Your Nautical and Coffee Obsessed Best Friend: From Travel to Fashion and Everything in between
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." ~ Norman Vincent Peale Snapshots Every year I mail out hand written cards to family and friends and with them, I send pictures. Usually they are a smorgasbord of miscellaneous snaps, from glamour shots I did for the blog [...]
"To wear a floral shirt is an experience." ~ Brian Wilson Out of the Floral Comfort Zone It seems that I am coming more and more out of my comfort zone when it comes to florals. I have bought more floral patterned clothes this season, then I think in my whole entire life. And no, [...]
"Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." ~ Hans Christian Andersen Spring Has Sprung Guys, I think finally, FINALLY, Spring is here! While I have been in a battle of epic proportions for all that is good and just to wear Summer dresses and espadrilles, over the evil [...]
"I believe much of the pain of a breakup comes from having a life plan that you have fallen in love with. When it does not work out, you become angry that you now have to pursue a new life plan." ~ Karen Salmansohn Break-ups Don't Need to Be "Bad" "He is an asshole." "His [...]
"Hiking in undiscovered places is a lot of fun." ~ Karolina Kurkova Winter Hiking I get asked A LOT about Winter hiking. Most people think I am crazy and I concur for even undertaking the freezing feat. Hiking isn't always enjoyable, even in warmer months, why would I want to torture myself when it is sub [...]
"Skating was the vessel into which I could pour my heart and soul." ~ Peggy Fleming A Skater's Heart There is literally nothing, NOTHING like gliding across the ice, hearing your blades scratch sweet music and even sweeter etchings into the ice. Trusting that these tiny blades will hold you as you execute required elements [...]
"Time is only an idea. There is only the Reality. Whatever you think it is, it looks like that. If you call it time, it is time. If you call it existence, it is existence, and so on. After calling it time, you divide it into days and nights, months, years, hours, minutes, etc. Time [...]
"Actually, I never liked the idea of bags. I would say, 'Why do so many of my friends spend so much money on these bloody bags?' But once I started designing them, I was completely hooked.: ~ Nicola Formichetti The Inner Purse Fight Firstly, I want to apologize to the fashion Gods for being so [...]
"People don't need to feel scared about a leather pant. Think of it as a jean alternative: it's the same thing. It's almost like they're your yoga pants, but they look chic." ~ Meghan Markle Fashion Must Have There is ONE wardrobe staple, every woman (and man if you are a rockstar) needs during the [...]
"What is the difference between fashion and style? Fashion says, 'Me, too,' and style, 'Only me.' " ~ Geraldine Stutz Aerie In another edition of plaid galore, I am highlighting my new favorite button down shirt. Because I am a full disclaimer kind of gal, I will share a little secret with you. Technically it [...]