In the last few months, my work has dramatically shifted from writing about fashion to covering almost everything. I’ve been spending endless hours working in my apartment, sitting at my desk, and doing interviews by phone. Talking with people from art collector Ella Fontanals-Cisneros in Havana, Cuba, to Rocio Romero in St.Paul, Missouri, to wine [...]
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My mother was never a fashion plate. She just didn’t care all that much about how she looked. She was confident she was attractive and didn’t believe in wasting too much time focusing on her looks. Seeing this photo though, it makes me think how stylish she actually was. I lost my mom in 2006, [...]
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A few ideas for Mom…but the best advice I can give for any Mom who receives any gift, is to just say “thank you”–and keep on moving. The thought of the gift is what counts the most.
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This fall will usher in the opening of one of my favorite stores–Zara in Fashion Valley. When I travel to LA, it’s one of my first stops. I discovered the store when I was in Spain almost 10 years ago, and since I recently ordered something online, and fell in love with the charming packaging [...]
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One of my fave boutiques is adding one of my fave designers–Ella Moss. Chillers Showroom: 4667 Cass Street PB 92109 Graffiti Beach: 2220 Fern St. SD 92104 The concept of the ‘Graffiti Beach POP-UP Store’ is to allow artists and designers to sell their merchandise to the public in several different markets at low-cost and low-risk.
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About: Situated in a quaint area of old vista village, Metaphor Boutique offers a unique collection of apparel, cards, and exceptional gifts. Life is an adventure, make metaphor a destination. Best of all it was curated and merchandised by two of San Diego’s best designers–Jeffrey Parish & Jennafer Grace. Soft grand opening is this Saturday April [...]
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Since opening its first store in 1999, Francesca’s Collections has become one of the fastest-growing women’s fashion retailers in the country. This publicly held company, with locations in over 41 states, provides its shoppers with an eclectic, carefully chosen assortment of treasured items. The best part is that dresses cost an average of $40.
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I have never been to Miami. But in two days I’ll be there covering the Winter Music Conference, Ultra Music Festival, and Miami Beach International Fashion Week….AND I’ve been given the very challenging task from my editor of also reporting on the hottest night clubs. What’s a girl to do, but get to shopping. These [...]
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I love green. My first fave green outfit was J. Lo’s 1999 Versace Grammy dress–all plunging neckline and boobs precariously taped. I was then moved by Anjelina Jolie ‘s Emerald earrings worn to the 2009 Oscars. And most recently the green velvet Tom Ford gown Julianne Moore wore to the Game Change premiere. This Friday is [...]
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I met this amazing young women while in New York covering Fashion Week. She trains the pop singer Rihanna and singer/songwriter Ester Dean as well as a few more influential clients. She’s a Nike sponsored martial arts fusion trainer, and she inspired me to find my own fitness program in San Diego. Here are the [...]
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