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)
I had the opportunity to document an inspirational University of Texas graduate for my multimedia journalism class. After two days of filming and interviewing, and endless hours in the lab editing, I created a video telling my subject's unique story. Audrea Diaz, 25, is a fashion reporter for The Horn and Austin Fusion Magazine. She … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Audrea Diaz’s Story
Style Over Stress 