A ponytail may be the most loved and versatile hair style ever. You can wear it to a baseball game or you can wear it to a grand ball. A ponytail can make you look younger, sportier, more elegant, sleek, cute, messy or demure. It all depends on how you style it. Let's...
I was watching season 1 of Gossip Girl, and in the first Episode, Serena goes on a date with Dan wearing a sequin mini dress with thick black tights and ankle boots. I fell in love with this outfit. Despite the fact that Serena is supposed to be a teenager in GG, and...
Even though I’m not going anywhere for New Year’s Eve, I still want to be festive. I rarely wear makeup these days as I don’t go out much. And when I do go out, most of my face is covered with a mask. Despite everything, I will be getting a little glitter on this...
I know that minimalism is in right now, but I can't get behind it. I'm the furthest thing from a minimalist. If anything I'm baroque. I'm rococo. Perhaps it's the Italian in me, but I love sparkle and glimmer and ornate design. I can't live in a beige world. I need...
Looking for an elegant yet practical gift for someone in your life? Fur will keep them warm and cozy. Faux fur allows you to provide warmth and luxury without the guilt. This list contains wearable items to keep you or your loved ones in stylish comfort. There are...
How do you create your La Dolce Vita Lifestyle? By exploring the fantasy version of yourself and then bringing her to life one small step at a time. Please allow me to share my La Dolce Vita fantasies with you. This is a list of glamorous gifts for your La Dolce Vita...
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...