“Shoes are just a pedestal. What interests me is the power of the woman who wears them.” Christian Louboutin Who of us hasn’t lusted after a beautiful pair of red-bottomed Christian Louboutin shoes? But at their prices, I can’t afford them. I’d have to save a small fortune every month for a year to be able to afford a pair of red-soled shoes, but that doesn’t stop me from loving and enjoying the beauty and style of these iconic shoes. I have been to high-end luxury store where these shoes are sold and have held them in my hand. A small wave […]
Oh, how I love Chanel…
If you were to ask me, “What is your favorite designer label?” I would proclaim, in a sing-songy voice, “Chanel!” In a previous post, I mentioned that I owned a couple of Chanel bags and a wallet. I rarely use them simply because I wouldn’t be able to stand myself if I brought on early “wear and tear” to them. So they sit bagged and boxed up in my closet. I have a couple of vintage Chanel hair accessories, a.k.a. ponytail holders, which I purchased at antique stores. But my most recent Chanel acquisition sent my heart racing. On January 14th, […]
“Bare and Me” Makes Me Shine
Back in April, I decided to complete a “101 Things to do in 1001 Days” challenge, and No. 88 was to “buy something from Etsy and blog about it.” So when I found out that Bare and Me was going to be a sponsor/vendor at the BlogHer 16 Conference in Los Angeles, I decided to browse Laurie’s Etsy shop and I soon decided what I wanted to purchase before I even saw the items IRL. This is the second in a series of post-conference blog posts about the sponsors and vendors I met and networked with at the BlogHer 16 […]
10 Stylish Ways to Wear Denim
I love my denim jeans, but with denim and chambray being “on trend”, I am trying to find new ways to wear denim. Whether is be a jumpsuit, a dress, or denim-on-denim, this trend can be dressed up or dressed down. Photo Source: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 How do you like to wear your denim or chambray? Yours Truly,Vanessa
How to Be a Role Model and Build Self-Confidence
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes. ~Sally Field In her speech at the Oscars in 1984, when she won for her role in Places in the Heart, Sally Field said to a room full of her peers, “I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” […]