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How To Have A Fabulous Hair Day

posted on : April 28, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I have been reading more and more about the procedure called the “pre shampoo”.  It is suppose to be the secret to red carpet beautiful celebrity hair.  You use a pre shampoo before you shampoo and I have read that people use it anywhere from once a week to every time they shampoo!!  A pre shampoo helps the hair regain its elasticity and suppleness.  It also helps the hair regain some of its natural oils after the use of harsh shampoos.  The shine and luster will return to your hair because the pre shampoo “penetrates the hair cuticle, replenishing vital moisture and nutrients”.  There are many pre shampoos on the market I have showcased four brands that have received the best reviews.  If pre shampooing brings me one step closer to Hollywood hair, sign me up!!!!


You can buy these products HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE

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John Robshaw

posted on : April 27, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
Last week my friend Meg and I went to the Home Boutique of Greenwich to meet textile designer John Robshaw.  I had seen his colorful prints before in magazines and blogs many times and was looking forward to meeting John in person.  He is such a friendly guy, who resembles Hugh Grant!!!  He explained his background and we talked about everything from mutual friends to his fabulous custom button down shirt, made from some extra block print fabric.  John started his career by attending Pratt and studying block printing in India.  He travels all over the  globe for inspiration for his textile designs.  You can see John Robshaw’s complete line on his website HERE.  He also has a fabulous design book John Robshaw Prints: Textiles, Block Prints, Global Inspiration and Interiors that can be purchased HERE.
We both purchased one of these colorful Ikat towels to use for picnics at the beach this summer!!!
My friend Meg, my model for the day!!!!!!

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FASHIONABLE FRIEND FRIDAY

posted on : April 24, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

This weeks Fashionable Friend Friday is my friend Susie.  She is a swank New Englander, with a sense of style, that can best be described as preppy chic.  She is preppy with a hip flare.  Susie lives in an adorable backcountry greenwich carriage house.  After driving down a long driveway, Susie lives in a cozy grey cottage adorned with spring flowers and animal garden statues.  It is so picturesque.  Inside is such a visual treat and reflects Susie’s perky personality to a T!!!!!  

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W by Worth

posted on : April 23, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I recently discovered the W by Worth line.  Its is a luxury women’s clothing line available exclusively through stylists around the country.  The stylist I met is Susanne Carroll and she is really talented.  She knows clothes and she knows the best fit for her clients.  Not to mention, every single clothing item she wears looks like it was made for her.  Susanne shared some photos of the spring/summer line with me.  I really like what W by Worth has to offer.  Their clothing assortment takes you through “Car Pool to Cocktails” and everything in between.  You can contact Susanne HERE for more information.  She is also a Director of Business Development so if you would like to earn some extra money selling the clothes yourself, you should definitely talk to her!



images W by Worth



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Earth Day

posted on : April 22, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
Happy Earth Day!!  I am really going to try this year to be consistent with my going green efforts.  I am still not great with remembering to bring my own bags when I grocery shop.  I always feel guilty when the person in line in front of me pulls out their decorative reusable shopping bags.  To help me turn over this new leaf and you too here are some very fashionable ideas for your own reusable shopping bags.  We can start saving the environment together, in style!!!

Earth Day

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Chicken N’ Dumplings

posted on : April 21, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I have been following blogger  “Call Me Ang” for some time now.  She is a thirty something Lifestyle blogger with a great eye for home decor and fashion.  She is has a golden doodle and any dog lover is OK in my book.  Recently Ang posted an awesome recipe for chicken n’ dumplings.  I tried it last week and my 3 food critics LOVED it.  You have to try it.  You will not be disappointed!!!  HERE is a link to her blog!!  Its great!!!

Ingredients: 
–Shredded Rotisserie Chicken (you can boil your own chicken but a store bought bird makes it   quick and easy – I also only use the white meat)
–Two Boxes of 32 ounce Chicken Broth
–One Family Size Cream of Chicken Soup
–One Can of Water
–Two Cans of Homestyle Grand Biscuits (other biscuits will not work, quarter each biscuit
–One Table Spoon of Butter (optional)
–Pepper (to taste)

    In a 9 quart French/Dutch oven (or the largest pot you own – this requires a BIG pot) combine: chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, can of water, shredded chicken and table spoon of butter. Bring contents to a boil.   Add biscuits to mixture. It is important to add each piece individually. Place lid on pot and simmer for 20 minutes. 
    DO NOT OPEN THE LID AND STIR….this is very important to remember. 
    Note: You can add any vegetables that your family likes.  Ang just likes to keep it simple!!!