Easy Breezy

   I love the "easiness" that comes with summer....wether it be living in a swim suit, sun dress, or tennis skirt, it's so nice! Sadly this dream does not work with the working world and every morning I find myself moaning in bed as I hear my alarm go off, it is not because of the hour, but of the process I know that awaits me to get ready for work. I sit and stare at my hair dryer wondering if there is a way to skip the whole blow- drying/hair product part? Unfortunately the answer is no. Next, I stare into my closet wincing at the choices in front of me, the high heels and tights that go along with the usual suit... my feet hate me now.

  I am starting to realize that my perfect, "easy breezy" summer is changing. Nothing is nicer than living in a shift with nothing to do and  constant sun surrounding you. This is why I am antsy to move down to L.A. , to see if I can turn my "easy breezy" summer into a few more years. That would be nice! 

kiss 

Cool Girls

 So What's the Cool Factor? 

Attitude?

Mystery?

Edge?

Renegade?

Uniqueness?

Massive Confidence?

   The three models Erin Wasson, Daria Werbowy, and Stella Tennant represent to me the epitome of coolness. Erin and Daria are known for their love of extreme sports and and edgy style, while Stella is known for her "tom boy"spikey hair look, very British public school. I love the fact that they still look sexy and feminine, even when they deviate from the form. 

For Thought...

Little Things...

Apart for her obvious beauty, I like the little gap between her two front teeth....I have always found this charming on people...

Le Café

     On my way home from work I often pass by people enjoying their "after work appertif," which looks so lovely, but I always find myself hustling to catch my ferry. In the midst of my "hustling" I can't help but smile and think of how the weekend is sooo close, the sun is out, and how I must get home soon to join in and get my glass of wine! I guess we should all try to take that little break every evening at "le café" like the Parisians do and enjoy that little space of time between work and home. Whether you are in a Parisian café, San Francisco, or anywhere else in the world, have a great start to the almost weekend!

bisous

Red & White

   When I was younger, I used to be self-conscious about my fair skin and often wondered why my genes had been skipped over by the Greek vein that runs through my father's side of the family and found it's way into my younger brother, Henry.  I was endlessly jealous of him, olive skinned in the winter and beautifully brown the rest of the year, I,on the other hand,had to seek shady corners,to avoid heat rash and was embarrassed by my pasty zinc coated skin. My youngest brother also to join me in those corners as we represented the very Irish side of the family.

    Now that I am older I have come to terms with my pale skin and... actually like it now. I still have to watch my skin and lather sun block on, but my mother reminds me of how less sun equals less wrinkles. Fingers crossed! Sometimes this comment flies right over my head when I think of the many years I have ahead of me, but when I see the beautiful faces of Anjelica Huston or Costanza Pascolato of Vogue's Brazil, I understand more and more of what it means to take care of yourself when you are younger.

  Another bonus of fair skin is the, "red and white look." In the winter I take advantage of my skin at its fairest and add deep red lipstick and I love it. When I look at the pictures above all I can think of is how striking and fresh faced they look. Sometimes I am sad to see the winter go because it is often when i look my most striking. A nice benefit of avoiding the sun.

kiss 

    I have always preferred wearing long dresses, which has been a bit of a challenge since they only became popular in the last few years. Long dresses represent the most feminine part of a women's wardrobe, but they also add an elegant aspect. Another reason why I love them so is because I am tall and athletic and long dresses make me feel not only graceful, but comfortable. Truth be told my legs are also my least favorite feature, so when I am comfortable, I am at my most confident. 

If only it were sunny and warm all year round in San Francisco...

kiss 

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