September 25th: Writing Retreat in Tuscany with Laura

September 25th: Writing Retreat in Tuscany with Laura

September 25 – October 2, 2009 Join Laura Deutsch for a week of writing and traveling in Italy’s jewel, Tuscany. We’ll be based in the beautiful, medieval town of Arezzo, home to exquisite Renaissance frescoes and other art treasures. Exploring the softly rolling countryside with vineyards, olive groves, and deep green cypress trees, we’ll visit…

Design Your Own Shoes !

Design Your Own Shoes !

Have you checked out the amazing John Fluevog shoe store on Haight Street? Really creative, well made shoes & boots with comfort and style. Even the heels are comfortable. Really. And wait, there’s more……. you can design your own shoes. From the Fluevog site: “IS YOUR IMAGINATION ahead of the whole shoe industry and you’re…

Have you had a SNOG today?
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Have you had a SNOG today?

Check out my latest style article: Tango Diva Top 10 Beauty Picks for Natural, No Fuss Glam On the Go! In it, I reviewed the adorable mini-lip balm, Snog Balm. Each package of Snog Balm features various Snog stories—original short stories that capture first, favorite, outrageous or witty Snog moments submitted by customers. Reminded me…

SF: Bound for the OUTSIDE LANDS FESTIVAL? Need a nice room?
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SF: Bound for the OUTSIDE LANDS FESTIVAL? Need a nice room?

Tenacious D featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass is joining the world’s greatest line-up of artists for the 2nd annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival This year’s lineup includes Dave Matthews Band, Thievery Corporation, Pearl Jam, Incubus, Tom Jones, and many more held in Golden Gate Park. FESTIVAL TICKETS are:Advance Single Day Ticket –…

Los Angeles’ New Poolside Hotspot

Los Angeles’ New Poolside Hotspot

And don’t you wish you had reservations. I do! Check this out – Santa Monica’s architectural gem, Hotel Shangri-La, has officially opened its pool and lounge. The latest addition to the 70 year-old historic landmark which has just undergone a $30 million renovation, the pool and lounge are the definition of Southern California living. FYI,…

Eat your way through Melbourne—No Reservations Style
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Eat your way through Melbourne—No Reservations Style

Given my undying love for Anthony Bourdain—Marry me Tony. Seriously.—and the fact that I’ve had Melbourne on my mind ever since learning that Melbourne is the espresso Mecca of the Antipodes, I was instantly drawn to this new travel experience from Swain Tours. Inspired by the Travel Channel‘s recent episode of No Reservations with Anthony…