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graduation gift ideas
Faith Pave Crystal Cord Bracelet "I Just Graduated, Now What?" Beats By Dr. DrePill Speaker & Headphones Windsor Fleece Throws ALLIGATOR MONEY CLIP It's that time of year. Kids are graduating from high school and college. If you are still looking for that perfect...

comfort food
Oh, hello there. I was trying to find some inspiration about dieting, losing weight, getting in shape, blah, blah,blah. And then, I saw this on Pinterest. I think I gained five pounds just looking at the picture and envisioning myself eating the entire batch of Sea...

back to the shak
 Photos from top to bottom: 1) Lovers + Friends Bone Veria Dress 2) TOMS sunglasses 3) TOMS sunglasses (more choices here) 4) Alice + Olivia Foss Fitted Cutout Back Dress 5) dresses all available at The Shak 6) Helmut Lang Fuchsia Chintzed Organza Dress 7) Tila March...

The Woods Fine Jewelry
I don't get excited about jewelry. But I do get excited about The Woods.  I purchased a few pieces while on a girls trip to Aspen last summer.  Good pieces and great prices. They are having a trunk show at Forty Five Ten (4510 McKinney) on Friday and Saturday. Did you...

think pink
Dress: Helmut Lang Fuchsia Chintzed Organza Dress • Heels: Schutz (similar here) • Clutch: Romy Clutch • Glasses: Toms Margeaux Tortoise  • Polish: OPI Tasmanian Devil • Lips: Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour I tend to forget that we have this great...

Oh hey John Legend
I could go on and on about how magical the ART BALL benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art was on Saturday night. The combination of Gina Betts as Chairman, Nancy and Richard Rogers as Honorary Chairmen and John Legend as entertainment needs no explanation. Lucky me that...

Front Door Fashion
Recently I was invited by the nice folks at Front Door Fashion to come to their establishment and try them out. I met owners Nina Lowe and Andrea Isom and got familiar with their styling concept. Have you ever wanted someone to assess your style and closet and then...

plaza days at preston center
Need something to do the this weekend? Head up to the corner of Preston and Northwest Highway for a ton of activity, fashion and fun.  Join them on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd for a family fun event at The Plaza at Preston Center. Many stores will have...

slow bone
Here's the deal. Â When someone donates money or services to something I am involved with, I take note and really try to reciprocate. Â You know by reading this blog that the John Wayne Film Festival was held April 24-27. Â The wonderful owner of The Slow Bone, Jack...

i may have a shoe addiction
I am not going to lie. I have a shoe addiction. Â One of my favorite shoe stores is Schutz Shoes on Madison Avenue in New York. Â Can't get there? Â No problem. Just browse this post and shop my latest finds from my recent trip up there. Or just click here to link...

this is 40+ fashion
OK, ok, I know. Â I need to do more 40+ fashion posts. Â I love that my readers stop me and tell me what they want. Â I am trying to get comfortable with these pictures of ME. Like I always say, I am a work in progress. Â Click the icons below to shop the post directly....

John Wayne Film Festival is underway
The John Wayne Film Festival has kicked-off and held their much-anticipated opening night with a screening of THE QUIET MAN and after party at Gilley's. Â They even had a wonderful VIP dinner for the patrons and committee on Wednesday night at Nick & Sam's Grill....

9th annual Heroes and Handbags
It seems just like it was the other day that a bunch of girlfriends gathered at Cameron Smith's house to hear about a new non-profit that was formed out of the heartache of two mothers losses. Â Jenny and Larissa bravely told us about their precious daughters and how...

Sara Beltran of Dezso
There is a lot going on in this city this week. Â I almost let this slip by. Â Sara Beltran of Dezso will be at Forty Five Ten on Wednesday and Thursday. Â Check out her unique and interesting pieces here. Â Great price points that you don't want to miss. xoxo- Tanya...

tribeca state of mind
This weekend found me and my dear friend, Ruth in a Tribeca state of mind.  We blazed in to New York City for a brief three days to attend the Tribeca Film Festival (April 17-27) premier screening of 5 To 7. While there, we took in the broadway show If/Then (a must...

The Art Ball – Auction
You might remember this blog post about the upcoming Art Ball which will feature John Legend. I just found out that the Art Ball live and silent auctions are now open for bidding online through May 2 at 10:00 p.m. prior to the May 3 ball. To bid - visit www.ha.com...

Flashback Friday
I'm dreaming of blue skies, ocean breezes and 150 Highland Park seniors. Â Yep, spring break this year had us in Turks & Caicos. Â The easiest way to do this is with Beaches resort because it is all-inclusive. These photos are untouched and yes, the water is that...

John Wayne Film Festival Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for the 3rd Annual John Wayne Film Festival, hosted by LOOK Cinemas and benefiting John Wayne Cancer Foundation, are on sale. The individual movie tickets can be purchased online through LOOK Cinemas by visiting www.lookcinemas.com. The four-day festival takes...

An All Star Party with Michael Johnson is Coming!
My non-profit clients are truly amazing.  Last year, After-School All-Stars North Texas hosted their first annual All Star Party with LaDainian Tomlinson.  This year, they have invited another star athlete to join them for their All Star Party - Michael Johnson.  Clay...

Tomato Republic wins at DIFF
I had the honor and privilege of hosting the most delightful filmmakers at the Dallas International Film Festival this year. I have made new friends in the wonderful folks from P & R Productions. Â Their documentary film about a mayoral race in the small east Texas...