Camilla Belle-Beverly Hills, CA How does the average 35-year-old celebrate their birthday? Gorge on cake? Spend it drunkenly belting out “Don’t Stop Believin’” in a musky karaoke bar? Well, if you’re Vara, shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo’s most famous creation, you’ll launch a site, providing your fans with the opportunity to customize their very own Vara. […]
Nothing beats a good chocolate chip cookie. Although the Nestle recipe (found on the back of the brand’s semisweet chocolate chips) is a tried and true classic, and one I grew up with, I’ve been in search of an alternate to switch it up on occasion. Maldon, a natural English sea salt incorporated into Bon Appétit’s […]
The nail art trend often seems reserved for the select few with true artistic talent, and the added patience to work on ten writhing, one-inch canvases. Of all the nail DIYs I’ve come across, this “watercolor/spiderweb” variation, created by manicurist Alicia Torello, seemed like something even the fumbling non-artist (aka me) could accomplish. Allure‘s Sophie Panych […]
A few months back I was watching Giada De Laurentiis make these spaghetti nests with her daughter Jade, which got me thinking, “If a five-year-old can make this, why can’t I?” Not that I’d want my cooking skills to be matched up against De Laurentiis spawn in a few years, but it speaks to the […]
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I felt this digital short from Kristen Wiig’s return to SNL last night was a fitting tribute (isn’t Kristen the best??). Happy Mother’s Day, everyone, especially to my beautiful mama, who is also my best friend. With sister Kate (L) and my tiny self (R).
This may mark the third time in two weeks that I have referenced Smorgasburg, the “Brooklyn Flea Food Market” based in Williamsburg. Although pricey (reality check: what in NYC isn’t?), the market is filled with over 100 vendors and their wide variety of delicacies, often of the experimental type, including primarily Brooklyn-based vendors for the […]
Lemonade is one of the season’s classic refreshments, yet I thought a spritz of sparkling water would add more punch, perfect for summer BBQs and pool parties. Flavored seltzers are an alternative, especially with kids, who may want to test flavor variations. Traditional lemonade recipes call for a half cup to a cup less water […]
