Did you know that beads were one of the first forms of trade, and that having beads scattered around your home is considered good luck……. My friend Twiga used to own an African Gallery, where she sold antique beads, some dating before AD. Because of Twiga I am the proud owner of an Evil EyeContinue reading “A Love Affair With Beads……..”
Monthly Archives: May 2021
The Sneaker of the Moment
I’ve been addicted to sneakers, I think I have 6 new pairs since the pandemic started, and over half are still in boxes. Wearing slippers around the house for the first 4 months of the pandemic played havoc with my feet. I have sneakers branded on my brain and these are the latest from Nike,Continue reading “The Sneaker of the Moment”
Night-Table Reading
I’ve been buying books although I am in the process of reading three books that I haven’t finished yet. Part of the reason I ask “Last Book Read” is because I am honestly too exhausted to go book-hunting. It’s easier to have book recommendations from my peers, well-read women. I once had someone tell me,Continue reading “Night-Table Reading”
Lip Service
Lips are not immune to environmental issues, they are exposed to the sun, wind and cold. Lips are prone to dryness, cracking, and chapping. Plus they are sensitive to skincare that might accidently touch them, like peels, retinol and peptides. I look after my lips, I never go to bed without applying one of myContinue reading “Lip Service”
The Sweatshirt is Having a Moment
The sweatshirt has come a long way. Now almost every major fashion house has a version of the basic tried-and-true sweatshirt. They are not just for working out, you can pair a sweatshirt with nicer denim, trousers, skirts and wear them over a crisp white-dress shirt for added texture. The sweatshirt is now available inContinue reading “The Sweatshirt is Having a Moment”
Style Profile: Carlin Greenstein, Culinary Wellness
I met Carlin by accident, actually there are no accidents, I met Carlin because I have been preparing for a wellness routine of my own and her answers are a guide. I bought a little red notebook that has been sitting in it’s shopping bag and now I know why I bought it, to noteContinue reading “Style Profile: Carlin Greenstein, Culinary Wellness”
The Summer Tote
I’ve been dreaming of Maui, and a new vacation tote-bag. I found a few that might fit the bill. My favorite is by oaxacaXamor. It reminds me of the curtains in Pedro Almodóvar’s movie Pain & Glory. oaxacaXamor has an online store, but since my friend Daniel is going to Oaxaca for a month, he’sContinue reading “The Summer Tote”
Cleansers, Cleansers, Cleansers
Cleansing your skin is the first step in a beauty routine. I alternate cleansers with a particular rotation between In your face skincare’s Deep Enzyme Cleanse, Il Bagliore’s Manuka Honey Cleanser and La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser. But if I’ve been wearing makeup, which hasn’t happened much in the past year, I wouldContinue reading “Cleansers, Cleansers, Cleansers”
The Iconic Red Lip
Red lipstick is my signature, and I’ve had no reason to wear it. I’ve worn makeup a few times, but it’s something one has to ease their way back into. I’m in-love with Dior’s Iconic 999 shade. I have it in several variations. There is a texture for everyone….. Here’s to finding your perfect textureContinue reading “The Iconic Red Lip”
The Other Sneaker
I am thrilled I bought my Nike Women’s Air Zoom Pegasus sneakers last year, not only are they comfortable, but chic too. To be strolling around Paris, window shopping or running around the Musée d’Orsay, it’s my favorite Museum in Paris. I’m wistful, dreaming of travel. I either buy my sneakers at Carbon38 or Bandier,Continue reading “The Other Sneaker”
The Irresistible Primer
I just love everything in the Victoria Beckham Beauty collection. The packaging, the product and now I am hooked on the Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer in Golden. I’ve been working on my skin and this primer is perfect, it adds to my glowing skin by giving it a touch of color, in this case it’sContinue reading “The Irresistible Primer”
Style Profile: Emily Maynard, of Elva Fields
I came across Elva Fields Jewelry Studio looking for my own blog, and I fell-in-love with the jewelry pieces, especially the Miriam Haskell necklace, Fun At The Ready. Looking at the rest of Emily’s designs, and reading about her background and Great-Grandmother I knew she was someone I wanted to get to know better. IfContinue reading “Style Profile: Emily Maynard, of Elva Fields”
The Long Dress
Summer is fast approaching, and I’ve been buying dresses for my Maui vacation. I started buying dresses since last summer to be honest, so that I can wear them with leggings/tights and my booties. But we have been stuck-at-home and they are all stored away in my closet. My summer dresses are black or oliveContinue reading “The Long Dress”
Plump-It-Up
I’ve never used Botox, I never had to. Recently I’ve noticed my skin getting a little less plump, and a few minor lines on my forehead, really minor though, still not enough to need Botox, but enough to bother me. I turned to a few tried-and-true items in my arsenal and added a new oneContinue reading “Plump-It-Up”
That’s a Wrap
I own so many shawls and ponchos, in various colors, and now there are so many new temptations. Like this new hybrid by Margo Baridon, you can wear it over anything and add jewelry like Olivia Palermo in a photo by Diego @Collagevintage2. Discovering new brands also makes it harder to stay within a budget,Continue reading “That’s a Wrap”
Run Around Chic 