Black & White & A Little Bling

In Miami...

The Design District had me at hello....

 The Louis store was killer...

 What's up with the slipcovered TV, Margiela?  I was speechless (in a really bad way) over this sight at the Maison de Martin...

Chanel & palm trees at Bal Harbour, speechless in a good way...

White G-Wagens everywhere...

I can just imagine a modern day Joan Crawford stepping out of one in this Alexander McQueen getup..."Don't f*ck with me fellas!"...

Remember, in the midst of the polar vortex, my dream of sipping champagne poolside at the St. Regis Miami with my sister?  Well, it came true (& was even better as our dear friend joined us :)... 

& wouldn't you know that drinks were on the house?  The universe had them lined up waiting for our arrival :)  We toasted & took in the view as the sun set & the moon lit up the Miami sky...

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Everything, & Yet Nothing, Changes...

Some say we already know what's going to happen in our lives & on a subconscious level we hold the vision for it & play it out.  I've always believed my life would come together & really start making sense in my 40's & today, well, they begin.  My teens & 20's, ugh, did any of us really know what the hell we were doing?  I did what society told me & what I thought would lead to success & happiness- straight A's in school, a fancy career on Wall Street- I had worked extremely hard, I was on the track & it was great for a while.  But then, much to my chagrin, cracks began to emerge in my grand plan.  The truth was I wasn't becoming the person I was born to be & soon my inklings of doubt turned into a full on breakdown.  In my 30's I burned myself to the ground, gave the middle finger to the man & started forging my own path on my own terms.  It's been one hell of a ride & as I begin my 40th year on the planet, there are a lot of unknowns.  I don't know where my career will take me, I don't know who or where the love of my life is, I don't know where my more permanent home will be, but I absolutely know this...I'm going to focus on being 100% me- following my heart & dreams, sharing my gifts with the world, being happy, & enjoying every step of the journey (in a cute outfit, of course ;)

PS- I'm kicking off my journey by ringing in my 40th in Miami with my sister & a dear friend...

 

there will be lots of reflecting, relaxing & champagne drinking :)

Happynings

Cocktails & dinner in a bucolic Hudson Valley setting with one of my best friends...a beautiful doe walked by in the field behind us!  

Amazing beach day with my niece & nephews....

 Foster kittens!!!.... 

It's a horrific fact that our tax dollars fund the killing of 9,000 healthy & beautiful cats & dogs each day in shelters.  One of the things I want most in life is to see the US become a no kill country ASAP.  Please make a donation to help this cause and consider adopting & fostering- these furry angels deserve to live & keep their light & love shining in the world.  We can make it happen!!  http://bestfriends.org/

Totally digging the Kongos.  As if being four South African brothers with the last name Kongos isn't badass enough, their music is unique & powerful & some of their songs (like "I'm Only Joking") are a bit scary & ominous, like those flying monkeys from The Wizard of Oz are coming to get you....I can't stop listening!

I am gaga over this Gucci dress.  This is going on the list as one of my all time favorite ensembles....total perfection from head to toe- I wouldn't change a thing.  Well, except that I'd be wearing it ;) 

What's bringing a smile to your face lately?  All we ever have is this moment & what it brings...spending time with the people & pets you love, appreciating the utter beauty of nature, listening to a favorite song, wearing a favorite outfit...Stop, Take a deep breath, & Treasure the little moments because each one adds up to your life :) 

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