Wondering how to step-up your entertaining game? Wine, dinner, and conversation are obvious. Below are my top items to add to your checklist that takes your guests comments during your dinner party from good to “we gotta come over more often”. Creative Appetizers I’ve tried the watermelon, corn, tomatilio salsa, and chili powder combo at […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! As an ex-employee and a forever Nordy gal, I have my calendar marked for Early Access, First Day of the Sale, and all the Beauty Event dates. Early Access is for cardholders and yes, I’ve already made my first few purchases. What’s on my […]
My name is Stephanie Sandoval and, this summer, I’ve gone fully 90s. Let’s remember that in the 90s, the idea wasn’t to look appealing. The idea was to rebel. Exude angst. Rage on the pains of life. One of the things I love about the 90s revival is how happy it is! Yes, we are wearing destroyed […]
This year’s season transition brought on some rebel skin. My skin became generally dry overall, and no matter how much lotion I put on at night, in the morning, my cheeks felt like the Sahara desert. After a couple of months of experimentation, my skin is now on the road to recovery. I’m not going […]
One of the things that I learned when I moved to Southern California is that layering looks a whole lot different here than it does in Oregon. In Oregon, layering was more utilitarian. The purpose? Fighting the elements and maintaining some sort of hairstyle before arriving at work. Rain poured down on my head and […]
As I strolled around the beach this past holiday weekend, I started thinking about the handy nature of a cross-body. I’ve decided it’s something that’s worth investing a little more based on PW “cost per wear” math. My top picks for cross-body bags are currently available at Nordstrom! What do you all think? Are cross-body […]