Have you thought about it?  As much as I would like to say it is one of the best celebrations we have as a couple, that is just not the reality.

My husband, John, is a guy's guy .... which makes this "Holiday" an extremely tough one!  He has tried.  Tried hard ... once he left my roses on a train, another time he locked his keys in a car--along with my gift--, and he has taken me to Mortons (seriously not romantic!); I think I even cried there.  I don't know if this Hallmark Holiday is culturally or innately just too full of pressure for these guys??   

Just because it is ugly outside, doesn't mean we have to take an accessory shortcut!  Try a few of these tips to brighten your day as you walk out!

1) If you are stuck in a stud or hoop rut, (you know, THOSE earrings you put in EVERY morning), try a new pair of EARRINGS, something that can also be worn everyday, something that can be simple or sassy, worn day or night, with jeans or trousers!!!

The White House released the first official portrait of our First Lady, Michelle Obama earlier this week. Always known for her stylish looks and healthy biceps, this Modern Mom marks a new first in the White House. The First Lady without sleeves and killer arms.

Being a relatively well-traveled individual, I have a decent knowledge of the many cultures in the western world. Having said that, I find that the US is generally a conservative nation. For instance, one rarely can see Sex-Shop display windows adorned with the latest in state-of-the-art pleasure gadgets, nor a slew of light narcotics on café menus (Amsterdam). Nor can one witness prostitutes queued up on major Boulevards, as if in some sort of perverted assembly line (Czech Republic).