I rarely get to work with makeup artist Chanty LaGrana, but when I do, I know it’s going to be a good day. I know my facial features will be enhanced and perfected to the point where it would be impossible to not feel pretty. This woman has a sweet soul, a calming demeanor and …
One would think it would be easy to find a good maxi dress for the Summer, but it’s not! I constantly try on maxi dresses that look great on the hanger, but usually, once I put them on, it looks like I’m wearing a muumuu (not really the look I’m going for). I’m happy to say that I …
My mom — affectionately known as Momma Chan on-air — is a petite powerhouse. At just 5-feet-tall and 95 pounds, she can effortlessly command a room. Growing up, my mom had a lot on her plate. She was a full-time professional interior designer and master renovator — and still managed to be a devoted mother …
This dark navy crepe wrap dress by 4.COLLECTIVE is one of those pieces that looks chic during the day or at night. It’s not supposed to be super tight so it’s comfortable to wear while you’re sitting at your desk or sitting at the dinner table. It’s a great basic piece that has a little bit …
I spent two days in Istanbul and loved every moment of it. Now I understand why it’s considered the gateway to Asia. This city is a feast for the eyes and it’s the perfect combination of new and old, West and East. When we first arrived, we took a tour along the Bosphorus, which divides …
Day six of my cruise was a much needed relaxing day at sea as we continued to head north up the coast of Turkey from Kusadasi toward our final destination: Istanbul. After sleeping in until 9am, I had a light breakfast of fruit and cream of wheat. I learned how to fold towels into animals …
Models always seem to snap the perfect pose and perfect picture… so why can’t you and I do it? Turns out we can… or at least try and have fun doing it in the process. I can’t make you five inches taller, but I can share some of those model poses you see in magazines. …
Day five of my cruise took me a little farther north up the Aegean Sea to the seaside town of Kusadasi (pronounced Ku-sha-da-see). The main attraction: Ephesus… the third biggest city of the ancient world (after Alexandria and Rome). The city is about a 25-minute drive from the port and along the way, I took …
Day four of my cruise took me to Bodrum and our first stop in Turkey. I’ve never been to Turkey before, but I already want to go back. When we pulled up to the port, I saw a castle (of course) and was told there is a wonderful Museum of Underwater Archaeology. I passed on …
This is one of those pencil skirts by DVF that I have in multiple colors (black, red, navy, and peacock blue). It’s one of my staple pieces that I wear often on the weather wall. This time, I paired it with an Alice + Olivia long sleeve shirt. While it looks like you’re wearing a crisp …
