I was overwhelmingly excited for the royal wedding... Perhaps it was the anticipation of history-making nuptials that caused me to channel my inner royal.  What would one wear to meet the queen? To win over a blue blood? To honor tradition and yet still put one's own twist on a look? I envisioned something like this.  A statement headband with tiny pearls, embroidery, and lacy appliques instead of ... Read the Post

I do not believe {wholeheartedly} in the phrase "mellow yellow."  Yellow can be mellow... and muted.  However, yellow can also be a statement piece... and vibrant... and shocking... like electric lemonade.   I am a huge proponent of the power of shock value... and, as I was exhausted from a week full of work and play, I felt that my electric yellow top would distract from the sleepy look on my ... Read the Post

Another full day of design work and a going away party for a dear friend demanded an outfit that would seamlessly transition from business to happy hour.  Cue the jewel toned sheath dress.  Jewel tones are for women what a red power tie is for a man.  It is fashionable, makes a statement, and helps you appear confident/powerful (which... my love... you are!).  Gold embroidery (the dress was custom ... Read the Post

A day trip to Los Angeles, scouting a reception venue for my business, a Santa Monica lunch with my sister, and a quick meeting with one of my best friends called for an outfit that was professional, unique, and a lot of fun.  Enter: the vintage skirt suit.  With its bold pattern, oversized buttons, and cinched waist... I knew I had exactly what I needed.  The addition of playfully large pearls, a ... Read the Post

Lots of sunshine and a bit of chill in the air led me to believe that the Santa Barbara weather was determined to follow its fancy... it was behaving like a quintessential free spirit.  I decided to do the same.  Old (a vintage pleated skirt) and new (a ruffled top and Chanel sunglasses) combined with some hippie-meets-glamazon sandals reminded me a bit of the sunshine mixing with the chilly air. ... Read the Post

Ever since I was a little girl... I have loved swing sets.  I had already spent part of my day at the zoo... so I figured my childish antics might as well continue.  I drove over to my kindergarten playground to spend a bit of time reminiscing.  As I stepped into the tiny sandbox, I found that I remembered it vividly... it was as if nothing had changed.  I ran over and jumped on the swings.  I ... Read the Post