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Archives for August 2012
{Eat & Drink} An Evening at Novikov
Last night the Husband and I ventured into Mayfair to test out the trendy Novikov restaurant. A stone’s throw from the Mayfair Hotel, the Russian-owned restaurant has two separate dining options, Asian or Italian. As you know, two of the things I miss the most from California are sushi and sunshine and so we opted […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Every Vote Counts!
The Presidential Election is fast approaching and it’s time to get prepared to vote! Voting via absentee ballot is simple, the most important thing is that you give yourself enough time to register for your ballot and send it back. You are eligible to vote as long as you are a US citizen, it doesn’t […]
{Eat & Drink} A Gorgeous 30th Birthday Party at the Cheyne Walk Brasserie
Last Friday evening Husband and I attended the 30th birthday celebration of one of my dearest friends in London. Shanyan Koder, the owner and director of the very cool HUA Gallery, took over the Cheyne Walk Brasserie in Chelsea and gave the whole restaurant a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” makeover. The guests were all super glam […]
{Practical Tid-Bits/Book Review} The Regal Rules for Girls
Jerramy Fine, a fellow-AG, has just come out with her second book entitled “The Regal Rules for Girls.” In the book, the extremely witty Jerramy explains everything about your transition to London (with special emphasis on finding a well-to-do Brit to marry) including how to get upgraded to first-class on your flight over (wear pearls!), […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} For the AG’s Searching for A Fantastic Handyman.
Husbands and boyfriends are very useful around the house. To a point. Every once in a while you have an odd job that you need done that needs professional attention, whether it’s mounting TVs, hanging paintings, or in my most recent case, repairing a giant chunk of plaster that Mini AG took out of the […]
{Fashion Friday} Another MUST-HAVE For Fall From Ralph Lauren
Girl-crush/style-crush…. call it what you will, but I think Elizabeth Olsen is so adorable. Here she is sporting Ralph Lauren Collection’s (Fall 2012) embellished cardigan for the September issue of Glamour Magazine (US). Add this sparkly cardi to your fall lust list right now.
{Fashion Friday} Must Have Denim for Fall
I’ve finally had a spare second to sit down and make my denim wish-list for this fall. It was simple really, just take a flip through Donna Ida’s Autumn/Winter lookbook. This upcoming season it’s all about rich colors and textures, and BROCADE is majorly IN. (If you look like a couch from your grandmother’s house […]
{Beauty} How to Get a Beach Wave Curl by LAW OF FASHION.
One of my besties, Lynsey Michelle of Law of Fashion, has put together this superb video on how to get gorgeous yet messy beach hair even when you’re miles from the ocean. Love it. Make sure to follow Lynsey on @LawofFashion.
{Olympic Edition} American Girl at the Games!
I’ll be the first to admit, I was captain of the anti-Olympics squad for a long while. You could say I didn’t really see the point of countries taking turns hosting the likes of a school sports day and London being the next on the list to have their turn didn’t exite me as it […]
{Shopping} Liberty & Nike Team Up to Bring You Flowery Footwear.
Olympics making you feel all sporty inside? Check out this cute collaboration from Nike and Liberty. I personally don’t think I could pull these off, but I know some of you girls could. Check out even more styles on the Liberty website here.
{Beauty} Fake Bake at HOME!
You girls know I love having my beauty treatments done in the coziness of my home. Eyelush for eyelashes, Symon Lee Smith for blow-dries, and Perfect 10 for my nails. I just find it so convenient to get all the necessary maintenance done after the kids have gone to sleep. Well, I have another recommendation […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Home Office Organization Courtesy of Vicky Silverthorn
All signs are pointing to maternity leave being over very soon, and although I am now able to sleep through the night (well, does a 5AM wake-up count?), I had a little bit of a freak-out when I recently surveyed my home office. For reasons only moms will understand, I have more strollers than children, […]