Hello Darlings,

Do you know those days when you just can't wait for the clock to hit midnight so the day is finally officially over? Yesterday was that day for me! It sucked in a major way. It started with mixing up the time for a lunch date (stupid! and I feel horrible), then sending a wrong e-mail, then getting into a disagreement with someone near and dear, and last but not least I even found a tiny hole in my favorite silk blouse! One word: Disaster! I had a bad day that now needs a day of damage control, and a trip to Club Monaco.

That's the thing about life, sometimes there are days when you just want to hide under a big comfy blanket and not face the light of day. As a returned home last night to end the work part of my day, I felt like all the weight of the world was on my shoulders. Yes, everyone makes mistakes but that does not prevent one from feeling lousy.

Hello Darlings,

As a warm weather staple, denim cut offs are one of those items that are a good idea for every girls wardrobe. Regardless of your personal style, most every style guru says they are key to the laid back all-American look - especially when paired with a pair of Converse sneakers. Denim cut offs are the equivalent of a floral dress for the trendy and hip. With every glossy's summer issue shouting this statement, my closet was starting to look like quite the social outcast. Speak of fashion pressure!

I am not keen on ripped up and scandalously short cut offs. In part for subconscious reasons, and in part because I feel they are more appropriate for teens. Nonetheless, jeans are just too hot to wear on most mid-summer days. So I took up the mission to find a pair of denim shorts that were neither too tiny, too tight, nor too distressed. My mission turned out to be a bit of a nightmare, as most of the options were overly cheeky :)

Hello Darlings,

Great relationships should never seem like work, but even the strongest couples can use a little nurturing to keep the romance alive. It is those sweet little gestures that make a big difference and the time that you spend together that can keep the flames burning. Here are some tips and tricks to keeping the romance alive:

Hello Darlings,

When it comes to picking out an outfit, I always prefer a little dress. Slip it on and you're one foot out the door — just be sure to always pair it with fabulous shoes! From a silky figure hugging number for a date, a cotton maxi for the beach, or cocktail frocks with lace and sequins for a night out on the town. There are as many dress variations as there are women and often not one type suits all women, with the exception of a little shift dress!

Made popular in the late 1950s and the staple of the 60s, a "shift dress" signified a shift in culture and represented the rebellious attitude of the time period. The shape is flattering on most figures and is without doubt the most versatile of the category. It is classic and oh so Audrey Hepburn! Finding a perfect one might take time but if you have one in your closet — in addition to a little black dress — you will be covered for most occasions.