Eyebrows are such an important part of the face. Can you imagine what you'd look like without them? A well-groomed brow can open up your eyes and balance your features. They add structure and create a focal point that brings all of your features together. Now that I'm...
Autumn is by far the most colorful season with its deep orange, red, and yellow hues of falling leaves. In this quick autumn makeup tutorial, I take inspiration from the colors of nature. I have cool-toned skin, so I look better in cooler colors. I can still obtain...
When I was growing up I never paid much attention to my skin. I didn't have a skin care routine besides washing my face with a bar of soap in the shower. I used the gold bar of Dial deodorant soap on my face! As I got a little older I realized there are many products...
I'm always in search of la dolce vita, even in my television entertainment. I like to watch European shows to see new actors, different plots, and interesting ways of life outside of the American experience. And I admit, I also like to watch European shows to see...
Eyebrows are such an important part of the face. Can you imagine what you'd look like without them? A well-groomed brow can open up your eyes and balance your features. They add structure and create a focal point that brings all of your features together. Now that I'm...
Autumn is by far the most colorful season with its deep orange, red, and yellow hues of falling leaves. In this quick autumn makeup tutorial, I take inspiration from the colors of nature. I have cool-toned skin, so I look better in cooler colors. I can still obtain...
When I was growing up I never paid much attention to my skin. I didn't have a skin care routine besides washing my face with a bar of soap in the shower. I used the gold bar of Dial deodorant soap on my face! As I got a little older I realized there are many products...
I'm always in search of la dolce vita, even in my television entertainment. I like to watch European shows to see new actors, different plots, and interesting ways of life outside of the American experience. And I admit, I also like to watch European shows to see...
From time to time I like to share with you a product that I've been loving. I like to switch up my hair care routine every now and then. I've been enjoying using Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. I'm not sponsored for this...
It's the '20s again. Do you think this new decade will be as wild as the roaring 1920s? I hope so. That makes it a perfect time to learn how to dress like Phryne Fisher. My wardrobe lately has been inspired by The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, lady detective. Have...
This is my first makeup tutorial. As a pale-skinned girl, I'm always longing for that bronze golden complexion of Italian film stars. I created a look for my fair skin that uses bronzers and highlighters so it looks natural and not too Instagrammy, if you know what I...
The weather in my area, southern New Jersey, has been all over the place. Last night we got a snow storm. This morning I woke up and it had all melted away. In two days the forecast says it will be in the 70s (in mid-February!) and then dropping back down to the low...
If you're a longtime reader of my blog, you know I am in love with all things Italian. I was looking for a new shampoo to try and I thought, "Italians have beautiful hair, I'll look for Italian brands of shampoo." So I did a search on Amazon for "Italian shampoo" and...
Some women collect shoes. I collect scarves. Italians wear scarves all year round. You never know when you are going to get chilly. You can tie a scarf to a purse strap and then wrap it around your neck when it gets cold. Scarves can really change the look and feel of...