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hair inspiration

4.07.2015

Aside from Fashion Week, we seed a great deal of style and beauty inspiration from Festival Season. Coachella, Governers Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Warped Tour, and Osheaga to just name a few.

It's hot, you'll be dancing, which will result in limp, smelly, sweaty hair. Big faux pas unless you're the actual performer who's getting paid millions to which at that point..no f**ks given. But you're not a performer (and if you are and reading this...thumbs up to me!) therefore you need a no fuss hairdo that's stylish but also hassle free.

In come the double French braids. Funky, trendy, cool, and you will avoid looking like a wet dog. Score!

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but first, let me take a selfie

3.26.2014

#selfie by The Chainsmokers has got to be one of the dumbest songs I've heard in quite some time but I must say, it's pretty catchy. (See video below.) It's been stuck in my head and was on my playlist during this photo shoot which inspired me to make this #selfie collage.

Here's a fun fact. Did you know that the word "selfie" has officially been named Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries? Now you know :)

I'd love to have fun with this. Take a funny selfie of yourself in the craziest, random situation and hashtag it #selfieqr

I'd love to see how creative you all can get. Get snapping people!

tank: c/o PersunMall

pants: old - find similar here

shoes: Aldo (old) - find similar here

hat: Forever 21

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city of angels

2.26.2014

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I was in Los Angeles last week for a few days.

What a beautiful city! I would move there in a heartbeat. The weather was just perfect, there are so many places to see and do, the people or at least the ones I met are so kind and sweet, etc. The only down side...THE TRAFFIC!!! But if that's the only thing I would have to complain about, I'll take it!

So here's a brief recap of my 3 day trip.

Started off my Thursday with a quick bite to eat at Toast Bakery Café. I chowed down on the most delicious Caprese Sandwich known to mankind. Sorry for the bad quality photo. This was taken with my iPhone and obviously have not mastered the camera yet :(

Next stop, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This was the reason behind this trip. Andrew surprised me with 2 tickets to attend a taping of her show. I was ecstatic! If you think you're the biggest fan, you thought wrong. IT'S THIS GAL!!! Let me tell you, she's just as amazing, if not more, in person. I absolutely love her and my entire experience.

And of all the people who came out to see her that day, guess who got chosen to play her game 20 Million Songs, So Little Time? ME!!!! She mispronounces my name and after telling her that she can call me whatever she wants my name ended up being Debbie...but it's Ellen, so be it :)

It's gotta be a sign. Ellen's parking spot is the #4. That's my favorite number.

Did a little shopping at Warner Brother's Studio. Got myself an Ellen cold cup with straw, Ellen underwear for Andrew (pictures to come on Instagram soon ladies...hee hee), and an Ellen keychain. You want some Ellen merchandise, shop online here.

First thing Friday morning, headed off to Urth Caffe for some breakfast. Yum! We needed some fuel for our next adventure.

What better way to get in shape than with a hike on Runyon Canyon. It took us 1hr30min to hike up to the summit and back down. Great view of the Hollywood sign and the city. On the way there's a few benches which I used to do push-ups, there are bars which you can use to do pull-ups, a stretching area, and also a yoga area.

I made it to the top!

The Runyon Canyon Prayer Box 4.0 is a collaborated effort of the Style Network’s Jeannie Mai and other fans, lovers and visitors of Runyon Canyon. The Runyon Canyon Prayer Box 4.0 is located at the peak of the summit and your direct link to God. Submit your hopes, your dreams and all of the prayers you wish to be heard – this is your time.

Before supper that Friday evening, we did some sightseeing. My Ellen appearance earned me a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame :)

I met a few celebrities at the Hollywood Wax Museum.

Ended off the night with the most incredible supper at Osteria Mozza. I can't even begin to tell you how mouth watering every single dish was. Andrew and I ate every plate that was brought to our table to the very last bite. We were their best customers :) Too busy devouring our food to take pictures of our meal.

Saturday! Headed off to Santa Monica. Beach, pier, shopping...a total must-see when in California.

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." One of my favorite movies of all time. And how amazing are those sneakers. I'm on a shopping hunt for the exact pair.

jacket: c/o Ardene

tank: c/o Ardene

skirt: c/o Ardene

shoes: Converse

bag: Gucci

jewelry c/o: Born Pretty

I'm a huge fan of Converse so when I saw this in their store in Santa Monica, it was total picture worthy.

Ended of our Saturday evening at In-N-Out of course. The animal fries...oh my!

Goodbye LA. Until next time with more to see and do!

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S/S 2014 MANGO campaign with Daria Werbowy

1.08.2014

Daria Werbowy is the star of the new MANGO campaign. In a deserted setting on the Canary island of Lanzarote, the model posed for the images that will feature in the new catalogue for the Spring season.

This setting, characteristic for its volcanoes, was chosen for the photo shoot of a collection full of new trends. Stylings which feature flowing silhouettes, hippie embroidery and looks with metallic pieces for more indie rock outfits.

The acclaimed stylist Alastair McKimm added authenticity to the outfits created for the new season. For his part, the photographer Josh Olins was responsible for capturing the shoot contained in this making of. The team of MANGO professionals also included Shon and Lisa Butler, responsible for her hair styling and make-up, respectively.

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american bull

10.10.2013

Just because you're having a bad hair day or in my case, you're just too lazy to wash it, doesn't mean you gotta be a sourpuss. Put on a hat and have fun with it! I also do weddings people :)

top: c/o Ardene

cardigan: H&M (old) - find similar here

leggings: American Apparel

shoes: Converse

hat: Ardene (old) - find similar here

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the business of fast fashion

10.06.2013

‘Fast Fashion’ refers to clothing and accessories that are designed to reflect current industry trends, yet produced using less expensive materials to ensure a low price tag. For the last two decades, clothing retailers like H&M, Zara, and Forever 21 have popularized Fast Fashion among everyday consumers. However, not everyone is a huge fan of the trend.
Check out this very interesting video for more!

Created by OnlineMBA.com

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namaste

6.26.2013

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I've recently added Yoga to my workout routine which consists of:

- running 4k/week

- weight training 2x/week

(I had to quit ballet due to an ongoing neck/spine pain. When you can't function your neck to it's maximum, pirouetting is not the greatest!)

I decided to replace my ballet void with yoga and I feel wonderful. I notice a huge change in my body, my flexibility, and my lifestyle all together. I'm much more relaxed and less stressed.

Here are 10 reasons why you should take up yoga if you're not already:

1. The long deep breathing also known as "Breath of Fire", oxygenates and purifies the bloodstream thus helping the body detoxify itself, stimulates energy flows in the body, builds lung capacity and helps purify the respiratory system, synchronizes your entire system under one rhythm promoting greater internal harmony and health, and it balances and strengthens the nervous system.

2. It's a great stress reliever. Just a few minutes of yoga a day can get rid of daily accumulated stress and anxiety in both mind and body.

3. Improves fitness. By practicing yoga regularly, it'll ameliorate your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and strength. It stretches and tones the muscles, making them strong. It improves your posture when you stand, walk, and sleep. The deep stretching lengthens sore, achy and tired muscles.

4. It's the number one exercise to boost your sexual drive. The yoga breathes and postures create body awareness. The more in-tune you are with your body, the more confident you'll feel about your ability to please. It clears your mind for a deeper understanding of you and your partners needs and desires. Studies say that it revs up your libido. I also don't need to tell you the creative positions you can achieve by being more flexible :) It increases blood flow to your pelvis which heightens sensitivity and increases desire. It strengthens the muscles around the woman's pelvis which makes for stronger contractions and more intense orgasms.

You should be sold on number 4 alone but I'll go on.

5. Weight reduction. Yoga practices that reduce anxiety tend to reduce the anxious eating. In addition, yoga deep breathing increases the oxygen intake to the body cells, including the fat cells. This causes increased oxidation or burning up of fat cells. Yogic exercises induce more continuous and deeper breathing which gradually burns, sometimes forcefully, many of the calories already ingested. Aside from burning calories and strengthening your muscles, yoga also helps you focus on having mind and body awareness. When you bring your attention inward, you may notice a shift in your perspective about how you treat your body and what you put into it as fuel. Doing yoga regularly can inspire you to take care of yourself as you become more aware of your physical and mental states.

6. Better sleep. Researchers found that doing a 45 minutes yoga practice before sleep helps many people relax and unwind. Ditch being a couch potato and opt for yoga instead! It is a known that lack of sleep, and disrupted sleep, is also associated with obesity. Extensive research shows under-sleeping is linked to weight gain and the diseases associated with obesity.

7. A sunnier outlook on life. There really is something to the "happy yogi." Studies show that doing one hour of asanas (a sequence of standing, sitting and balancing poses) helped avid posers raise their levels of the brain chemical GABA (low levels are linked with depression) by 27 percent compared with a group who read quietly.

8. Boosts your confidence. Doing yoga will give you an increased awareness of your body and over time leads to greater self-confidence.

9. Better skin. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “yoga glow”? Ever wonder if this is a popular myth or if there’s any truth to such a claim? The benefits of yoga for the skin are documented in Hinduism’s ancient history. Let’s deconstruct the key elements: breath, movement, sweating and blood flow. Yoga students take deep full rhythmic cleansing breathes or pranayama. This oxygenates the blood flowing to our face and skin. Oxygen fights free radicals and increases cell renewal. Inversions in particular can flush nutrients into the face and even stimulate the master glands of our endocrine system. Sweating in challenging asana sequences can purify the body removing toxins and release natural oils that help maintain the skin’s elasticity. Remember the calm face of a Buddha head statue? It seems that he was always glowing. Yoga can also eliminate stress; it’s ideal for anyone who works long hectic hours. When we are one with our breath, engaging in a yogic meditative flow we can detach from our mind accessing inner peace….and then we glow.

10. Better relationships. Yoga can even help improve your relationship with your spouse, parents, friends or loved ones! A mind that is relaxed, happy and contented is better able to deal with sensitive relationship matters. Yoga and meditation work on keeping the mind happy and peaceful; benefit from the strengthened special bond you share with people close to you.