1. Whether I am in a hotel room or my own comfy bed I must sleep closest to the door. I think there’s a term for this…oh yeah, claustrophobia.
2. I like to soak my dirty forks and knives in glasses filled with soapy water before washing. I’m not sure why this qualifies as a quirk but dear hubby insisted I include this.
3. I don’t like toes. When I see people on the subway wearing sandals and in desperate need of a pedicure I get nauseous, really.
4. I pull the cheese off of my pizza (but eat it later anyway).
5. I am a serial buyer of instructional manuals. Even if I only give them a quick scan I somehow feel more prepared – install a bathroom sink? No problem. Book a flight to Palermo? I've got it covered.
6. I don’t like doughy insides. I core bagels and restrict muffin consumption solely to their crunchy outer shells.
-- Kim P.
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Snow White's Legacy of Lies
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Fashion Is Spinach
| Nothing stirs passionate responses from our beauty-obsessed friends like blue eye shadow – it’s truly a love or hate kind of thing. But if the look triggers a horrific prom flashback, ditch your outdated notions and get ready for a modern twist on the old tried and true. Blue eyes were seen all over the Fall runways, and this trend shows no sign of stopping. The trick is finding the right shade for your personal coloring. Not sure which blue’s your hue? Log in to www.alwaysinstyle.com to find your shade. Deep. Navy enhances the rich depth of your personal coloring – try an eyeliner or mascara in a deep inky shade. Use a blue-tinged violet as an accent, but be sure not to go above the crease line, as dark colors recede and can make eyes look smaller. Bright. Vivid blues work best for you. Try a shimmery purple blue on the outer part of the eye and in the crease. Mix with a cool-toned blue for a little contrast. Opt for a nude or toned-down lip so hues don’t compete. Muted. Look for gray blues and dusty blue-based plums, both of which will play up your eye’s cool undertones. The look is soft and sophisticated for your coloring. Blend well for a smoky evening eye and try a gel liner in a deep navy for a crisp finish. Light. Your best shades are icy pastels. Sweep a sheer wash of blue-tinged green for all over shimmer. Line the upper lid and outer corner in a soft pale blue for a modern look. Mixing these subtle shades enhance your eye color and make eyes appear larger. Cool. Luckily you can experiment with all shades of blue. Try mixing a soft periwinkle for day with a smudgy gray blue liner. A richer violet for the evenings is a nice choice because purple based blues make your peepers pop. Warm. Make teal your shade of choice, its golden-tinged tone is perfect for your warm coloring. If your skin is more olive, try a navy instead. Both make great liner shades. Consider a soft deep greenish blue for lids and blend well for a smoky look. | ||||||||||
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I’m always on the prowl for a natural looking bronzer, unfortunately most of what I come across makes me look like a Vegas showgirl reject.
Finally, a company that gets it – j’adore Beauty Addicts!
Find it on Amazon.
| Fashionable party dresses are always a wardrobe must-have, whether you live in Park Slope, Brooklyn or Park City, Utah – but in New York, where dressing falls somewhere between an art form and an extreme sport, the right dress can make or break your whole image (not to mention social standing). A recent invite had us playing it safe in a classic silk sheath and peep-toe pumps. Certainly not bad, but definitely a blah choice in a sea of fashion-forward stylistas. A quick scan of the room had us wondering if the invite specified bare shoulders. These party-goers flaunted toned arms with a variety of fabulous necklines that had us rethinking our safe choice, and Googling personal trainers on our BlackBerry. | | |||||
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Florals are big this season – who wouldn't love to score this Carolina Herrera garden style frock from her Spring 2008 runway collection? Sadly our pockets aren't quite so deep.Buy it here.
Alternatively, if you're not too keen on adopting the floral trend so literally, check out this "Sea Glass" gown brand new from J. Crew for a modern twist on a girly look.
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I adore the maxi dress that Kristen Bell wore to the Forgetting Sarah Marshall movie premier in Los Angeles. It’s a brilliant blue Jenny Kayne in a very of-the-moment ikat print. Kudos to Kristen for successfully merging three hot runway trends without looking like a fashion victim. Since I don’t have a starlet’s budget I tracked down this sweet BCBG dress for just as much bang but a whole lot less buck.
Watched the finale last night of The Real Housewives of New York and it was ridiculous. So much happened I couldn't cover it all so lets just admire their final dinner.
Yay! I love tax day. I can’t think of anything better than giving the government my hard-earned ducats.
Oh wait a minute…I could opt for this to-die-for Gerard Darel bag in the most delicious shade of purple a la Jessica Alba.
And at $19.80 I could throw in this cute wallet to start saving for that covetable pochette violette.
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