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
On my obsessive quest for the ever-evasive Fountain of Youth, I began taking melatonin supplements. A natural compound created in the human body, the hormone adjusts sleep-wake cycles, aids sleep, and most importantly, detoxifies the body from harmful free radicals. A great side-effect is it's supposed anti-aging properties. However, while saying auf wiedersehen to wrinkles … Continue reading Dream a Little Dream of (Me)latonin (or Knives, and other Peculiarities)
Style Over Stress 