Last time I chatted with Tamara, she went over what to pack for London. Read more of our conversation below where Tamara shares where she shops, what she loves to do in London, and how to buy pieces you will actually wear. Me: So what you would say is your go-to outfit? Like trainers,... Continue Reading →
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One thing I've struggled with my entire life is dry skin. But, like, really dry skin. Of course this intensifies when I travel; planes are not a hydrating place to hang out in fact, they actively dehydrate which in turn makes my skin drier. Great. If I'm traveling to a dry climate (hello South Africa... Continue Reading →
Jessie Atkinson is one of my dear friends who now lives in London though she hails from Melbourne. She attended fashion school Germany and has worked as a designer for a slew of British designers including: Victoria Beckham, Alice Temperley and Wool and the Gang. Jessie has now founded an amazing organization in London called... Continue Reading →
Sonoma Valley is the lower key, down to earth, casual sister to the more glamorous, higher maintenance, glossy Napa Valley. I've been wine tasting in both valleys and can attest to their rumored identities. I really like them both: the wine is amazing, the scenery gorgeous, and the passion of the people who live and... Continue Reading →
Travel is often a meditation for the soul. It is time to reset, explore places outside of our small daily world, broaden our understanding and gain perspective. This can be accomplished on your own, with your partner, with friends or with a group. I’ve been on two group trips in my life: one with my... Continue Reading →
Among many other things (paper, food, art) - Florence is famous for it’s leather. There is a daily leather market that takes place in the Mercato del Porcellino which is a covered market dating back to the 1600’s on Via Calimala. Walking through this leather market is a big treat. The designs aren’t always the... Continue Reading →
I travelled most recently to Florence with friends in the fall. We went for a long weekend (I was living in London at the time) and had a fantastic time. I’m a huge fan of traveling during the ‘off season’ to avoid crowds. That said, I’m not sure there technically is an off season for... Continue Reading →
Perfume is not the only thing I came back from Florence with (distended belly, some leather goods and a fresh appreciation for a certain Signore David), but it is the most memorable. Along with many other things, Florence is home to one of the world’s oldest pharmacies: Old Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella or Officina... Continue Reading →
I love a handbag, a purse, a sack, a satchel, a pocketbook, a knapsack, a clutch, a messenger, a backpack, a portmanteau, a valise — basically anything designed to carry stuff, I love. But with all the stuff we carry around it can be difficult to find the balance of function and fashion. I’ve been... Continue Reading →
