Cold

Let's talk about beauty secrets, shall we? At first glance I might not look like the kind of girl who's interested in beauty but I am. I'm interested in showing my best self but most importantly, of feeling good about myself and with myself. One of my best features is my hair. It's very thick and full and wavy. My friends call it "sex hair." While I have at the moment a eyebrow-raising hair cut, I am wishing my hair will return to its former glory and grow sooner rather than later. Anywho, one of my secrets to really shiny and healthy hair? Cold water. Try it. Take your shower and when it comes time to rinse off your conditioner, blast cold water unto your strands. It's a bit painful but i promise your hair will be so shiny and brilliant, you'll be addicted. Do you have any special beauty tricks? I'd love for you to share! xox

To go

How lovely is this picnic setup? Last week I had the pleasure of going with some friends to a local mountain where the vistas were gorgeous, the leaves the perfect shades of orange and gold and the weather was terrific. Truly all that was missing was this. xox

Black & Gold

Current inspiration. Working on my office's Xmas party. Black and gold is so chic, don't you think. How's your Friday? xox

(On the types of girls he likes to date): “I really like someone who doesn’t take their selves too seriously and who will give me shit. I don’t like people who just say, ‘Yes sir, yes sir.’ I like someone who challenges me to be a better person.” Actor Josh Bowman

Egg-cellent!

Sorry for the bad pun. I just...couldn't help myself! Also, I'm starving. Also...i need a lobotomy. Any who, these eggs are fantastic. The truth is, I'm not a great cook. I'm a great eater and I can cook comfort food but the realm of my kitchen abilities doesn't extend pass that point. These eggs? They have earned me some major brownie points in the kitchen for those who have had the please of eating them. And trust me, they are so delicious. I got them off Chrissy Teigen's hilarious food blog So Delushious. This girl's got it all: she's so gorgeous, looks terrific in a bikini, will marry John Legend, is so freaking funny and is a passionate cook. She's boss. And you will be too with this recipe. Enjoy. And keep me some. xox

Paradise

All images via Vogue

This is one of the best editorials I have ever seen. This is paradise. Patti Hensen and Keith Richards have created a little piece of heaven on earth in Parrot Cay. So good. xox

"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it." Bill Cosby