“I say, dress to please yourself. Listen to your inner muse and take a chance. Wear something that says Here I am! today.” -Iris Apfel Photos by: Amanda Elle Some of my favorite items this season are the ones with the sewn on pearls. They make even the most basic items interesting. Pearls are so feminine but when added to clothing, you create this instant edge. The iridescent color of pearls, allows them to blend into your look but also make it eye-catching. Pearl embellished items are something you definitely have to try to wear this season. Especially if you’re working on stepping out…
Power /ˈpou(ə)r/ 1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. photography: Amanda Elle She wasn’t looking for a knight, she was looking for a sword. Atticus I think power can have a negative connotation to it, but today I’m speaking of it in solely the positive form. Feeling powerful is great for your self-esteem and self-worth. Feeling like you have something you can give to others by using your power to do…
Pic from last week! It was so fun to be in the studio! The colder it gets outside the less I want to leave the house [not sorry]. And yes, that includes going out to go shopping. So today, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite reasonably priced sweater brands! All the items below are under $100 with many being under $70. Plus, I’ve added my favorite tips for on online shopping. Shop my favorite sweater brands below! How many of these brands have you heard of? I tried to find brands that Comment below! …
Shoes c/o Yosi Samra Use code SIMONEFALL for 20% off your 1st order! Following my post on the importance of changing your shoes, I wanted to share with you a look that you can wear during any part of your day. Living in Westchester and commuting to NYC [and back] every day has made me a master at creating outfits that are comfortable, fashionable and transitional. I’ve found that by changing your shoes, you can change an entire look! So follow me from day to night with Yosi Samra below! I love how shoes can change a look. My days are…
I’m pretty much up for any challenge, so I decided that a great way to try out my new Nexxus hair products (c/o) would be to try them for a month straight. But first, let me take you back to the beginning. I started this process with an official protein treatment hair mask at the Nexxus Salon in TriBeCa. The salon was nothing short of spectacular, in both aesthetics and function. The first thing I noticed when I walked back to get my hair washed was the funny looking chairs and sinks. What I found out is that the chairs…
“Psychology says always go with the choice that scares you the most because that’s the one that’s going to help you grow.” The Danielle Costa Show HQ!! If I told you I wasn’t nervous to be on the live radio I would be lying! Prior to last Thursday’s episode Danielle & I have prerecorded our segments. Which means all my “ums,” “likes” and losing my train of thought were edited out. So when I arrived at the studio last Thursday I had no idea what to expect. I knew I didn’t want to talk fast so I came prepared with…
