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The Simply Luxurious Life
www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com
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In the pursuit of all things lovely, cozy and joyful
#3679 in All , #165 in General Lifestyle

Why Not . . . Eliminate the Drama?

The drama queen. There always seems to be at least one in every class of high school, and she always seems to be able to garner attention whenever someone else’s was shining a bit too brightly, or wh...

18 h ago 1 person likes this

Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale!

The semi-annual end of the season sale has begun at Net-a-Porter. With reductions from 30-50% on top designer clothing, shoes, bags and more, be sure to peruse their website.  And keep checking ...

1 day ago

This & That: No. 9

I have been planning my summer over the past weekend. Dreaming of my upcoming vacations and also making sure that I remain productive and on task, as there is nothing more refreshing than coming home...

1 day ago 2 people like this

8 Ways to be More Courageous

"Courage is an angel that makes the difference between a good life and a great life." - Fairly Legal Rosa Parks. Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jackie Robinson. Alice Paul. The u...

2 days ago 3 people like this

8 Ways to Be More Courageous

"Courage is an angel that makes the difference between a good life and a great life."  - Fairly Legal Rosa Parks. Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jackie Robinson. Alice Paul....

2 days ago 1 person likes this

The Weekend . . .

A holiday weekend has arrived, and it couldn’t come at a more perfect time. While life has thrown me a bit of a disappointment this past week, there’s nothing more soothing than heading to my family’...

5 days ago

Just Released . . . JENESEQUA – Issue #8

Jenesequa has just released the newest issue (#8) which is Parisian inspired. After all, spring is a wonderful time to dance through the streets of Paris. Okay, anytime would be the perfect time to v...

6 days ago

Style Inspiration: Details

(Shop Tory Burch "Caroline ballerina flats here) Over the weekend, I began going through my closet, trying to pare it down to the 10 Item Capsule Wardrobe that Jennifer L. Scott writes about in L...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

Why Not . . . Stop Competing with Others?

“If you get yourself too engrossed in things over which you have no control, it will adversely affect the things over which you do have control.” –John Wooden Listening to yet another lecture on TED ...

23 may 12 2 people like this

Ideal Closet Decor – May’s Houzz Ideabook

I mentioned this week that last weekend you would have found me in my closet, tossing, deliberating and eliminating anything that did not fit my signature style. My goal was to pare down to in order ...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

This & That: No. 8

With guides for traveling to LA, an app to help traveling around in a new city easier and shopping inspiration for your closet and your home, this week’s This & That is something to take a look a...

22 may 12

Oscar de la Renta – Resort 2013

Full of shimmering golds, radiant reds, crisp blues and refreshing greens, Oscar de la Renta’s 2013 Resort collection remained true to its feminine brilliance. With behind the scenes snapshots shared...

22 may 12 2 people like this

Why It’s Okay to be Boring

“Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.”–John Maxwell A handful of times throughout my adult life I have been ...

21 may 12 2 people like this

Cannes Film Festival 2012 – Best Dressed

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival which runs from May 16th through May 27th brought out glamour, beauty and much celebration of the festivities. Full of many gowns, dresses and even jumpsuits to i...

20 may 12

The Weekend . . .

As the school year winds down and my students begin to see the end, my frazzled mind is gradually becoming aware that vacation is not too far away. While I will be typing away on my laptop this weeke...

18 may 12

French Decor to Adore

Interior designer Effie Genovese’s home in Vancouver, Canada, evokes the French aesthetic with traditional elements, simplistic, clean colors, as well as a few modern touches. Featured in Style at Ho...

17 may 12 3 people like this

Style Inspiration: Colorfully Chic

Daring to wear a splash of color not only makes passersby smile, but I  can’t help but feel a livelier spring in my step. With spring, the excuse to wear color is everywhere, but why not wear it...

17 may 12 2 people like this

Why Not . . . Invest in Your Dreams?

Saving for retirement is an investment for a secure future. A future that provides for you financially, enabling the saver to no longer work when they reach a certain age in their life. In order to a...

16 may 12 2 people like this

This & That: No. 7

Simple, luscious treats, oodles of advice and life observations, something to dream about and so much more . . . ~Currently Reading~ ~30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She...

15 may 12

Solo, Lochte, & Williams - Vogue US – June 2012

For the June cover of Vogue, Annie Leibovitz captures three top Olympic hopefuls – Hope Solo (women’s soccer), Ryan Lochte (swimming), and Serena Williams (tennis). With Opening Ceremonies of the XXX...

14 may 12

How to Gain Real Wisdom

“The good news is you don’t need to be brilliant to be wise. The bad news is without wisdom, brilliance isn’t enough. It is as likely to get you into trouble as anything else.” –Barry Schwartz The yo...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

The Weekend . . .

Whether it is the rains that fall in spring or a luxurious soak in a claw foot tub, water is so absolutely soothing to me. This weekend I am hoping for moments of both, but due to my schedule, it jus...

11 may 12

LINKS À LA MODE: May 10th

A tremendous thank you to Sonia of In Pursuit of Style for choosing to include The Simply Luxurious Life in this week’s edition of  Independent Fashion Bloggers LINKS À LA MODE. “Wanted: Wardrob...

11 may 12

Style Inspiration: Colors & Prints

Spring is a wonderful time to play with bright colors and playful prints. The mixing and matching of dots and stripes, leopard prints and bold, daring colors is a way to have fun with fashion and fle...

10 may 12 2 people like this

Why Not . . . Live Alone for a While?

Did you know that more than 50 percent of American adults are single, and 31 million (approximately one out of every seven adults) lives alone? In sociologist Eric Klinenberg’s recent book Going Solo...

09 may 12 2 people like this

This & That: No. 6

A good book, a captivating movie, simple and scrumptious appetizers . . . and there’s more . . . ~Blog Posts ~”Small Home Office Ideas” found on Bright Bold & Beautiful As editor of Bright, Bold ...

08 may 12

Met Costume Gala – Red Carpet 2012

To many in the fashion world, as well as myself, the annual Met Costume Gala is the most fashionable and most anticipated red carpet of the year. Elsa Schiaparelli along with Miuccia Prada were honor...

08 may 12 2 people like this

When and How to Edit Your LIfe

When you find yourself overwhelmed with people tugging for your attention and time from every possible aspect of your life, when you find your mind unable to formulate a coherent thought and it’s the...

07 may 12 3 people like this

The Weekend . . .

One of the weekends I look forward to each year is the weekend our local Farmers’ Market begins for the season. Yes, today is that day. Needless to say, if you live in the area and are headed down to...

04 may 12

Style Inspiration: Whites & Neutrals

Just less than a month before the mythical looming Memorial Day deadline when white is acceptable, and what is to be found out on the streets? White. White everywhere! Oh, how I love that fashion rul...

03 may 12 4 people like this

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