Capturing solo travel memories with Flytographer

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I’ve had my eye on Porto and its lyrical architectural sights for some time now, which for me always translates into an acute desire to leave with photographic memories. And Porto was a city I knew I wanted to immortalize with more than quick Instagram snaps of pretty buildings; I wanted to immortalize myself experiencing […]

29! A Gatsby birthday to remember

Last Friday was my birthday. I’ve dreaded the day like none other, for it’s my last year in the 20s. Last year I can say I’m just a gal in her twenties. Last year to do all the things I wanted to accomplish before I turn 30. It’s overwhelming to say the slightest, because I […]

The colors of Cuba. And how to play dress up

Color and Cuba go hand in hand like two peas in a pod. There is so much color in Cuba, a rush of bright happy colors no less, that it’s not surprising how much happier one can feel while here. The exuberance in color is simply staggering. Everyone talks about the classic cars of Cuba. […]

An Angelys Balek Fashion Sketch Session

Not too long ago, I had the chance to play dress up again in front of an illustrious group of illustrators at the Society of Illustrators here in NYC. Brandon Graham of Would You Rock This? hosted the evening with clothes by fashion designer Angelys Balek. “The urban chic energy of New York combined with the playful sensuality of Thailand is […]

WaveBorn sunglasses and the Happiness Assembly

Last Wednesday I was invited on behalf of The Happiness Assembly – a women-led NGO created to encourage the pursuit of happiness and promote environmental, social and economic awareness – to a cocktail reception celebrating the opening day of the Women Leadership Summit. The reception was held at the residence of the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United […]

Flapper girls and the 1920s at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

Free-spirited flapper girls, vintage cars, jazz music and elegant gentlemen all gathered on Governer’s Island this past weekend for the 8th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. It was as if The Great Gatsby and his friends had taken over the island. Strolling through the crowds of people and the 1920s whimsical decor, it was as surreal as […]

Wear New York: Pack light and travel chic for this 4th of July

Fresh of my Swiss adventures this past June, I sank right into a New York state of mind last week when I attended #WearNewYork – a grassroots movement sponsored by the Gojee fashion portal, profiling the top 15 emerging fashion designers in NYC. I went to support and flaunt another of Jia Collection‘s amazing reversible dresses. As a frequent […]

Travel fashion: summer sailing in Jia Collection

There’s no question about it; I am happiest when I’m on vacation by the water. The serenity that floods my body and mind at the sight and sound of the waves is pure bliss; it calms me and fills me with endless energy. And whenever I go to a new beach – whether it be […]

Bloggers and blazers at the Madison Maxey trunk show

Small Girls PR, Mallory and Bianca, invited me last weekend for the Madison Maxey trunk show. Given it was a sunny Sunday afternoon, I could not think of a better way to spend my time than shopping, sipping champagne and trying on blazers in Soho. Hosted in the chic Ruia boutique, the affair was nothing […]

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