Just wanted to share this with you - After a much needed vacation from just about everything, I'm back! I've had a few health scares, as well as rapid weight gain and hair loss due to necessary meds. These unfortunate events were taking a toll on my mental health. SO, I kinda went into hibernation for a few months to assess and prioritize aspects in my life. 

The pressures of life can be overwhelming. It's important to know your limits, capabilities, except who you are and love yourself. AND - Sometimes you just need a LONG break.

Lesson one - Get rid of the toxic people in your life and don't look back. Surround yourself with people who truly care for you, lift you up, check in on you when your down and make you laugh - These folks are keepers!

Lesson two - Take a trip. These pics were taken on our road trip to Charleston for a friends-cation. I'm super happy here! Spending the week with my bestie and "the boys" is just what I needed. We're already planning our next trip!

Lesson three - Take a minute to enjoy every great moment. Not everyday is good and the special moments go by so fast. 

BACK TO FASHION - I'm drowning in chic athleisure these days. Here I am wearing Dior sunnies, Dior cotton bracelets, Dior fashion jewelry, Skims ribbed cotton tank, Joah Brown (one of my favorite brands) oversized joggers, Louis Vuitton Khaki Pillow Speedy 25 bag and Louis Vuitton Pillow flat comfort mules. 

Just a quick "golden hour" photoshoot with my bestie. I HATE the golden hour. Why do people chase yellow sun for pics? Not a fan! Now that I got that out there - Was lovely to host my girlfriend and catch a few photos with Grey and Teddy. 

I can't think of a better way to celebrate my birthday than Champagne, Ladurée Millefeuille dessert and a "little" shopping at Dior. If you follow my blog and socials, you know I'm obsessed with Dior.

I don't know who had more fun - Me or Grey. She wore a jeweled harness with black polka dots and pink trim, along with pink booties. She is the belle of the ball. Grey was running around the party, tryna snag some champagne and when no-one was looking may have taken a few bites of dessert! 

Whose more obsessed with mirrors - Me OR Teddy? He loves looking at himself in the mirror. Teddy is donning a Yellowstone inspired outfit with a plaid shirt, overalls and boots. He won best look. 

A small soirée at Dior is a dream come true. AND, I don't mind the private shopping experience either! AND my bestie Dari visited from Miami to celebrate my birthday. YAY! After Dior we had Five Guys burgers and fries - SO yummy!

Thank you Dior DC and Marika for hosting this lovely gathering for my birthday. This was a very special moment for me - Turning 42 ain't so bad after all - I know, you thought I was 30'ish' (wink)!

Moschino is known for its outrageous fashion designs and this SS22 collection is just that. This fabulously cheeky drop is inspired by the diner - Literally! I can't envision myself donning any of these brilliant styles, but I have so much appreciation for this amusing compilation.

The enthusiastic resort 2022 collection is super fun - Exactly what fashion needs after years in and out of isolation. There other clothing and accessory styles in the lineup, so I suggest you head on over to the Moschino site for a laugh.

This collection is so literal, there's no room for confusion. It is simply everything "diner". Diner-inspired jewelry, handbags, clothing and tech accessories. My favorite is the coffee pot bag. People will be like - Hmm.. Is that a coffee pot? How bizarre!

I'd love to go back in time - To the diner days - When skirts and roller skates were all the rage. When drive-in diners were the perfect night out. Who doesn't love milkshakes, hamburgers and fries? This was a memorable fashion moment that pops up now and then over the decades AND this diner-chic collection is a much needed explosion of color and happiness. 

Teddy is wearing a Canada Pooch Echo+ True North parka and dog sneakers (Amazon). Grey is wearing a Maxbone Arabella puffer vest in pearl peach, a matching Maxbone leash and pink dog booties (Amazon).

DiorClub M1U pink mirrored mask sunglasses, D-Vibe Dior Tribales earrings for headphones, Fendi X Skims cropped down jacket, Fendi X Skims loose fitting pants, Dior rose des vents micro vanity case, Fendi Rockoko boots

Fendi, Dior and LV - These are a few of my favorite things! I'm all about the puffy apparel and accessories these days. It's cold AF out there, so bring on the down filled anything.

This Fendi X Skims cropped down jacket (may be available at Fendi X Skims) is super cozy-chic. It is a limited edition item - LOVE THAT! I'm always impressed with myself when I snag a hard-to-get fashion item. This coat is SO warm, fashionable and super cushy. I love the 3D effect FENDI SKIMS lettering all over and the contrast interior, also donning the capsule collection print. 

I am a HUGE fan of athleisure and LOVE joggers. These Fendi FF track pants (available at MyTheresa) don the iconic FF motif and have a fashionable relaxed vibe. I also purchased the Fendi X Skims loose fitting pants (similar to these). Now, I just need somewhere to wear them!

It's about chuffin time Dior - I've been waiting for these Dior sporty socks (available at Dior). These come in a medium height and a longer version. It's kinda hard to tell by the photo, but these sporty socks don the CHRISTIAN DIOR signature in gold-tone metallic. HAVE-TO-HAVE. 

I LOVE Dior woven bracelets. This Dior cuff (available at Dior) is a new take on the signature cotton arm candy. Three times wider, this navy blue cuff is a nice upgrade to the beloved handmade Dior tasseled bracelets. 

I have been refreshing the Louis Vuitton site everyday for weeks hoping these LV pillow booties would come back in stock. I already have these boots in khaki green and they are SO cozy. I have-to-have these pillow comfort ankle boots in beige too. The interior is lined with the Since 1854 print - The date the fashion house was founded. LOVE!

I am SO lucky to have snagged this khaki Louis Vuitton padded Speedy Bandouliere 25 (no longer available at Louis Vuitton). It is the perfect winter accessory. The regenerated nylon has an embroidered monogram pattern and is padded to give a pillowy vibe. I waited two months for this chic handbag to arrived - So worth the wait. 

DiorSignature A3U nude pilot sunglasses, D-Vibe Dior Tribales earrings for headphones, Dior Clair D Lune ring, Dior gray hooded anorak, DiorTravel gray cannage lambskin vanity case, Dior D-Major white ankle boots.

Grey is wearing a Maxbone Arabella puffer vest in pearl peach and pink booties.

The much anticipated Fendi X Skims capsule collection has dropped and sold out TWICE. Dear Fendi X Skims - Please do a third drop for those of us that hit snooze one too many times.

SO, I slept-in the day of the first drop. BUT, was still able to snag the loose fitting pants and two beauty pouches. All three items are made of white and cream nylon with a diagonal FENDI Skims print in two shades of grey (color Connecticut). LOVE!

The pouches were also available in Georgia (a bright orangy-red), Colorado (purple) and California (kind of a brow/grey mix). The pants were also available in Georgia. These shades are consistent throughout the underwear to outerwear to accessories collection. Items came in solid colors and printed styles. 

It's hard to tell on the Fendi X Skims site the actual size of these beauty pouches (cause it isn't posted). The mini is about 4.5" x 4" x 2". It's tiny! The small pouch is about 6.5" x 4.5" x 3.5". These pouches are perfect for mini to small handbags.

I love the FF motif FENDI SKIMS lettering and the Connecticut color-scheme are my go-to shades. These pouches have gold-tone metal accessories and a zip closure. 

Luckily, I was able to snag the medium size beauty pouch during the second launch. SO, I have a lovely collection of Fendi X Skims beauty bags for every handbag size - From mini bags to totes.

Let's talk about the packaging - It's genius! This shade of purple is GORGEOUS and Instagram worthy! Each item comes a appropriately sized box with a shopping bag. Each pouch comes in a dust bag donning the FF SKIMS motif.

This Fendi X Skims packaging was designed exclusively for this collaboration. People are actually selling the packaging online! I keep all my packaging for re-sale purposes. YUP - I do sell many of my good-fines a few seasons later. I gotta make room for new stuff.

SO, the collection sold out twice and to all those fans that missed out on this fabulous collection, you can always go to Poshmark and pay triple the retail cost - I KNOW! Sellers are getting a little crazy with the mark-up. Be reasonable people!

I will be l listing the loose fitting pants in size large soon (NWT). Take a look at my PM account in the right sidebar - Click on any photo and it will take you to my PM closet.

I also purchased the cropped down jacket in the color Illinois (khaki). It's GORGEOUS. I'll post pics soon...

This is a repost from previous years - Oxfam is a nonprofit organization that funds projects worldwide in an effort to end injustice of poverty. The best gift you can give this holiday season is an Oxfam animal gift. 

The gifts you purchase for friends, family and colleagues is an actual donation. Oxfam will apply those funds where it is needed and the person you've purchased the gift for will receive a vibrant card. Your gift will bring attention to this worthy cause, put a smile on someones face and benefit those who are less fortunate. 

This innovative, charitable concept is brilliant. I would love to receive a card with a cute, baby chick that says, "I Bought A Dozen Chicks For You". A donation made in my honor is the best present.

Oxfam gifts has an extensive catalog of charitable gifts that you can choose from. There are animal, sustainable, water, women and children, education, making a living and emergency necessities gifts. The animal gifts range from $25 to $300 for a tribe of goats.

When you choose your gift you have the option to print your own card (download a PDF), eCard (sent via email) or no card. The picture above shows how the printed card will appear. I like to email the cards. The thoughtful designs are well done, colorful and informative.

I hope you give or receive an Oxfam animal gift this year. We've all struggled one way or another these past few years - We need to take care of each other and every kind gesture, big or small, counts.