I love going back in time and absorbing myself in a classic silent film, but it’s a rarity to get to see it on the big screen. The Artist, directed by Michael Hazanavicius, is the film on everyone’s radar, with its clever story (with no dialogue), acting (with no words) and gorgeous, gorgeous period costumes (with no colour). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzNhyZlTNAg The film…
Every year, I make ten resolutions to work on in the new year. I like to stay faithful to my goals… and I always enjoy looking back a year later. Here’s an update on my 2012 goals, with annotations in italics. Here are my resolutions for 2012. In less than three weeks, I’m off on a big adventure across the…
Figure skating and jewelry have a lot in common. They can both be elegant, breathtaking and shining. For Darlene Martin, she believes that her premiere line of jewelry, The Shine Collection, brings out those qualities. While she may not take inspiration directly from her previous career as a figure skating coach, this mother and entrepreneur is trying to balance creativity…
Happy New Year everybody! 2011 was an amazing year, but I can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store. I feel like I’ve grown so much, but the new year brings new opportunities (and maybe even a new wardrobe!) Here’s what I wore last night… I repurposed an old tango costume that features a luminescent glittery print and a…
I’ve always been inspired by pictures from the 1940s of gorgeous, curvy women lounging poolside in their maillots de bain. This look was inspired by retro synchronized swimmers, like Esther Williams, and it was the perfect opportunity to showcase a floral bathing cap that’s a blast from the past. My bathing suit is a vintage piece by Yves Saint Laurent.…
