oh Canada!

With William and Kate's tour of Canada coming to an end, I would just like to say congratulations Kate on a lovely showing of chic fashion choices and clever accessory usage.

Mixing a purple wrap dress with a diamond brooches, a red hat with white crew-neck dress, Kate was a vision at every stop.

love all

I have always been a fan of Wimbledon, from the crisp white player adornments to the celebrity sittings. This year has proven no different. Although the activity has just begun, I already spot some stylish standouts, from court to club seats.

Serena looking classic, not trying as hard.

chicness...I spy Ralph

English newsies look, I like!

OBSESSED! This is my favorite look, all white with standout lips, beyond fabulous Gwen. You are not so bad yourself Gavin.

Smiles are always in style.

Okay, so this is from the French Open but come on. Sporting a similar silhouette at Wimbledon, the ruffles are perfection.

The Evian VIP Lounge was the place to be, as seen above with Dakota.

BANG!

I needed a change. After months upon months of the same, I was desperate for a new look. So, everyone, oh wait, the handful of people that follow this 'mumbo-jumbo' : the bangs are back!

Alex and I getting ready to board the boat on Lake Grapevine

After experiencing so many exciting changes in the past couple weeks, I felt the need to sync that with my look. Ladies and gentlemen, the new hair-do.

A change is a good thing! Although my hard effort to get my hair tamed, as seen in the photo to the right, was quickly corrupted by Lake Grapevine, the littlest of cuts can make all the difference.

xx

"New York women don't wear scrunchies"

So she is not a New York woman, but regardless of national citizenship, I believe anyone should be victim to this faux pas: SCRUNCHIES.

French tennis player Marion Bartoli, making big bucks in the pros, is astonishingly attempting to bring back the past trend that Carrie Bradshaw so critically claimed to be a sin. Why is a European woman, coming from a country creating the most cutting-edge styles falling to such levels?

Marion Bartoli, your scrunchy distracted me as I watched the French Open today. Yes, we all know you play tennis with a highly quirky, stand out style but please! This is my formal complaint.

bisous x

a HEALTHY summer glow

Okay, so as the summer rays beg for adoration, I find myself cold to its misgivings. As I am more frequently faced with over-bronzed bodies and fine lines on young faces, I feel the need to take the myths that we 'believe' and set them ablaze.

1. I don't burn, I tan. Thus, I don't have to wear sunscreen.

Stop lying to yourself. Skin of all shades and tones can be damaged from the sun. Whether you tan or burn, both are your bodies reaction to radiation and bad 'stuff.' They are your body attempting to protect itself. Both damage. BOTH!

2. Tanning bed are safer than sun exposure.

Epidemic?

There is a strong correlation between ultraviolet exposure, whether those rays come from inside or outside tanning. Ultimately, in an overwhelming amount of studies, it has been shown that tanning before the age of 35 up your chances of melanoma by 75%.

3. Tan looks better.

This is not a myth that can be disputed by a study or fact. However, why don't we try embracing the way genetics made us. There are pros and cons to all skin tones, but if we all start looking like umpa lumpas, who will lead the factory? What looks the best? Uhm, looking like yourself.


According to The Skin Cancer Foundation's website, tanning is harmful:

"The sun's UV rays damage the DNA of the skin's epidermal cells, triggering enzymes that race to repair the damage.  However, these enzymes do not always repair the DNA successfully, and all this unrepaired damage can lead to mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer.  Also, repeated unprotected sun exposure can cause photoaging – wrinkles, sagging skin, and spots associated with sun damage."

I know I would rather prevent wrinkles and sagging skin than be tan. What is stylish this summer: SPF.

Can't bare the idea of not being tan, try bronzer, spray tans or tanning lotion.Take a look at all the marvelous and kink-free options at: http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=S2100

bonne chance!

xx

Texas Style

As my first week in Texas has come and gone, I have noticed the southern charms of style and beauty in the lone star. My best friend that I am staying with has introduced me to the method of the madness: big hair. Born with the thickest of thick, I never felt the need to tease and contort my locks. However, as if the heat has gone to my head, I have become obsessed with this Texas way!

Alex and I on our first night out. 

The teasing is truly a process.

Step 1: either straight or curl hair (with curlers preferably)
Step 2: take top sections in both the back and sides to tease
Step 3: hair spray the underside of each section
Step 4: use a comb to tease the heck out of each section
Step 5: more hair spray, duh!
Step 6: repeat on each side
Step 7: use fingers to manage the massive puff of hair, tame

Then, throughout the night, stick fingers in hair to revitalize the poof you created hours before.

*notice the teased portion in the back

I have a feeling I am really going to like it here. Whether I leave in July or decide to remain, I will take this Texan technique with me. xx

A Momentous Occasion

The heir to the royal thrown was married on April 29. Tuning in with billions, not millions, of viewers worldwide, I was absolutely enthralled with every detail spoken by the endless press coverage. Although many highlights are dieing to be discussed, this is a blog about style and beauty. Thus, it is necessary to comment on Kate Middleton's dress, reminisent of Grace Kelly's stunner so many years ago.

Kate's Sarah Burton creation

Kate's inspiration?

Designed by Sarah Burton, kept secret until the day itself, the dress was marvelous. Burton is the designer of Alexander McQueen. Kate has a lovely sense of style and her statuesque frame pulled off the look perfectly. I specifically loved the laced sleeves and cinched in waste. The look was traditional yet glam. For her makeup, Kate did it herself. She desired for William to recognize her. With her hair in soft waves, donned with a sparking tiara she borrowed from the Queen, Kate looked effortless.The tiara was made by Cartier.

With the bride looking stunning and the crowd sporting the traditional English hats, (shout-out to Philip Treacy) the event was a milestone of classic meeting modernity.

I am placing my bets: wedding dresses like this are going to fly off the shelves!

x