This spring season, more than ever, there is a serious selection of rattan bags happening – and not only for the beach I may add. You can find a collection of these designer bags a la Jane Birkin, that are…
Well Lit
Over the years I have amassed an impressive collection of candles. Most were bought at specialty boutiques, on my travels and others I received as gifts… I can never have too many! Candles add warmth, character and ambiance to any…
Stripes and Sneakers
When I’m running out the door in the morning and have no time to spare, one of my go to outfits is a striped tee, denim jeans, sneakers and most often some sort of scarf. It’s a cool, classic and…
Spring Essentials
Spring is around the corner (or so we think!) and I am seriously looking forward to adding color and life back into my wardrobe. It should come as no surprise that I’m excited by all the florals, stripes, and ruffles…
Spring Salads
I thought I’d share some salad inspiration to “lighten” up our meals in celebration of Spring Forward Day! Today is Daylight Savings Time which basically means we’re one step closer to spring break, family vacations, and the perfect warm-weather sundress….
Best of Paris Fashion Week Fall 2017
Paris stole my heart at fall 2017 Fashion Week. The overall vibe was well…tres French. By this, I mean elegant and fashionably chic. There are many looks I am coveting. Johanna Ortiz’s flamenco inspired ruffles have me doing the cha…
Upper East Side Pampering
Beauty maintenance has been a part of my bi monthly routine foreva! I wish I could tell the world, “I woke up like this”, but that is always not the case. As the saying goes, it takes a village… and…
Alo Athleisure
On a recent trip to LA, I stumbled upon the ALO boutique which carries yoga and athleisure wear. I immediately fell in love with the shop itself as well as the brand. The open air store boasts a coffee bar…
Cuban Cuisine
My maternal grandparents were born and raised in Cuba and my mother lived there until the age of 12. Our Cuban heritage found it’s way into my kitchen with recipes that tell a story and connect us to our roots….
It’s in the Bag
March has finally arrived, woo hoo!! which means spring is around the corner…which means it’s time to start thinking about investing in a spring handbag. The choices are infinite and the styles range from funky and floral at Gucci and…
Best of Milan Fashion Week 2017
Here is a quick round up of my top pics from Milan fashion week. My favorite collection by far was from Bottega Veneta. I gravitated towards the lady like silhouettes and I especially have my eyes on the gold lame…
Making Sense of Scents
When it comes to perfumes, I am not one that is easy to please. They’re either too sweet, too strong or generally too overpowering. I’ve spent way too much time at perfume counters spraying, spritzing and sniffing, most often…
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