Why Do Restaurants Use “Fancy” Terminology?

Haricot verts. Wait, what? It means green beans and my sister told me what it was. I recently went to an upscale restaurant with a group of friends and I had no clue what the side options were. I felt as though I had to have a dictionary right beside me to understand. I wanted to let everyone know that it isn’t to make us … Continue reading Why Do Restaurants Use “Fancy” Terminology?

I’m So Classy, You Already Know…

I am pretty sure that I got these earrings as a present one year and I, honestly, didn’t like them when I first got them. I thought that they were “too old” for me since I got them when I was so young. I never really cared to dress older for my age, granted I was apparently too risque by my parents because I love … Continue reading I’m So Classy, You Already Know…

Welcome!

  I am happy to welcome you to my blog, Swanky Mermaid, and I hope that you will join me in this newest venture of mine! I don’t necessarily follow fashion trends but I admire beautiful works created by designers that celebrities wear on the red carpet. Here are a couple of tips to help you navigate through this blog! – In the top right hand … Continue reading Welcome!