August 2009
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What to wear to a fall wedding.
A request for fall wedding guidance has come in- and I am excited to dish what I would wear. :) The thing about weddings is that you have to find that balance of looking stunning (for your own date and pictures!) and letting the bride shine on her day. I usually go for something very fresh and fashionable- that makes me feel good, but stay more conservative in the cut and color (you can get away...
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Computer carrier chic.
Back at the beginning of the summer, I was given this lovely case for my computer. Didn’t think much of it at the time, but now having had it for a few months and using it while traveling, I have to say it is my favorite computer case yet! The brand is knomo, a company out of London dedicated to creating functional accessories that are chic.
A touch stylish with the quilted pattern (how...
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Luxury has no limits...
What is more luxe than Liberty of London… Liberty and Hermes pairing up to bring us an amazing limited edition scarf collection for fall. I’m actually about to freak out- I love both of these brands so much and will not pretend to contain my excitement for this collaboration!
Creative director of Hermes, Bali Barret, used the classic Liberty’s Tana Lawn floral print for the...
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Double your pleasure.
I am all about mixing it up- some days I opt for the clean blow out with straight tamed hair. Others, I like to do my classic night before wavy hair routine.
But, what I am seeing for this fall is a return to indulgence. It doesn’t have to mean you spend loads of money. It is more about the details. One trend I am loving is the double hair accessory.
The front crown braid and head band or...
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My macro masterpiece: vegan tiramisu.
When I was living in the lovely Alps of Chamonix, France we would get pummeled by massive snow storms that made our mountains too dangerous to ski for hours, and sometimes days. So, aside from turning my bedroom into a library, I decided to take it upon myself to learn how to bake. A great accomplishment in French culture- the highest compliment I ever received was when my French roommate,...
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Designer to watch.
All the way from LA, Kim Orvitz is making her way into big time fashion in the Big Apple! With such a varied background, including experience at Chanel, Armani, W magazine and Cynthia Vincent, Orvitz has a collection which encompasses all these fantastic influences.
The lines are clean, the fabrics neutral- but true to designer form, there is a little je ne sais quoi… I love the oversize...
Let's make Lemonade!
At the moment I am out West- visiting my hometown, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is a wonderful and always surreal feeling to come back to your roots. You don’t want anything to change, but at the same time recognize that life keeps moving forward and people and places do evolve. I have been wandering the small streets around the town square and catching up on the town gossip- all the while...
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Picture perfect.
If you’re like me, you are all about the style serving sites that allow you to publish your own pictures and intimate descriptions of your style sense on a public platform.
Weardrobe, lookbook.nu, and others (one that I am not yet allowed to talk about, shhhh…) are all providing ways for us to broadcast our individual styles and share this amazing creativity with one another....
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Girls, get in on that!
Ok, I know that we are already shifting gears to a fall focus- but I have to bring us back round to a classic that we ladies have delved into only a bit, and need to bring up in full force. Boat shoes! I love them on guys- they are the perfect accent to a casual or smart outfit. Honestly, they work wonders for the boys and it is time we got in on that too.
And now is the time, this is the place....
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Fall florals.
In answering a reader’s style question about wearing your floral dresses into the fall, I would have to say that the trend for fall florals is not as strong as it was last year, but it is still absolutely something that you can incorporate into your fall/winter dressing.
When you transition a piece that is bright and full of energetic pattern for the fall, you really have to balance it with...
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What About Greta Eagan?
Wearing lipstick to bed at the age of eight, Greta Eagan was a destined fashionista for life! She pursued her love of fashion and curiosity for knowledge through scholastic endeavors at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the London College of Fashion, the London School of Economics and finally quenched her academic thirst at the University of Buckingham where she received a Masters in...
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The "in" crowd.
There is a name and an email floating around- making its way through cyber space, quietly infiltrating its way into the hands of the most fashion savvy. Set to launch in September, the site’s open membership is not yet, well, open. Not to everyone, that is.
I first heard about Fashionair through a colleague and quickly made my way to the site to check it out! I submitted my information and...
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Everyday Etiquette.
The word etiquette has gotten a bad rap. It seems dated and irrelevant in today’s high- paced world. Yet, the very definition of it is exactly why it should be upheld in all situations throughout time. Grand sweeping statement, I know- but I do mean it.
Here is the thing that people miss- etiquette is not about you, it is about the people around you. It is about happily giving off a...
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Fix your skin, naturally.
Moving around these past few months has done a number on my skin. So, I made my appointment at the uber expensive dermatologist and gladly accepted his prescriptions, envisioning the perfect skin I’ve always wanted. The thing is, those prescriptions have yet to be filled. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. I care about what I eat and the natural products I use on my hair and skin,...
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I'm callin' it.
Perhaps it is because I have been in Vegas for the past two days, and the need to gamble a bit and put it out on the table is cursing through my veins- but I do feel compelled to share what I feel are going to be absolute essentials in your wardrobe this fall.
Here, it goes- double or nothing.
Boots! Boots! Boots! Not just any kind- amazing fashion defying over-the-knee boots. I love them!...
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Macro habitude.
Following my last post on being a Macro girl, I thought an outline of my daily eating habits would be helpful. ;) It does change, depending upon where I am- a city or the country, and which city, but below is my standard fare. ;)
7:00am- First thing I have is either a glass of water with fresh lemon or a light tea- white or green.
8:00am- I will have some fruit, this is a good food to start your...
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I'm a Macro girl in a normal world.
I recently received an email from one of my readers (hehe, love saying that!) asking about my balance of a Macrobiotic diet/ lifestyle in the crazy, busy, wonderful life I lead. First off, I should say that I have had a great exposure to incorporating Macrobiotics into daily life from the Spear family. Almost everything I have learned about balancing my meals, paying attention to how foods make me...
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A delicate situation.
Here is comes… my lecture on a personal care matter that is often pushed aside but is of real importance- the use of an eye cream. Wrinkles around the eyes, dark circles and bags are one of the first signs of aging. Many women overlook the benefits of using a daily eye cream- but it has a significant effect.
There are a couple of rules to follow too. The moisturizers created to use for eyes...
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Seeing things from the other side.
Throughout my life, I have had truly amazing people come into it. Some are non-negotiable, like family members, and others- friends and boyfriends, I have chosen to give large amounts of my time to. Each person has an influence and exhibits certain traits that are admirable and may become something that we mimic in our own lives. I was thinking about this the other day, and how much I have learned...
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Sara's boots.
A friend of mine recently purchased these boots (nice buy!) and sought my advice on how to wear them this fall.
The Brit in me wants to grunge it up a bit and pair them with torn skinny jeans with a graphic tee and a bomber leather jacket. Of course the outfit is far from complete without an awesome scarf to pull it all together, a great bag and pair of aviators.
The second look, speaks more...
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Fashioning your friends.
How do you subtly encourage fashion in your friends… We all have those friends whom we are dying to help with their styling and fashion sense, but how can you do it the right way without hurt feelings?
The first thing to do is lead by example. Show that staying up on fashion trends is doable and applicable in everyday life. Second, share your fashion beta. If you follow a few blogs or are...
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Lining up the stars.
At a party a couple of nights ago, I had a conversation about how I have gotten to where I am from where I was. You know, that zig- zaging path that leads you to what you are meant to do and where you are most satisfied. As time goes by, we do get wiser and the people around us help to influence our choices and direction. At times I have felt lost, but when I look back I am grateful for every...
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Then you can't see what I see.
This past week, I have been complimented wonderfully on two things that I have viewed as flaws or shortcomings. It felt more than amazing to receive genuine, un-solicited positive attention in these areas, and it got me to thinking… If they are complimenting me on the very thing that I have been secretly wishing I could change or magically alter for years- maybe, I don’t see myself the...
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Hamptons how-to party attire.
This weekend I attended a fabulous pool-side party in the Hamptons, hosted by Mr. Charlie Walk to celebrate the wonderful Mr. Jason Port. One of the best parties of the summer- there was of course a dj, lights that flashed cool pastel colors along the side of the house, gigantic balloons floating in the pool, an organic green food truck parked in the back serving delicious delights and an array of...
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I've done everything except accept.
Accept others and yourself. Stop trying to control people and situations. Look for, accept and celebrate the good in them. These were the words delivered to me today and I felt the need to pass them on.
Be careful with judgement too. It is good to exercise discrimination, because there are situations we really do not need to be a part of and people that do not deserve our energy- both to give...
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Old rules for a new game.
Back in the day, before computers, email, smart phones, SMS and twitter we all communicated by writing letters. Our deepest thoughts and hopes were etched into structured letters that sought earnestly to deliver the true meaning behind the words on the page.
Now, we scribble notes and tweets and AIMs as quickly as our honed typing skills allow us. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for the...
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And if you don't have one, get one!
Do you have a business card? Ok, so maybe you are between jobs, or finishing school… do you have a contact card? If you don’t, you should. It really wasn’t until this last year that I began to feel the importance of having that nice little rectangular piece of paper, stylized to show off my personality and give out the details of my choice.
It could be that I found myself in...
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Prolonging the magic.
Ah, the blowout. Such a wonderful boost for you and your hair’s self esteem. It really does seem as though the world is a better place when you step out of the salon and walking down the street your hair bounces gloriously and every time you catch your reflection in the window as you pass by a shop you like what you see…
A good blowout, with a girl who knows what she is doing, can...
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One of life's greatest lessons.
“Everybody makes mistakes, but I feel alright when I come undone.” - LCD Soundsystem
Mistakes are a curious thing. My mother says, there can be no mistakes so long as you learn from them. I agree with that. She also says, a mistake truly becomes a mistake when you miss the opportunity to learn and grow from it the first time and therefore repeat it. Yet again, truth resounds.
Here...
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Heels to rule the world (or at least the streets).
This one goes out to my friend, Miss Jen, who has requested guidance in heels you can actually walk in. After reading my post on how to walk in heels, you should be able to walk in anything right?… But, I fully agree, some heels are much more manageable. Here are my recommendations for getting heels you can confidently strut in. ;)
Though they look and sound cute, kitten heels really...
Day 'n Night (part 2).
Day ‘n Night by Greta’s Guide featuring French Connection
Part two of my night to day trends to sport right now! :)
Aside from the sequins, I have also been observing a lot of sheer tops. This trend requires the right basics- which in this case really means a good full coverage bra. You may opt for a tank as well, but I really like the bras that could double as a swimsuit top and...
Day 'n Night (part one).
I am all about the crossover from night to day dressing. Yep, you read that correctly- I want to bring the night trends into the daylight! ;) Lately I have been noticing a lot of sequins shining brightly during the day.
Day ‘n Night by Greta’s Guide featuring Christian Louboutin shoes
For this trend I have constructed three different outfits above to illustrate how I would wear...