Perhaps this weekend if full of activities and family, celebrations and the like, or maybe it is something of a quiet weekend to enjoy one-on-one company, try a new recipe, visit a new exhibit, begin...
Mastering your own individual style is something that doesn’t take a lot of extra accessories or layers, but instead an understanding of works for your figure, lifestyle and personality. By balancing...
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...
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 ...
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...
"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...
"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....
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’...
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...
(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...
“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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
“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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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