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I am really feeling this vintage, old Hollywood esque style revived recently after the release of the Great Gatsby. Women during the 1920′s to 50′s dressed in a  sexy, sophisticated style that was pure glam.  Here is my modern take on old Hollywood glamour and tips on how you can achieve this sultry, understated sexy,  and ultra glam look. Continue Reading –>

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Connecticut Governor's Residence

(l) Outfit photo in front of the grand staircase in the foyer leading to the private quarters | Connecticut state seal on the entrance gates. | chandelier hanging over the main entrance of the home

Connecticut  has been my home since I moved to the United States in the early 80′s.  While our activities aren’t as plentiful as the two major cities to our north and south, there is actually plenty of things to do here. This past Saturday, the Connecticut Tourism Board hosted Connecticut Open House Day which allowed residents and friends from our neighboring states, to explore what the state had to offer.

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The new Pantene Pro-V Truly Relaxed and Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural collections feature ingredients specially chosen for your unique hair needs. Whether you rock a relaxed ‘do or a natural look, you can plan on a great hair day. Thanks to Pantene for sponsoring this post!

 

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I’ve been doing my own hair at home, in between my relaxers, so I can save for my trip.  Lately, it seemed that my cat and I were running a competition as far as hair shedding (breaking) was concerned. After a single pass with a brush or comb, a “concerning” amount of hair, would unhinge and make its way to my sink or bathroom floor. When this happened in the past, I made an appointment for a hair cut, but I am trying to grow my hair and cutting it is not an option.

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Friday Musings

June 7, 2013

I bought this dress at the Coliseum in Queens, New York City to wear during one of the events held during our annual West Indian Week celebrations.

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What To Do If Your Android Device Still Doesn’t Support Twitter’s Vine App

June 5, 2013

The wireless mobile device is one of the biggest tools for bloggers. We depend on them to help us stay connected and engaged. Over the last several years, a slew of apps (I call them tools) have become available which has been beyond beneficial to the blogging community. When a potential tool becomes available, we [...]

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What I Wore: Navy Blue Sheath Dress and Camilla Olson Scarf

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PRESS SAMPLES Every woman should own at least one sheath dress in a solid neutral color. It is a wardrobe staple which can be used as a building block for a number of looks when it is combined with other garments or accessories. The sheath is also timeless and is just as current today as it was [...]

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The Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Career at 57

June 3, 2013

PRESS SAMPLE Camilla Olson is my new hero! The former microbiologist launched her fashion design career in 2010 at the age of 57, after completing her MFA in fashion and textile from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. With $200,000 of her savings, she launched Camilla Olson LLC in Palo Alto, California. She premiered her first [...]

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UPDATED—> Sandal Boots, the Wickedest Shoes, Ever!

May 31, 2013

Tis’ the season for sandal boots and there are a lot of contenders this summer.   Photograph: Salvatore Fergammo  | Altuzarra embellished leather cage sandals $1357 (Net-a-porter.com) | Alexander Wang  | Tom Ford strappy buckeled sandal boot $2472 (Neiman Marcus) However, hands down, the Tom Ford sandal boots are the wickedest shoes that I have ever [...]

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Photos from the Arabian Themed 2013 Life Ball

May 27, 2013

I couldn’t resist sharing these press photographs of the 2013 Life Ball which was held on Saturday in Vienna, Austria. The event is organized by AIDS LIFE, which was co-founded in 1992 by Gery Keszler and Torgam Petrosian. The event, which raises funds for HIV and AIDS research, is the biggest charity event of its [...]

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Plaxico Burress Launches Luxury Socks Line for Men

May 23, 2013

Following in the footsteps of Rob Kardashian, Plaxico Burress recently launched his own luxury socks line for men.  The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver debut his socks line last week in a swanky New York City nightclub with New York City’s social elite and of course models wearing nothing but button down shirt and socks.

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