Ok, this is a hard one I'm not going to lie. Sure it seems easy, it's a famous quote for a reason, it's a mental & spiritual aspiration to achieve, but how do you not sweat the small stuff? With practice and lots of it! For many years I was that person that would sweat the small stuff, and I ...
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5 Chic Ways To Use A Large Wire Basket
I'm drawn to the rustic coolness that comes with a large wire basket. It's open, its breathable, it's transparent, and that wire, it just adds a simple charm. What's so cool about them is that there's so many ways to display them as decor pieces. And don't be afraid to get out a can of spray paint! ...
The Hit List – Weekend Casuals To Update Your Collection
I have this love affair for all things simple. When styling my wardrobe, I find the weekend casual look is effortless and that you can wear it anytime. Now for me, that's not sweats and a tank. It's still something sophisticated in a relaxed modern way. The collection I've chosen is mainly under ...
Easy Breezy Spring Inspiration
Without a doubt this chick has some pep in her step today. That happens around this time of year, and when I think of spring inspiration, I think of light airy fun outfits, which makes me think of you. Lets have some fun this spring/summer right? The look was inspired by my tennis days, and although ...
What About Yves? Get YSL For Great Vintage Deals
When Saint Laurent dropped the iconic "Yves" from the fashion houses name, it felt like a part of fashion's history got dropped as well. Many like myself where like What about Yves? Under the current creative direction of Hedi Slimane, the future of the brand is younger and ...
The Focus Is On The Coat – Not The Girl In Blue
I've always believed in the philosophy that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Personally I tend to seek out the simple life. I am a minimalist, I live within my means, and I feel my fashion sense adopts the same ethos too. I gravitate to what's un-fussed, what's clean, and anything ...
Cool Find Of The Day: Haydanhuya Wood Wallet
I believe in the simple things, the little details, the unexpected, and definitely the unique and new. So when I came across the collection of Haydanhuya Wood Wallets, I was in love. A minimalist at heart, the structure of a wallet that can be elevated using different materials peaked my artistic ...
How To Start Living In The Moment!
With such conviction and bravado, I think we tell ourselves that we're living the moment. Without a doubt some of us are, but for the rest of us, well are we? One thing I know for sure, is that there are talkers and doers in this world, and a while back I said to myself "I don't want to be like that ...
In Sync With IN.SEK’s Stylish Concrete Box
In a clean minimal world that blurs the lines of art and architecture, lies design studio IN.SEK, and their array of household products and furniture. With its sleek product design, this concrete box can be used in any room in the house, for literally any purpose. I'm very much in tune ...
If I Had A Spare Ticket Would You Fly Away With Me?
Welcome to my world where I get asked a lot of questions on a daily basis. The first is always about my accent. The second is am I Sandra Bullock? The third is always a social one - how & why do I fly so much?... Gosh have I gone into this? Maybe, but not in full depth. So if I posed the ...
Meet Life’s Utterly Chic Ice Bucket Du ‘Jour
Designer Tom Dixon is known for his uber cool take on everyday decor pieces, and an ice bucket is no different. Made of mouth-blown glass in two different color tones, the detail lies in the etched hand-cut surface rings. One part of the Plum Collection, its colorful playfulness is modern and ...
You’ve Been The Whole Package Since Day 1
Truth: I reckon is gonna be a long time till women stop hating on women. It's a sad and bold statement to make, but unless we talk about it, it holds rather true. Now let me preface to say that it's not always the case, but it is still very much out there. Case in point: I was up for a mentorship ...