I’ve been in the Netherlands for almost two weeks now, and one of my first assignments for my journalism program here at HU was to describe my first impressions of the country. I got off the train and walked along the platform. The PA system said something in Dutch, but I couldn’t understand it. I navigated my way outside of…
Today, I headed to Amsterdam, the centre of art, fashion, culture and even diamonds! I had fun walking around the cobblestone streets, dodging bikes and traversing canals. From the old churches and squares, to the modern buildings and museums, I know that I will be entertained for a while in this city. Here, I’m with the famous Iamsterdam sign in…
This look was inspired by the tropics. Over the holidays, I vacationed in Puerto Morelos, Mexico (or PoMo, as I’ve learned it’s called), and this outfit is perfect for sight-seeing, shopping or relaxing in a tropical garden. I’m wearing a romper from Topshop. I bought it at Jonathan + Olivia in the summer when they still carried the Topshop line. The romper is made of…
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…
