FWSK: Jazz & Fashion
Tuesday night saw a dramatic shift in the goings-on at U.S. Embassy Skopje, as talk of multilateral diplomacy was replaced by jazz music and catwalk charisma at the first runway show to be hosted in this venue. And I hope
FWSK: Jazz & Fashion
Tuesday night saw a dramatic shift in the goings-on at U.S. Embassy Skopje, as talk of multilateral diplomacy was replaced by jazz music and catwalk charisma at the first runway show to be hosted in this venue. And I hope
broke & rich
A friend reminded me of an important fact this week, one that I believe should affect the way we live and the choices that we make. Broken people break other people. I am not a pessimist, but aren’t we all
broke & rich
A friend reminded me of an important fact this week, one that I believe should affect the way we live and the choices that we make. Broken people break other people. I am not a pessimist, but aren’t we all
the “from” enigma
(Tirana) I once said that I wished I could be from everywhere all at once. Others who had spent years moving here and there thought I was crazy; life without roots is confusing. But where you are “from” is so
the “from” enigma
(Tirana) I once said that I wished I could be from everywhere all at once. Others who had spent years moving here and there thought I was crazy; life without roots is confusing. But where you are “from” is so
continental curiosity
Somewhere amidst the colors and the self-discovery, I believe style and travel to be inseparable concepts. The destination is not so much a place or an image; it’s rather a new way of seeing things — a new way of
continental curiosity
Somewhere amidst the colors and the self-discovery, I believe style and travel to be inseparable concepts. The destination is not so much a place or an image; it’s rather a new way of seeing things — a new way of
the showroom
A few of the reasons why I don’t mind going to work every day:
settling in
Hello blogosphere!! I must confess that I have had reliable internet access since arriving in Milan four weeks ago. But I’ve been occupying myself with absorbing all that Italy has to offer, and truthfully, I’m not really sure how the
settling in
Hello blogosphere!! I must confess that I have had reliable internet access since arriving in Milan four weeks ago. But I’ve been occupying myself with absorbing all that Italy has to offer, and truthfully, I’m not really sure how the
transatlanticism
((Juicy Couture dress; F21 shades; Michael Kors watch; MANGO ring; Steve Madden sandals; Zij bag)) With the exception of my annual 5K and the odd holiday-related street race, I am not one to wear athletic apparel in public. Ever. So
transatlanticism
((Juicy Couture dress; F21 shades; Michael Kors watch; MANGO ring; Steve Madden sandals; Zij bag)) With the exception of my annual 5K and the odd holiday-related street race, I am not one to wear athletic apparel in public. Ever. So
long shadows
((The Limited top + belt; F21 skirt; MANGO blazer; Zigi Soho heels; Zij bag; H&M shades; Fossil watch; vintage bracelet)) I literally spent all of yesterday packing up my room, coated with a layer or two of ancient textbook dust.
long shadows
((The Limited top + belt; F21 skirt; MANGO blazer; Zigi Soho heels; Zij bag; H&M shades; Fossil watch; vintage bracelet)) I literally spent all of yesterday packing up my room, coated with a layer or two of ancient textbook dust.
back to reality
((J. Crew bathing suit; F21 coverup; Nina Ricci shades)) I’m sad to say that I’ve returned from the cruise to Paradise, and a pile of tasks with hard deadlines await me. But it was the most amazing week, full of
back to reality
((J. Crew bathing suit; F21 coverup; Nina Ricci shades)) I’m sad to say that I’ve returned from the cruise to Paradise, and a pile of tasks with hard deadlines await me. But it was the most amazing week, full of
black accents
((Colette top; H&M skirt; Zara clutch; Fossil watch; Bandolino heels)) I spent most of yesterday packing for the cruise, and after hours of closet immersion, the decision-making portion of my brain was fried. As women have been doing for decades,
black accents
((Colette top; H&M skirt; Zara clutch; Fossil watch; Bandolino heels)) I spent most of yesterday packing for the cruise, and after hours of closet immersion, the decision-making portion of my brain was fried. As women have been doing for decades,
summer plaid
((A New Approach top; Express shorts; F21 sunglasses; Fossil watch; DIY bracelet; Steve Madden sandals)) Do you ever feel that a particular item in your closet delivers considerably more than just returning your money’s worth? These cuffed denim shorts have
summer plaid
((A New Approach top; Express shorts; F21 sunglasses; Fossil watch; DIY bracelet; Steve Madden sandals)) Do you ever feel that a particular item in your closet delivers considerably more than just returning your money’s worth? These cuffed denim shorts have
swearing-in
((H&M top and skirt; Kelly & Katie heels, last seen here; Fossil watch; Zij bag)) From the preparations to the after-party, Thursday was entirely dedicated to my dad’s swearing-in ceremony. Knowing that the occasion would involve lots of photos, handshakes,
swearing-in
((H&M top and skirt; Kelly & Katie heels, last seen here; Fossil watch; Zij bag)) From the preparations to the after-party, Thursday was entirely dedicated to my dad’s swearing-in ceremony. Knowing that the occasion would involve lots of photos, handshakes,
orange julius
((MANGO dress; The Limited belt; Nina Ricci sunglasses; Fossil watch; Zij bag; Aldo wedges)) Between the buttery soft fabric and the African-inspired print, this dress meets all my requirements for the throw-on-and-go category. Unfortunately, its versatility was somewhat reduced last
orange julius
((MANGO dress; The Limited belt; Nina Ricci sunglasses; Fossil watch; Zij bag; Aldo wedges)) Between the buttery soft fabric and the African-inspired print, this dress meets all my requirements for the throw-on-and-go category. Unfortunately, its versatility was somewhat reduced last
joymakers
Despite the fact that last week marked my final day in the office, I have found myself a little stressed between all the packing up, moving out, and constant logistical preparations before heading to Milan at the end of the
joymakers
Despite the fact that last week marked my final day in the office, I have found myself a little stressed between all the packing up, moving out, and constant logistical preparations before heading to Milan at the end of the
carousel
((H&M dress; vintage scarf; BP sunglasses; MRKT heels; Fossil watch; vintage necklace & bracelets)) It’s true that I ditched the matching denim belt to this wrap dress for its brighter silk scarf alternative. It’s also true that I was drawn
penciled in
((Jamie top; J. Crew skirt; NY & Co. belt; Express wallet; H&M sunglasses; Mix No. 6 wedges)) As someone who has spent most of her professional life working in an office, I’ve seen (and worn) my fair share of bland
penciled in
((Jamie top; J. Crew skirt; NY & Co. belt; Express wallet; H&M sunglasses; Mix No. 6 wedges)) As someone who has spent most of her professional life working in an office, I’ve seen (and worn) my fair share of bland
leopard love
In preparation for my unpaid stint as a fashion businesswoman in Milan, I have put myself on a beyond-serious shopping hiatus and general spending freeze. This has proven to be quite difficult. In fact, I would liken my condition to that of a
leopard love
In preparation for my unpaid stint as a fashion businesswoman in Milan, I have put myself on a beyond-serious shopping hiatus and general spending freeze. This has proven to be quite difficult. In fact, I would liken my condition to that of a
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hot hot heat
((H&M top & necklace; F21 skirt & bag; MRKT pumps; BP sunglasses; vintage bracelet)) I made the fatal error of underestimating the heat index this weekend and wound up with an IV on a cot between a wool-clad confederate soldier
hot hot heat
((H&M top & necklace; F21 skirt & bag; MRKT pumps; BP sunglasses; vintage bracelet)) I made the fatal error of underestimating the heat index this weekend and wound up with an IV on a cot between a wool-clad confederate soldier
carolina calm
Here it is Friday again and I didn’t blog once all week! Where did the time go? I feel like I just returned from my three-day weekend, which was spent with two of my dearest friends — Blythe (who writes Life Through
carolina calm
Here it is Friday again and I didn’t blog once all week! Where did the time go? I feel like I just returned from my three-day weekend, which was spent with two of my dearest friends — Blythe (who writes Life Through
crates
((Banana Republic blazer; MANGO top; vintage necklace; Bershka jeans; vintage belt; Zigi Soho heels; Fossil watch; vintage + DIY bracelets)) I wore this outfit to dinner over the weekend; I consider it a sartorial success because I base these evaluations
