October 2009
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Only you can make you happy.
I am pretty confident that underneath it all we all know and believe this. Yet, I also think we allow the external environment influence and coax us into thinking we need people and things to be happy. Well, to some extent those things absolutely contribute to our happiness, but they are not the basis- you are.
Often this very simple truth is muddled by the complications of life- though life is...
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Guide to New York power meals.
My lovely friend Ricky put this out there and I think it pretty much sums it up. ;)
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Dinner means you really want a relationship, a deal or both. Lunch means you’d like to get to know someone to see if you want a relationship, a deal or both. Breakfast means you’ve got a current deal to discuss (if you already have a relationship) or you’re willing to consider a relationship with someone...
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Ecouterre launch party.
Tonight is the night- fashion and ethics merge and celebrate! Not for the first time… but with an assortment of leading eco-fashionistas and industry changers in store. ;) Attend the launch of the new eco- fashion website Ecouterre at one of the first ground breaking all organic chic boutiques in Manhattan- Kaight. Make sure to RSVP (rsvp@inhabitat.com) to secure your entry. ;)
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Waisted!
Waisted! by Greta Guide featuring Dorothy Perkins
High- waisted, that is… This is the trend that not only made a loud entrance, but is reinventing itself to stick around for the long haul. I for one, love it! It is such a flattering shape on all body types and is an instant style lifter.
To show the versatility of the high-waist, I have composed three different outfits. The first is...
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She's got legs!
Perhaps it is because I was born in the ’80s, or I spent a couple of years living in London- the layer capital of the world- but I am all about the leggings and this line has certianly got my attention! Nightcap is a new designer label offered on ShopBop. You can snatch up a pair of acid leggings, the equestrian variety or opt for my favorites- the new orchid pattern knit lovelies (shown...
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5 reasons to go slow.
The slow food movement is sweeping over us and for good reason! Here are five points that show why eating organic and locally make a difference. ;)
Protects the health of future generations… The average child receives four times more exposure than an adult to at least eight widely used cancer-causing pesticides in food. The food choices parents make today will impact their...
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Get MADE.
Calling all designers! MADE-BY and Edun LIVE are partnering to run a design contest to promote their ideals- the evolution of fashion with respect for people and the planet.
The contest is geared towards this vision and is seeking the most original design that will be reproduced on an Edun LIVE tee. First prize sees the manufacturing of their design on a wide spread organic tee and $500 in gift...
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Worry wart.
An old proverb goes something like this… “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
How many of us fall into worrying though? We worry about our jobs, our friends, our families our futures and relationships. Yes, and worry is the right verb. Thinking about them is something different- and that is where we regain power.
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17 ways to love yourself.
I could not have said it better myself…
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1. Fall in love with yourself. Think about what makes you You. Just like a flower that needs watering to grow, learn to nurture yourself in every way. Love yourself for all the good that you see and accept your flaws and the fact that you are imperfect. This does not meant that you do not learn to change from your shortcomings; instead,...
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Twitter tutorial.
Ok, for some of you this is old news, but for others I am hoping this will be your gateway into better understanding and using Twitter. :)
First things first, if you don’t have a handle (twitter user name) get it- you don’t want someone else snatching your title or worse impersonating you!
Customize your twitter theme and background. I would recommend Twitter Gallery for your...
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Blackberry messenger upgrade.
For all of you who have hesitated to get the new BB Messenger 5.0 because you heard it was “buggy” linger no longer. It has officially been released by Blackberry and you can download it directly from their site.
There are technical advances I have still to explore, new information exchange and back-up capabilities, and ease of function. It has quickly become my new favorite- with...
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Over-the-knee alternative.
Leave it to the London girls to come up with a sweet and funky alternative to the over-the-knee boots look! This inspiration came from the very fashionable crew in the London offices of Made in Heaven Jeans.
Take what you have- skinny jeans and your boots from last season, add in some thigh high socks and voila- you have the over-the-knee look for less. ;)
Fashion forward and economical.
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For your journey.
Passport. Foreign currency. Business cards. Pens. Credit cards. And a moleskine… Yep, that is what you need on your next journey! And, Rickshaw has created a sweet little Moleskine Folio to fit all of the above and more.
Created by Mark Dwight, the man who brought us Timbuk2 and a vision for sustainable and locally produced functional accessories- Rickshaw is his new venture. The...
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May I have your attention please.
Last night I had to tell myself to “step away from the computer” to talk on the phone. Otherwise I knew what would transpire would be broken sentences and fragmented thoughts eliciting responses like, “Oh, what?” or “Uh, huh.”
Yeah, not really putting my best self forward… The thing is, I do actually care about what is being said when someone speaks to me...
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Passing notes.
I picked up a pack of cards to have on hand for all the those well intentioned “thank yous” I have stacking up in my mind. See, I know the email does just fine, but sometimes I like to go a bit deeper and send a good old fashioned thank you card by post. So, from time to time I add to my collection of thank you boxes, and today I pulled out Polaroid Notes and was absolutely...
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Natural nail polish.
I have been on the path to a more natural me for months now. First it was a switch to natural beauty products, then to no longer dying my hair, and finally giving up my beloved professional whitening toothpaste… but all for a very good cause- my body.
Instinctively I knew all along that a lotion that produces a tan would have some pretty nasty chemicals in it, what I didn’t know is...
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My Favorite Fall Drink, Chaider.
I love this comforting hot drink invention, it combines two of my favorite things- chai tea and cider! Happiness is.
“When fall comes around I love sipping this on warm and spicy drink. It’s so very simple to make, just steep chai tea in hot apple cider, violá!”
Photo series and inspiration from From Me To You. Love them!
We use Adagio Tea’s Masala Chai and a local Apple Cider.
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I always feel like someone is watching me...
For better or worse, I actually like entertaining the thought that someone is watching me. See, we are more accountable for our actions, thoughts, and moods when we feel the gaze of an onlooker.
It can be whomever you choose- a valued friend, a parent, a mentor… When you perform your daily duties and also make major plunges into unknown areas or new ventures, you can carry the thought of...
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Make a statement.
This past year my T-shirt collection has significantly grown. Somewhere between high school and grad school I decided tees were just not stylish enough and I only reserved a few for working out. Luckily that changed. Now, I have quite a healthy stack and keep seeing more that I’d love to add. Here are a couple of fashion tees that take a stand. Not only do I like what they say, and their...
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Take it up a notch.
Gloomy weather and bad attitudes seem to feed off one another. Yet, it doesn’t have to be a defeated downward spiral. Just being aware of it is a great start. A friend of mine wrote to me today about how her workplace is full of crabby people who are literally living under a dark cloud. She asked what she could do. I say, lead by example.
If you come into a darker environment carrying a...
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Fear factor.
During this month where people willingly subject themselves to things that scare them, I find it only appropriate to dig a little deeper and identify what real fear is present in your everyday life, and most importantly how you deal with it.
Do you fear the future? Do you fear the security of your job? Do you fear being hurt? Do you fear failure or success? To be honest, we all have experienced...
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Tell me what you want, what you really really...
We live in a time where consumption and over- consumption are ripe! The seasons are blending together and the fashions for and between them are speeding up. Technology is continuing its accelerated path upwards without limit. Media has filled our heads with celebrity lifestyles and suddenly we feel we have to subscribe to this “standard” that doesn’t actually exist. It all leads...
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Be KIND.
I’ve been KINDED. That means I was the recipient of someone’s kind act. For me, this was a ticket to an amazing conference that I would otherwise not have known about or attended. Very kind!
So now, it is my job to be kind and keep the kindness going. I even have a sweet little tool to help me do this and follow the kind acts that transpire. Yep, I’ve been KINDED. I have in my...
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The App before all Apps!
There are something like 70,000 apps for the iphone, but there is one to get before you buy any more- the iphorest app. You download the app and then for every app you buy after it registers with the iphorest app and a tree is planted. How’s that for getting a return on your purchase! ;)
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When the tides turn...
Ever had that experience where you suddenly realize that you are feeling or behaving in a way that you were on the receiving end of in the past? You remember a situation or passing of terms that you just couldn’t quite understand and then one day you find yourself thinking, “Ah, this is what it must have felt like for them. I finally actually feel what they did and understand their...
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Think. Act. Repeat.
“It is not our passing thoughts or our brilliant ideas but our everyday habits that control our lives.” - Yogananda
Do you ever get to that place where you realize that all of your best intentions are just that- intentions? You haven’t really put them into action, or you haven’t done so to the fullest extent, and you wind up forfeiting the vision you originally had. What...
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Go it alone.
Recently, I have been attending various conferences, dinners and parties alone. At first it feels strange not to have that plus one with you- but in reality it offers you the chance to have plus six! (Six seems to be the magic number for me.) Free from entertaining or comfortably chatting with someone you already know, you open yourself up to bringing new people into your life. I usually come away...
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Personal Planner.
This past week I read the insightful and incredibly useful book The Myth of Multitasking by Dave Crenshaw. In a society that demands we switch our attention from one thing to the next virtually every few minutes and our ADD is heightened with a trained 140 characters to communicate via Twitter, it really is no wonder that we all feel we have become masters of multitasking! Or have we…
The...
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Rule of five.
They say you only need five friends in your life to be happy. Really good, time- tested and mutually respectful friends fill the bill. Okay. I actually believe that. They also say that the five people you spend most of your time with have the greatest influence upon you, and shaping who you are and become. Therefore, the company you keep directly reflects the company you give. So, if you admire a...
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Tom's twinkle toes!
Long have I been looking for that new pair of flats that is both fashionable and comfortable, but not quite in the traditional sense- I like to stand out a bit. ;)
A well groomed and slightly punk sales associate at the Marc by Marc Jacobs store in the West Village was sporting these this weekend, and it was love at first sight! They catch your eye, but are not over the top. Plus, buying one...
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Me, myself and I.
From a very young age, I was taught that I can do anything! Did you receive the same unconditional confidence from your parents? So, I grew up knowing that I could do whatever I put my mind to. Truthfully, not much has changed, except the terms in which I now feel I have the capacity to really do anything.
As of late, I feel a strong message coming through… “You don’t have to do...
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Fast shopper.
I don’t know about you, but I am loving the flash sale sites like Rue La La and Gilt Groupe to get great deals on all my favorite designers. Only, because they are flash sales, they have an almost frenzied feel and before you know it everything you wanted is already sold out. :(
Like anything, some honed skills and a game plan will turn this experience from stress into success. I sat down...
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Hair switcheroo.
Right about now I feel a bit bored with the current state of my hair. It feels lifeless and dull. Not to mention, it always looks the same…
Yet, I am growing it out and committed to that move, and I remind myself that drastic measures will inevitably be regretted. So, instead I’ll focus on some very simple things you can do to change your hair without well, really changing it. :)
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Beauty geek.
Ok, I fully admit that I am a gadget geek and when I heard about this one from Women’s Wear Daily, I had to try it out. Estee Lauder is jumping on the digital and social band wagon and has created a nice little widget that, like In Style’s hair make-over tool, allows you to upload a photo and play with the colors that best suit your skin, eyes, and hair. Brilliant.
Above is the...
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Feast follow-up (a request).
Yesterday, I attended a truly inspiring conference hosted at the New York Times Building where people with real ambition and drive to make the world a better place gathered to share ideas and resources. Matthew Bishop of The Economist spoke about Philanthrocapitalism and how we can all get involved in giving back. Joshua Viertel from Slow Food USA raised our awareness on how the line from the...
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Hair, skin, nails.
When I moved to New York, my skin did not like it. Perhaps it was the pollution, the humidity or just the actual change from one climate to another. Thus, I began a quest to get my skin back to good. There are a couple of things I have been doing that I do think have made a difference.
The first is, I really try to hydrate- and the more you can drink pure water without the harsh minerals or...