ZÜCA!

June 29, 2009

I was recently looking for carry-on luggage for my kids and came across the most unique bags! I needed something that small children could tote through the airport, so the first requirement was that it had wheels. It also had to be able to hold enough for a week-long trip to grandma’s house.
In my search, [...]

Shoe Karma

June 23, 2009

A few of my friends were getting together one evening and I offered to give a friend a lift. When I arrived at her house, a beautiful pair of polka dot pumps were waiting for me at the door. “Do you think you could wear these? They’re adorable, but they are a little snug,” Shaleen explained. They were adorable and they fit like a glove.

Outside of the box

June 17, 2009

Ah, Vegas. You either love it or hate it. 103 degree weather, scantily clad people, bling and inhibitions that are checked at the door (at least the Vegas without kids).

Mineral mania

June 9, 2009

I remember as a child visiting my grandmother in New Mexico. We would peruse her jewelry box for little treasures. One constant was turquoise; an opaque, blue-to-green mineral. Honestly, it was never my favorite. But lately I have been swayed into the other direction by it’s funky new designs. Rings, necklaces, embellishments, clothes, shoes…everything seems [...]

Thongs make me cranky

June 3, 2009

You are either a thong wearer or not. Black or white. Worn 75,000 years ago in the warmer climates of Africa, the thong is thought to be the earliest form of clothing. Originally developed for the male anatomy, women started wearing them in the 20’s…and they’ve been gaining popularity ever since.

Wink, wink

June 1, 2009

On one of my trips to Vegas a friend and I went to Mac to get our make-up done. (Which is another favorite) One of the products the make-up artist used was Woodwinked Eye Shadow in their Veluxe Pearl line and is described by MAC to be a “warm antique gold