How to be the coolest aunt ever

May 23, 2013

how to be the coolest aunt ever

It’s no secret that I have an obsession with my 4-year-old nephew, Mark.  He’s adorable, he’s smart, he’s…related to me.  It’s pretty simple, really.  Not that I’m any kind of aunt-ing (yes, I made that up) expert or anything, but I’ve noticed there are really only four things that you need to be the best aunt ever.

1. An iPhone: There’s no better distraction than an iPhone and/or iPad.  My nephew discovered the Cake Doodle app on my iPhone and refused to give my phone back to me until the battery actually died.

2. Cute clothes for him/her: I’ve learned that the nephew has a thing for sharks (who doesn’t?) and the faux lifeguard t-shirt was just too cute to pass up.  Really, anything at The Children’s Place is great because the clothes are adorable and cheap.

3. Yes To BABY Carrots Face + Nose Wipes: These are positively genius.  After spending a week here in LA with the little booger machine, these are a LIFE SAVER.  As an aunt, I feel like I’m not really obligated to hold my nephew’s used tissues and these are 98% natural and even contain Vitamin E.

4. A Spiderman juice cup: Kids need their juice cups, that’s a fact.  Since Mark is obsessed with all things superhero, I knew that this Spiderman version would be a winner.  No complaints during juice time, that’s for sure.

Tuesday Web Candy

May 21, 2013

Tuesday Web Candy

I’m obsessing over this summer watermelon salad recipe! – KellyGoLightly

Isla Fisher at Cannes = perfection – BeautyBloggingJunkie

COVERGIRL is gonna launch a “Hunger Games” makeup line! – InStyle

Once again, I’m really into Kristen’s latest DIY: a jeweled clutch – GlitterNGlue

12 pickup lines that only an ACTOR could use…so typical.  If you live in LA, you get this – BuzzFeed

Leandra addresses what she wears while working from home…a valid question and something I think about now that I, myself work from home – ManRepeller

I’m always on the hunt for good black eyeliners, so I’m excited to try some of these babies – BeautyBanter

Jelly Sandals/accessories: welcome to my childhood

May 21, 2013

jelly sandals for adults

To say that I was a child obsessed with jelly sandals would be too mild a statement to make.  I was beyond obsessed.  I wore them in the winter…with socks…in New York.  Yep (see photo below). Then there’s that.  So yeah, I have to be honest and admit that I kind of love that the whole jelly sandal/jelly accessory look is still chic.  Here are my favorites:

1. Nasty Gal Light Bright Bag: This bag reminds me of the purse that I had to use when I worked retail.  You know the one…it proved that we weren’t stealing anything from the store.  Somehow, I love the pink version more.

2. MARC by Marc Jacobs Jelly Dots iPhone 5 Case: Green is my favorite color, truth.  I’m really into this iPhone case for many reasons, which I will let you just assume.

3. Old Navy Jelly Sandals: A chic, yet affordable version, of the 80s staple.

4. Stuart Weissman “Jealous” Sandal: These are probably the closest to the 80s version that i’ve seen in awhile…and yeah, they are pricey, but I can’t tell you that I wouldn’t buy them, purely to re-live my youth.

5. Target Xhileration Clear Jelly Wristlet: The perfect beach essential. I’ll use this to hold my ID, credit card and cell phone when I’m at the beach and/or pool.

6. C. Wonder Logo Jelly Tote: This jelly tote just exudes summer to me.  I’m obsessed.

 

jamie in jelly sandals

Me, wearing purple jelly sandals with socks, while playing mini golf. Yep, that’s right.

Cheers to that with mary and leah from AFabLife.com!

May 17, 2013

Do you have a bitch face?  Is there someone in your class trying to cheat off of you?  Need some cheap date ideas for your college boyfriend, apparently whom you’re “courting”?  These are just a few of the burning questions that I help Leah and Mary answer in this week’s edition of “Cheers To That.”  I love these girls, and you will too…so make sure to subscribe to their channel stat.  And also check out their blog, AFabLife.com…today, my spring beauty must-haves are up on the site!

The Cutest Lingerie for spring

May 17, 2013

cute spring lingerie

My good friend, Kelley Herman, is probably one of the most talented lingerie designers in the country, in my opinion, and so when I asked her to give me (and you guys!) the scoop on her top lingerie pieces for spring, I was honestly too excited for words when I saw her choices.  Admittedly, my own lingerie closet has grown by leaps and bounds (and style) since meeting Kelley back in 2009, when I first moved to LA.  So here are her top choices for spring, and why:

1. Topshop Sketch Floral Print Bralet:  ”The longline bra is the new bandeau!  I like the all over lace ones for this summer but I also like the ones that look like a little cropped tops and not so much like a bra! (like this version and #4 below).  The Topshop version is nice because it comes in many sizes, so you have a better chance of getting a good fit, which is super important in any bra- even a fun novelty one.”

2. Forever21 Seamless Layering Bra: “I live in these things, especially on those super hot LA nights…and for $5 a pop, it doesn’t matter that they start falling apart after about five washes.”

3. Blackheart Lace Longline Bralette: “The Blackheart version is nice because it has a lightweight foam cup with an under-wire, so you get the modesty and support of a bra.”

4. Free People Secret Garden Lace Bra

5. Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Demi Bra: “I love this bra!  The lace band looks sexy when it peeks out of tanks, and the cups are super smooth, even under tight tees.”

6. Victoria’ Secret Lace Trim Mini Cheekster Panty: ”Love this mini cheekster!  it makes your butt look so cute!  I just wish it didn’t come in all of these dorky prints…where’s the solid black?!”