Wanderlust: Islands Without Cars

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There are destinations around the world where people get around by walking, bicycles, and donkeys. There are places where there are no cars, or at least, a place where no cars are allowed. To me, there is an adventure around every corner in these far away locales. Kira Cook hosts a series on PBS, entitled Islands without Cars. This first season of this show highlighted six islands without cars, including the Greek Island of Hydra, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Ireland’s Inis Meain, Italy’s Aeolian Islands, The Channel Island of Sark, and France’s Isle of Porquerolles. In doing a little more research […]

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Dress Form Outfit: Ready for Fall

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Now that Fall is quickly approaching, my style is changing. I mean, it still feels like Summer, but I’m ready for the cooler temps. This dress form outfit is a perfect pre-Fall outfit. I paired this fitted denim shirt with an olive/brown-colored belted skirt. I rolled the sleeves up to give it a casual feel and stacked a few black and white marble-colored bangles on one sleeve. As for footwear, I would pair this outfit with a some knee-high boots. I also like the idea of heels with this outfit, but they would have to be the right pair. Here […]

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Find The Beauty Within

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Coco Chanel knew a thing or two about beauty. During her life, she designed some of the most beautiful clothing. One thing I really love about Coco Chanel is her wonderful words of wisdom, such as this gem below. It’s difficult to find the beauty within when you’re scrolling through Instagram and seeing one beautiful person after another wearing fancy clothes, their makeup is practically perfect, their hair falls in just the right tousled wave pattern. But not everything is as it seems on the gram. I’ve heard people say that IG features people’s highlight reel of their lives. I […]

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Finding Inspiration in “Fashion”-able Quotes

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As I reflect on my childhood, I don’t recall ever really being a fashionista, even though I have loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I was more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, a real “tomboy”. Of course, like everyone else at one point in their life, my love for fashion has blossomed into a full-fledged admiration of all things fashion. So I’d like to pass along some fashionable quotes from some really fabulous fashion insiders, including Anna Wintour, Christian Louboutin, and the great late Alexander McQueen. “Just be true to yourself, and listen as […]

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Cannes, France

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Cannes. Just the name of this Parisian coastal city oozes glamour and luxury. Celebrities flock there for the Cannes Film Festival, but there is so much more to see in this seaside city than films. Cannes is a resort town on the French Riviera and is home to the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. Curving along the coast, the Boulevard de la Croisette, is lined with sandy beaches, upscale boutiques, and opulent hotels. It’s also home to the Palais des Festivals, a modern building complete with a red carpet and Alles des Stars – Cannes Walk of Fame. Hotel prices range from $110 (a […]

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