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Happy Fall, y’all! Now that cooler weather is in store for us, I’m looking forward to enjoying many warm cocktails. My favorite is the hot toddy. It is always good and appropriate, especially when you are under the weather. The brandy (or whisky) is great for a sore, irritated throat. I made this version recently […]

Happy almost Friday! A couple of Thursdays ago was Blogger Night at Old Navy SF Flagship! I along with, Just Add Glam, The Hotness Your Momma Warned You About, and Britt+Whit were the hosted bloggers, offering style tips and info to Old Navy customers, not to mention a nice 10% off coupon to shoppers who […]

The original purpose of this blog was to be an outlet, and in some ways it still is. It has turned into a place of creativity, fashion and joy, which I share with my many readers with every post. Today I take a bit of a turn. May 6 is a day that I dread […]

Well, it seems like I have fallen off the wagon on posts again – but I am not giving up on The Lipstick Giraffe and I hope you aren’t either! In this entry I really want to open up a discussion about special occasions – and what defines that. You often hear people say, “Oh, […]

Thanksgiving week is here! Two more days until Turkey day and three more days until the craziness that is Black Friday unleashes. Quick shout out to those working retail – I did three “Pink” Friday’s at Juicy Couture and it was brutal. As cliché as it is, I think it is absolutely necessary for me […]

Hello world, I am still around. I have just been getting over being sick and also a crazy week at work. Crazy is exciting though, and I’m happy to report I am feeling 100% better now – just in time for the weekend! Note: For some fellas – today’s post may bore you, but please […]