Discovering Indie Style and Culture
Attention fashion fans, put in your RSVP now for this fabulous event on March 4 at Neiman Marcus. See you there! THE FASHION RULES! Party When: March 4, 6-9 p.m. Where: Neiman Marcus at The Mall at Millenia What: David Meister will host an informal fashion presentation at Dress Collections...
Posted 02/23/10 @ 05:11 PM
Discovering Indie Style and Culture
As a former New Orleans resident, it’s hard for me to get totally enthusiastic about Mardi Gras anymore. In fact, it makes me sad that I can’t walk out onto my front porch like I used to and see a slew of parades go by in the week prior to actual Fat Tuesday. But, this weekend I...
Posted 02/16/10 @ 02:55 PM
The Way Things Have to Be
Thousands of Florida children are opting out of physical education classes to take other, more meaningful courses. Some of the more popular alternatives: 1. Latin Vaulting 2. Xbox Theory 3 . Psychology of Glenn Beck 4. Physics of Dodge Ball 5 ....
Posted 02/03/10 @ 04:55 PM
Discovering Indie Style and Culture
Ah, the Day O' Love approaches. For those looking to treat their date to something out of the ordinary, here's an idea that came across my desk: GET FRESH...
Posted 02/03/10 @ 09:55 AM
Discovering Indie Style and Culture
I love clothes, but I refuse to wear a trend for a trend’s sake. All I know is that I’m sick of super-skinny jeans with low waists. For me, someone with a narrow waist and hips slightly wider than my thighs (isn’t that natural for most women?), it's hard to find a truly...
Posted 01/12/10 @ 10:52 AM
Discovering Indie Style and Culture
An addiction of mine is Japanese candy. I had a chance to live in Tokyo for a few consecutive summers after graduating from college and developed a taste for all things sweet and Japanese. Hi-Chews (especially the lychee-flavored ones) were a particular favorite. They tasted like the best...
Posted 12/15/09 @ 02:35 PM
Random Reactions & Reflections
Frankly, I’m stunned by the media’s reaction to Tiger Woods’ driving mishap. Come on, have you seen this guy’s driving accuracy stats? He hits trees all the time! My bad. I couldn’t resist that one. ...
Posted 12/01/09 @ 10:50 AM
Discovering Indie Style and Culture
I’ve had the 1890s on my mind lately. Not long ago, I read an interview with comedienne Margaret Cho about how she and her husband considered themselves to be “steampunks": a subcultural movement that includes wearing Victorian and Edwardian garb (such as corsets, waistcoats,...
Posted 11/19/09 @ 03:56 PM
Random Reactions & Reflections
You really have to wonder why the Orlando Sentinel is so blatantly biased in its reporting on SunRail. I can recall very few times when I have seen a mainstream daily paper produce such one-sided coverage of a controversial topic as the Sentinel has on the proposed...
Posted 11/17/09 @ 12:00 AM
The Way Things Have to Be
I do not like that weird Dodge Ram “My Tank Is Full’’ commercial. For one thing, the tank won’t stay full for long, with gas mileage of 13 mpg in the city. And I don't think that's the Ram talking. I mean, I don't see any lips moving on that grille, do you? "My name...
Posted 11/17/09 @ 01:53 PM