May the fifth is Cinco de Mayo, which means it’s time to get together with friends, share a round of tequila shots and party! Contrary to popular belief, the holiday is mostly celebrated in the United States, to commemorate the battle of Puebla exactly 150 years ago. I’m wearing a dress from American Apparel (I guess fittingly, considering the company…
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honour of the day of love, I wanted to share a special look shot on location in Puerto Morelos, a place I hold close to my heart. The clothes and accessories are some of my favourites as well, and in this cold, drab February weather, we could all use a little fantasy escape. This dress makes…
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.…
I was lucky enough to spend the past week in paradise- that is Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Only 20 minutes from Cancun, but removed from the strip lies a sleepy fishing town. Pristine beaches and turquoise waters welcome people into the town. I walked along the beach from my hotel (the walk was under an hour) and was taken in by…
Hola! As I write this, I’m sipping a vanilla latte, as I usually do, instead that this time, my afternoon cup of java is in a tropical garden in a resort near Cancun, Mexico. I’m a snowbird, and I can’t wait every year until my family goes south on our annual Christmas pilgrimage. Thanks to this iPad and free wifi…
