UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS to Marija Charlton, who has won the Reija Eden Jewelry giveaway. Marija, please contact me with your details and ...

I hope you are having a lovely and relaxing summer. This past week we have seen scorching heat, not only in California, but what seems lik...

My recent piece for the Huffington Post, No More Booty Songs, Please , has made waves. So many of you have voiced your support of my messa...

Those of you who follow me on facebook are occasionally privy to my vents and frustrations. This past week I saw a new music video that di...

Thank you so much for your incredible response to my announcement last week about the new book, At Home With Madame Chic . So many of you ...

Last week I attended the world premiere for the new Disney film, OZ The Great & Powerful, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Pala...

Hello dear readers... I hope you are all having a wonderful summer- and that you are having a chance to rest, relax and rejuvenate. I ...

Before this special Thursday post begins make sure to check out my latest video on A New Dress for my Capsule Wardrobe . In the video I desc...

Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain (also known simply as Amélie ) is not only my favorite film of the decade… but is also my favorite ...

Woody Allen’s 2005 thriller Match Point , starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson is my second favorite film of the decade. I ...

By now many of you know that I am writing (and nearly finished with!) my first mystery novel. I consider myself to be not only a daily conn...

The Dreamers , released in 2003 and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci is my fourth favorite film of the decade. (**Disclaimer** Do not watch ...

My fifth favorite movie of the decade is 2001's Y Tu Mamá También (And Your Mother Too) directed by Alfonso Cuarón. It takes place in ...

A film of quiet beauty, Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation (2003) is my sixth favorite film of the decade. Lost in Translation stars Bi...

2006’s Marie Antoinette , directed by Sofia Coppola is my number seven favorite film of the decade. Yes, I will admit that I have a lifel...

This weekend I saw the film An Education by director Lone Scherfig (thank you Rose for the recommendation!). This film really moved me. ...

Marion Cotillard won the Oscar for best actress for her portrayal of French chanteuse, Edith Piaf in the 2007 film, and my number 8 pick, L...

And no, I’m not kidding. I have to start by saying I do not generally like horror movies. Which is why I was completely surprised to find ...

I can hardly believe the decade is almost over. The past ten years have produced some amazing films and I have decided to celebrate by coun...

I am not sure if it is possible to convey my excitement with words right now but I will endeavor to do so. I just saw the trailer for Sherl...