Henri Matisse Museum, La Massara and More in Nice Escaping to the beauty that is Monte Carlo, Monaco, sometimes leaves an inspired explorer feeling lethargic. Picturesque palm trees, sailboats floating ever so gently and luxurious amenities at every corner entrance passerby, hypnotizing them into utmost tranquility. Therefore, we opted to forego buses and trains on the … Continue reading Discovering the French Riviera, Part 3: Nice, France (again)
"Pop." How can such a short, three-lettered word possess so many meanings? From carbonated sodas to music genres to loud noises, the homonym thrills with its transitional properties. My favorite definition of "pop", however, relates to the eclectic art movement. A brief description of Pop art: The movement commenced in Britain in the mid-1950s, and crossed over … Continue reading Popping in at the MoMA, Andy Warhol and other Thoughts
Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone - but not if you adore Madonna as much as I do. Listening to the goddess of pop makes me feel bright, shiny and new, almost like a virgin - whether jamming to "Into the Groove" or "Vogue." Her musical career spans over decades and still reigns … Continue reading Madonna and Virtuously Ravishing Art
Happy Thursday, fashion fiends! As writing director of Spark magazine, I simply wished to share our latest issue released on March 21. For those of you who haven't heard of Spark, it's a student-run fashion publication at The University of Texas at Austin. Although my main responsibilities include editing reporters' work, I compose features as … Continue reading Spark magazine’s Spring Issue
Temperatures reached the high-'70s Thursday afternoon, supplying my already-glowing face ('twas a fantastic week) with some well-needed rays of sunlight. In a world where your seemingly gray day can automatically turn sunshine yellow without the weatherman's blessing, choosing to wear an outfit reflecting your own chameleon-like nature defeats those unpredictable situations. I remember a girl … Continue reading A Ripening Blue Below the Sunlight
Style Over Stress 