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Monthly Archives: May 2011
I was a picky eater as a child. Ok, as a teen and young adult too, but mostly because my overcompensating mother indulged me. But, this means I didn’t discover the wondrous foodie world until my 20s. And it’s only … Continue reading
I told you a while back that I’d be reviewing some our registry items in the coming months. In that spirit, I’m pleased to announce that Wedding Wednesday will now be Newlywed Wednesday! First up is the gift that definitely … Continue reading
Posted in Newlywed Wednesday
Tagged bed bath and beyond, burr grinder coffee maker, cuisinart, thermal carafe
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Loyal readers will remember my original post on Ippolito’s back in March ’09, but given all the updates they’ve made of late, I thought it was time to update my profile as well. While the city’s oldest fishmonger has always … Continue reading
Posted in Chic Chef
Tagged ippolito's, le bus bread, one-stop shopping, South Philly seafood
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You’d think that being a writer, using a pen or pencil style eyeliner would come naturally. You would think that, but you’d be wrong. For some reason, I’ve never been able to use such an apparatus effectively on my eyes. … Continue reading
Posted in Product Junkie
Tagged eyeliner brush, liner lessons, MAC, NARS, smokey eye
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Back in March, I was obsessed with Sampan, the Asian-inspired Michael Schulson (who is pretty yummy, himself) restaurant in the heart of the gayborhood. I paid the place so many visits that month, I’d go so far as to say … Continue reading
Posted in Chic Chef
Tagged 13th ST., edamame, gayborhood, Michael Schulson, Sampan, soy bean heaven
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Spring has finally come to Philadelphia! As a former eye care maven, I firmly believe you need sunglasses all year round, but a new season is a great excuse to pick up a new pair. Luckily, my latest set came … Continue reading
I’ve been searching far and wide for the perfect mascara for what feels like an eternity. Covering blonde lashes without clumping has been a lifelong chore and due to my insane sweat factor, I’m often forced to go the waterproof … Continue reading
Posted in Product Junkie
Tagged bam black, blackout mascara, Dior, intense eyes, sephora
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We waited in line for over an hour at LOVE park on Tuesday for Guapos Tacos, the newest gourmet food truck unleashed on the city by the venerable Chef Jose Garces. By the time we were fifth in line, we … Continue reading
Posted in Chic Chef
Tagged cinco de mayo, gourmet food trucks in Philly, guapos tacos, jose garces
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The search for the perfect stylist can leave your locks with a lackluster quality. I’m speaking from experience here. Blonde, straight, fine hair is super hard to manage and easily fried. Months of tough treatment from my former stylist left … Continue reading



