They say love takes over the heart, body and soul - a feverish obsession leaving its prey speechless and impassioned. Like a burning sensation, love smolders its victims with sometimes unrelenting fires. For those of you who know me, I enjoy calling the shots. Love? Ha, that can't touch me. Or can it? I think … Continue reading Bye Bye, Cutesy Cupid
Bipolar Texas weather pushed my allergies to the limit - yes, my nose feels congested and quite overwhelmed. At this moment, it has a mind of its own. When I mustered enough mental strength to leave the house while hoping my allergy-caused migraines would evaporate away, I decided to visit a pastry shop with a … Continue reading Parisian Pastries at La Patisserie
Frolicking through Guadalupe Street with my fellow fashion aficionado-friend Ricardo never fails to entertain me. Sometimes, when walking along the sidewalk commonly referred to as "The Drag," countless hippies and students arise. After flocks of basic T-shirts meet my eyes, they absorb inspiration right out of me. When you actually stop and absorb the environment … Continue reading An Austinite’s Affair with Tweed
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
I love hosting dinner parties, especially during the holiday season where togetherness, merriment and yes, gluttony, become one. However, when college, final exams, life and other duties cloud your mind, cooking rarely makes it on your to-do list - let alone cooking for yourself and others (that would require creating food that's not only pleasing … Continue reading Cooking for a Small Holiday Dinner Party – College Edition
Style Over Stress 