Lookbooks

  Hat Attack           It seems 2011 is the year of the hat. For the last few weeks we were all wondering who’d wear what topper to the Royal Wedding. Once the event occurred, the hats worn by attendees got as much media coverage as the newlyweds (see here and here). And now, with the Kentucky Derby only a few days away, our attention is once again turned upward. Chambord Liqueur and Bet... Read More

  Fairy Tales Do Come True Will you be watching William and Catherine take their vows in real time (the televised festivities start around 4 AM Eastern) or recording them to watch later? My suggestion is a grown up fairy tale slumber party, complete with haute heels, glam hats and, of course, classy cocktails (you may want to also tell your boss you’re working from home tomorrow). I have nothin... Read More

  A Doube Toast to Mother Earth Our planet’s having a crisis. There’s no denying it. Yes, the Earth undergoes certain geological changes every now and then. However, I believe we humans have abused our home planet to the point of erratic behavior… bi-polar disorder? Schizophrenia? MPD? Maybe just a bit of an identity issue? Either way, we’ve got to do better. We have to not only stop mist... Read More

  Fearless Fashion In honor of Autism Awareness Month, ShoeDazzle has partnered with Jenny McCarthy for its “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity.” McCarthy’s design, the “Fearless” shoe, will be available exclusively on ShoeDazzle.com as of Thursday, April 21 with all profits from its sale going to Generation Rescue. An organization dedicated to recovery and support for children ... Read More

  A Clear Vision All vodkas are not created equal. Depending on the brand and quality, they can be distilled varied numbers of times and made from different ferments. All of these factors affect the taste, strength and likelihood of a rough hangover the following day. Often, the more times a vodka is distilled, the less likely you are to feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.   Recently, I aske... Read More

  Irish Eyes Are Smiling Green beer will flow freely today and so will the whisky, but if neither is your drink of choice, Here are a few other options to wet your whistle whether you’re a lightweight or a boozehound. Exclusiv St. Pat’s-tini 2 oz Exclusiv Vodka                       1/2 oz Creme de Cocoa1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream                  1/2 oz... Read More

  Lucky Shoe Whether you’re watching a parade, hunting for leprechauns, searching for a four leaf clover or enjoying a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl, you’ll be involved in some type of shenanigans today.  While others may don green sweaters, little shamrock pins or silly green hats to avoid getting pinched, you’d rather green shoes than green sleeves. Here are a few suggestions for whateve... Read More

  Personal Treasures You’re no stranger to adornments. You’re actually the queen Baubles, brooches and everything jeweled. You don’t have to keep your sparkles above the ankle, though. Flaunt your flair for decoration on your feet with a pair of jeweled shoes, like this pair of multi gem pumps from Haus of Price (available via Solestruck.com). With their 1 inch platform and 4.5 inch heel yo... Read More

  Who Needs a Pot of Gold With Saint Patrick’s Day on its way (March 17th), many of us are trying to decide where we’ll toast the patron saint of Ireland (while searching for shamrocks and leprechauns). Do you have suggestions? Are you still deciding? Go to www.localpages.com and find a spot in your area, and then share the link to the listing in the comments section (along with your email

  Shoes Inspired by Booze By day, Ra Synclaire designs comfort shoes, but once she’s out of the office, she let’s her inner Shoe-per hero shine via sketches of lust-worthy shoes. After seeing her sketches on her blog, 6 Pairs, 12 Steps (look for my “In Her Shoes” feature there soon), I asked her to send me a few to post here. She then came up with the idea of designing some inspired by he... Read More