Don't Believe Everything A Sales Person Tells YouAs I sat outside Nordstrom’s eBar, one evening, sipping on a smooth cappuccino (way better than Star*ucks), I was a witness to a Sales Crime. It took place at a nearby boutique. The recently opened boutique is adjacent to … [Read more...] about Shop Talk
Dr. Scam
I’ve just received an email from a local dermatologist who is offering me a one-time session of free BOTOX. It’s his way of thanking me for being such a loyal customer, placing my trust in him and for referring other patients.Does he think that I am a complete idiot? Not only … [Read more...] about Dr. Scam
Eco Chic: Green is the New Black
Green Fashion Find: Many emerging fashion designers are following the philosophy, that you can be chic, sophisticated and green. That’s exactly what cmarchuska is all about; an eco-friendly clothing line started by Christine Marchuska. All her clothing is made with the highest … [Read more...] about Eco Chic: Green is the New Black
Confessions of a Former Magazine Editor
(All content is fictional, any resemblance to real life characters is purely intentional).When I was single, working a 60-hour week, and paying my own way, nobody cared what I did for a living. “Why aren’t you married?” was more of a concern. Is there ever a reason for the … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Former Magazine Editor
Ivy League?
LUNCH AT THE IVY ON ROBERTSON BLVD.The Most Photographed White Picket Fence in the WorldMaybe I’ve become wiser, but I’m not as tickled by “it” places as I used to be. OK, so the peeling paint on the white picket fence is quaint, and I live for café culture which rarely exists in … [Read more...] about Ivy League?
For Neda
Here's one of my images from my exhibition titled Freedom, Azadi, Libertdad. The series of images were exhibited in Miami as part of Amnesty International's "Stop Violence Against Women". This self-portrait is titled: I Do Exist.In memory of Neda, the young girl who was killed in … [Read more...] about For Neda
Fashion and Politics
Who said fashion doesn't effect politics? I'm wearing black today as a sign of mourning for the brave protesters killed in Iran and so are hundreds and thousands of other people. Although I'm many miles away, it's my way of showing support for their fight for freedom. Did you … [Read more...] about Fashion and Politics
Take Cover
Although summer time is all about uncovering, I've found the perfect beach cover-up. I've been looking for something that dries easy and that I can wear over my bikini without feeling like a complete idiot. Most cover-ups don’t cover much. I choose to buy mine in a bright fuchsia … [Read more...] about Take Cover