St. Joseph’s Day Origin

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According to legend, during the Middle Ages, there was a severe drought in Sicily.  The people of Sicily prayed to San Giuseppe (St. Joseph) to prevent them from famine and to bring them rain.  They promised that if he answered their prayers, they would honor him with a large feast.  When rain did arrive, the […]

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St. Joseph’s Day Must Have List

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St. Joseph’s Day Fashion Red Hot Red! Signature Stretch Editor Ankle Pant $59.90 express.com Chelsea Patent Mini Shoulder Bag $168.oo coach.com Unityy $69.95 stevemadden.com Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top $74.00 bebe.com Make A Statement Bangle $10.50 claires.com V-Neck Bias Ruffle Tank $39.90 express.com Chelsea Embossed Patent Zip Around Organizer $248.00 coach.com Midi Knit Skirt $69.00 […]

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Chicagoland St. Joseph Day Tables

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March 16 Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Melrose Park, IL 4:00p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Donations Appreciated March 17 Alta Villa Banquets Addison, IL 6:30 p.m.- midnight $55.00 March 18 St. Celestine Church Elmwood Park, IL Noon- 2 p.m. Donations Appreciated March 19 Dominican University River Forest, IL Mass- 10:00 a.m. Feast-  11:30- 3:00 p.m. Donations Appreciated […]

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Hot Trend Alert: Bright Blazers

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St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas

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Lucky Leprechaun’s St. Patrick’s Day Wish List

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Leap Year $9.99 bestbuy.com St. Patrick’s Day Baseball Tee $26.50 victoriassecret.com Four-leaf clover Tag charm $125.00 tiffany.com Kiss Me I’m Irish Socks $8.50 claires.com Plastic St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shot Glass $0.99 partycity.com Gem Shamrock Drops $5.00 claries.com Ladies Puffed Heart Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring $50.00 theirishshop-online.com Shamrock Love Beads $8.00 claires.com St. Patrick’s Day […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Irish Traditions

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The best thing about March?  St. Patrick’s Day!  Irish-American Linda Pisano shared with emme her favorite St. Patrick’s Day traditions as a child. Irish Breakfast Irish Soda Bread Irish Coffee  St. Patrick’s Day Parade Crunchy Bars

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Hot Spring Fashion

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Sheer Crop Tops Crop Sweaters Cut-Off High Waist Shorts Geometric Patterns Chunky Jewelry Maxi Skirts Tunics Popular Colors: Purple Royal Blue Black  Red Cream Kelly Green Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

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Spring 2012 Nail Trends

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Where will you be going for spring break this year?  Whether you choose Mexico, Florida or the Caribbean a mani is a must-have!  Hair stylist Carmella Mahaz gave emme the scoop on all the hottest nail trends this season! Colors Like last season, glitter and metallic shades are still very prevalent.  “OPI just came out with […]

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Spring 2012 Hair Trends

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Hair stylist Carmella Mahaz, dished to emme about the hottest tips and trends for Spring 2012.  Read on for the trendiest hairstyles, colors, and accessories! Hairstyles “The key word for hair styles this year is SIMPLE.  It should literally look like you just woke up, rolled out of bed, and did NOTHING to your hair!” […]

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