The Virtue of Selfishness

So today is the opening day at the theaters for Atlas Shrugged, the movie.  The book, which was first released in 1957, is a classic by author Ayn Rand, whose philosophy of Objectivism has long been embraced by those who agree that the moral purpose of one’s life is the pursuit of one’s own happiness.  [...]

My Office Essentials Wish List

Working at home (or even in an office), there are certain essentials one needs to ensure they’re organized and fashionable, too.  Here are a few things I’ve noticed lately that I’m coveting as part of my office décor.   Kroom Magazine Holders (Set of 4) $18.00 Kroom Wall Calendar $13.00 Ballard Designs Wall Shelves (from [...]

Love this promo!  Welcome to the Future… Life + Times

Life + Times

If you haven’t already heard, Jay-Z launched a new site, Life + Times (www.lifeandtimes.com) last week, and true to Jay-Z form, it is so ridiculously uber-cool, and a game-changer as far as websites and blogs go.  I’m seriously such an amateur and I can see why Mr. Shawn Carter is Jay-Z! Anyway, check it out [...]

Arivka Jewelry for a One of a Kind Look

Remember when I told you about the cutest boutique in Long Beach, Twig & Willow?  Well, one of their unique lines is ARIVKA Jewelry.  Handmade in Los Angeles by designer Aimee Rivka, Aimee’s passion for nature, gemstones and unique design led her to start handcrafting her own jewelry.  I love so many of her pieces.  [...]

Noevir Recovery Complex Diminishes Fine Lines

Years ago, my friend Emily introduced me to a Japanese skin care line, Noevir (www.noevirusa.com).  What I loved about it was 1) it is a Japanese skin care line (and by that virtue, will most likely be one of the best and most sophisticated skincare technologies available), and 2) the formulas were very lightweight and [...]

It’s All About Choices

Throughout my entire career, I’ve chosen the corporate path.  Armed with a Wharton MBA, it has been quote-unquote, the safe path for me.  Honestly, the “safe” path to a guaranteed six-figure salary, which helps me pay bills and gives me extra to spare. However, as I’ve written countless times before, life isn’t about the money, [...]

Country Charmers

If you’ve seen the latest cover of People Magazine, it covers Reese Witherspoon’s dress and “country” wedding to CAA agent Jim Toth.  Although there weren’t many photos, I love the idea that Reese had a smallish country wedding at her 1920s ranch estate in Ojai, California.  She mixed a bit of her country charm and [...]

Rob Lowe Shares His Stories He Only Tells His Friends

As many of you know, one of my favorite magazines is Vanity Fair.  Well, this month, guess who’s on the cover?  Rob Lowe!  Still looking HOT at 47, Vanity Fair has an excerpt from Rob’s soon–to-be-published memoir, Stories I Only Tell My Friends.  Well, I know what I will be reading when the book hits [...]

Milk & Honey Custom Fabulous Shoes

For you shoe-philes and shoe-aholics out there, I recently discovered this website, Milk & Honey (www.milkandhoneyshoes.com), which actually lets you custom-design any pair of shoes! Launched by Ilissa and Dorian Howard, two sisters who have an affinity for shoes, Milk & Honey introduces the idea of affordable custom shoes to women everywhere. It’s a very [...]