While in San Francisco (for a doctor’s appointment), the HOTY and I went to the de Young museum to see Balenciaga and Spain, an exhibition examining the impact of Spanish culture on the legendary designer. The exhibit is delicious eye and mind candy, which happens to be a great antidote for chemotherapy-induced nausea. Really.
Inspire Me & Celebrate Life with Style
Fashion SL's: Red All Over
As you may remember, I go chemo to in an outfit that makes me feel good, happy and confident. I have always put forth an effort to look my best, no matter how I feel, and chemo infusions are no exception. So, the outfits that I wear to chemo are chosen with care and have special… Continue reading Fashion SL's: Red All Over
Brookside Beauty: Circ-Cell
Breast cancer and chemotherapy wreak havoc on a person’s skin and I am (of course) no exception. However, I have found a skin care Silver Lining in Melanie Simon, a licensed esthetician and owner of A Beautiful You in Santa Barbara. Her goal is to provide effective, multi-purpose, cutting-edge skincare products that are free of harmful elements.
Fashion SL's: Black and White with a side of Buzz
Having breast cancer does not mean losing one’s sense of style! Wearing scarves everyday has really made me think about what I wear. Time and time again, I go back to wearing black and white because it is a blank canvas on which to layer colors and fun accessories.
Brookside Beauty
The other day, I found myself at the San Ysidro Pharmacy (the charming, independently owned pharmacy in town) buying yet another pharmaceutical to help me sleep! I actually should go to a Veterinary clinic because I need horse tranquilizers at this point! But I digress… Thanks to chemo, my skin feels like an impoverished stretch… Continue reading Brookside Beauty
Compassion is always in Fashion
The Silver Lining of feeling rotten this week is that it is Fashion Week in New York, which means I have had divine diversions from my general state of malaise. Ohhhhh, I do love Fashion Week! Even if I can’t be there in person, between all of the blogs and websites, I feel like… Continue reading Compassion is always in Fashion
Fashion Silver Linings: Tod's Driving Moccasins
How great are Tod’s driving moc’s? I mean really? I just love to pudder around in them. The Husband has several pairs that are coming up on their double-digit birthdays, which is quite impressive. They wear and wear and wear and seem to only get better with age. Hmmm….could this be a life philosophy: Getting… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Tod's Driving Moccasins
Pulchritudinous Pink
As many of you know, I go chemo to in an outfit that makes me feel good, happy and confident. I have always put forth an effort to look my best, no matter how I feel, and chemo infusions are no exception. So, the outfits that I wear to chemo are chosen with care and… Continue reading Pulchritudinous Pink
Brookside SL's: YSL
A little fashion always brightens my day, even if it’s a day that I feel like heaving (thanks FBC!). I am a big fan of Yves Saint Laurent. Stefano Pilati is brilliant and has carried on the vision of Yves Saint Laurent. For the resort collection, he has included a clover print…yes, a clover print.… Continue reading Brookside SL's: YSL
Fashion SL's: Roger Vivier
Roger Vivier shoes are enchanting. I find that Roger Vivier shoes are all about design AND function. Well, except for the skyscraper heels that I call “Tippy’s”! Those…not so much for me, the girl who will fall off of her flats! The beautiful buckles always beckon me. I don’t know what it is…well, truth be… Continue reading Fashion SL's: Roger Vivier