What a pleasure it was to see Carmen Marc Valvo Bridal for NYFW 2018. The romantic collection included gowns in ivory, pearl and a blush pink color. Embellishments abounded; exquisite lace, appliqués, and many artisanal flourishes. The Carmen Marc Valvo bridal collection has something swoon-worthy for every bride. Scroll down for more gorgeous Bridal Fashion… Read More Carmen Marc Valvo Bridal FWNY 2018 : The Runway
I recently listened to My Not so Perfect Life by a favorite author, Sophie Kinsella on Audible. I am a fan of hers and it inspired me to write this post about my illness, which many of you know about. There is nothing chic or glamorous about this post, just real talk. I hope I do… Read More Post: My Not so Perfect Life !
Shot on the streets of Manhattan, I am wearing an eclectic look defines my style: colorful, creative, and anti-formulaic. I own it. But the best part of the shoot, was when a passerby saw my friend shooting this look, and offered to shoot us together. New Yorkers Rock! I witness, and practice, kindness everyday. That’s my style, too. First and Foremost!
In this post I encourage what Refinery29 calls “bag twinning”. It is a style habit of mine for almost 30 years, Wear two bags at a time, keeping one close . This small bag, Chanel, in my case, is what holds my credit cards, and keys- the essentials. Other items go in the larger bag. Never fumble for keys in the abyss of a large bag again. You can also avoid pickpocketing, and now can feel good about buying a few more bags! 🙂
Hello loves. Happily we are mid-weeK! I hope your week has been sunny in every way possible. I am sharing a moodboard. It is a little of everything, most of it recent. I have really been enjoying your comments, lately, it makes blogging a very rich experience. Thank YOU! … Read More Moodboard- A little bit of Recently
Happy Spring! It is warm on this spring day, but there is still dirty walls of snow. I am grateful for them though. I tripped over a bit of an uneven city street. and started to fall, propelling forward. I caught myself on a wall of snow, and no harm done. There is always a… Read More Butterflies <3 Stripes
LATELY, I FIND THAT I CELEBRATE MORE. I LET NO GOOD MOMENT GO BUY UNNOTICED, AND UNAPPRECIATED. AS THE WORLD FEELS LESS STABLE TO ME, I FEEL INCLINED TO BE AS POSITIVE AS I CAN, EVEN TAKING THE TIME TO CELEBRATE MY HALF BIRTHDAY, A QUIET ONE AT HOME. I ATE HALF A CUPCAKE! HOW… Read More 1/2 Birthday, Full Celebration- #Empowered Aging
NYFW arrived to an unwelcoming New York, with the city snowy and windy, and gusts up to 45 miles per hour. I only went just a few, but I loved going. I can’t wait to see the photos Daevid took, so many I have go buy a storage device to upload them all. So lots of… Read More Whirlwind Weeks/ #NYFW / Downtime
IT IS ALMOST HERE, AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CELEBRATE BY BUYING GIFTS, AND MAYBE ENJOY A ROMANTIC DINNER, I HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR VALENTINE’S GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE, AND ARE FROM SMALL RETAILERS.. Make the HOLIDAY sweeter by supporting small SMALL BUSINESSES. Choose something thoughtful, it does not have… Read More #Valentines Gifts Tips- Don’t forget the Romance !
So Mother Nature has been particularly mercurial ! Can you blame her? This day started for me in the early afternoon, at 64 degrees! I wore my Trump – nothing to do with Donald- L’oiel coat as a light layer. Later in the day, I added my furry scarf and hat, because the temps took such a nose-dive! And… Read More 64 to 19. What a difference a day makes.