tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17965410163722808272024-03-19T05:39:13.813-07:00this is whimsicalityAbouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742511308104795846noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796541016372280827.post-21225404192796403692013-04-25T09:05:00.001-07:002013-04-30T07:26:31.273-07:00April Showers and Lots of Links I feel like it hasn't been raining as much as it is supposed to this month. Quite frankly, I think that the whole famous quote about April has given up all hope and shifted over to May. We probably could use more rain right now with the pollen caking on everything and effecting the populations health. Oh well, such is life.<br />
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Today is a beautiful Thursday, therefore, I decided to post a little somethin' somethin'. I keep getting caught up with life and when I make a mental note about a good post it just gets lost in the hubbub of bills, work out schedules and other afternoon agendas.<br />
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This summer's fashion is versatile to say the least. I thought neon would hide in the Dubstep community amongst the youth of America but that doesn't seem to be the case. Designers like booming brand Michael Kors have justified that neon is chic & classy and rather intimate. <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/templates/F0.jhtml?itemId=cat51301&parentId=cat102&masterId=cat000000" target="_blank">POP</a> in the Summer Catalog.<br />
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Sidenote:I just bought my first pair of MK logo Jelly's, yeaaa-<a href="http://bit.ly/Y6QSM3" target="_blank">Designer Sandals</a> recommended to me by a good friend. She told me they are comfy AND you can hose them off. SOLD! To the girl that squishes around in her leather sandals all summer. Looks like I will have to retire the Rainbows...maybe ;)<br />
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OH! So one of my favorite blogs in the whole wide blogosphere is <a href="http://bit.ly/11BZZma" target="_blank">Apartment_34</a> and she deserves all the credit from my post. I want more people to notice what she does. Erin Hiemstra, <a href="https://twitter.com/apartment_34" target="_blank">@apartment_34</a>, is the mastermind behind such a whimsical concept, her molto trendy blog. She blogs about "all things pretty" in fashion & decor and she does a fabulous job at it. I was scrolling through a post the other week when I was captivated by Freda Salvador feet dancing around!<br />
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Two talented friends went into business together (I guess it does work out sometimes) to create the concept of Freda Salvador. If you are from the San Francisco area, lucky to know that their first shop was conceived there and you have the pleasure of exploring their homey, shoe-haven. Looks like they specialize in "all things pretty" as well but add pure sophistication to their shoe. Each design looks like it is tailor-made to be a show stopper yet humble enough to wear everyday. I like me a good shoe as you know, I also like when shoes hold up with each extraneous use of day-to-day activity. Don't you agree? Yes, they have to make you look great and these look like the real deal. Not a sermon just a thought because I believe in this tight-nit duo. I hope these two gals sore and are an inspiration for young business owners trying to make a name for themselves!</div>
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Since I'm an east coast girl, you can find their shoes on <a href="http://bit.ly/17XpoYs" target="_blank">SHOPBOP</a> or their <a href="http://bit.ly/Jm07MS" target="_blank">SITE</a>!</div>
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<br />Abouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742511308104795846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796541016372280827.post-57063042282851955212013-03-26T14:12:00.002-07:002013-04-09T08:16:22.010-07:00Goddess of the MoonThere is a lot on my mind today and it is causing me to feel unlike myself which I don't really enjoy all too much. Who does? Random stressful aches and pains and muscle tension is not good! That is why I am trying out this Yogi Stress Relief Kava tea, drinking Passion Berry Kombucha and wearing my moonstone!<br />
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Moonstones are said to bring good fortune, passion and to tie lovers together. The Greeks believed it helped to make wiser future decisions. In India they believed it was magical and sacred. The Romans believed in Diana, the Roman Goddess of The Moon. The Moonstone helps to represent her sensitively and endless love. Today, Moonstones are getting harder and harder to find. Mine was found in Sri Lanka and set in a lovely sterling silver ring. It goes with everything and it brings me comfort and peace of mind. Mineral healing? Maybe! Take it as you wish and make it your own. </div>
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Moonstones in fashion are rare but when found you know it's a must buy. I would call it a real hidden gem. This one below is similar to mine but not exactly the same setting. I found it on Amazon.com which I need to stop utilizing as a shopping convenience to take up free time in the office, oh bother. That aside, learn more by clicking on the pink word Moonstone below. Hey but thanks for stopping by:) </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>"In Gemology, Moonstone is the name given to the member of a feldspar group of gemstones. They are remarkable for their chatoyancy or adularescence (Glow or inner light) Fine moonstone is quite rare and is becoming rarer everyday. It is found in various locales including the United States but the finest and most abundant sources are in Burma, Sri Lanka and India.."</i></span></span></div>
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Abouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742511308104795846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796541016372280827.post-28964638684764597292013-03-21T07:54:00.002-07:002013-04-09T08:13:53.473-07:00Positive VibesIt's a chilly Thursday and I'm definitely not feelin' it with my last post being about Spring and all...<br />
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I would like to vent and tell you about my ongoing shoe issue. It's a serious problem guys, I have been back to the same department store 3 times to exchange a of couple heels for some others. The cashier probably hates me since I coincidentally end up with her every time but she is accommodating and chipper. My issue is that I can't find any comfortable heels for the office! I don't walk around all that much since I need to be planted in what we call "The Fishbowl" but when I had my new, cute, nude Franco Sarto wedges on yesterday it was almost like I had pain inflicting torture devices on each foot. Mr. Sarto knows how to make a mean looking shoe which I'll give many respectful props for. I just can't seem to find a new shoe these days that will last me 8 hours worth of walking up and down our halls. Flats are bad and maybe ever worse too. Help!</div>
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I have gnome feet which is the problem with unfortunately no solution. I just haven't been able to find that one designer that I can be loyal to. I want something cute and comfy. Not too much to ask right?<br />
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<a href="http://www.alexandani.com/" target="_blank">ALEX AND ANI YA'LL</a>!<br />
I'm surprised you haven't heard of this booming bangle company? They actually got a commercial during the super bowl this year and just opened a brand new store in Georgetown! Alex and Ani, LLC makes Eco-friendly jewelry all made right here in the motherland with love. The creator and designer, Carolyn Rafaelian (below), named the company after her 2 daughters. Her mission is to infuse each bracelet and piece with positive energy, authenticity and unique beauty. I find her quite inspirational and it makes me proud to wear all 3 of my bangles. I want more so I can wear them all up my arm like a dork. I'm sure Carolyn wouldn't mind.<br />
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It is getting fairly close to the lunch hour and I'm getting quite hungry. Too bad I can't have a little baking session with the folks of the office. I'm sure they would greatly appreciate me ignoring the phones to bake them a treat! I found this recipe on Pinterest and I will most likely be trying it this weekend. Dark Chocolate and Bananas mmmmmm..</div>
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Dorothea's Closet gets its inspiration from the owner's grandmother. If that wasn't already adorable enough, check out their site!</div>
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Free People's Guide to Venice:<br />
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The lace craze seeps into fall fashion!Abouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742511308104795846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796541016372280827.post-4942347151280805412011-05-16T23:13:00.000-07:002011-05-16T23:13:29.344-07:00Wear Red Lipstick was launched in 2009!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a different wedding theme to have! First off, white poppies used at a wedding are something you don't quite see everyday. It's not the standard red rose or white lily you see at every wedding. The amazing decor is just flat out fun with a hint of sophistication. Incorporating the groom's denim suit with a plaid button-down and a polka-dotted bow-tie is a fashion plus! Two patterns at the same time is the maximum or else it just creates clutter and the person looks like they don't know how to dress themselves. Shown below is also the back of one of the bridesmaids dresses. The style is relaxed and a little tomboyish when taking in the whole decor of this not so white, white vail occasion. The site oncewed.com (link provided below) is used as a canvas to display a hodgepodge of wedding fashion ideas and decorating ideas that the average wedding planner would never think of right off the bat. A traditional white dress and black tux will have to step down to be apart of this site. The creativity found is not down their aisle! </div>
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April 29, 2011<br />
By Chelsea Gaetani<br />
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HERNDON, Va -<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>What are you trying to accomplish with your look? </b><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>“Hobo-chic is looking almost dirty and unpresentable but in the
cleanest way possible. You need one really good piece of clothing, like the
quality of your shirt or a nice pair of vintage boots."</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>When did you come up with the hobo-chic look?</b> "Summer of 2010, it was because I was tired of constantly trying to pull off that clean cut and presentable look. It just didn't work for me but I still
wanted to be fashionable in a way so I decided to change over to grunge and then changed it
over to hobo-chic."</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Would you classify yourself as 'hipster'? </b>"no"</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><b>What is the difference between hobo-chic and
hipster? "</b>I feel like hipsters try to find things that nobody else has and try
to look different where people have to approach them and ask them questions, hobo-chic is wearing brands that are more mainstream and wearing them in a way where they
turn heads.”</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>When coming to the music industry, would you say
your look is pretty common?</b> "I would say it's wrongly identified. When looking at someone dressed grudge you have to
almost pick apart or dissect what they are wearing to get it. Hobo-chic is taking higher end things and making them almost appear that way but in a
fashionable manner. It's not like I smell..."</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>How do you think it projects the image of your
band? Or does it at all?</b> "Yes, because as a band we take our music seriously but
we don’t take ourselves seriously. I mean, somedays ill try a lot harder in making the look all come together but other days I won't. It's not really hard anymore, It's just who I am. What makes it really great and what I like about it is there are enough different pieces of
clothing to make me acceptable in any social situation while still portraying hobo-chic." </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>What is your favorite accessory? </b>"Vintage boots, to me vintage means like someone else wore them before, hand-me-downish." </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>What is your favorite designer brand for shoes?
Clothing?</b><i style="font-weight: bold;"> "</i>Mark Nason for shoes and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> mainstream brands from H&M and Express."</span></li>
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TIW Fashion Tip:</i> <i>What makes something vintage? Authentically, the wear and tear over a long period of time. Fashion designers learned how to speed up that process by using distressed leatherwear and fabrics to make something appear to look vintage.</i><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">By
Chelsea Gaetani<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">WASHINGTON
D.C. – Miss Singery held their 2nd annual fashion show<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Beauty is Skin Deep”</i> at the French Embassy on March 4th starting
at 8pm, benefitting the Skin Cancer Foundation. The night was staged perfectly
for such an elegant event. Amongst the crowed, talented fashion designers
trickled backstage to get ready to show off their new look for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, the guests waited anxiously with cocktail in hand.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">As the
show started, the first to speak was Megan McConville representing Miss Singery
2011. As McConville spoke her passion for this philanthropic cause shone
through every word. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Diverse people from
diverse backgrounds, coming together for a common cause,”</i> is how she
described the radiant night at hand. Some of the upcoming events she mentioned included a Special Olympics sponsored by Miss Singery and a self-defense class for
Women Against Domestic Violence. As the show preceded the host and news anchor,
Will Thomas, FOX5, informed us that 1 in every 5 women will be diagnosed with
skin cancer. Thomas lulled the
crowed with such a frightening fact then all eyes focused toward the runway when the music picked up its pace. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The
first look to hit the spotlight was casual yet classy. The models literally
glistened while passing the men and women sitting in the front row whispering their </span><span style="font-size: 19px;">critiques</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> to one another. Positive feedback was written across their faces as their expressions spoke for them. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Some of
the attending designers included Maggie Norris Couture, Daniella Kallmeyer,
Vincent Licari and Gemma Kahng. Every designer allowed for spunk to hit the
runway along with a fabulous taste of authenticity. The stylist for the show was
Alexa Winner and she did an amazing job projecting the edgy aura of the show as
a whole.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Miss
Singery continues to execute benefits for numerous organizations with
meaningful causes while adding whimsicality and glamour. For national and
international charitable events, Miss Singery is raising awareness in a
fashionable manner.<o:p></o:p></span>Abouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742511308104795846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796541016372280827.post-10861913992364302102011-04-26T17:43:00.000-07:002011-05-05T10:09:07.393-07:00"It just feels good and makes being a goddess pretty damn effortless." -odylyne.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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