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Burn the Floor

The electrifying Burn The Floor, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries worldwide, makes its Bay Area premiere in a limited six-week engagement.

Combatting Jet-lag

The following are 12 tips to help travelers minimize the effects of jet lag.
Tip 1: Stay in shape
If you are in good physical condition, stay that way. In other words, long before you embark, continue to exercise, eat right, and get plenty of rest. Your physical stamina and conditioning will enable you to cope better [...]

Workout Wear

I’m one of those weird people that actually enjoy exercising. I remember going to the gym with my father before school when I was in 6th grade. And even at that age, there were a few things that really drove me crazy; and I still see them now when I work out.
1) Wear appropriate shoes; [...]

Seasonal Sensibility

It’s that time of year when it could be snowing in Chicago and mid-seventies in California. Pack accordingly. I’m wearing my Winter coat in Chicago and my bikini in California. A must-pack item is a cute jacket, perfect for micro-climates and various venues. Make sure it’s tailored and throw it on over just about anything.

Rubbing Elbows With The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ Girl

I joined a friend to review the play Mary Poppins, Broadway in Chicago. It was excellent but that’s not what this blog is about. My ‘rock-solid’ view of Chicago was shattered that night. We went to a new hot spot, Sunda, for dinner. All was fairly Chicago normal.

Jacket Season Is Upon Us

So, if you are avoiding Ike, or the Cat 5 of the week, a classic trench can never steer you wrong. We are big fans of the Gap Classic trench - it is a neutral color and can be worn over any outfit for work or play.
If you are in San Francisco or Chicago, you [...]

Service With A Smile

It’s no secret that Nordstom is known for their customer service, but I never experienced quite the “red carpet” treatment as I did on Saturday. I had a limited amount of time, a specific apparel need and a preconceived idea of what I wanted. My Sales Associate, “Lori” was quick to pick up on my [...]

Viva Las Vegas!

Tip 1 - Yes, Las Vegas is in the desert. And, yes, the temperature gets to be about 115 degrees in the summer. But if you happen to be visiting in the winter (usually from Halloween to Valentine’s Day), don’t be fooled. A jacket is definitely recommended, especially if the wind is blowing. We know [...]

Avoiding The Black Hole

So I have always been the type of girl to carry a fairly small purse. I am usually drawn to them but also I am afraid that if I carry a bigger purse I will become my mother and it will take me 15 minutes to locate my car keys in what my friends [...]

Scratching That Itch

There are times I have an overwhelming itch to buy something. By “buy something,” I mean buy myself something fun like clothes, shoes, jewelry, a boat, whatever. I’ve sworn off using credit cards, so there are times when I get this itch that I don’t have much to scratch it with. [...]