Sharing this week's deals from Rue La La on The Doctors!
Hi! Welcome to My Japan, where I'm sharing favorite off-the-beaten path, family-friendly places and things to do in Japan. First up in Tokyo, we tried out a hedgehog cafe and it was all going so smoothly until... poo.
Make your reservation!
Hedgehog cafe: http://www.harinezumi-cafe.com/english/
Why Monsters Inc. is the perfect choice for family movie night!
Here's the breakdown of what made the cut, for reference only, I've linked to stuff still in stores.
For an upcoming 2 week trip to Japan, I challenged myself to pack the leanest wardrobe I could. Here were my requirements:
- Everything must feel as comfy as pajamas, but not LOOK like pajamas.
- Footwear must not hurt. Ever.
- Machine-washable
- Everything mixes and matches, with options for a dressed-up dinner, comfy plane/train ride and touring in hot, humid weather.
Here's the breakdown of what made the cut, for reference only, I've linked to stuff still in stores.
TOPS
- Grey viscose t-shirt: Urban Outfitters
- Checked button-up: Madewell
- Yellow floral cold shoulder top: Plenty by Tracy Reese
- Tan silk tank: Zara
- White boho tank: Free People
- Khaki cotton jacket: J.Crew
An assortment of tops that can dress up or down, I'll just have to be careful when slurping ramen in silk, which I have learned the hard way.
BOTTOMS
- Green joggers: Anthropologie
- Green long shorts: (can't read the label, it's been washed off)
- Green midi-skirt: Madewell
All three of these are favorites and I purposely chose bottoms all the same color so getting dressed will only be a question of shorts, pants or skirt?
SHOES
With all the sightseeing, my body would be so grumpy with anything that isn't a functional walking shoe, so I bit the bullet and went in search of the "comfort sandal". When I read the reviews, finding most are by women in their 60's on summer sandals, I knew I found the right section. (Are we there already?) Once I sifted through a whole lot of ugly, surprisingly, I found 2 not horrible, very comfortable options. This trip: comfort trumps vanity.
ACCESSORIES
- long gold pendant: H&M
- short chevron necklace: Coachellove
- gold stud earrings: Madewell
- rose gold watch: Invicta
- 2 thin gold bangles: Banana Republic
- White-rimmed sunglasses: Rayban Clubmaster via Luxottica
- Aviators: Mosley Tribes
- Panama Hat: Cuyana
Necklaces, alone or layered always add a polished component to any outfit, plus all the jewelry here is super inexpensive and not a loss if it gets misplaced. Stylish sunglasses are a MUST, as is a chunky watch to elevate the tourist uniform of shorts and a tee.
Of course, throw in essentials and toiletries, 1 workout outfit and I'm good to go. With Air BnB stays, laundry will be easily accessible, and this lightens my load to make room for the camera gear I'm bringing for some next level family vacation videos. Priorities. 😉
I'm teaming up with Dress for Success Worldwide-West to raise awareness for their 5th annual Shop For Success pop-up shop and was thrilled to create this promo video for the event! Everything I'm wearing in it is on sale, up to 70% off, with designer brands including DVF, Tahari, Joe's Jeans, Alice & Olivia, Manolo Blahnik, Rachel Zoe, Jeffrey Campbell and Theory, just to name a few!
The four day shopping extravaganza takes place in Beverly Hills from November 19-22 and features more than 150 brands. Shop for Success kicks-off with a star studded VIP night on November 19 from 5-9 p.m. emceed by yours truly! The evening includes drinks, appetizers, gift bags, a silent auction AND elbowing celebrities out of the way to get to the good stuff. Get your tickets here before they sell out, and remember 100% of what you spend goes directly to Dress For Success, making the shopping 100% guilt-free. 🙂 The remaining 3 days of the sale are open to the public.
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 20 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 850,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.
As a business owner, entrepreneur, working single mom and straight-up hustler, I understand the value of the services Dress for Success provides. I've experienced first-hand how an outfit, an inspiring workshop, a mentor's kind words or professional training can transform my entire outlook, instilling confidence in me and making things that once seemed impossible, not only attainable, but my reality. I'm thankful for the opportunities my career has given me and honored to give back to other women to follow their professional dreams as well.
Hope to see you there!
Keeping you glam on the go! Great #MyStyleFinds from Bobbi Brown, and the best part? Getting segment-bombed by Billy Bush & Dean Cain!
For a getaway, or a staycation, I've got you covered for Memorial Day with this week's My Habit #MyStyleFinds. I've been shopping around and this deal is smoking hot on a facial cleansing brush, so you don't have to leave your skincare regimen at home. The patterned tote is a great option to stash all your stuff for weekend adventuring (and it's machine washable!), and the necklace compliments everything from boho casual to summer wedding chic. Thanks for watching!
Do you or a loved one have a birthday falling right around a major holiday? Have you ever gotten a gift for "both"? You may suffer from OBS... Overshadowed Birthday Syndrome.
Had a blast working the red carpet and winners' walk at last night's Primetime Emmy Awards for Yahoo TV! Check out our pre-show where we chatted with some of the biggest names in TV and film. And if that's not enough for ya...click here to see my personal pics from behind the scenes.
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