Guest Blogger for August – A View from Melissa’s World
Hello there fellow readers in the blogosphere! I am Melissa, a current MFA student at Chatham University and a beauty and fashion addict. While strolling through my local Macy’s the other day, I stumbled upon this fabulous Jessica Simpson Dany platform. It comes in three colors, but my favorite would be the suede coffee version. I … Read more
Hidden Pittsburgh Gems Part I…Favorite Sushi Restaurant
After living in Los Angeles for several years, it’s kind of hard to acclimate myself to the sushi offerings in the Pittsburgh area. Sure, it’s good, but just doesn’t have the same taste as sushi from the West Coast. I found myself accepting of the offerings here, but not blown away by any means. This comes … Read more
I came across a lovely shoe today…
I came across a lovely shoe today and just had to share. How would you use this in your wardrobe? I think it would go great with white skinny jeans and a cobalt blue kimono top. Best of all, it’s on sale! Style: Knockout by Nine West.
Fourteen Fab Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without…
You know how you have your “go-to” beauty products that you MUST have in your life? Products that if they were to become discontinued bloodshed and gnashing of teeth would follow? Well this is mine…These items are in no particular order and I am not affiliated in any way with the companies that make these items. … Read more
A tale of a Pittsburgh Girl in Los Angeles on Oscars weekend…
I didn’t purposely plan to be here in Los Angeles on the weekend in which the Oscars was being held. I had come to LA from Pittsburgh for a much-anticipated meeting with a major, national costume manufacturer who was interested in seeing my costume design sketches for possible inclusion into their Halloween 2012 collection. This was … Read more
Maniac Magazine February – March 2012 Issue Preview…
Maniac Magazine February/March 2012 – Lucy Hale photographed by April Hubal Who would’ve thought that little ol’ me would get to preview of the new issue of Pittsburgh’s Maniac Magazine? As I walked into Maniac Magazine‘s February/March 2012 live blogging event in Pittsburgh’s South Side Works, I jokingly thought to myself, “is this some cruel set-up … Read more
Hello Lover…
I’ve been waiting about 15 years to utter those words… It was the anticipation of fervent shoe lust that made me nearly drop the package handed to me by the UPS man…he looked frightened…and with good cause. This package was my much awaited pair of the Michael Kors Gibson Boot. From what I could … Read more
South Beach Eats and Shopping Treats…
Having a shopping dry spell back in Pittsburgh, one of the first things that I wanted to do in South Beach was shop. My hotel being located on 9th and Ocean Drive put me in the heart of everything that South Beach is known for, without ever having to grab a cab. I love a … Read more
South Beach Luxury on a Dime…
South Beach Luxury on a Dime… Hotel Breakwater – South Beach, Miami – January 2012 I wanted to get away, away from the snow, gray skies and 10 degree temperatures. However, my bank account wasn’t cooperating. What’s a girl to do, you may ask? After an exhaustive search on discount travel sites, I ended up … Read more
Style, Travel, Fashion, Beauty
Welcome to It’s all Smoke and Mirrors…where beauty is not always as it apprears to be. Find the latest style trends, beauty advice, travel and dining ideas and celebrity style for less. Behind the scenes tips on celebrity style for less and celebrity gossip. Check out our “Hot Mess of the Day…in a good way” … Read more
