Monthly Archives: July 2014

Beat the NYC heat

This week, as I waited for the A train in the sweltering underground heat, I glanced over at another woman on the platform. She was dry as a daisy, fanning herself with one of these—a portable, battery-operated fan. I immediately thought of all the things that I carry in my purse to be prepared (a… Read more »

Endless summer

Lately, my weekend look has been limited to the following: white jeans, a lightweight tee (like this l’été sans fin shirt from J.Crew), my white Birkenstocks, and a dab of this Stila Convertible Color lipstick in Sweet Pea. It’s so easy and mindless—and a great way to keep cool as the July temperatures start to… Read more »

Bits of the Weekend

How was your July 4th holiday weekend? Sorry I didn’t get a chance to post before heading off to Massachusetts! The extra days off were so lovely and restful—and after Hurricane Arthur passed through New England, we were left with one of the most gorgeous weekends of the year. On Saturday, my parents and I… Read more »

Magic in the Moonlight

Remember when I first mentioned Woody Allen’s next film, starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone? It comes out in theaters this month! Even better, it now has a name—it’s called Magic in the Moonlight—and looks so fun. It’s about an Englishman (played by Firth) who hopes to uncover a possible swindler (played by Stone). It’s… Read more »

July Page: A Toast!

Happy July 1st, my darling readers! I always look at this weekend as the official kick-off to summer. The 4th of July weekend happens to be my favorite holiday, too. There’s nothing better than leisurely BBQs, sunshine, and enjoying it all with family and friends. Here are a few things I’m excited about this month:•… Read more »