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things I love in Paris right now
My sightseeing for this trip was limited to the Monet gardens, so for the remainder of the time I’ve been eating and shopping my way through Paris. Here are some of the things I’ve discovered and am...
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how to be comfortably fashionable as a summer tourist
I’ve left Paris and am now settled in Geneva for the next week. One thing I was reminded of while in Paris is the importance of comfort and having shoes that you can walk around in all day. When...
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refreshing summer drinks, european style
I’m looking forward to spending the coming weekend here in Geneva with friends and enjoying the warm weather by the lake. It’s always nice to enjoy a few refreshing drinks while absorbing the sun....
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things I’m enjoying around Geneva now
Over the last many days, I’ve been enjoying hanging out in my old Geneva neighborhood and catching up with some of my favorite people. I was also reminded of some of the things I really love about...
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marc the many moments
By now, you probably know that Marc Jacobs is launching a cosmetics line at Sephora on August 9th. If you’re really eager to see the collection, you can find it on Popsugar. The line has a very...
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salon visit: from athlete to healthy hair
I started training for triathlons this year, which means many hours swimming in chlorine water and running and cycling under the sun. As a result, my hair has gotten really damaged – very frizzy and...
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newly scented: cherry in the air
I usually only wear floral scents. Some of my favorites are Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf, Balenciaga Paris, and most recently Love by Chloe. I went to Sephora a few weeks ago in search of a few new...
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cacio e pepe with a very non Italian quinoa twist
Ever since going to Rome last year, I’ve been obsessed with an Italian pasta dish called cacio e pepe (translated to cheese and pepper). It’s a seemingly easy dish, but is actually quite difficult to...
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girlfriends day fun with jewelry and some DIY
Today is Girlfriends Day (in case you didn’t know) and I’m very lucky to have many close girlfriends. The kid in me loves old fashion friendship bracelets and best friend necklaces. Recently, I gave...
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my vegas eye makeup bag
I’m heading to Vegas for my friend Simi’s bachelorette party this weekend. We’ll be going to a show, lounging at the spa, and definitely going out in the evenings. I typically keep my eyes pretty...
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it’s becoming a zoo
Animal prints are been becoming more and more popular and not only as a signature “cougar” look. Animal prints add an element of fun to an otherwise simple outfit and with my most recent purchases I...
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marc the many moments for another IFB’s links a la mode
So… beauty and sass was selected again for the IFB’s links a la mode, this time for marc the many moments. Yay! If you haven’t already checked it out, this showcased some of Marc Jacob’s best moments...
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take the cake birthday cake recipe
I love traditional birthday cakes with funfetti or sprinkles. It’s unfortunate that as adults we rarely eat cake for birthdays, so I decided to take things into my own hands for my birthday (which is...
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festival accessories at Outside Lands
I feel so lucky to have so many great friends, and for my birthday this year some of my friends trekked over from LA to go to the Outside Lands music festival here in SF. These festivals are no longer...
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3.1 Phillip Lim x Target look book: not what I hoped for
Click to view slideshow. I previously said that the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection (launching on September 15th) was one to watch out for. He just recently was awarded Accessories Designer of...
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my nostalgic concert playlist
I recently watched 2 bands that I almost forgot about – The Postal Service and Vampire Weekend. Both shows were absolutely amazing and reminded me of some of my favorite concert moments. I love...
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banana cream pie recipe with caramel and chocolate goodness
Yesterday I competed in a friendly pie making competition with a few of my friends. One of our tasks was to make a banana cream pie, which I’ve never made. I’ve always loved the banana cream pie at...
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green is the new yellow…
I’ve just started working on my fall wardrobe shopping list, and I’ve gone from yellow as my favorite summer color to green as my fall pick. I love dark green because it goes well with most skin tones...
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black & white trend: splurge or save?
I have been a little put off by the whole black and white clothing trend. It feels a little bit too uniform and bland for me, but I really liked the idea of incorporating it into my accessories. I...
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cinnamon pie crust recipe
The other pie that I made for the pie competition was an apple crumb pie (recipe to come later). I didn’t want to use the same pie crust as I did with the banana cream pie, but haven’t made too many...
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