Some Blogher Love

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World received a nice mention on Blogher - be sure to check it out!

The Comparison

Yesterday morning, I was walking my usual 6 blocks to class, and wearing my long-sleeved, tunic-length, Aerie clearance-rack cardigan (which, let's be honest, is just about as close to wearing your pajamas in public as is humanly possible), my tan corduroy J.Crew shorts, and a white layering tank that was splattered with Gerber's Hawaiian Delight breakfast mix. Not to mention my armful of Spanish books and day planners. Not exactly your typical trick-turning attire.

Just then, I saw a nice-looking man pulling a dolly cart full of water and noodles across my path and into the Thai restaurant on the block's corner. He gave me a funny look, then turned and said, "You look really familiar."

Oh boy, I thought, here it comes. So, I simply kept shuffling along and politely replied, "Well, I take this route everyday," then pretended to be busy with my cell phone.

"No, I've seen you on TV before," he continued, now stopping in the middle of the sidewalk and studying me intensely.

"No, I don't think you have," I replied with assurance, knowing that my only television appearance to date was a five-second, local news shot of me wolfing down some caramel apples at the state fair in 3rd grade.

"No, I've seen you on TV before," he decided, and began racking his brain for the supposed program. "What show was it?" he continued to ask himself.

At this point, I, too, was curious to know just what show he'd seen me on, so rather than continuing on my merry way, I just stood there, tapping my foot and awaiting his revelation.

Finally, the light bulb appeared.

"I know what show it was!" he shouted happily with a big grin.

"What?" I asked, dubiously.

"ROCK OF LOVE!"

I Can't Wait

for this movie to come out. I love Julia Child, I love Amy Adams, I love Nora Ephron, and I love Stanley Tucci. My sister and I have our Regal Crown Club cards poised and ready to swipe. Who knows, we may even dress up like pies or roast turkeys. Why should LOTR and Spiderman fans have all the fun?

Monkey See, Monkey Do

How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World received a mention on NPR's Monkey See blog today. Check it out.

In the meantime, have you been preparing yourself for the best contest/giveaway ever? Good! More details to come soon.

Ivanka-riffic

Every once in a while we highlight an outstanding someone to receive the Hepburn seal of approval, and it's safe to say that title can easily be transfered to Ms. Ivanka Trump this week. She quite literally trumps the field (I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself) when it comes to young women with beauty and brains. She intelligent, hard-working, and somehow always looks amazing.



Ivanka, in return of my support, I was wondering if you might consider loaning me that Black Onyx Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents from your Signature Collection. I promise to wear it on the Today show and get you some free publicity. I will even consider keeping it if you really want me to.

Three Weeks

Only three weeks to go until release day, people! There are tons of great events and appearances in the works that I can't wait to tell you about. But for now, you should know that an amazing contest/giveaway is coming your way, so be sure to check back for details.

In the meantime, I'm off to let the Orkin man in the house for his follow-up bug visit (see previous post, "The Spider").

Hot Hepburn Hint #11

I don't know about you, but I've had about a million and one events to attend this summer. Whether it's an outdoor wedding, an upscale work function, or a friend's birthday party, each event seems to require a new outfit! (My husband would contest that statement) And if you're like me, you may not have the funds to go out and buy a new Dolce & Gabbana frock for each soiree. What's a girl to do? In true Audrey Hepburn fashion, this week's Hot Hepburn Hint is to...

FIND YOUR LITTLE BLACK DRESS!

If you have yet to discover the perfect solution to every wardrobe need, get yourself a little black dress. You simply can't go wrong. It's functional, it's always in style, and you'll use it again and again. BCBG has several cute ones out right now, and DVF is always a go to in the wrap-style department.

Scared that you'll look like you're going to a funeral? Jazz things up a bit with a splash of color. Add some emerald earrings, a pair of lavendar heels, or a brightly-colored headband. Get a manicure in a fun summer color or throw on a cute, lightweight scarf. Mix it up! Audrey would be proud.

iTunes iMix!

It's finally here. The official How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World iTunes iMix. If you like the book, I think you'll like the mix. If you like the mix, I think you'll like the book. I would encourage you to try both. Enjoy!

Today Show

Mark your calendars and be sure to tune in to TODAY on August 13 with Kathie Lee & Hoda! Yours truly will be making an appearance and chatting with the gals about How to Be a Hepburn. I know it's hard to believe, but there are even MORE exciting announcements to come this week. Stay tuned!

One Month Away!

In exactly one month, How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World will officially hit the streets. Hooray! I feel like I'm in my third trimester of pregnancy all over again, anxiously awaiting the arrival of this paperback baby. But, luckily, this book hasn't made me the least bit bloated or cranky. At least not yet...

In the meantime, stay tuned for more extremely exciting updates.

Dessert For Your Face

The Korres USA site is now up and running - hooray! Get your credit card ready and go tell your boyfriends and husbands that you're about to spend $50 on a 2 oz. jar of face cream. Yes, it's THAT good.

Music For Your Tuesday

In an effort to prepare myself for the awesomeness that's to come on Needtobreathe's third CD, The Outsiders, I've been listening to their sophomore album, The Heat. If you like southern rock, or catchy melodies, or just great music in general, you won't be dissapointed. Download "Restless" or "We Could Run Away" or "More Time" or better yet, just buy the whole thing.

Top 5

My publisher recently sent me a survey to fill out; one of the questions was, "What are your favorite childhood books?" This excited me for several reasons, the first being that I love surveys. The second being that I love kids books. And when I say 'love,' I mean I could spend hours in childrens' bookstores and many times prefer to write or read in the kids' section of the public library with my knees crunched up under the 2 ft. tables. So, after much deliberation, here is my Top 5 childhood books list.

1. Ramona Quimby, Age 8
2. Flat Stanley
3. The Chicken's Child
4. The Baby-Sitter's Club (all nine majillion of them)
5. Gregory, The Terrible Eater

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