Holiday entertaining can be done without stress

A few steps can take the hassle out of hosting By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The holiday season is in full swing!  Entertaining family and friends can be festive AND stress free if you do it the right way…   Although I looooove the idea of a printed, mailed invitation…let’s be honest, it ain’t happening.  The website “Paperless Post” (www.paperlesspost.com) has a ton of...

A tale of two cities: London and Paris

Bring your appetites, but maybe leave those sunglasses home By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Our anniversary trip to London and Paris was AMAZING!  However, such a grand adventure does not happen without a few pitfalls. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…    Send article as PDF   

Live large, but pack small

Can you go to Europe with just a carry-on? Yes By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times As I sit down to write, there are a mere 48 hours until my husband and I board a plane for our BIG anniversary trip!  I have a half-dozen (or more) lists going all at once.  We are bringing carry-on luggage to save the hassle of waiting for our bags (or, even worse, having it lost altogether). How is it possible...

Phillip Lim is lighting up Target for me

Designer’s collection coming to Target in September, I can’t wait By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times If you are a regular follower of “Read My Lip Gloss,” you may remember my excitement over the Missoni Collection for Target back in 2011. I raced to the store and purchased a few goodies that I still treasure today. Well, buckle your seatbelts ladies and gentlemen!!!!  (Are...

The big picture: details matter when it comes to your look

Watch out for the little things that can trip up your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Beauty (like the devil) is in the details. What separates the uber stylish from someone with a keen fashion sense often boils down to tiny, specific criteria. For example, the best-dressed would never have chipped fingernail polish! If your manicure is not up to snuff, take it off! It is much better...

Knowing when to save — and when not to

Are knock-offs a great deal, or a great deal of trouble? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times When it comes to fashion, knowing when to splurge versus when to save can be tricky. For me, I can always justify spending on handbags, shoes and watches. These items are in constant use, so, the quality is important. Also, I believe that if you pair expensive, classic accessories with a fiscally conservative...

Time for the Summer Bucket List

Now that Summer is here, time to share my plans By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Ah, summer. Warm days, sultry nights, the beach, fun, friends and, of course, a list of to-do items:    Send article as PDF