Gold treasures. The most commonly owned metal, the one LITERALLY worth its weight in gold, and a stunner amongst it's metals counterparts. It can do no wrong. And seeing as for centuries it has been buried to carry one's soul through the after life, it got me thinking about this life - the one here ...
Fashion
Beat To Your Own Drum – If The Dress Doesn’t Fit, Then You Must Snip
Have you ever beat to your own drum? Done your own thing? listened to your own voice? Well I'm here to urge you to jump. Do it. With both feet at the same time, don't even think twice. See even if you fall, you will ALWAYS FALL FORWARD. Case in point - I saw this dress, it was way too big, but could ...
Why California Casual Chic Is More Than A lifestyle
As a city slicker, it took me a while to get used to the fact that in LA, you can pretty much wear flip-flops anywhere. I mean ANYWHERE. Folk lore has it that Sofia Coppola started that trend. At what I considered "fluffy" at first, I now know there's more to the California lifestyle than just ...
Why Is J Crew So Successful? Read Between The Lines
Undeniably true, J Crew has set a bar for the classic American outfit, and they have set it rather high. So why is J Crew so successful? They produce modern American classics with a twist. In an effortless style, they are the kings of mixing and matching patterns and colors, while maintaining a ...
The Hit List – The Most Lustworthy Chic Clutch Bags Right Now
I'm a clutch gal. Yup - no if and's or buts about it. So it was a no brainer for this collection of chic clutch bags to come to life. Heck, I could do it every week! Clutch clutch clutch clutch clutch. Why? cause they are so versatile, so easy to use as a handbag or as a clutch itself. And as a ...
The Hit List – 12 Mood Brightening Accessories In Citrus Orange
As a tangerine juice drinker, I can't help but have a bit of citrus orange fever. Any color that is bright, has spunk, and add's pizzaz has to be in a collection somewhere. See orange is one of those colors that people aren't sure whether it will go with other colors or not. There is a lot of iffing ...
Why Shop Vintage? For The Best Finds (Not Deals) Around
Do you believe everything has a soul? I sure do. I believe everything has a past, a history, a story and something to tell. That's why I'm drawn to vintage and flea market finds. It's adventurous to seek out the old, the buried treasure, the hidden find, and the diamond in the rough. Yes, ...
What Is A good First Perfume? Anais Anais By Cacharel Of Course
I was 13 going on 14 when I got my first perfume. It was Anais Anais By Cacharel and all the girls had it. What is a good first perfume? Hells yeah! The smell of powdery soft linen with flowers, will stay with me forever. Today's pink silk camisole takes me back to those moments, laughing with my ...
Mad For Plaid – How To Wear It All Year Round
As a creature of habit, I try my best to break out of patterns, get out of the comfort zone and experiment with new things. Not only does this go for fashion, but also as a way of life. Yes I am mad for plaid, and the easiest way to style this look is to add a dark fitted top underneath like a ...
Why I Fell In Love With Acne Studios & You Should Too!
As a believer in minimalism, clean lines and tailoring, Stockholm design house Acne Studios does it for me. Their ethos is an approach to modernism, through art, architecture and culture. As a big supporter of all arts, this dress had me had its simplicity, well structured draping and the stunning ...
Connecting The Dots In Life Using Style
When I first read Steve Job's Connecting The Dots In Life commencement speech at Stanford, it made a huge impact on my life. It was a guide, a tool a road map that moved me forward. Next week I head off to China, and when I booked the flight I had no idea what it would bring me. I trusted that the ...
The Hit List – Chic Modern Statement Necklaces
Talk about accessorizing - Modern statement necklaces are the piece that finishes an outfit. Delicate or bold, well they make quite the statement. Here is a collection of different materials, jewels, colors and boldness that I felt were all modern, fresh, chic and unique, allowing you to grab the ...
