Check MOI out on The Shopping Mama!

A few weeks ago, the FABoulous Kate of The Shopping Mama asked me to do a Mom Style Q & A. I was thrilled to say the least! The Shopping Mama is the perfect place for finding unique things for those uber-stylish Littles in your life - oh, and you too!

Head over now to read about my style, find out a fave in my closet, and my image of a stylish mom and more! Thanks so much Kate for featuring me!

It's October: Editors' Note

Can you believe it? It's already October. Where did September go? With Fall in full swing and Halloween around the corner we have some great things in store for cupcakeMAG & Sprinkles this month. Not only will Sprinkles be getting a new name - but we have amazing changes to come for both sites - only for the better & we look forward to sharing soon!

We have some great celebrity interviews this month to share -- Denise Richards, Offical Hot Mess, Kendra Wilkinson -- and those are just a few! Along with our Men of Style, the famous Guncles, The Real Housewives of New York star Simon Van Kempen and The Rachel Zoe Project's Brad Goreski!  October is going to be a FABulous month! We will also showcase some of our favorite "hostess with the mostess" - Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie and The Food Network's Sandra Lee! So stay tuned for a full packed month! 

And lastly, as I sit here from my hospital bed, thinking of all the work I have - I can't help but be thankful for the amazing support I received the past few days. For those of you who follow me on Twitter you know that I have been hospitalized for a kidney infection & kidney stones and basically won't stop tweet complaining until this little gal passes. I went it in a few days ago thinking I had a virus and was severely dehydrated. Come to find out -- it was a little bit more right after getting over bronchitis/pneumonia. When it rains it pours! But, I wanted to start this off with a big THANK YOU! Thank you to all of those who read cupcakeMAG, "Like" us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter & everywhere where else you can find us. We are more than grateful for all the support we have received and I am more than grateful for the many cyber hugs, kisses and prayers that I have received over the pass few days. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful group of cupcakeMAG supporters. Thank you all - from the bottom of my heart! 

 

I wanted to say another big thank you to Annie & Isabel -- the uber-stylish hospital gown company for sending the The Anita -- not only did I stand out in the sophisticated and super soft gown (and lots of compliments!) I felt comfortable from all the awful pain I have been in the past few days! And, I didn't have to worry about flashing anyone my boo-tay as I walked to and from the bathroom. It really put a smile on my face. Please, don't judge the messy hair and no make-up. 

Stay tuned -- later this month I will giving one away to one of our luck readers in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month! You won't want to miss it.

I would also like to take a moment to bring you up-to-date with our first cupcakeMAG fundraiser. Please browse over to Braden's Hope. Braden is a sweet little 6 year old boy who is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma. We are putting together a fundraiser and need all the help we can get so please spread the word and help us raise awareness for childhood cancer. Please take a moment to browse the site and spread the word. A huge thanks to Bethenny Frankel for sending a bunch of singed goodies for the auction & to all of those participating! 

End note: Oprah once said, "Making the decision to look after yourself is the ultimate in healthcare." -- and that is what I shall do this month! Along with looking after all of you! As always, lots of love & thank you! 

Callula Lillibelle, We Are Obsessed!

By Shasta Moczulski, Fashion/Beauty Director

Editor-In-Chief of CupcakeMAG|Sprinkles, Casi Densmore-Koon with William

Walking into the Callula Lillibelle S/S 2011 presentation, we knew instantly that we were about to see a very special collection. First of all, the show was off-site, at a Midtown brownstone. The atmosphere was welcoming, relaxed, (think 1960’s cocktail hour) and effortlessly refined. We were welcomed warmly and genuinely, by William Calvert and Melanie Fraser Hart, the duo behind Callula Lillibelle. As a team, we were pretty excited about seeing this collection; you can read all about our excitement and learn more about this line, in our previous Callula Lillibelle blog post.

Moi, with the amazing William Calvert

Each look that was shown from the S/S 2011 collection was individually unique, but all of the pieces work with each other, making the Callula Lillibelle line even more appealing. The price points are sure to entice buyers as well, "We started in the recession," said Fraser Hart. "Nothing is more than $450." Considering that designer William Calvert is an acclaimed fashion designer and couturier, with an eye on fine detail, we were blown away that such an impeccable collection came with a much more accessible price tag.

Colors in the collection ranged from black, nude, white, then jumping in cohesively to bright color. Detail was absolutely key, with fine piping, trims all making a nod to sophistication and chic stars from the past.

Fraser Hart explained to us, “This isn’t a line just for young 20-something’s, there is something for every woman. We wanted women to want to wear what is in their closets and be able to go from the office to a night out with ease.”

We left the Midtown brownstone giddy; with excitement after the Callula Lillibelle presentation, knowing without a doubt that William Calvert and Melanie Fraser Hart have created a collection and a line that will be not only well received, but highly sought after.

Want to know more? The line and retailers that carry the line can be found on the Callula LilliBelle website.

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a candid look --- getting to know the cupcakeMAG editor

Just recently we all have been getting to know the cupcakeMAG team and many of you are asking more about me, the cupcakeMAG editor. So, I have decided to let you take a peek inside my life and get to know me upclose & personal.

1. I can't go to sleep with the tv on. I must have complete dark & silence.

2. I still Tivo Friends even thoght I have the complete series on DVD.

3. Every week I pick up all the weeklies, Ok!, UsWeekly, People, InTouch, Life&Style - it is a must.

4. I am anal, for example, my couch pillows have to be placed a certain way.

5. My youngest daughter, Kennadi Audrey Monroe, was indeead names after 3 Hollywood Fashion Icons. Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.

(Kennadi, pictured here at 2 months old)

6. Before cupcakeMAG, I managed, did inventory, & buying for a high-end boutique Sugar in Washington, DC - the store was my life & I still miss it daily.

7. I absolutely adore Toaster Strudels.

8. When I go to NY the first thing I do is buy a soft pretzel from a vendor.

9. Before boarding an airplane I spend at least $50 on magazines as the newsstand. I can't fly without the newest mags on the shelf.

10. I still get sucked into watching Saved by the Bell & Full House with my 7 year old. Sometimes, I even sit through an episode willingly by myself. Shhhh, its a secret.

11. Before I knew my husband would be my husband - I made fun of him & thought he was a big dork for buying me a Pepsi before class every day in high-school.

(the darling in Malibu)

12. I despise sushi, despise it.

13. When I met J.Alexander from Americas Next Top Model, he made fun of me for being short and put his elbow on my head. I am only 5 feet tall.

14. My name is pronounced KC - even though it is spelled like Cassie. I never correct anyone I am so used to it.

15. I can only snap with my right hand. No double snapping here!

16.I hate drinking water. I know, its bad but I always forget to drink it unless it is in a Fiji bottle.

17. My dogs sometimes push my hubs out of bed.

18. I love football and am a big fan of the Washington Redskins since I was born in Washington, DC. I have never missed a game!

19. I hate beans. I always say I am allergic.

20. I don't drink coffee unless it is a Starbucks Caramel Frapp. Diet Coke is my coffee every am.

21. If I could I would pick up and move to Beverly Hills. I am a California girl at heart and obsessed with LA.

(Malibu, California - my favorite beach in the world)

22. I secretly would love to be Martha Stewart.Cooking, crafts and party planning -- three of my favorite things!

23. I absolutely LOVE playing Monopoly and get really upset if I can't buy Boardwalk.

24. I only eat French toast with cottage cheese on it. Yes, it's a polish thing. 

25. My biggest fear is dying. Can't talk about it, can't think about it. Just don't like the fact that I don't have control.

Surprised?! Well I hope you still will be big fans of cupcakeMAG even after this candid look into my life! As always, thank you for all the love, support and praise you have given us!

Lots of love!

xoxo