Pizza is my weakness -it’s the one food I cannot resist when I am on a diet.  The cheesy, saucy, doughy piece of heaven has always been a pleasure of mine.  So of course I have come to be somewhat of a pizza connoisseur, trying world-famous pizzas any chance I can get.  My favorite to date has been a homemade pizza made by my Mom’s boyfriend’s sister (got that?) that is 100% Italian.  It has somewhat of a sweet tomato sauce and tastes like no other pizza I ever had. Needless to say, I always request the special pizza at family picnics. 

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny Sunday spent with my lovely Dad who I get the Italian half from.  (The other half is Polish.)  I definitely inherited my Dad’s taste buds because I prefer an italian pizza with extra extra sauce any day over pierogis or stuffed cabbage.  My dad and I have the same love for pizza and he wanted to take me out for New Haven-style pizza right on Wooster Street, New Haven–Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana “Pepe’s”.   Pepe’s is one of the oldest and well-known pizzerias in the United States.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria was founded in 1925 by Frank Pepe, an italian immigrant. 

I had heard so much about Pepe’s Pizza but was the hype real?  Absolutely.  The crispy, brick-oven toasted crust accompanied by a doughy middle and perfect sauce and cheese mix was absolutely amazing.  I tried the plain and also had a piece of my dad’s with bacon and onion which was also mouth-watering.  They also serve Foxon Park soda which is locally made here in CT.  The entire ambiance makes you feel like you are in a 1950’s pizza place.  I hear the pizza is just as good at all of their locations but I felt authentic having Pepe’s Pizza at the original location in New Haven.

  Tips: Go at awkward times in the day (we went at 3pm) to avoid lunch and dinner rushes, epseically on weekends.  Also, you can go to “The Spot” right behind Pepe’s which also serves the same pizza but not many people know about it.  Mangia!

So I know I am not the only one addicted to the Jersey Shore & Jerseylicious.  We all like to hate on their way-too-heavy makeup and crazy outfits but there is a little bit of Jersey in all of us.  In order to Jersify yourself, you’ve got to set limits.  I know that I cannot pull off the HUGE bump on my head to I have deleted that from the equation for me.  We do not want to look like we are in a Snooki costume but we can all use a little Tee-shirt time once in a while. 🙂

A couple MUSTS for a Jersey but Classy look:

• bright eyeshadow
• big hoops
• great push-up bra
• hairspray
• fake eyelashes or really good mascara
• an awesome House music CD to get you fist pumpin’ the night away
• killer heels
• a great bronzer

Snooki's infamous bump- a look not all of us can pull off

A really good push-up bra (or surgery) is needed to get Jwowws look

Olivia & Tracy from Jerseylicious. For the Classy Jersey look, go 10x less on the makeup 🙂

Going nude is definitely a very sexy think to do.  While watching American Idol last night I absolutely loved Jennifer Lopez’s nude lip stick.  It is so sexy to have nude makeup on as well as nude colored clothing.  By wearing nude colors, you are really letting others focus on your features and this can be a very natural yet sexy look.  I have put together an amazng outfit that is ALL nude and it is amazing.  Ladies, go NUDE today! 🙂 

Kim Kardashian

Michelle Trachtenberg

Mischa Barton

Jennifer Lopez

I am sitting in a cafe, thinking about what I should write for my next post and all I could hear is these guys talking about trading stocks.  I don’t know about you but when I picture stockbroker I think sharp, NYC fashion, think Michael Douglas in Wall Street.  However, these men had on suits that looked about 10 years old and no real style that made them look like they can take on the world.  This inspired me to help you ladies spruce up your guy’s wardrobe.  A couple new items in a guy’s closet can give him confidence and class.  I for one do not date a metrosexual so I have helped my fiance go from his cute college dorm look to a sexy businessman.

Below are a couple of looks I love- best dresses men with a great fashion sense (doesn’t hurt they they are all good-looking either)… some great inpspiration for your man’s new style!

Rain-proof your outfit!

Just because it’s raining out does not mean you have to dress in frumpy clothes, wear your hair frizzy, and wear beat up ugly boots.  You just have to be prepared.  Since I am in marketing and public relations I am not cooped up in an office all day- I am constantly meeting with clients so I have to dress for the weather.  I also learned a lot about dressing for the weather by being a UCONN student, where you might have to walk almost a mile to get to each class.  Let’s face it- Uggs are comfortable and cute but there are more options when it comes to yucky weather. So whether you are walking on campus or just running errands, you will need some essential items on these rainy days.   These are my favorite go-to items on a crappy day.

The Hunter Boots are a MUST for a rainy day.  I love them because I am petite and some of the styles have a 3inch wedge on them-how cool is that?  The Burberry trench coat is a classic because it is perfect for rainy weather but also can be worn for a beautiful spring or fall day.  And of course what we most hate about rainy days is what it does to our hair.  I have pretty straight hair but on rainy days it becomes a mix of frizz and just blah.  I swear by this mousse, Kiwi by Loreal, because I just squirt a little in my pals and scrunch my hair while it’s damp and a natural wave that is not affected by the rain is a safe bet for a day like today.  It doesn’t hurt that is smells amazing as well!