Archive for July 2013

Instagram for Instant Reassurance? You Bet!

Instagram for Instant Reassurance? You Bet!

There is this place on the Internet—this social media site—that is allowing both women and men to test their styles on the public. Instagram!



Byron Lars Beauty Mark: “More About the Clothes, Less About the ‘Hype'”

Byron Lars Beauty Mark: “More About the Clothes, Less About the ‘Hype'”

His first collection of clothing not only gained a renowned reputation, but the accessories that complemented runway ensembles — most apparent in his 7th on Sixth runway presentations — began to receive attention as well. Lars went on to design a limited edition of designer Barbie dolls for Mattel.



VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE – Christopher Durang’s Comedy Tribute to Chekhov

VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE – Christopher Durang’s Comedy Tribute to Chekhov

FAMILY and RELATIONSHIPS and SEX and CHEKHOV—Put these all together, add a clever fast-paced script with phenomenal actors, and the result is a fun-filled, laugh-packed evening.



Hugo’s Cellar at the Four Queens Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas – Walk Down for a Lift Up!

Hugo’s Cellar at the Four Queens Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas – Walk Down for a Lift Up!

In “old” Las Vegas, to eat upscale you have to go downstairs! You enter Hugo’s by going down to the basement. That’s why it’s called “Hugo’s Cellar.” This is truly one of the not-so-often-seen traditional restaurants, and we are delighted it is still around after 30 years.



NEWSical the Musical – A NEWSworthy Off Broadway Show!

NEWSical the Musical – A NEWSworthy Off Broadway Show!

For theater lovers in NYC on a Sunday night—it’s not easy finding a show. During the day, there are plenty of matinees. But if you get to NY too late for a 2 or 3 o’clock show, there aren’t many theaters offering evening performances.



ADVENT by James Treadwell

ADVENT by James Treadwell

A new author, James Treadwell has penned a delightful fantasy of magic and sorcery. Advent, published earlier this year, is literally as well as symbolically the first novel of a trilogy. Having so enjoyed J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and still wishing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows had not been the last, this grandmother found Treadwell’s novel a very enjoyable and suspense-filled substitute; and I am looking forward to the second book.



INFERNO by Dan Brown

INFERNO by Dan Brown

Quite frightening, but the solution was even more frightening. Bertrand Zobris, rich and world-famous doctor, invents a solution, based on the theory that the plagues of yesteryears were a way of balancing the population, for example, the Black Death in Europe in the 14th Century, which killed an estimated 75 to 200 million people.



Fragrance: The Miscategorized Accessory

Fragrance: The Miscategorized Accessory

Many people place fragrance in the cosmetic category, this is wrong. A certain scent should be considered with clothing choice. It was once said, “A wardrobe is not complete without a fitting fragrance”, and I couldn’t agree more. Just as a pair of hideous earrings or necklace can be so distracting it may ruin an outfit, an inappropriate scent can be just as disturbing.



Dogeared – Handcrafted, Transformative Jewelry Made from Love!

Dogeared – Handcrafted, Transformative Jewelry Made from Love!

Selling her handmade jewelry 1991 at the flea market in Pasadena, Marcia Maizel-Clarke recognized a need for positive, insightful, and personal jewelry . . . jewelry that speaks to its wearer. A year later, Dogeared was born. Now after 21 years, the brand has blazed a trail of designs with subtle classics, eclectic and unexpected statements of jewelry that reflect love, kindness, and consciousness.



Miami Swim 2013 Collections Photographed by Arun Nevader – See What’s Hot Right Now!

Miami Swim 2013 Collections Photographed by Arun Nevader – See What’s Hot Right Now!

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Miami Swim 2013 showcased last summer 2012. The week-long event has the most diverse variety of swimsuits and coverups. Summer is the perfect time to show you and show off some of those fabulous designs and their gorgeous models! (Photographed by Arun Nevader.)