Author Archives: Monica

Tangerine and Cobalt…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Monica

Color blocking is like a past time for me, I just love doing it! Taking full advantage of Spring and the warm weather, pairing bold hues is what I do best.  For a recent afternoon lunch, skinny cobalt blue jeans, … Continue reading →

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The Mondrian Soho

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Monica

A stay at the Mondrian Soho http://www.mondriansoho.com/, transports you to an ethereal wonderland, where everything is much better then home. The moment we stepped into our 23rd floor room, we were enveloped by sweeping views of the city.  Arriving at the … Continue reading →

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High Low Notes…

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Monica

Capturing the look of the season, I wore a “high-low” dress to host a trunk show for my favorite silk scarf line, the LOV Project.  http://www.liveonevisionproject.com/  My blush tone Ark & Co dress, proved to be the perfect backdrop for … Continue reading →

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Cross Processed

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Monica

Everyday there is a new photography app for the iPhone, but a tested favorite of mine is “Cross Process”.  Taking a simple camera pic to artist quality in seconds? Sign me up! Here are some of my fav’s from recent … Continue reading →

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Pleats Please…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Monica

To go shopping in search of the perfect outfit, one can easily return empty handed.  This is typically the case for women, as too much thought is put into it. Instead, as I like to say, let the look come … Continue reading →

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New Years Resolutions…

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Monica

A new year means new beginnings, and the will to implement changes in your life, for the better! Looking back, there are so many things I could have done better.  Yet, there is no time like the present to rectify … Continue reading →

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All Dressed Up…

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Monica

Throughout my life, people have always asked me, “where are you going all dressed up”?  My reply is simple, “Here, now, exactly where I am”.  I find inspiration in the mundaneness of every day.  Never needing a reason to creatively … Continue reading →

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Consistently Colorful…

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Monica

Combining colors of the same hue is a tricky feat.  Yet when accomplished, provides the most stellar results! I have long been a fan of looks based on palettes of color.  It draws in the eye, and creates the illusion … Continue reading →

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3 days of Style…

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Monica

Last week, I was a guest speaker at a bloggers conference for the OC Fashion Association.  Admittedly, public speaking has never been a fear of mine, so when I took to the platform, the words just flowed.  In preparation for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Louboutin!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Monica

This past week my local Christian Louboutin boutique at South Coast Plaza, celebrated the launch of CL’s new book and collection.  Clearly this was one party I did not want to miss! A beautiful custom made cake greeted everyone upon … Continue reading →

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