The Modernista
Sarma Melngailis

I’ve never been to New York City, but I keep saying that when I go, the one thing I’m for sure going to do is eat at Pure Food and Wine (or at least get a take-away snack at the juice bar). I’ve mentioned before that PF&W owner Sarma Melngailis is one of my raw [...]

Flip-Flop

Are you familiar with MBT sneakers? They’re those funny-looking (and expensive, they run about $250) shoes that are designed to keep you fit as you walk. MBT stands for Masai Barefoot Technology, and the premise behind the shoe is that it improves your posture and gait and reduces joint stress, while simultaneously activating the butt [...]

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman and Kristen Bell are three of my favorite actresses. I generally enjoy their films/shows, and for whatever reason, I’m just kinda drawn to their work. They are also totally gorgeous, and wait for it…all three of them are vegetarians! I’ve been a vegetarian for almost 20 years, and any time I [...]

leighton_meester

I know Blake Lively gets all the pretty girl hype on Gossip Girl, as the tall, blond, beautiful Serena van der Woodsen. But in my opinion, Queen B is hotter. I’m just sayin’.

GOSSIP GIRL

As someone who’s worked in a library for the past 4 years, I’m more familiar with books than anyone really needs to be. I know what’s popular without even trying; after you’ve shelved the same book a hundred times, it’s pretty obvious that a lot of people are reading it. So I really wasn’t all [...]

green_ss

     Chewylou Designs has a collection of adorable, inspiring shirts that are great for yoga. They’re also available in long-sleeved, men’s, children’s, and dog sizes. I want one (or 4)!