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A million butterflies rose up from South America,
All together, and flew in a gold storm toward Spain…
~Winfield Townley Scott, “Annual Legend”
’twere it South America or any other magical land, I don’t care so long as this golden butterfly storm lands on my body in Spain this New Year’s Eve. I can think of no better way to fashionably ring in the new year at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol—swallowing Twelve Grapes whole at the stroke of midnight—than with this dazzling Resplendent Rarity dress available from Modcloth.
I’ve demonstrated my love for Modcloth here and there in the past, but they really have captured my heart with the discovery of this exquisite frock by UK-based Sugarhill Boutique.
For more Holiday Party Looks, take a look at Modcloth’s Holiday Lookbook.
UPDATE: …aaaaand just like that, it sold out on Modcloth. However thanks to some super sleuthing skills, I discovered some Sugarhill Boutique stockists in Spain and London, which conveniently for me, I live in and will be visiting soon, respectively.
Bay Area fashionistas, mark your calendars! THREAD is back—this time bigger, longer, greener and with even more savings!
For those not in the know, THREAD is a multi-city shopping event promoting emerging designers and artists, and it’s coming back to San Francisco—this time for a full weekend—November 21 and 22 at Fort Mason Center. The event will present 100-plus independent designers and artisans selling their wares.
“This event allows the community to do their holiday shopping more cost effectively and also to purchase unique gifts inspired with creativity for people they care about,” explains Lara Matthews, founder of THREAD.
Now with reduced entry fees, you can live the “Good Value, Good Style, Good Karma” mantra whilst shopping from local designers, sipping on cocktails, listening to live bands and DJs and having your hair and makeup styled. Then, clear your [environmental] conscious—and closet—by donating or swapping clothes. As a nod to Mother Earth, THREAD will feature a clothes swapping lounge, clothing donations, eco designers, bike valet, on-site recycling and more.
DIY, eco AND budget friendly? In the words of the great Dame Julie Andrews, “…these are a few of my faaaaaavorite things!”
Just in time for the holidays, Timeless Treasures has luscious French necklaces, earrings and bracelets, in long-time favorite styles and La Vie’s newest designs.
“Oooo!” and “Ahhh!” over the most sparkly, festive and beautiful assortment of La Vie Parisienne jewelry we’ve ever gathered at once.”
Serving bubbly beverages and small treats
on Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30,
Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 and
Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00.
Located at 2176 Sutter Street, near Pierce, just off Fillmore Street in San Francisco.
I’m a fan of making up my own words. I’m a fan of fashion. However, I’m typically not a fan of fashion trends that require a new name and/or hybrid of existing words to describe them (case in point: jorts, skorts. I shudder.) Now there is a new term to add to the jumbled jargon of the fashion world: Joe Dahan of JOE’s jeans is launching his interpretation of the “jegging” next week.
Not quite jeans and not quite basic leggings, JOE’s jeggings are available in 42 different washes and treatments (yes, 42!). They retail from $82-$98 at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
My verdict?
hybrid fashion term + not budget fashion friendly X (years of playing soccer + Mexican mamá) = I’ll stick to Joe’s Jeans Honey Booty Fit
I dunno. IF I was blessed enough to have sky-high gams, IF I had no booty and IF they were more reasonably priced, then maybe I could get on board with these. Maybe. But ditch the term jeggings, please. The fashion lexicon has suffered enough.
Charlotte Russe launches a nation-wide in-store celebration event of footwear with a High Heel Happy Hour. The evening will present new looks from the fall and holiday shoe collections. Fall must-have styles of booties, tall boots and embellished heels everyone will want for their closets.
Buy one pair and receive the second pair for $10.00 or buy two pairs and get the third for $5.00.
Event features refreshments while shopping, DJ entertainment at select stores and a FREE pair of fashionable tights with every footwear purchase while supplies last.
Select Charlotte Russe stores nationwide. Check your zip www.charlotterusse.com for locations!
As I have mentioned in my blog before, I have taken my show on the road! I have moved back to Madrid, Spain and will continue to write for Tango Diva from Spanish soil.
Returning to live in Spain is what I have always wanted. It is not a question of anti-patriotism; it’s a matter of lifestyle and taste.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time back home in San Francisco— working for Tango Diva reading, editing and moderating all your exciting tales of solo travel and accomplished goals.
Now it’s my time.
The very first adventure I am going to accomplish when I arrive in Spain is hike the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago – about 5 weeks. As my friends and family can tell you, it’s been a dream of mine to do so for many years.
Now, I finally get to achieve my dream-on a travel writing assignment no less. However, I’m not content to merely hike it, then write a one-dimensional narrative of my experience. How do you sum up the epic-ness of a 500 mile, 1000+ year old pilgrimage and being all alone on the open road in just ONE article?
I plan to revolutionize the way people experience the trail both in person and online. This may be a centuries old tradition, but I see no reason not to bring it into the 21st century-plugged in. Thanks to the modern marvels of twitter, YouTube, FLIP digital camcorder and the Sony VAIO P, I will be live-blogging, tweeting and posting videos daily from the trail—all the while connecting with locals and sharing other pilgrims’ experiences. It will be as if you are right there on the trail with me! I hope to inspire countless individuals to someday take to this path on their own or to accomplish their own life-long goal.
I also hope to raise funds and awareness for VIDA USA through my actions. In addition to shipping medical supplies to desperate hospitals throughout Latin America, VIDA USA is doing amazing work helping teen mothers infected with HIV in Lima, Peru by preventing the spread of HIV to their newborn.
HIV and AIDS assistance/research is something that I feel very passionate about. I will be counting on my network of friends and readers to spread the word of what I am achieving so even more people can discover my hike, and therefore VIDA USA, to possibly contribute to the cause.
The goal is to arrive in Santiago de Compostela on October 5th, my birthday. I can think of no greater gift to myself than to accomplish such a feat, all the while raising awareness and funds for VIDA USA.
Job role:Your role will be to travel the length of New Zealand, meeting with our suppliers, clients and the occasional possum and promoting Entirely Kiwi to the world through any means possible, and telling everyone exactly why New Zealand is the best country in the world – beyond the obvious fact that it is.
The dwindling down days of Summer may be a point of sadness for some people, but for me…it’s my favorite time of year! Perhaps because I am reminded of my school days and the excitement of back to school shopping, but I am giddy at the mere thought of shortened days and turning leaves… it means BOOT weather is here again!
I am moving back to Spain soon and will be reporting on the fashion and style scene in Spain and Europe for Tango Diva—through Twitter, blogs and video postings.
As previously mentioned, I am an avid collector of boots—both new and vintage. But perhaps no one loves their boots more than the Spanish. I’ve previously worn my rugged-looking Frye Harness Boots with aplomb up and down all of Spain, but when I began research on my upcoming style article on Fall boots, I was primarily searching for boots with a distinctly classic look, rich in both quality and comfort.
And find them I did. In the Frye Campus 14L boots, an American Diva would have no problem fitting right in with even the most stylish of Spanish Fashionistas—and would do well to remind the world why classic Americana style still reigns supreme.
Just in time for the holidays, Timeless Treasures has luscious French necklaces, earrings and bracelets, in long-time favorite styles and La Vie’s newest designs.
