I was invited to a black tie event last week and in a total and complete panic about what to wear. After scouring through my wardrobe and realizing the last time I wore a long gown was probably a bridesmaids dress, and at the same time not wanting to spend a fortune, I went to […]
{My Style} Introducing OPRENT, Rent High Fashion
My girlfriends back home in the US are constantly mentioning online fashion rental sites that they can use to rent a dress or outfit on an event by event basis. While there’s been a few UK attempts I have never found a company that could deliver couture at a reasonable rental price in a seamless […]
{Travel} An American Girl in Marrakech
Half-term breaks. You know them, you loathe them. I feel like I am in a constant state of total panic on how I am going to entertain my kids on these school breaks that seem to pop up almost every other month. It’s impossible to travel every single school break, which means it’s always important to […]
{Travel} An American Girl in Milan
Last week I had the privilege of being invited by an Italian girlfriend to Milan for the weekend with my daughter. Our daughters are in school together so a girls weekend in Italy was something we had been talking about for a long time and I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity of visiting Milan […]
{Beauty & Exercise} The closest thing to SoulCycle in London
There’s been rumors that SoulCycle was going to come to London for ages- I’m talking I’ve heard this rumor for at least the past 5 years- and after Equinox got involved I was pretty sure it would make its way across the pond. Here we are though, still waiting for those yellow bikes and overly […]
{My Style} Needle & Thread in NYC
I’ve just returned from a whirlwind weekend in NYC and the short trip reminded me why I love the city so much. First, I have so many lovely friends there, mainly from college, but others that have left London to return to their lives in the Big Apple. Second, the food and the shopping is […]
{My Style} Wrap Yourself Up
Springtime is a tricky time in London. I always struggle with what to wear during this time of year more than any other. In winter you know you need a coat, and in summer, well lets face it you probably need a light type of coat as well. The point is that just when you […]
{My Style} California Love
I’ve been in Los Angeles for the last month and I always come back to London on a high. Maybe it’s the constant sunshine and really good Mexican food but doesn’t a little California beach breeze just make you happy? Being on the West Coast also gives me the opportunity to dress like it’s summer, […]
{Travel} Lovely Laguna Beach, The Surf & Sand Resort
If you’ve been following me on social media lately you know that I am currently in California. Our spring break began with a beautiful family wedding in Los Angeles and celebrating the kid’s birthdays at Universal Studios and the El Capitan theatre in Hollywood. After two wonderful LA weeks is was time to head further […]
Leading Beauty Brand Seeks American Women in London for TV Commercial
Lights. Camera. Action. I have another exciting opportunity for you girls to make a good chunk of money and have fun doing it! A leading beauty brand is looking for American women in their 20’s (and early 30’s) who are based in the UK for a really fun casting project. The brand is looking for […]
{Beauty} 20% off ALL at-home beauty treatments with Ruuby
Theres a lot of apps these days claiming that they can offer wonderful on-demand beauty treatments in the comfort of your home. In the spirit of blogging for you girls, I’ve tried them all. Now it’s time to tell you my favorite. The Ruuby beauty app offers absolutely stellar therapists and technicians that are 100 […]
{Beauty} My Absolute Favorite Beauty Essentials
I’ve never been a beauty junkie. In fact, it drives me crazy to have too many things on my bathroom counter, no mater how organized. I’m all about can’t-live-without favorites that can streamline my morning routine. Over the past year or so I’ve learned that there are a handful of products without which I would not be […]
{Eating & Drinking} A Dinner Party at Home… & I didn’t have to cook.
I can’t cook to save my life. Sometimes I wish I had that Martha Stewart gene where I loved being in the kitchen all day long, but I just don’t. When I decided to host a dinner party at our new house for five of my favorite girlfriends I immediately went into a panic. I […]
