The day Robin Saperstein of High Heel in a Haystack contacted me about doing a Fashion Makeover, I was convinced we were having a kharmic, psychic fashion connection. Here I was, having just shot a video on how Appearances matter when it comes to Manners and how my American Apparel pullover and Lululemon yoga pants could take my son to preschool on their own if need be– and an LA based, celebrity stylist and former designer contacts me about working together…?! Well, to quote Lady Bananas: I. DIE.
The deal was Robin was going to come over and give me a Wardrobe Overhaul. Together, we would examine my wardrobe from ...Read More
Could you go one day without shoes? Around your house, sure… But around your city? Throughout your day? Your week? Your year? Could you imagine sending your children to school without the proper clothing, including, perhaps the most essential item: Shoes? It’s almost impossible to imagine…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining a couple of bloggers that I know and admire (Heather Spohr, Rebecca Woolf and Nanette of Say It, Don’t Spray It ) at the TOMS Shoes Headquarters in Santa Monica. Walking through their incredibly unique and downright hip space, it was easy to see how passionate TOMS employees would be about their company.
Though ...Read More
We have all sat across the table from a loved one, or worse, a coworker, and squirmed as we watched them merrily go about their meal, unaware of the massive piece of broccoli covering their front tooth. Should you tell them they have something in their teeth?? Would you want someone telling YOU there was green in your grill? The always lovely, (and seldom sloppy) Lisa Gache and I tackled these issues and more in today’s episode….
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Manners Monday: Life’s Embarrassing Moments from lisagache on Vimeo.
Lisa’s Manners Tips for Life’s Embarrassing Moments:
Ø Tell them about it. Whether it’s a piece of spinach in the teeth or a toilet seat cover ...Read More
Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Two actually! Two winners to Lucky Shops LA VIP event on Thursday, April 7th.
Winner #1: WENDY!
Wendy said: “Recently RIF’d (layed off) elementary teacher needs spirit and wardrobe perked up.”
(Well, Wendy, nothing like a little retail therapy to perk you up!”)
Winner #2: @hautebride
(*Winners: Please contact me via my contact form, to send me your name and email address so I can get you details and tickets!)
Thank you all for your lovely comments, Retweets and follows! It’s Thank you to everyone who entered– it’s still totally possible for you all to come and shop!
They have current and off-season styles up to 70% ...Read More
When one thinks of manners, they don’t often think of APPEARANCE as registering on the “rude richter scale.” But when you really think about it, it kind of makes sense. Your outward appearance speaks volumes and often sets the tone for how YOU feel about yourself…. And we all know the saying… if you don’t feel good about yourself, no one else will…. Well, today my partner Lisa Gache and I explore this subject and talk about why maybe my mom uniform of yoga pants and an American Apparel pullover is sending the wrong message…
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Manners Monday Appearance from lisagache on Vimeo.
Lisa’s Tips:
Ø Moms, set your alarm so you ...Read More
What do you do when your kid won’t sleep? No, I mean WON’T. SLEEP. And I don’t mean a 5 month old who sleeps for 5 hours at a time and wakes up to feed, for the occasional 2 am or 6am feed. (Please, cry me a river). No. I mean, a 3 1/2 year old who can walk, talk and “Beautiful Mind,” him AND you out of any sleeping scenario.
What. Do. You. Do.?
Traditional sleep training doesn’t work because he doesn’t stay put. As stated, said child will waltz right out of room, plop down with me on the couch and ask me what song they’re singing ...Read More
Just in time for Spring, I’m giving myself a mini (major) makeover – in the wardrobe department. I was contacted by LA Stylist Robin Saperstein, of High Heel in a Haystack, to see if I’d be interested in having a fashion makeover. (Hell to the yes!) Next week, she’ll come over and in about 4 hours, we’ll go through my closet and try on EVERYTHING.
Robin will help me decide what to toss (donate to charity) and what to keep. Based on what we keep, she’ll not only help me organize my closet, but determine what goes with what. Basically, I’ll be shopping my own closet! Love it. After our ...Read More
Tori Spelling is seriously one cool chick. She’s fashionable, funny, and what I consider to be the best multi-tasker on the planet. From television, to books, to her handsome husband, to her most prized possessions, Liam and Stella, it seems like there’s nothing she can’t do.
I’m excited to share an interview I did with Tori for my friends at Red Tricycle. Check it out!
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As most of us scratch our heads amidst work deadlines, packing lunches, soccer games, and the occasional date night (huh?), wondering where in the world they sell that magical pill called “Balance,” there is one mom who seems to be able to manage it all…and then ...Read More
I would say my right hand has tingled, gone numb, and/or ached off and on for the last two years or so. Though I am plagued by hypochondria, this is one ailment I’m certain isn’t fatal… Unless of course you start thinking about the radiation that could be permeating into my brain or ears or hand… But I digress…
No. My finger/hand/arm issue/disease is entirely impart to an electronic device/appendage that takes pictures (HD ones, at that), video chats, houses thousands of songs and useless games, and tells me where in Africa I can find a Starbucks.
I live for my iPhone. And my fingers pay for it. As do my ...Read More
Ladies, I don’t know about you, but when I flip through all the fashion magazines, I am overcome with jealousy. Feelings of WANT and NEED become one and the same and I find myself fantasizing about an intense shopping spree (on someone else’s dime) followed by a jaunt to the Amalfi Coast where I can wear this “weekend-Island-Date Night-travel” look inspired by said magazine. (A girl can only dream right?)
Well, guess what, I’m kind of going to make our/your dream come true. I’m excited to announce that I’ve partnered up with Lucky Magazine to bring you Lucky Shops LA. Lucky Shops is the Ultimate Shopping Event. On April 8th and ...Read More