Birds of a Feather....

I was working up at Harmony Festival in Petaluma this weekend which was so amazing, fun, free, and all those things I love. The music was bumpin, health was flowin, people were floating. I couldn't have asked for a better work weekend. Oh did I mention the Shopping, too much.

I noticed a few trends when I was out and about of course oooing and awwing at all of the marvelous festival finds and just getting pure inspiration from artists and people. One of my favorite trends that is HUGE right now is feathers. Feather earrings, feather clips, feather hair sticks, feather necklaces, everything. Beautiful, light, floating feathers. It seemed to go with the whole theme of the weekend.

My sister bought me a beautiful pair of feather earrings for my birthday in April when they were beginning to emerge and after that one pair, im hooked. I love the colorful ones, the long ones, the short ones. I even bought a sweet hair stick this weekend with beautiful feathers flowing off the end. I also got a really cool clip with feathers hanging from it-super beautiful stuff all handcrafted by artists and the girls just LOVE it. Everyone I ran into was sporting some lovely feathers all so unique and different.

Birds of a feather do flock together.



I am loving this pair, one big beautiful side, and just a small feather on the other-perfect. Plus I love the addition of jewels to the feathers to balance it out.



I bought a pair like this at the festival! Love the orange teal and brown, you can wear them with anything for an extra pop.

Trend Report June-2010.

Not so sure I agree with what I have been seeing as I peep the fashion scene. I think this is why I am so set on my cool idea for the website I have been manifesting. To bring my own Trend Report straight from the streets. With all of these festivals coming up I am sure to find some amazing little fashionistas roaming. Anyways, update on the fashion scene 2010 brought to you by yours truly.

Crochet...clothing and accessories. When people think of crochet they think of grandma knitting you a scarf or beanie, I personally like it and i Love my grandma and her vintage.Plus I think it can be the perfect mix of hippie chic if done RIGHT.
I am really feeling this dress made by Chanel, it is the perfect blend of silk and cotton, perfect for exiting spring and oh by the way, welcome summer you've been missed.


Sorry D&G I am a big fan of your advertising, but this bag is all wrong-I can see a mess WAITING to happen.

Now here is a cute crochet bag by Marni-ill take one in teal please!

Hawaiian Prints-again this can go really bad if you don't do it right. I love flower prints and this shits been appearing in store fronts since April so either you're on the bus or completely off with this one, I think ill jump on, experiment and possibly get off after people start getting dizzy.

Casadei designed this satin clutch which I am on the fence about. I do like it...although I can see it looking more cheap than chic.


Now this I love. French Connection does it right, again. I love the big bow on the front, the pockets, the orange popping and you could wear this with a variety of colors and high wasted, yes please. well done.


Guess has a tenancy to be cute once in awhile... this falls under one of the moments. I like the flowers and I am sure someone would look just beautiful in this suit.

Ill end this one with an allll wrong. I dislike in every sense of the word, this is why people hate Hawaiian prints alriiight. two words-tommy bahama.

dresses dresses dresses

There are so many different events and appropriate times to wear the Perfect Dress.

I am patiently waiting for the perfect evening where I can slip on the perfect dress and hit the ground running, no no...Sprinting. Also patiently waiting for some warm summer weather, we get the occasional spring time warm nights here in NorCal but come on, a few more...please?

I put together a few looks (within the budget) I am hoping to introduce into my beautiful life and some sweet events I have planned for the near future!

-meeting the family
This could be a very crucial outfit that I must admit I have been planning...scary. The key is to keep it classy but cute in this particular case. I mean you could potentially be meeting your future family. You do not want to look like you spent hours on getting ready but at the same time...like you spent hours getting ready.


I like this dress for the occasion for a number of reasons-you cant go wrong with black-the embroidery adds a hint of cute- the cap sleeves offer an elegance- and the cinched waist in this case is a must. go against my tendency to choose only flow dresses!

-Sunset Cruise
I found out about this amazing little sunset cruise while I was out exploring my new county (marin) and I stumbled upon a little town called Tiburon. SO cute. I just happened to be wearing a decent outfit for the occasion too! Anyways, this sunset cruise starts around 6 and goes to about 8 you bring wine, snacks, whatever you want take a boat out on the bay and watch the sunset-how many of my favorite things can we get in one place!? aka-perfect date.


I am obsessed with the colors in the sunset-so I chose this strapless, hippy chic number. I love that the belt throws in the relaxed feel and the white crochet keeps it feeling light. Pair it with some brown sandles (that will end up on the boat floor) and you have yourself a pretty little date dress!

-Date Night at the Academy of Science
The Academy of Science is something that I LOVE to go to. On Thursday night they have an amazing 21 and over event from 6-10 where they serve drinks and it is just fun. The Academy itself is just amazing and fun! I need the perfect dress for this, and of course dinner before...at a beautiful restaurant I am sure. This is the kind of event that is still super casual-and I could wear jeans-but everyone appreciates a lady in a pretty dress.

I am thinking I would pair this with a cute pair of flats and an over the shoulder bag to keep it cas. I like the blocked out green yellow and teal on a almost hemp colored fabric. Its classy enough for dinner at a nice place but still chill enough for the science museum!

-Sundays in the GG Park The sun is out, your favorite people are surrounding you (well most) and you are in a perfect state of mind. what do you wear.........


This dress is perfect for the park-throw a frisbee eat some berries and cheese and lay out on a blanket with your hubby. Show some skin and live in a dream world for a day! Also good for a concert in the park, walking around the rose garden, or whatever the day may bring you!

-Summer Wedding
this is huge, you get invited to a wedding by your new beau for one of his best friends...people you have never met... and need to make a GREAT impression. Almost as big as meeting the parents. yikes.
Rule number 1-do not wear WHITE.
Rule number 2-catch the bouquet.
Rule number 3- just smile, and do not drink too much champagne.


How do I love thee...let me count the ways. It looks like one of your paintings, it has straps, it has the perfect bust, and makes you look like a cupcake (in a good way!!) pair it with a wedge sandel or flats, a clutch and your ready to rock the dance floor with your man and enjoy a beautiful ceremony!

Rebranding-Bare Minerals

K so I recently came across Bare Minerals while we were doing a trunk show at the studio. The woman who actually started the company lives here in SF and gave us samples to give away at the show. I remember using bare minerals in highschool, but did not really like it back then for whatever reason so I decided to give it another try. I loved it by the way. So now I am an observer, duh. As I was looking at the packaging I noticed a different font on the top of the lid-wait...the whole logo is different. its now bareMinerals, in a font that looks similar to this! I like. I am also being observant about the bag that she gave us the samples in...super cute-pink, brown, young looking with cute little sayings all over it and the theme being RETHINK. Rethink why a Big Package is Great. (because the makeup comes in small little tubs) get it? cute right. So then all over it there are other sayings such as rethink the use of a little protection(spf) rethink the idea of shrinking assets, rethink your foundation, rethink the idea of pleasing yourself in public, rethink going bare in public... things like this-so I just wanted to share my thoughts on the New and Improved bareMinerals branding I dig.

http://bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Home-Show?brandId=BM

50 Secrets of the Worlds Longest Living People

1. Eat until you are only eight parts full
2. Consume 5 to 7 servings of Fresh fruits and veggies a day
3. Choose buckwheat, brown rice, and other whole grains
4. Eat sprouted wheat bread
5. Use hemp
6. Eat meat as a Treat
7. Prepare your meat Right
8. Choose organic goat's and sheep's cheese
9. Be full of beans
10. Have a good egg
11. Find good fats in fish
12. Have a handful of nuts and seeds daily
13. Choose the wonder oil-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
14. Beware of fats in disquise
15. Use garlic and onions-natures healers
16. Discover the power of crunchy veggies
17. Keep aging away with a salad a day
18. Give thanks for Sweet Potatoes
19. Enjoy pizza-guilt free
20. Snack on apricots and apricot kernals
21. Find long life in a bowl of berries
22. Have yogurt for very friendly bacteria
23. Eat fermented foods
24. Choose soy-the traditional way
25. Sprout your own superfoods
26. Eat magical mushrooms
27. Remember your herbs
28. Dont pass the salt
29. Go organic and avoid "frankenfoods"
30. Chew
31. Beware of the pastry counter
32. Have a glass of Red Wine with dinner
33. Make time for Tea-Green Tea
34. Drink water-the most essential Nutrient
35. Combine your foods
36. Spring-Clean with juices and Saunas
37. Supplement your diet
38. exercise exercise exercise
39. Get your daily dose of sunshine
40. Jog your memory
41. Breathe-and Hum
42. Sit still and do nothing
43. Have faith
44. Laugh it Off
45. Sing in the shower
46. Give help to others
47. Marry-or get a dog
48. Invite a friend
49. Avoid the SAD-Standard American Diet
50. SLEEP

books

I have gotten pretty into reading lately.
I have always loved to pick up a good book and read when the time is right, but right now I am so into books that I feel will better my life and my outlook on life.
That is what my life is all about right now, getting to know the real me and letting that shine.
I have fallen in love with an author named Don Miguel Ruiz.
I just finished The Four Agreements, and I have a feeling I will read it 100 more times. It is a life changing book, I picked up The Mastery of Love last night and can not put it down.
Little things he writes you already know but he just reinforces them in ways that you have not.
I pulled a quote from his book The Mastery of Love that reminds me of a current situation.
"i like you; you are wonderful and you make me feel so good. I will bring the flowers you bring the soft music. we will dance and we will both go to the clouds."
a must read for all, it will open your eyes and make you FREE.

Reflecting

( I LOVE this painting by Salvador Dali, the swans are looking at there reflections, and seeing different things...it happens to all of us.)

I often reflect on things in my life...

things that happen, things that have happened, what is about to happen, etc.

Today I got to thinking about who I am and what is truly important to me as a person...

I reflected on my life and how I grew up, and who I was and who I sometimes thought I was.

It is really weird when you come to find the inner essence of who YOU are as a person, and it can be scary at times, it is a true awakening of your soul.

It started when I took a drink of water out of the water fountain at the gym.

Ya, I am a little weirded out by it, but I know people who wouldn't go near the thing.

I then thought back to when I was a child and how I grew up outdoors..doing things some little girls have never done.

I am a pioneer, an adventurer, dare devil if you will.
I have tried to be different things, thought I could be prissy, what's the word I am thinking of...High Maintenance.

But then, I come back down to earth.
I am so blessed that I have that ability.
It is so important to me to have this in my life, it is part of the reason I am so into yoga, it allows you to really reflect on yourself, and not only appreciate your flaws, but love them and embrace them.


Who are YOU, are YOU in there?