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Hair Jewelry by Meydalle

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Hair accessories are making big statements this year, from Kate Middleton’s tiara, Kim Kardashian dripping in diamonds on her wedding day, and a more wearable adorned comb on Lauren Conrad’s ballerina bun. On first glance I wasn’t really sure I could wear hair jewelry, I’m not a huge hair statement person. But after trying a high messy bun, I just knew this was the perfect opportunity to wear my 24k Victorian Golden Hair Pins by Meydalle. It instantly updated my look and complimented my furry collared coat. I love the hair jewelry tucked underneath the bun as the gold plated chains hang below, but you can also wear it on top of your head for another elegant look. This adornment also comes in silver or red gold plated. Meydalle is an Etsy shop, each piece of jewelry designed [...] Continue reading →

Play teaching self-control?

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I recently discovered this article from the New York Times about play and how it may teach self-control. “Over the last few years, a new buzz phrase has emerged among scholars and scientists who study early-childhood development, a phrase that sounds more as if it belongs in the boardroom than the classroom: executive function. Originally a neuroscience term, it refers to the ability to think straight: to order your thoughts, to process information in a coherent way, to hold relevant details in your short-term memory, to avoid distractions and mental traps and focus on the task in front of you. And recently, cognitive psychologists have come to believe that executive function, and specifically the skill of self-regulation, might hold the answers to some of the most vexing questions i [...] Continue reading →

Great Lengths: The Hair You've Always Dreamed Of

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Long, beautiful, luxurious hair is something each one of us desires as women, but something few can achieve naturally. We’re envious of the gorgeous locks of the singers and actresses we see on the covers of magazines and on the big screen. Truth is, most often, their hair isn’t real. Thankfully though, their hair is something that you can attain, and quite easily actually. With hair extensions, you can finally have the hair you’ve always dreamed of. As much as I wish it would, my hair just does not grow. Over the years, I have tried each and every type of hair extension method available to mask my short hair. Glue-in extensions were my first, and I loved them…for the first week. After that, the strips would peel off, and I would have to glue them down over an [...] Continue reading →

Window Shopping- Kisstique [Los Gatos]

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I’ve always wished that my favorite local shopping spots had the same accessibility as big chains. I love making a list of things I want to get on-line and then heading out and picking them up! I’m really excited about our new feature, “Window Shopping!” Take note that there is a limited number of each item, so call and put yours on hold or head in soon to get the things that catch your eye! What do you see that you love? Name: Kisstique Phone Number: (408) 399-5477 Address: 11 North Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos, Ca 95030 [Next to Pizza my Heart] [Gallery not found] [...] Continue reading →

Chanel Haute Couture: Fall/Winter 2010/2011

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You know those prognosticators that say they can predict what the stock market and the economy will do based on the hemlines in the couture shows? Well, if they’re right the Great Recession is only getting warmed up. The collection was polished and conservative. The hemlines were longer, although the jackets and sleeves were shorter. There was a buttoned up feel about the clothes, which were rendered in luxurious fabrics with simple lines. The embroidery and applique work was beautiful. In place of black, we got navy blue which we just love. Navy blue is such a great color and it’s hard to find. Karl Lagerfeld sent out an haute couture collection without even one little black dress: he told Hilary Alexander that everyone already has one, which we suppose is true. But we do lov [...] Continue reading →

AKSEL – Le Azure

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Given that I usually am the one to handle all things “Men’s Fashion” & review on the site, I was pleasantly surprised when I was approached by our PR director about AKSEL Men’s Clothing. I said yes, and a few weeks later I had in my hand “Le Azure” from AKSEL’s Men’s Shirts line.  And if the rest of the line is as well made, and unique as this shirt, then we all are in store for a truly great product for men everywhere. When I first looked at the shirt a few things immediately stuck out to me. First and foremost, the double square buttons on the front of the garment. Far and away this was the most recognized feature by friends and family as well, as I received many compliments on the unique nature of them. It’s always refreshing to [...] Continue reading →

Design & Photography – Delbarr Moradi

These incredible photos were provided by local photographer Delbarr Moradi. For more of her work and photo’s head over to http://www.studiomoradi.com/delbarrmoradi [...] Continue reading →