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Oscar Gowns: metallic & white

I was a huge fan of all of the sparkle on the red carpet tonight. Jennifer Hudson, Meryl Streep and Naomi Watts are just a few of the celebrities who blew me away with their old Hollywood glamour spin…

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I left my heart in San Francisco

My friend Julia of Ms. Blonde Bangs was kind enough to feature me on her blog yesterday as part of a series in which she covers style across the US. (You’ll notice that all of her friends look like they stepped…

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Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

I’m willing to admit that I might not have a bright future in food photography, but I make no apologies for what I’m showing you here. (Despite what you may think, these photos were not scanned from a disposable…

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Quinoa and vegetable salad with lemon vinaigrette

Many people think that having a gluten allergy leads to insanity. Much to the dismay of my local psychotherapist, Bob’s Redmill All purpose flour allows me to enjoy the foods I love without having a painful (or embarrassing) reaction.  When you have…

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Skirting the issue

Sometimes the only clean item in your closet is a dress which is more appropriate for martinis than coffee. To avoid getting unwanted attention, consider layering a conservative top over a cocktail dress to make your style more daytime…

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Sequins and Champagne

*Public Service Announcement*   The season is changing, which means one thing; retail discounts. Some of my favorite retailers -Anthropologie and Nordstrom – are currently peddling product like a flea market in Mexico.  Since I arguably have a shopping addiction, I’ve…

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Pastel pop

Something destroyed my recently acquired ability to dress responsibly. Note to self (and all of you): It is probably cold in San Francisco today and every day for the foreseeable future. Hashtag, bringyourjacket. Cold weather or not, I really admire a skirt…

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In dem jeans

Rose-colored jeans were the last thing on my wish list when I strolled into Blue Jeans Bar during a recent trip to The Marina. Truth be told, I only ended up at BJB because my husband has a penchant…

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