Packing the perfect summer overnight bag

Summer means quick, spontaneous trips, be ready! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Summer is all about spontaneity. Getting the opportunity to escape for the weekend is a treat that should not be missed. The key is to have an overnight bag at the ready and casually mention to friends that you are available! When packing, here are the 10 essentials for every fashionista… 1. Great pair...

June Super Six: Can you believe summer is here?

Beach reads, fun looks and more! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Hello! Can you believe it’s June already? Kids are out in a week and I AM NOT PREPARED. Screaming at 6:30am for the boys to get out of bed will be replaced by screaming at 11:30am and grocery shopping three times per week will be increased to six. Am I right? However, even though I will be in classes all summer long, it...

Tankinis: rue the muffin top

While I’m more open to the concept, the crop shirt version is a bad idea By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I may be rushing things a bit…but, when the weather turns warm (and it’s supposed to be in the upper 60’s this week which sounds downright tropical) my thoughts automatically turn to the torment of bathing suit shopping. The yearly pilgrimage to the mall (armed with...

Tips for buying the perfect swimwear

With summer on the near horizon, don’t stress, be smart By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Memorial Day weekend!  Can you believe that we FINALLY made it?  After the brutally cold winter and soggy spring, could warm, sunny weather be ahead?!?  Let’s celebrate! Don’t let shopping for a bathing suit dampen your spirits!  There will be NO fat talk!  This year, we will embrace our...