Truth: I started wearing layered outfits due to climate change, and wanting the ability to peel and layer pieces as the weather dictates. I must admit than something as small as this changed my style life. By adding or removing a layer I can take a look from day-to-night, or casual-to-dressed up. I ...
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Why Game Of Thrones Is Brilliant As A Winters Tale
It is a Winters Tale, a poem by surrealist Dylan Thomas that inspires my look today. Probably the best winter that I can remember in LA, we are having seasons - highs, lows, rains and colds. I'm getting to wear jackets, coats and my ever favorite vintage vest. I love mixing black, browns and white ...
Hottest Gifts Under $100 – The Last Minute Gift Guide
Still at a classy price point category, the hottest gifts under $100 this year are mainly on sale. Whats not to love right?? We are able to still stay on budget while finding more exclusive items, that are both chic, modern & on trend for anyone on your list. Screw the naughty and just be nice ...
How To Style Black & White In Winter
When it comes to winter fashion, I love a clean, clear and simple look. The crispness that comes with wearing winter fashion black, you gotta add the white - You can't get more simple than that. Mixing textures is what I find key during this season, so with pleats to faux fur, to satin and chiffon, ...
Why Faux Fur Trim Is My New Fave Thing – What’s Your Fave?
As much as I love a good scarf around my neck, this season I have been leaning more towards faux fur trim. From the collars of coats, to stoles and as a scarf, faux fur my friend is where it's at. As a long time lover of cashmere, I wanted to seek out something that was just as soft in a different ...
On The Second Day Of Cool… Win A Janesko Necklace!
On the second day of cool, Janesko gives to you: A "Fly Away" Necklace! Talk about KNOWING me, jewelry designer Janesko and I teamed up last month to work on a special giveaway. See she gets me - As a traveler all I wanna do is fly away. As a symbol of finding your joy, this necklace comes from the ...
On The First Day Of Cool… Win A Faux Fur Stole!
On the first day of cool, Curated Cool gives to you: my newest favorite accessory: A faux fur stole! Style it as a scarf or as a cozy addition to the collar of your jacket. It's chic and a cool alternative to wearing a traditional scarf. I love how it's comfy, itch free, cruelty free, and just down ...
Trading Places – Wearing Scarves Vs. A Faux Fur Stole
As I build my collection of brilliant scarves, I have to remind myself to think outside of the box. I typically think of stoles that come with a coat - the soft down furry fluff that warms my neck. But what about scratching the coat and using a faux fur stole as a scarf instead? It works in so many ...
Antique Chinese Bird Cages & Beijing Bird Beats
Growing up in Hong Kong, we would once or twice a year go to the bird market. A place where you could get any exotic bird, but mainly you went for the bird cage, and the sweet bird songs. I would stare at the antique Chinese bird cages, and watch the old locals tend to their birds for the sweet song ...
All The Leaves Are Brown And The Sky Is Gray – I California Dream
When I start daydreaming I think about the iconic band "The Mammas & Papa's" seeing as I live in California. They encompass all seasons, but especially right now. Their music is that old-school-california-folk of the 70's. They were not saint's, oh no, they had their fair share of ...
What Is Swagger? Tips On How You Can Get It
Swagger is you walk, your rhythm, your self-confidence, a set of balls and YOU. Do you ever get the feeling that you need some swagger? Or at the very least want to get it back? I'm missing my swagger, my walk, my tone, my vibe, and today I feel like I need to be me again. Wearing relaxed clothes ...