Dear Pennies & Pens, Fabulous news, The Dallas International Film Festival kicks off this week! If you’re in the area, this is an event, you don’t want to miss. The 8th annual Dallas International Film Festival is being presented by AutoNation…
Dear Pennies & Pens, I have been surrounded by art and artists since I can remember. My parents are avid art collectors and have an eclectic mix of art they’ve purchased over the years in their house. Every time I…
Dear Pennies & Pens, If you’re plugged into the international fashion scene, the designer I’m featuring today, needs no introduction. However, if you’re not, let me educate you. Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese Fashion Designer who’s been designing Haute Couture…
Pennies & Pens, I’m convinced, and have been for a while, that music is the language of the soul. Music can soothe your soul when it needs that specific person to talk to, cry with, celebrate and even boast with.…
Dear Pennies & Pens, Lately, it seems that the term “Style Icon” gets thrown around way too much. Everyone and their mom seems to be a “Style Icon.” To me a style icon is more than just the clothes you…
Dear Pennies & Pens, As you all know, I have been running a giveaway contest for the past two weeks. The giveaway is for a complimentary one night stay at the Royal Sonesta Houston and Breakfast for Two at ARA.…
Dear Pennies & Pens, In celebration of Wes Anderson’s latest all-star film The GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, Corinthia Hotel Budapest which shares many similarities with the fictional hotel in the film is offering an exclusive luxury package. The “Behind the Scenes”…
Dear Pennies & Pens, Like most women, I have been brainstorming ideas for my wedding since childhood. Though I have no real prospects, I have a pretty good idea of where my wedding will be, what dress I’ll wear, etc.…
Dear Pennies & Pens, For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of Motown. My parents grew up with the music and passed their love of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and the Supremes down to me.…
Dear Pennies & Pens, If you’ve been following me on Twitter @LoudPen or Instagram @LoudPen you know that I love to use the hashtag #skintyfatgirl. I started using it one day while talking about food because I am a self-prescribed Skinty Fat Girl meaning…






