Pearl is the birthstone of June, and pearls (faux, freshwater, or cultured), always look cool and classic. They're one of my favorite things to wear when the weather heats up. A strand, or several, dresses up even the most simple outfit. Unfortunately, the nacre (or natural pearl) is porous, and ... [ Read More ]
Archives for June 2007
Sweets & Savories @ Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar at Bendels
"Before I got into the chocolate business, I used to enjoy Ben & Jerry's and other sweets," Alison Nelson of Alison Nelson's Chocolate bar told me last night at the opening of the new Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel last night. "Now, my poor daughter opens the refrigerator, and there's ... [ Read More ]
Pocono BlueGrass Festival, Newfoundland, PA
On June 14-17th, the devoted RV and trailer set dutifully set up camp at the G.D.S. FAIRGROUNDS in tranquil little town of Newfoundland, Pa, for the 11th Annual Pocono Bluessgrass Festival, hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys. The mostly geriatric group were still hooting, hollering, and ... [ Read More ]
Stevie Nicks at Jones Beach-A Crystal Vision?
It's hard to be an opening act for a superstar, especially one as famous as Stevie Nicks. No matter how good you are as a performer, the audience has paid to see the headliner, and they are waiting for your act to end so the headliner can begin. At Jones Beach Theater last night, as temperatures ... [ Read More ]
Women over 50–dried up prunes or sexy seniors, or something else?
*from the advice sisters archived, updated July 2015 Women over 50--dried up prunes or sexy seniors, or are they something else? Recently, I read a post from an inquiring person who wanted to hear from (and I quote) "everyday women over 50 who don't feel as beautiful as they used to ... [ Read More ]
Bronzer Basics
As a teenager, I thought if I used baby oil and baked in the sun, that I too, would get that "California girl" tan that looks golden, and perfect. Alas, with light, freckled skin that burns in an instant, the closest I ever got to tan was a nasty (and dangerous) shade of red. For that reason, I ... [ Read More ]