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Cheers friends… things are about to get super sparkly around here!! Today is a BIG DAY for my friend Cassie via Hi Sugarplum as she launches her brand new HOLIDAY collection with Gibson at Nordstrom… you’ve seen me partner with this amazing blogging friend before on her resort 2019 and summer collections and this one could be the very best one yet! We are kicking off the merry + bright in a big way to set you up to style the holidays the happy way with this all new capsule collection that’s designed to mix and match, and features stunning...

With Las Estrellas de Vancouver, Melinda Salcido, and Nahualli Folklore In a rare showcase of female-led Mexican music, Las Estrellas de Vancouver join forces with Los Angeles-based guest singer Melinda Salcido, and the dancers of Nahualli Folklore for an evening of melodic rancheras, intense sones, and romantic boleros.  More than just a concert, this not-to-be-missed experience is a journey through the contributions women have made to the world of mariachi. From the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema—beginning in the 1930s and lasting until the 1960s—to Las Adelitas, the first all-female group in Mexico City in the 1940s, the impact of...

BILLY FARRELL/BFA.COM I pride myself on how quickly I can get ready. Just between us, I sometimes intentionally wait until the last minute to get ready because I love the adrenaline rush of going from a hot mess to put-together in 30 minutes flat. Dont tell ANYONE I admitted to that.If Im ever late for an engagement, which is rare (seriously, I wouldnt lie to you)I just tell my friends Im trying to find parking. The parking sucks in Kansas City so its always a valid excuse. Now, I know what youre thinking and, yes, the 30 minutes I spend...

Once upon a time, I was a married lady with a very cute husband and a mother-in-law who just, well, really didn't like me. Every holiday, birthday, or family event, I would be filled with dread, worry, and fear over what might happen. Would there be a fight, a cruel word, or perhaps everything would go great? My anxiety drove me nuts, and probably my ex, too. Now that I'm divorced, my ex-mother-in-law and I have come to a mutual unspoken peace, and we get along. She is a fabulous grandmother and is extremely helpful to my ex and me...

The colors of this season are… the ones that you choose for yourself! Learn how to invest in your favorite colors with the help of style blogger Susan Good. Enjoy the show! Margaret Manning: My guest today is Susan “Honey” Good. Susan is a mother, a wife and a grandmother to 25. She is also an author and has a fabulous website called HoneyGood.com. I’m truly happy to have her on the show because Susan has dedicated her life to helping women over 50 find style and substance in their lives. I’m really happy to hear her expertise. Welcome, Susan....