You’re Invited: The Land of Nod + cupcakeMAG Pinterest Party!

You’re Invited: The Land of Nod + cupcakeMAG Pinterest Party!

Hello Spring! It is time to welcome the season in our home. The Land of Nod + cupcakeMAG are hosting a Pinterest Party inspired by pops of color — a bright rug, a colorful lamp, a bright focal point walls plus examples how to do it. And you’re invited!! Join some of our favorite bloggers, most stylish social influences and one of our favorite companies — The Honest Company —  to pin …

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The Perfect Dress for Easter Brunch

The Perfect Dress for Easter Brunch

From The Desk Of | Kate | Junior Stylist + Editors’ Assistant {see more post by moi here} If you haven’t noticed, pastels are in and I am not complaining. I love the mints, corals, pale yellows, love ‘em all. With Easter right around the corner, I put together a couple outfits based on this fab Dorothy Perkins lace dress. Neither of these outfits break the bank, and of course …

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St. Patty’s Day Recipe! Chocolate, Pretzel & Stout Caramel Corn

St. Patty’s Day Recipe! Chocolate, Pretzel & Stout Caramel Corn

Today I am sharing the perfect St. Patty’s Day recipe! I hope you enjoy it. Just in time for the weekend! Chocolate, Pretzel & Stout Caramel Corn 8 cups fresh popped popcorn (stove top, not microwave) 1 cup pretzels 1-14 oz can of Guinness or other stout beer 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chunks Heat oven …

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Statement Sunglasses For Spring

Statement Sunglasses For Spring

Spring is here, and it’s time to start updating our wardrobes!  If you don’t have a ton of time or money to invest, an easy, fun way to update your look is to buy some really fun sunglasses.  Statement sunglasses are a big trend this season, with fun shapes, bright colors and cool prints.  Here are a few of my favorites! 1)      Karen Walker Eyewear – I love these cat …

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2013 Nail Trends

2013 Nail Trends

From The Desk Of | Kate | Junior Stylist + Editors’ Assistant {see more post by moi here} Pales, Metallics & Duo-Tones; the official it-list of 2013 nails. In reading all the latest mags & seeing what all the celebs are wearing on their nails, here I conclude my research for the 2013 nail trends discovered thus far! Metallics: OPI “NUMBER ONE NEMESIS” (charcoal gray), Nicole by OPI “GIVE ME …

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PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue

PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue

On Friday, the long-awaited PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue hit Target newsstands – March 1st! I couldn’t wait to get my hand on the latest copy to see all of the celebrities, fashion, and style — my favorite things! I was so excited to see Adele on the cover sharing lips with her Oscar. I loved her performance — and how she let her hair down. You may remember …

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Get the Look for Less

Get the Look for Less

From The Desk Of | Kate | Junior Stylist + Editors’ Assistant One thing I have learned through all my fashion studies is to own pieces that are versatile. With that being said I came across this perfect blouse from OASIS, immediately saw it and thought-OH MY I can wear this so many different ways. Being the fashionista that I am (yes, I called myself that) seeing a piece like …

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Celebrating the PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue (Target Gift Card Giveaway!)

Celebrating the PEOPLE Magazine 2013 Oscars Double Issue (Target Gift Card Giveaway!)

It’s Oscar weekend! Ahhh, the excitement. I wrote over on Babble earlier in the week how my 10 year old and I have been preparing for the big day. SO exciting. Who doesn’t love award shows? Well — another thing I really look forward to is how I really look forward to PEOPLE Magazine’s Red Carper edition — you know, that fabulous double issue that shows off all the best …

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Happy Valentine’s Day :: $1500 Giveaway!!

Happy Valentine’s Day :: $1500 Giveaway!!

Yep. You read correctly! I joined some of the most amazing gals I know to give readers the chance to win a $1500 VISA GIFTCARD! Happy Valentine’s Day cupcakes!!!!!!! The amazing Heather of JustLove.ly put the amazing graphic together — isn’t it the cutest? I am telling you — some super-fabulous bloggers below! So go ahead – start dreaming up just what you would spend it on + tell me …

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White Chocolate Wonderful  Peanut Butter Blossoms

White Chocolate Wonderful Peanut Butter Blossoms

This post is in no way sponsored by Peanut Butter & Co., but I want to spread the word about this stuff. White Chocolate Wonderful is exactly that. Wonderful.  It’s seriously so good I eat by the spoonful. My kids love it on PB & Banana sandwiches.  And when used  in place of regular peanut butter in your cookie recipes, it makes them that much more delicious.

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