September 2009
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How does it feel?
When I was younger my parents taught me the difference between sympathy and empathy. The first supplies you with heart-felt feelings for another. The latter, is about being that person and feeling as they do. It is a simple enough concept, yet fully experiencing both terms brings about a greater understanding and ability to give.
As humans we are predisposed to think of ourselves and our own...
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Indie Rock Child.
It is that time again… I feel the need to share the music I am discovering and loving. Here is my latest compilation of Indie Rock music. Hope you enjoy the mix. ;)
The Storm- High Places
Appaloosa- The Day We Fell In Love (James Kane Remix)
The XX- Basic Space
DataRock- Amarillion
El Perro Del Mar- How Did We Forget
Lykke Li- Complaint Department
Mahjongg- Problems
Telekinesis-...
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LeSportsac a le Paper Magazine.
Paper Magazine is celebrating 25 glorious years of publication! Joining in is the ever-chic and super functional LeSportsac. You can get in on the fête too! Pick up your own LeSportsac bag to tote around and show your support for a fashion magazine that broke all the rules and brings us a different spin on fashion, style, art, film and music. ;)
Get yours here (it is cruelty- free with a side...
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Follow that dirty plate!
A very dear and talented friend of mine has started a blog/ journey of his culinary travels around the world called The Dirty Plate. Always a traveler and now one who is documenting what he discovers along the way- this is a development I was over-joyed to learn about.
After reading the Omnivore’s Dilemma, coupled with many other personal experiences, Andrew Mirabito felt it was time to...
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The (good) bad review.
Sometimes the opinions about you from others make their way back to you. It can be in a gossipy way, or in a more objective evaluative form. Either way, you have an opportunity to hear what was said, and after you have calmed your ego, use it to improve yourself.
The first step is to take what was said into context and understand why it was said. Then, look inside yourself and see if it is true....
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Gizmodo Gallery!
Yesterday, a friend of mine invited me to the Gizmodo Gallery- a pop up gallery to display the amazing and very geeky inventions of the site’s gadget savants. What unfolded was a playground for our inner nerd and tech-curious counter parts. Such a playground!
One gadget I bogarted for a good 15 minutes was the Ghostly Discovery App. A live streaming music service for your iPhone that...
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Ecouterre.
What do fashionistas and environmentalists have in common? Ecouterre. A new site recently launched to bridge the gap between those who are environmentally conscience and still care about their style sense.
All I can say is, genius- and it is about time! I am fully addicted to this site already. A resource for those of us who want to stay up on our style but in a responsible manner. The site...
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UGG uh huh.
My relationship with UGGs has gone a little like this: Slipper boots as shoes, really? Wow- these are really comfortable! Ok, so this is my second pair, I’ll admit it. To, what are they doing?! This is a slipper boot line- these new designs are awful! To my most recent- wow, they make loafers with a comfy UGG base and in suede and patent leather? Nice. I like it.
The new collection for...
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Mind over matter.
I did study kinesiology during my undergraduate studies, and every now and again (ok, actually quite a lot) I geek out and get into the anatomy of what is going on beneath the surface of our lovely outer layers. Hey- spending a semester with cadavers has to be worth something!
The power of the mind is something we have all personally felt. We make up our minds that something has transpired for...
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Sur la table.
Modern times call for modern behavior and I will admit that some of the old standards in polite dining have taken on a new spin. One thing remains constant- good manners are always in good taste. So, here are just a few rules not to be forgotten, even in the 21st century.
When you get to the table- any table- the napkin goes in your lap.
Cell phones should be placed on silent and stowed if you...
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Action Method.
Action! Method? Action Method. Oh, okay.
Not sure if the rest of you feel this way, but sometimes my mind just shifts into creative and inventive mode and it is on! I start to see things differently and have ideas about how to make them better or create something that has not yet been done, but would make everyone’s lives easier… And it gets me really excited!
Unfortunately, a lot...
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How considerate!
I would have to say, out of all the compliments I could give or receive- being labeled as considerate is definitely at the top of the list. Consideration means selflessness, looking out for others and putting their needs and comfort before your own. It is anticipating a want before it is verbalized. It crosses over into all kinds of relationships too.
It could be getting a glass of water for your...
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A remarkable feast.
Bananas are good brain food. Ginkgo is a natural memory booster. Dark chocolate supplies a small caffeine and antioxidant buzz. All good things, to be sure- but I am talking about a feast that will satiate and stimulate your intellectual appetite, all the while making the world a better place. Yes, one such event does exist.
Next week, in NYC, “The Feast” forum will be taking place-...
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Take a load off Fanny.
Yesterday, I treated myself to a massage. An expense that really should be included as a staple in the budget- because you never realize how much you need a massage until you get one. I have to say- if you live in or visit NYC, go to Graceful Services for a no nonsense $63 for 60 minutes Chinese and Swedish combined technique massage- one the of the best I have ever had. ;)
Any way, what I...
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Know thyself.
So often we are quick to point out the flaws in others. We make a judgement and truely feel that we know what is best for them- what they need to change to better themselves. What we don’t realize is that often this exercise proves to be one more intrinsic than we recognize.
When you say, “I really like so-and-so, but they are so loud.” You really ought to look at how loudly you...
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Time to transition.
Starting a new exercise routine when the seasons change is one of the best ways to get motivated and on track! Pick a start date and stick with it. I like starting on a Monday- the week is fresh and somehow I feel more aligned. ;)
So, answering a question from a reader about starting a routine going into the fall/ winter, here is what I would recommend:
If you are trying to lose weight- keep...
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A little goes a long way.
I once read that it is better not to send that follow up email that says a quick “Thanks!” or “I am swamped, but will get to this soon!” The argument was that it fills up people’s Inboxes. Um, ok- but it also fills people with confidence and a sense of reciprocity. Yep, after being on both ends- I have decided that one should ALWAYS send that little personalized...
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Shop It To Me giveaway!
After reading my post on the amazing site that does all the dirty work for you to sort the online sales and deliver your favorite brands in all the right sizes via a nicely packaged email, I know you are all signed up and ready to get in on Shop It To Me’s Battle of the Brands Giveaway!
For the next five weeks, you have the opportunity to let your voice be heard about the brands you love...
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Give and take.
Over the past few days I have had a multitude of very talented and quite exceptional people come into my life. Someone asked me what I have been up to and I could only respond with, “I have been meeting up with all kinds of wonderful people and having inspiring conversations.”
Amanda Rose, of Twestival, passed along her wise words to stay focused on what you want to do in this life....
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Bing Bang Baby!
Rough and tumble toy boy girl or cutie-pie? Maybe a little bit of both… yeah, me too. That is why I love Anna Sheffield’s younger, wallet friendly jewelry line- Bing Bang. It is a sweet and strong mix of both personas. Some days you feel like a grunge rocker chic and some days you feel like a proper lady who wants to attend a tea party.
I am having a revived interest in earrings...
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Glitter behind the decks.
“You’re not really, really ready. You think you’re ready- you’re not.” Ladies and gentlemen, introducing DJ Ember! A friend of mine from the land before time (ahh, the rhyme was just too good, I had to do it!)- she has launched into the DJ world and I, for one, can’t get enough!
A DJ new to the other side of a well worn music scene, DJ Ember has always had an...
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25 simple ways to de-stress through the arts.
lovemidori:
Paint with your fingers
Form a drum circle with friends
Have an art party
Sing in the shower
Dance in the grass with no shoes on
Paint a piece of furniture
Take a yoga class
Mosaic a frame
Horseback the trails
Make your own soap
Paint with your feet
Write a poem
Watch an old movie
Scrapbook
Try leaf printing
Paint to music
Have a dinner party
Take a roll of black...
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Net(work) Worth.
Over the past two weeks I have (quite happily) found myself in conferences, fashion shows, fundraising events, parties and in the stands of the US Open. In each instance, I made a conscious decision to turn my individual sign to “Open.”
I went to a party alone, confident I would make a new friend, and I did- she was the founder of the magazine whose launch party I was attending. I...
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Time for a topper.
Fall is upon us and it is time to bring in one of the most versatile accessories of all- hats. Quality headwear that goes beyond the role of accessory, Coal Headwear is a line inspired by art, skate and snowboard culture that brings function into fashion. The ski/ skate town influence is definitely present, and remixes with a debonaire classic feel.
I am a huge fan of the baggy beanies and edgy...
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Y-3 S/S 10 NYFW.
Whoa- that title looks like a barcode- but if it is to a piece from the Y-3 collection shown yesterday here in NYC for Fashion Week, I will gladly take it!
Set in the Park Avenue Armory, the show felt more like a high school indoor soccer match- esspecially with the National Anthem roaring around the space as the opening song. All the fashionistas, press people and celebrities couldn’t...
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Waiter, I'll have another.
Believing in the laws of the Universe, I subscribe to the mentality of putting out what I want to get back. Sometimes, it can be a little discouraging when certain ventures or opportunities don’t pan out the way you had hoped or expected. In those moments of frustration and possible disappointment, it is important to remember what you give out it what you get back. So, perhaps what you...
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Viva la vintage!
I feel like vintage clothing is making its way back into the limelight and in a big way. I, for one, am all about it! One of the best ways to recycle clothing, and trends- vintage shopping provides you not only with a fun Saturday afternoon activity, but also allows you to build some great staples into your wardrobe, and most often in an economical way. So, how do you do it?
I find it best to...
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The deal with detoxing.
Detoxing has recently become a lot more “popular” and though it can be quite good for your system to help jump start a healthier lifestyle or provide a good inner bodily cleanse, it is important to know how and when to do it. The best times to detox are when the seasons change. So spring into summer, or summer into fall are great times. If you wanted to get really specific, you could...
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Water.
That is what the lovely tee, Scott Harrison- founder of Charity Water, gave me yesterday says. Simply, water. 1.1 Billion people around the globe do not have clean drinking water. What?! How is this possible? And more importantly, what can we do to remedy said situation?
Well, Mr. Harrison has provided a way for all of us to contribute and get involved in changing the world through the...
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Join the club.
Last night, I had a very sweet and down-to-earth conversation with a fellow fashion friend of mine visiting from London about the responsibility of consumerism and fashion. We need to check back in with our own expectations and ideals when it comes to fashion. Who says you can only wear a dress once? Why can’t you celebrate a beautiful purchase and be seen in it over and over again?
...
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Fashion's Night Out Itinerary!
Ok, tonight is one of the biggest fashion events to take NYC by storm in a long time, and we fashionistas must be prepared to reap the benefits and experience the best of what out favorite designers are putting out there! Therefore, I have devised a sweet little plan to give guidance on where to go- or at least this is what I will be doing. ;)
My first stop is going to be Space NK (99 Greene...
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Boom Box Flare.
So, I recently had a lovely brunch with the girls of Fred Flare at Eat Records in Brooklyn as part of the Weaerdrobe Conference. They were so sweet and had amazing style! After brunch, we wandered across the street to Fred Flare and basically devoured the store! I snatched up a faux fur vest I have been coveting for fall.
Such a fun store with a great balance of well-priced clothing, amazing...
Some of my secrets...
A couple of days ago, I was asked to do an email interview for Gilt Groupe. Think they are running a post on me on their blog today… hehe. Any way, it was much harder to answer one question in particular. I literally sat and deliberated for a good half hour on one really great style secret I would like to share! Three or four came to mind, including a couple of beauty secrets, and because I...
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Only human.
More often than I would like to admit, I let people and things become bigger in my head than they actually are. Companies, brands, people, places- they all blow up in my mind and become terrifyingly intimidating. But what always reveals itself to be true, is that they are much more open and approachable than I let myself think.
I have been at the World Economic Forum and shook the hand of Al...
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Weardrobe Shout Out!
This past weekend, I had an amazing and unique experience at the Weardrobe Conference NYC 2009. The fellow fashion bloggers I met all had such personality and fierce style- the combination was lethal! I loved getting to know them all and must also pay much needed thanks to the organizers- Suzanne, Rich and Jessica. It was such a special combination of events, sight seeing, fashion focused outings,...
“If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably...”
– Doug Larson (via simko)
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21 Questions.
The past few days have been packed full with an itinerary to meet and share with an amazing group of creative and interesting fashion bloggers, at the Weardrobe Conference NYC 2009. Beyond the bloggers, our events have expanded to dinners and brunches with editors from Glamour, Paper, and Seventeen Magazine and the Gilt Groupe. As well as a few founding bodies from Tumblr and Rue La La.
What...
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How to shop a thrift store. ;)
Last week when I was home for a visit, I did that all-powerful cleanse of the closet! Applying honesty and swift action- I sorted through about three containers of clothing my parents so kindly stored for me. Then, I schlepped that load of goodies down to my local thrift store for a trade-in. ;) Love this exchange- it is like getting something for nothing, or as close as you can get… Plus,...
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Wonderful Weardrobe.
I am such a lucky little fashion blogger! I was asked to participate in the Weardrobe Conference NYC 2009! A weekend packed with all things fashion and blogging- what more could a girl want?!
Meet and greets with fellow fashionistas, photoshoots, workshops, DIY sessions, brunches… my blogging heart is jumping for joy!
I will be sharing all of this with you via my blog, so stay tuned to...
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Make her mine.
Yesterday, a very cultural and well traveled friend of mine came through New York, on his way from Zurich down to Chile. A former New Yorker himself, he stopped by and the conversation immediately went to talk about living in New York.
As a good friend and a NYC enthusiast, he passed along his how-to in making the city ones own. In London, everyone quoted, “It takes one year until you...
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Leading ladies.
Each one of us has had someone we look up to. Perhaps someone we have known all our lives and had the privilege of being graced with their presence. Then, at points we find ourselves in the work environment- influenced and inspired by another kind of mentor. For me, these wonderful leaders by example have been present in my work life and have all been women. Last night, as the 6 train roared...
Living large and LOUD!
Sometimes you have to roll your windows down and blast your new playlist as you cruise through town- a bit of a ghetto move, I know, but honestly there are these moments that sweep over you and you just have to broadcast- just a little- to the world (or poor innocent bystanders) that you are loving life and the music that makes you feel like you are the sh*t.
Here is my quasi- gangster/ clubbing...
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In your spare time.
Newly entering the world of work, I sometimes feel overwhelmed with what I must do as opposed to what I want to do. In an ideal world, what you must do is what you want to do, and sometimes a bit of a crossover exists even when you are not (yet) working in your perfect job.
What should never be underrated is the power of free time. This summer I worked for a brand, which helped me expand my...