My 10 Friday Favorites

1. Sonya Dakar – MicroVenom Daily Defense SPF 30 : It’s silky; not sticky. I don’t feel like random flies are going to get stuck to my face. LOL.

2.  Craig’s L.A. : the best BBQ ribs and lobster pasta. Who would figure this is in an upscale “Hollywood” joint.

3. Body Bling Platinum: How to get the tan glow without the sun damage.

4. Artist Peter Beard : Insanely GORGEOUS photo collages. One of a kind.

5. Bulgari Serpent Watch: OBSESSED with the rose gold. Snakes are always classic.

6. Tobi Tobin Designs: Love her style esthetic and unusual mixes of antiques with modern fabrics.

7. Veranda Magazine: Always inspiring, beautiful photos, great at home features. Love it for a good read.

8. Tres Glam  - Tres Chic diamond and precious stone jewelry. Worn by Park Avenue Elite and Hollywood royalty.

9. Sergio Rossi platform sling back – I literally can run for blocks in this high heel sling. I own so many colors with this last. Size 9 “wink wink.”

10. Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel- The UBER destination for Hollywood glamour and star spotting. You MUST try the McCarthy Salad.

Do the sheets on someone’s bed tell you who they are?

There is more to a bed time story then the story. Sometimes I feel like The Princess and The Pea. My mom and dad always insist that I was switched at birth. It’s crazy on how you really do sleep better on a good set of sheets and a mattress. I always freak out on the mattress commercials when they show the dust mites and how heavy your mattress is after a certain amount of years. Yikes!

I have been “THAT GIRL”, I must confess… That had to think twice about a man after I saw (the sneak peak) of the sheets on his bed. That my darlings; can be a deal breaker… I mean SERIOUSLY, You’re 40 years old and you have scoobie doo pillow cases with little mermaid sheets. REALLY!?!!!

I do know having good quality sheets is really HIGH MAINTENANCE. You just can’t throw them in the washer and dryer without ironing them. If you have really good sheets, you either have a REALLY GOOD housekeeper or a lot of time on your hands to iron them yourself. Sometimes I find ironing good therapy, but I miss New York. Where everyone sends their sheets out and they come back ironed and packaged perfectly for a decent price.

Welcome to my blog

High Maintenance Blonde is my blog where I want to share my stories, opinions and tips of the trade. I have years of experience in the fashion world, from modeling, television and retail. Having actually worked in the fields I mentioned I  can legitimately call myself an expert. I had my first job in fashion at 14. Let’s just say… “I paid my dues.” Walk the walk and now I am talking the talk.

I’ve spent countless hours in salon chairs for hair and makeup… on air planes, off airplanes…hours finding the perfect shoe… the perfect bag… the perfect dress… The perfect sunscreen… The favorite places to vacation… My favorite restaurants…The best food… and just my favorites…you get it…

I’m PICKY PICKY PICKY.

But like everything else in life things change and there’s always the “NEW ONE” .

This is my platform to share… Stay tuned.