~ my secret garden ~

This is where I go when I want to get away from the world ~ a magical, beautiful place that I have created in my mind where I feel safe, relaxed and content. Someday I'll live in a garden like this . . .  

life is fleeting

I read the other day that some species of butterflies only live for a couple days ~ and I tried to image what that would be like to come into the world ~ to be born ~ and then expire just a couple days after. And it made me think, if I had only a couple days to live, flying through the air with the most beautiful wings, from flower to flower and letting the wind carry me away ~ wouldn't be so bad!


I really LOVE purple ~ I can see why it's the color of kings ~ it is so flattering!

and when you die you wake up . . .

I like to toss around ideas in my head about what our reality really is and what it will be like after our bodies die and we travel the galaxy at the speed of light*!

{Jacket: Hugo Boss, Blouse: Sky, Jeans: Rock & Republic, Shoes: Coach, Hat: special gift from Ingie!}

Hmmm, who do I want to be today??

Live Free

Get to know yourself through journaling

It's really interesting to see what comes out when you sit down to journal. Sometimes it's stupid stuff, like a to do list of sorts. Other times, it's grievances with loved ones that you are trying to resolve. I think it seems most poignant when you look back at a journal entry ~ that you may have written a month ago or a year ago and you see yourself from a whole different perspective. Maybe you see how you worked through that problem. Or maybe you realize what you have accomplished. But, my favorite is when I realize just how much I have grown! 

Grateful for life

So many people lost their lives 10 years ago in such a tragic way. I am so thankful to be alive and healthy and still enjoying this beautiful world we live in! Peace out.

~ Spread your Wings ~

You will never know just how high you are able to soar, until you spread your wings and allow the wind to lift you to new heights. Happy flying!

FALL FASHION WEEK {Vintage Chic}

This last installment in my Specktacular Style Fall Fashion Week is my tribute to Ralph Lauren ~ my very favorite fashion designer! His career has spanned decades, yet if you look at his work twenty five years ago  ~ it is still elegant and classic. I love his work, he can blend elegant old jewelry with casual or even rustic materials and everything is always perfect. I put my own spin on this look that I call Vintage Chic, with my signature floppy hat, a very cool custom belt (I picked up in LA) and layered denim and suede over a vintage silk & beaded cami!

FALL FASHION WEEK {The Black Pearl}

Today's ensemble is inspired by black pearls. Traditional pearls typically have a very pure simplicity about them, where as black pearls are rare and mysterious. I have always loved the all winter white look, but this time I wanted to add a bit of edge to"pearl" white and contrast it with raven hair and strong make-up, to give it a more powerful effect rather than the innocence usually associated with whites. 

FALL FASHION WEEK {British Racing Green}

This is one of my favorite get-ups! I was inspired by the idea of a drive in the English countryside  ~ in an antique convertible jaguar (in british racing green, but of course). This wool gaberdine blazer and wool felt hat started it out and from there I thought I'd take a more masculine approach with the leather pants and thigh-high boots, finishing it off with a silk scarf around my neck for a bit of sophistication! And of course what looks better with hunter green than RED hair!!




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