Deck the Halls with Boughs of Sequins

December 8, 2011

Deck the halls with boughs of… sequins!  During the Christmas season, there’s no better time to sparkle!  Sport these tops and dresses to your next holiday party or New Year’s Eve bash. Alice + Olivia ‘Sarita’ Sequin Crop Top $330.00 nordstroms.com One-Shoulder Cascading Sequins Dress $119.00 bebe.com Three Tiered Sequin Mini Skirt $55.93 express.com Dolman […]

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Fantastic Christmas Cocktails

December 7, 2011

Serve these cocktails at your next holiday party to get the celebration started!   Hazlenut Martini 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. white creme de cacao 2 teaspoons Frangelico grated nutmeg, for the glass Add all the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.  Shake the mixture and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with grated nutmeg, […]

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Holiday Party Makeup and Hair Trends

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With Christmas comes those fabulous holiday parties.  Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family or co-workers, these trends are sure to help you look your best!  Here are the hottest holiday beauty and hair trends this season: Blue Eye Shadow M.A.C Blue Candy $15.oo maccosmetics.com Red Lipstick Lancome Rouge-Saint Honore’ $35.00 lancome-usa.com Glitter Nailpolish Deborah Lippmann […]

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Starbucks Stocking Stuffers

December 5, 2011

This holiday season, Starbucks is offering an exclusive gift everyday from now until December 12.  These gifts are great stocking stuffers and are sure to bring holiday cheer! Monday, December 5th Today! Starbucks Coffee Sampler Gift Pack $9.95 (originally $14.95) Tuesday, December 6th Let’s Merry or Red Cup Tumbler $7.95 (originally $10.95-$11.95) Wednesday, December 7th […]

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Grandma Catherine and Grandma Antoinette’s Christmas Cookie Recipes

December 4, 2011

Growing up, the best part of the holidays was baking cookies with my grandmothers.  These Italian cookie recipes are close to my heart and heritage.  Enjoy! Grandma Catherine’s Spritz Cookies 1 lb margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg, 1 egg yolk 4 cups flour 1/2 teas vanilla Mix all ingredients together in order.  Heat at […]

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Hot Holiday Heels

December 3, 2011

Ready to turn heads at your holiday party this season?  Get ready, because these Christmas and New Year’s Eve pumps will make you sparkle and shine like the fabulous female you are! Mini Sequin High Heels $82.60 express.com Tristan II  $120.00 bebe.com Partyy-r $129.95 stevemadden.com Parfait $139.95 stevemadden.com ‘Magikal’ Pump $89.95 nordstroms.com Enzo A. Smiles […]

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Winter and Holiday 2011 Hair Trends

December 2, 2011

Voluminous Curls Short Hair Red-y or Not for Red Hair! Holiday Hair Tinsel Band Bonanza

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emme’s Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies

December 1, 2011

 1.  Home Alone 2.  Christmas Vacation  3.  The Santa Clause 4.  A Christmas Story 5.  Miracle on 34th Street

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Italian-American Girl Takes on Stereotyping in the Media

November 27, 2011

Here is a post from Italian American Girl’s Blog.  She writes about Italian stereotyping in the media: Lately, I feel like I’m surrounded by this negative Italian- American stereotyping. But, I have to say it’s not stereotyping by other cultural groups….it seems our own home grown Italian- Americans are putting themselves in this box of […]

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Give Thanksgiving a Healthy Hug

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Pies, potatoes, hams, oh my!  With so many delicious foods on Thanksgiving, indulging in nearly 2,000 calories in one sitting is easy.  Luckily, personal trainer and nutritionist Megan Vaccaro gave emme some options and tips to keeping your holiday meal low-calorie and healthy. White Meat Instead of eating dark meat, opt for white meats such […]

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