First Class Seats

First Class Seats

Dear Kelley, How do I score 1st class seats on a flight – without breaking the bank? Wow it’s gotten really tough. Back in the day, if there was available first class seats on a flight you had booked, you could upgrade for around $100 or even less. Enter...
One Day in Paris

One Day in Paris

Dear Kelley, I’ve never been to Paris and will have the opportunity to spend one day there in the next couple weeks. What do I absolutely want to see and do during my brief visit? Lucky you!!! There’s a LOT you can do in a day! Here’s a one-day itinerary...
Surviving the Holidays Like a French Girl

Surviving the Holidays Like a French Girl

It’s the holiday season! Home-baked goodies! (sound of applause). Seasonal cocktails! (cheering). Parties! (the crowd goes wild). 5 – 10 extra pounds! (record scratch). Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but a study from Cornell University showed that Americans gain on...
Last-Minute Potluck

Last-Minute Potluck

Dear Kelley, My manager at work had a last-minute idea to have a holiday potluck at work … tomorrow! I have no idea what to make/bring, and I don’t have much time to prepare anything. I’m a pretty good cook and I have a tendency to go overboard for a potluck trying to...
Are Designer Labels Worth It?

Are Designer Labels Worth It?

Dear Kelley, Is it worth it to buy designer labels? Yes, no, maybe – here’s the thing … quality shows. I was recently talking to a friend who is a stylist to celebrities. She specializes in red carpet. And she knows her stuff. She mentioned a designer to me that she...