Golden Goose Distressed Sneakers

I'm just going to file this under "Absurd."  High end retailers are selling these Golden Goose distressed sneakers for approximately $600 and I'm trying so hard to understand the appeal.  Is irony that on trend?  I'm so confused.  Would you buy these?

Read more »

All By Myself...

When I was a teenager read in some astrology book something to the effect of Scorpios tending to end up living alone as they got older.  I can't remember exactly what it said but I remember feeling profoundly saddened by the thought.  I mean, I couldn't comprehend the notion of going to a m…

Read more »

Shirodhara at Burke Williams

The other night I had a dream that I was riding a bike down a hill and wanted to stop or slow down but my brakes weren't working so I had to use my feet to slow down the momentum.  Maybe it's just me (although I suspect it's not), but it seems like these days we lead such busy lives th…

Read more »

Mac x Teraji Collection

The internet is abuzz with news of Teraji P. Henson's collaboration with Mac Cosmetics in a collection hitting stores in less than two weeks.  The Empire star took to her Instagram page this morning to announce the news of the release on September 6th and share a sneak peek with her followers.…

Read more »

Lululemon Summer Workout Festival

You ever feel like you need a new workout plan?  It could be that your plan to get your body beach body ready by summer fell through or perhaps you've gotten bored with your regular workout.  Whatever the case may be, it's good to try something new every now and then which is how I found m…

Read more »

Are you on Bloglovin?

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Read more »

BINGO Under the Stars

Last night was a cool, clear summer night in Los Angeles.  The perfect setting for BINGO Under the Stars with Bingo Boy and Deven Green at the Americana at Brand in Glendale.  The event happens about three times per year and it's a pretty hot ticket that always sells out.  Why shouldn't it…

Read more »

#mybeautymysay

It happens in lunchrooms with classmates or co-workers.  While watching athletic competitions on television in mixed company.  Amongst family.  Countless times I've personally observed men and women commenting on the physical appearance of female athletes.  "She looks like a man."  &…

Read more »

Mauve/Dusty Rose/Soft Begonia

I've always loved pink but I could never get away with wearing it- it just doesn't seem to compliment my skin tone or whatever.  However, sometime last year Victoria's Secret released several items from their Pink line in a color they called "Soft Begonia."  I tried on a high…

Read more »

Back to School

Some moms do a happy dance on the first day of school.  Not me.  No, I'm a big punk.  I didn't cry but I came pretty close.  Sending my youngest off to middle school was harder than I imagined it would be.  It was confirmation that there are no more babies in my house and a reminder that t…

Read more »

Staples FTW

It's that time again!  Summer is over, school is starting and your kids need new school supplies!  Is it just me or does that list longer and longer every year?  Not to worry!  Staples has you covered with everything you need.  The best part though?  They offer 110% price matching which means …

Read more »

A Toast 2 Artistry

It's Friday night and you need to let your hair down after a hectic work week.  You want to hang out with the girls but you've outgrown the club scene and dinner's been done.  What do you do?  If you're me you seek out something a bit outside the box which is how I ended up at A To…

Read more »

Suicide Squad

Let me start by saying, like most of you, I heard all the negative reviews by critics prior to seeing Suicide Squad and for a brief moment I nearly let it deter me from seeing it opening weekend.  Nearly.  I'm glad I didn't though because, while I did find it to be a little all over the pl…

Read more »

McDonald's New Menu Changes

If you're anything like me you grew up on McDonald's food.  Nothing made me happier than opening a Happy Meal box to find a six piece box of Chicken McNuggets and crispy, golden fries waiting for me inside.  Of course, this was the 80's, prior to nutrition labels on everything we eat a…

Read more »

Blogher 16

Hello friends!  I just got home from my first Blogher conference and I am both incredibly exhausted and extremely pumped. What a great first day!  I wasn't quite sure what to expect but everyone is so nice and there is really so much to learn.  I look forward to sharing a more in depth account…

Read more »

Cabinet of Curiosities

Starting this weekend, on August 6th, Downtown L.A.'s historic Union Station will unveil a new art exhibit,"Cabinet of Curiosities" in its Grand Waiting Room.  The original installation will feature the works of local artists Tanya Brodsky, David DiMichele, Ashley Hagen, Noel Korten,…

Read more »

New Shoes!

There are days when I go through my closet in search of something to wear and, despite the fact that I've taken over both sides of the closet since my husband deployed and it's chock full of dresses, blouses, and jeans, I come up empty handed.  The clothes that I once loved and likely obse…

Read more »

Let Us Not Be Divided in this Difficult Time

 Terrorist attacks...  Gang violence...  Police shootings...  Racism...  Indifference about our social issues... In the case of recent police shootings, I've been going back and forth in my mind trying to make sense of everything. Which actions were justified? What could've been done diff…

Read more »

Happy 4th of July!

Hello from fabulous Las Vegas!  The kids (minus one - oldest had to work) and I made the trek to Vegas to visit with loved ones for the holiday.  We spent most of the day in the water at both my aunt's house and my best friend's.  Bonus?  My brother, Taj, flew in from his military training…

Read more »

X Men

Marvel is just everything!  I'm not a comic book reader (so my only reference is the previous X-Men movies which I've also loved) but you don't have to be to appreciate just how damned good the movies are in this franchise.  The cast is amazing from James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xav…

Read more »

Prom

So, two thing happened today:  My oldest son went off to prom and it just so happened to fall on his 18th birthday!  It's hard to believe that I'm now the parent of an adult child (technically).  I thought it would make me feel old or maybe feel sad that he's not a little boy anymore, …

Read more »

Fantasea Magic Festival at The Queen Mary in Long Beach

Prepare to be mystified and mesmerized as magic takes hold over of the majestic and mysterious Queen Mary.  Fantasea is an all new magic festival coming to Long Beach, California April 8th through 10th.  Enjoy magical activities all weekend long!  Learn a few tricks of your own in the Secret Circ…

Read more »

The Harlem Globetrotters Are Back in So Cal!

Get excited, folks!  The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Southern California for their 90th Anniversary World Tour!  That's right, 90 years of basketball hijinks and revelry on the court and goodwill throughout the communities they visit all across North America. Here's a quick run…

Read more »