I love discovering new beauty products, especially products that tame frizzy hair and diminish under eye puffiness. Oh, and we can’t forget about lips. In this photo you will notice Dr. Macrene’s High Performance Lip Filler and Susanne Kaufman’s Eye Rescue Serum, both items I swear by. I am trying to remember why I choseContinue reading “Beauty Bites”
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New Beauty Additions
This has to the best beauty box of 2025. I love everything in it and now wish I had bought myself two of them. Leonor Greyl $34.00 @Leonorgreyl.com This is the holy grail of haircare. My tresses are finally frizz-free. the Eclat Naturel can be applied on wet or dry hair and lasts for days.Continue reading “New Beauty Additions”
Additions
A’ lot has happened since the pandmic and the good news is that my health is finally starting to get under control. I have been trying not to neglect myself and cry over the problems our world faces. If you listen or read the news, take it with a grain of salt and do notContinue reading “Additions”
Summer prints in Paris
Summer in Paris is usually hot, hot air, hot wind, many tourists and the Sun shines strongly. Aside from all the tourists in town on Summer vacation, Parisians have always stayed chic and trendy. I enjoy style watching which always manifests into trends created by Parisians on these beautiful streets, and this Summer season theContinue reading “Summer prints in Paris”
Getting Healthy
I’ve been ill all year, my doctor says it’s longterm Covid, meaning a flare up of an existing autoimmune disease has roared it’s ugly head. My body is achy, my muscles hurt and my hands and feet get swolled beyound recognition. I’ve been on steriods and am now on a protocol to get off ofContinue reading “Getting Healthy”
Additions
Lately I’ve been hankering for silver jewlery. So many women are wearing it stylishly and it has me intrigued. I tend to only wear it when traveling to Mexico, it’s low-key and versatile. My question is, how do you choose what jewelry to wear in the mornings? I love Kumi’s style, and how she isContinue reading “Additions”
Transitioning into Spring
It’s not easy getting into Spring, the weather in SF is still windy, verging on cold. Just the other day I skipped wearing a sweater and coat and regretted it when I saw a lovely woman wearing a camel turtleneck and long coat. I lamented my wardrobe choice, as usual I did get a bitContinue reading “Transitioning into Spring”
Can’t Get Into Spring
I know it’s Spring, but I can’t seem to get into it. California has experienced lot’s of rain and extreme colder conditions. I literally just pulled out my vintage YSL Patent leather tote, it wears well in the rain. I have been buying coats. Oversized coats to wear over all of my sweaters and sweats.Continue reading “Can’t Get Into Spring”
Reproductions
Leave it to Zara to pay homage to an iconic piece of jewelry . Maria Felix, Mexico’s most iconic actress walked into Cartier and pulled out of her bag her pet baby crocodile and asked Cartier to make her a necklace, brooch, bracelet, etc. Which has become coveted like the iconic Verdura cuffs worn byContinue reading “Reproductions”
Paris Dispatch
Birkenstocks have been around for decades, popular among the surfers, skaters and deadheads. I personally associated them with the Haight Ashbury, a part of SF I hardly visited. Mind you not because I didn’t want to, just the places I frequented were in South Beach, the Mission, Soma, and the Marina. I finally made myContinue reading “Paris Dispatch”
Summer In Europe
I’m wistful for being able to sit out on a patio sipping an Aperol Spritz. Wearing a summer dress and comfortable shoes, without a care in the world. Alas, nothing is planned yet, perhaps a trip into Santa Cruz would help, they do have wine tasting and whiskey tasting venues. I could order a sparklingContinue reading “Summer In Europe”
Style Inspiration
Never has there been an Instagram account I’ve enjoyed so much; I literally love every photo and get inspired every day to plan my next ensemble for the next outing. Tamera @feelingfrench is a woman after my own heart, she’s not afraid to mix high-and-low and makes everything look très chic. I plan on wearingContinue reading “Style Inspiration”
The Straw Bag
I haven’t purchased a straw bag yet. I can’t decide on a shoulder bag or a hand carry. The photos motivate me to get a shoulder bag, but the handle version is cute too. I also marvel at these women, who manage to always look chic and pulled together, I wonder sometimes if I lookContinue reading “The Straw Bag”
What Women Are Wearing Now
All of these women are stylish, inspiration for the rest of us. Ladies, it’s time to shop my closet. I’ve spent the last two years updating myself, and I start going back into the office on May 3rd. Grant it I’ll only be going in two days a week, for starters, then after August toContinue reading “What Women Are Wearing Now”
Thinking pink
I’ve had pink on the brain since my beautiful niece came into the world. My sisters and I continuously put her in pink, why, because she’s our little pink rose. My mother used to dress me in pink and for years I shied away from it. Now, I’m all into it. I still don’t haveContinue reading “Thinking pink”
Run Around Chic 