Well I did it! I designed five dresses, according to a theme, and showed them in a fashion show! And it was fantastic!! I made the drawings for each dress, I chose the fabrics, and I styled the dresses on the models. I admit to not sewing the garments–maybe next year! But I did it.Continue reading Making Dreams Come True
Suede, Suede, and More Suede
There are a couple of trends that keep popping up this spring. One of them is color–like a ton of different colors (ok, ten to be exact) as highlighted in last week’s Style Story. Another is the jumpsuit which was also featured last week with The Fab 40s. Yet another trend is actually a surprisingContinue reading Suede, Suede, and More Suede
Style Story: #InStyleColor
I’ve lost count on how many Style Stories I’ve written now–it might be over a dozen by now. This series started out because I wanted to clean out my closet. I have so many clothes! I get attached to them: almost every item in my wardrobe has some sort of story behind it. In theseContinue reading Style Story: #InStyleColor
Adventure Travel in Yunnan: Lijiang and Shangrila, China
We made it to Yunnan! Usually, our family trips consist of idyllic beaches found around Asia: for example this year we went to Bali in October and December and then Boracay in February. Beach trips are just easy; everyone’s happy. But, sometimes it’s important for the four of us to venture out of our comfortContinue reading Adventure Travel in Yunnan: Lijiang and Shangrila, China
My Silver Rings
I have three silver rings that are as special to me as any amount of gold or diamonds. When I travel, I often slip them on so as to not draw any attention to myself. I’ve learned some lessons a long the way in regards to what I should wear, and generally, depending on whereContinue reading My Silver Rings
Rooftop Dancing to the Drums
Rooftop dancing to the kids drumming was a late afternoon activity for us pretty much each day during our recent adventure travel to Lijiang, China. We had an awesome little room at such a sweet quaint hotel. It had an open loft with two large twin beds for the kids up above. In the mainContinue reading Rooftop Dancing to the Drums
The Fab 40s in Jumpsuits
Jumpsuits were the chosen theme for this month’s collab with The Fab 40s. Last month we all wore marsala in our own way–I chose the sequin Christmas shift I picked up in Bali over our winter holidays. With jumpsuits having a serious moment this spring, I chose it as our theme. I’ve always loved aContinue reading The Fab 40s in Jumpsuits
Style Story: I Lose All Style When Cold
Well….this past trip to Lijiang, China was absolutely fantastic! Don’t get me wrong. But in terms of being stylish, this is one of my least successful Style Stories. I thought I had packed well, but in the end I was just freezing most of the time, scraping together all my layers just to stay warm.Continue reading Style Story: I Lose All Style When Cold
I Can’t Get Enough Bags!
On my most recent trip to Lijiang, China, I made a self discovery: I love bags! I really can’t get enough of them. I already own so many bags: clutches and totes, embroidered and beaded, straw and leather. Yet, when I’m traveling and in the markets of a destination, I am just drawn to allContinue reading I Can’t Get Enough Bags!
A Meandering Spring Jacket Through the Streets of Lijiang
We just finished an adventure trip through Lijiang, China. On one afternoon, when the sun was just right, Gigi, the Spring Jacket, and I went out exploring. There’s something magical about neighborhood China and all the ornate wood embellishments with red garnishes in the form of either lanterns or banners. Some walls are depicted withContinue reading A Meandering Spring Jacket Through the Streets of Lijiang
Back to the Beach and My Five Beach Basics
We’re back to the beaches in Hong Kong. This past weekend was our first return; we went to Big Wave Bay. For this spring and summer my beach basics haven’t changed much. I’m still sportin’ denim cutoffs with a white top, but now I’m adding a couple of changes: rose gold sunnies, a frosty, nudeContinue reading Back to the Beach and My Five Beach Basics
Describing My Style
The other day a good friend of mine was telling me about something she read about style. She read a blog post about being able to name one’s style in five words. This really got me thinking. Can I name my style in five words? There are a ton of adjectives to describe my style,Continue reading Describing My Style