There are little things you can do to elevate your home decor. Adding these accents need not cost a lot of money, but they take a little thought and planning. Here are my 8 tips to add elegant touches to your home. 1. Color Many people paint their walls white,...
While I would never presume to tell you what style is best for you, there are some timeless pieces that can make your wardrobe look more elegant and expensive, even on a budget. Here are 10 elegant wardrobe basics every woman should own. 1. A good-fitting bra. Most...
When you want to switch up your look, try a neutral nude lipstick. You can rock a nude lip no matter your skin tone. You just have to find your right shade. Why a nude lip? Nude lips can be a real statement, as much as a red lip can be. A nude lip gives you an...
In our continuing discussion of modern elegance, let’s consider the elegance in beauty routines. Be inspired by women throughout history or look to the women in your life. I learned how to apply makeup and develop a good skin care routine by my very elegant mother. My...
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...
The holidays are a time to shine. We bring trees into our homes and decorate them with all kinds of shiny baubles and lights. We wrap presents in colorful paper and bows. We light up our houses and drink sparkling drinks. This time of year is all about holiday...
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...