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Inspiration: the Paris Review
I used to read a lot of the Man Repeller. Leandra’s irreverent take on fashion, and her kooky outfits were a bright spot in an industry (fashion blogging) where everyone tends to i) look the same and...
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Guiding words – B.K.S. Iyengar
“If you are happy, pleasant, and unselfish in your behaviour towards others, obstacles will shrink. If you are miserly with your emotions and judgmental in your mind, obstacles will grow.” – BKS...
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Same Dress, New Day – James Tissot
I love it when I’m looking at a piece of art, and though I’m thoroughly enjoying it for its beauty or depth, I’m also struck by a connection to a modern theme. In this case, I loved seeing Tissot’s two...
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Off the beaten track in Paris – Musée Bourdelle
When in Paris, there’s a pretty standard “hit list” of museums that everyone goes to see… The Louvre (celebrity pieces and lots of variety) Musée d’Orsay (wonderful repurposed train station and great...
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Relaxing the Routine – the beauty of the weekend
“C’est dimanche, donc on n’est pas les esclaves de beauté.” “It’s Sunday – so we’re not slaves to beauty.” Fall is here, Winter is coming, and I’m feeling hibernation mode hitting in a big way. There’s...
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Fashionably Superstitious – Aida Pinhas Illustration
The Museum at FIT is a must-see every time I’m in New York. I love that the museum is small, well-curated, and I’m always discovering something new. As an added bonus, FIT also showcases the work of...
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Just One…: Paris Fashion Week SS14
I was fortunate to be in Paris during Fashion Week this year. No, no, no coveted show invites or VIP parties for me – just a normal gal in the town seeing the sights (and keeping her eyes open for...
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Just One…: Milan Fashion Week SS 2014
Ah. Milano! True to reputation, the shows in Milan were notably sexier than those in New York and London…something about the city seems to make hemlines climb and climb (and necklines drop and drop)....
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Just One…: London Fashion Week SS14
I felt my inner Devil rising to the surface as I viewed the coverage of the shows in London… Spring Summer 2014 Ready To Wear…pretty evident. I heard Miranda Priestley’s voice deliver the scathing...
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Just One…: New York Fashion Week SS14
There’s a chill in the air…I’ve started switching over my wardrobe from the summery shifts to the cozy sweaters. What better way to get into the mood for…Spring/Summer 2014 Ready To Wear! Truth be...
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Dream Month September 2013
I think it’s safe to say that September is amongst my favourite months of the year. As a kid, I was always very excited for back to school (I was am a bit of a keener, could you tell?) and especially...
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Daydreaming With Cezanne’s Portraits
One of my favourite ways to spend an afternoon is wandering around a museum, pausing in front of my favourite pieces and allowing myself to daydream a bit. This daydreaming comes much easier to be when...
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Anna de Noailles – Poetess
As I explored the Jacques-Émile Blanche exhibit at the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent last year in Paris, Sir Coleridge Kennard wasn’t the only character I was drawn to. Wandering the rooms...
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Dream Month August 2013
Usually, in my Dream Month posts I conjure up an itinerary that takes me around the world to all sorts of events – most of which (both cities and events) I will likely never be able to see. But for...
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How to turn your frustration into motivation
I get frustrated. You get frustrated. We get frustrated. Negotiations are frustrating. Work is frustrating. Life is frustrating. But feeling this way is just the start – the real danger is in what...
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The Bokja Project & Bokja Home Decor
When you decide to visit l’Institut du monde arabe in Paris, you expect to see artifacts and cultural objects. Maybe even some art. But what you don’t expect is to find amazing textile art. With the...
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Shapeshifters
“Une femme en corset est un mensonge, une fiction, mais pour nous autres cette fiction est mieux que la réalité…” “A woman in a corset is a lie, a fiction, but for us this fiction is better than...
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3 Tips for adding corporate practices to your creative business…without...
Finding ways to combine corporate techniques with a creative perspective is my thing (Especially when it comes to negotiations). But doing this isn’t always easy – you need to have confidence in the...
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Just One…: Paris Haute Couture July 2013
This week was Haute Couture week in Paris – a.k.a. ‘The week I need to avoid Twitter at all costs because I’ll be sucked into the black hole of show coverage when I need to be doing work.’ But I...
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Dream Month July 2013
Jeepers! How is it July already? It hardly seems possible that we’re already half way through 2013. This summer, I’m not taking a big vacation (a few mini-breaks will keep me going until this fall’s...
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