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Happy New Year

In A La Mode on December 31, 2009 at 10:50 pm

So as the decade ends and we look forward and back, one thing comes to mind: Patience. That’s more of what I need at least. Patience with myself, with others, with the world, the weather. So I am not going to write a long list of resolutions on this post, and bore everyone with my wishes of losing 5 pounds or flossing more… I am just going to say that patience is a virtue and can lead to positive changes. Having more patience means having more self love and letting go of the constant desire to control situations. This is definitely my definition of style: Self love, patience and giving in to the grace of the universe. Okay, yes… total hippie I know… what can I say!.. im in California to ring in the New Year baby!!! Happy 2010.

Peace, Love, Happiness and all that good stuff

xoxo

Ariana

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Change Of Dress

In Edit Style on December 30, 2009 at 7:36 pm

Valentino

I always wonder how the models at the Valentino show change so quickly into one delicate chiffon gown, into the next. It takes me ages just to put on a ski coat properly. I think these models have something called 1) practice, and 2) momentum. Have you ever had that feeling where you know something in your life isn’t quite right and needs to change, but you don’t have the momentum to take the first step forward?  I call it fear.  Fear is that something which keeps you from following your heart, and from being truly free. As FDR said, “The only thing to fear, is fear itself”.  The key is to get over this fear with style, without hurting other people and of course, without ripping the dress as you slip it over your head. Its definitely time for a change of dress, and even though the dress may not be Valentino,  it will be equally fabulous because it will be the right fit…. and this is all that matters.

xoxo

Ariana

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Snowbunny Bling

In Natural Style on December 29, 2009 at 10:23 pm

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Some serious recharging of the batteries happened for me, as well as some quality family time. I returned to the city on Sunday, smelling of woodsmoke from a bonfire in my friends backyard the night before. I realized I had worn one outfit the entire time: jeans, ugg boots, undershirt and a sweater. And of course scarves, jackets and hats outside, except in this picture:) I was chilly but had so much fun doing a photo shoot with my 13 year old stepsister, sledding in the snow and dancing around.

Whenever I come back from Maine, I feel completely regenerated and always very wistful about leaving my favorite place in the world. But back to the city I go…. a balance is essential of course… for me at least. Although sometimes I could see the pleasure of living year round in a handcrafted log cabin, sipping tea and writing, of course a blow drier and some bling bling will always be a necessity.

xoxo

Ariana

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