Reading Alden’s answers made me realize she’s cool, down to earth and definitely someone you would want to have drinks with. She’s the Co-Founder of MAÄT, a sleek performance legging that has pads at the knees, making it easier to move around if you’re practicing yoga, or running around the playground chasing after toddlers. BeforeContinue reading “Style Profile: Alden Hoyt, Co-Founder Of MAÄT – sleek performance leggings”
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The Sustainable Sneaker
Meghan Markel put Veja sneakers on the map for those of us that were not familiar with the sustainable brand. Now there is at least one pair of Veja sneakers in every woman’s closet. Veja’s are seen on the streets of Paris, Toronto and San Francisco, not to mention other major cities around the world.Continue reading “The Sustainable Sneaker”
Musings Around Paris: Café de Flore
Walking in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, certain places come to mind, most likely you think of Café de Flore before knowing there is a church there named Saint Germain. This arrondissement of Paris is on the Left Bank of Paris, or as it’s known, “Rive Gauche” for being on the “left side of theContinue reading “Musings Around Paris: Café de Flore”
Shopping The Look
Strolling around Fillmore Street last weekend I came across a lady that was summer ready, chic, tasteful, pulled together in that casual Northern Californian way. San Franciscans don’t over do it, we prefer quality over quantity and tend to shop for the long-term and not trendy pieces, although it’s tempting. Here’s to running around chic…….
Pedicure Season
It’s that time of the year again when hibernation is officially over. To get the energy to go out and sit in a chair for an hour, but we know we will feel better about ourselves afterwards. I know I always do after I have my hair dyed and get a mani-pedi. My pedicure isContinue reading “Pedicure Season”
Style Profile: Dr. Manuela Maria Vazquez of LaMaria
I first came across Dr. Manuela Maria Vazquez researching Menopause and found her approach refreshing and modern. Her philosophy is to embrace our bodies changes and to nourish our skin, even the most delicate part of ourselves. I never heard the term “Pro-aging” before, normally it’s always “Anti-aging” her brand is a new concept inContinue reading “Style Profile: Dr. Manuela Maria Vazquez of LaMaria”
Moon Tea, a Herbal Beauty Tonic
I came across Botanical Rituals by accident and I am so glad I did. I’ve been into wellness and healing. I started by listening to Gabby Bernstein and Dr. Wayne Dyer but more about that later. Slowly I am being drawn to more spirituality, like writing mantras down in a journal, listening to meditation music,Continue reading “Moon Tea, a Herbal Beauty Tonic”
Style Profile: Monica Mahoney, Designer At Monica By Monica Mahoney
It’s impossible to not want a dress or blouse by Monica Mahoney, they are beautifully made and remind you of summer vacations. The perfect dress/blouse that transports you to summer. I don’t wear dresses often, but a dress or blouse from Monica is definitely on my wish list. She’s been traveling, holding Trunk Shows inContinue reading “Style Profile: Monica Mahoney, Designer At Monica By Monica Mahoney”
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”