring, but I call it a signature and exploratory.
• Having a signature: Red lips, always in heels, a gold watch or consistently having perfectly done nails.

What do you do to bring a little "everyday glamour" to your life?

Welcome Back!

I was strolling down the isle of my neighborhood ShopKo the other day (translation: dashing and darting between rows, praying no one would see me without makeup...for the third straight day in a row), when I did a hair halt, just in front of the pharmacy.





Tell me you, too, remember these "think pink," beautiful bottles. Salon Selectives was my go-to hair line in 6th, 7th and even 8th grade. I actually once filmed a commercial about these products for Mr. Felt's shop class, to meet my "media" requirement (that tape is hidden far, far away). I loved the smell, pretty much - can't quite remember if the actual formulation is worth talking about. But I'm going to have to try it soon. And after I do, I'll put on a pair of B.U.M Equipment Jeans and curl up with the latest "Baby-sitters Club" book.

Time to Layer

I'm not a watch girl. But I really want to be, after seeing how Studio 5 Producer Stephanie Bryson rocked it last week! Bling bracelets + go-to watch = sassy style! Silver and sparkle go very nicely together, wouldn't you say?

Dear Mrs. Meyer's...

If you love Mrs. Meyers cleaning soaps and detergents as much as I do, you will be excited to hear there is an easier way to get your hand on them - enter Wal-Mart!

Wal-mart is now carrying this yummy, eco-friendly cleaning line. They were started by Iowa homemaker and mother of nine, Thelma Meyer.
Her daughter wanted safer products for her home and believed that there should be a balance between perfectionism and a happy home. Couldn't agree more. Welcome to isle 8, Mrs. Meyer's!