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My Top Nine Books of 2020
One of the few silver linings to come from 2020’s social distancing and lockdown was reading. (I hope those phrases are banished from our vocabulary very soon!) Curling up with…
My Favourite Summer 2020 Reads
I love to read and these quieter times have given me lots of opportunity to read even more. The difference is that now I’m reading more mindfully – slower and…
A collection of my favourite books
I always have a stack of books by my bedside or downloaded in my iPad. Whether I’m travelling or spending quiet time at home (pandemic necessity), I find great comfort…
Christian Louboutin: Fashion’s Sole Man
One of the fashion industry’s most iconic footwear designers, Christian Louboutin, launched an exhibit in Paris (February 2020) just before the city shutdown in early March due to the coronavirus…
10 Day Road Trip in Sunny Southern Italy
Matera, Basilica, Italy Photo by Andy Staniewski Sunbaked villages, mouthwatering food, and spectacular sea to sky beauty (there’s nothing quite like that Italian sky glow) – Puglia has been on…
Key Stylish Pieces & Tips to Look Cool & Youthful
You’ll never like you look like someone’s grandmother (even if you are – amazing!) with a few simple statement pieces Over the years I’ve learned that the difference between personal…
One Jacket, Three Ways
One of the heroes in your closet season after season is a classic blazer. The men’s wear inspired jacket is a key look for fall that can be spun so…
24 Hours in Vancouver
Looking at downtown from Kitsilano Beach Sushi – the city by the sea has a reputation for delicious sushi. I make sure I have it every single visit. I go…
Statement Style That’s Never Boring – 40+ Fashion Lovers
“I haven’t changed my wardrobe in YEARS,” an Instagram follower wrote to me. “And I don’t want to dress like my daughter. HELP!” I tried out a lot of different…
A Fashion Lover’s Escape to Northern Portugal
Magnificent tile facade of Igreja do Carmo, a Rococo church in Porto A visit to Portugal has always been on my bucket list. And now I’m wondering why it took…
