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Hair Doo Tourism

Posted by on Aug 9, 2015 in Uncategorized |

My hair style has always been a changing palette. When getting a cut, I always ask for something different, something with an edge and a surprise. I rarely visit the same stylist more than a few times because they tend to do the same thing with only a slight variation. So I decided to pair my travels with my hair stylings. This past year, I’ve been...

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Bowen Clothing Sale, My Annual Treasure Hunt

Posted by on May 18, 2015 in Uncategorized |

Each spring, The Bowen Island Preschool hosts a clothing sale where every item is $2. Community members donate their gently used and even new items that languish in their closets. Each year, I find great treasures, including designer labels, vintage treasures, unusual patterns and fabrics, and outdated styles. For a minimal investment, I get a year’s...

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New York Fashion Week: Pinched Awake

Posted by on Mar 11, 2015 in Uncategorized |

Experiencing New York Fashion Week was a dream I didn’t think I’d wake to see. I imagined it, yes; but being in the company of Anna Wintour, Grayden Carter, designers, models, and celebs at the cat-walk was restricted to monthly immersion in Vanity Fair and Vogue. Yet, with encouragement from my friends and loved ones, I made it happen. A few...

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