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Monday, February 22, 2010

Jet-Setter ~

0 comments Posted by pece at 6:35 PM

Spring is almost here and that means upcoming travels. Warm weather is all I have been dreaming of the past month! Although we have a little while to go until our upcoming vacation, here are some of my must haves ~

Smythson jewelry roll Lady Poppy lingerie bags

Smythson travel wallet

Mary Green sleep masks ~

Dreaming of Paris and Breakfast at Tiffany's

Aspinal of London Vintage Chanel train case

Pottery Barn jewelry case

Taschen's Paris travel journal

European travel shopping guide ~ I love this!

GHD dual voltage styler La Mer travel skincare

Shiseido sun protection

Christophle travel frame Vulcan suitcase ~ on my wishlist

Vie Lux Tuileries candle

Cashmere wrap for the airplane grooming set for the man in your life

cashmere slippers ~ I also use these for long flights

travel pillow Kokin Sun Hat

iPod Touch

digital scale ~ you guessed it, I overpack! universal travel adapter

travel steamer

Au Revoir! xoxo, B

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Elegance ~ What defines it? Where has it gone?

0 comments Posted by pece at 10:40 PM

One of my girlfriends and I recently had this discussion over lunch. When I think of elegance, immediately Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana and Catherine Deneuve come to mind. There was thought and care that went in to style, clothing and behaviour that seems not to be as present as it once was.

Ageless beauties

The styles exuded grace and beauty. I love that women and men took pride in the way they dressed. Clothing showing undergarments was unheard of . No pants on the ground!

Dita looking fabulous! I love her coat!

Most of my clothing is tailored to fit me perfectly. I prefer to wear dresses and skirts, a heel to an Ugg, a trouser to a jean, and I love to accessorize. I like to wear a pretty flower or vintage brooch on my coat. I receive many smiles and compliments when I wear them!

Vogue

I enjoy the ritual of getting dressed ~ sitting at my dressing table applying make-up, spritzing perfume, styling my hair, etc.. I certainly do not spend all of my time doing this. I have three children. I have a very busy life!

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Shall We Dance

The definition for elegance ~ refinement, grace, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners. Tasteful opulence in form, decoration, or presentation.

Catherine Deneuve ~ always chic

Whilst at an airport recently, my husband and I needed to ride a shuttle to another terminal. During that ride, there were several people seated while an elderly lady was tightly holding onto a rail, trying not to fall as the driver quickly drove from one terminal to the other. My husband and I were also standing. Once we got off the shuttle, I asked my husband when people became this way. I was shocked, and saddened, that not one person offered their seat to her.

Grace on her wedding day. Isn't she a vision?

Is it that people no longer care for eachother? I do not accept busy lifestyles as a reason. Are there not enough role models? Afterall, it only takes a moment to say hello, thank you, please, you're welcome, sir, madam, and have a nice day/evening. To hold a door for someone. I teach my children this on a daily basis. I am proud to say my younger son recieved an award for Most Respectful Student at his school, and my other son and daughter have also been recognized for kind acts. Whew! They really are listening ;)

Audrey and Grace presenting at the Academy Awards

I believe that graciousness begins with parents, teachers, adults so children can learn. Being gracious is not only acts of kindness, patience, and courtesy but being generous in spirit ~ including social graces, empathy and tolerance.

Audrey Hepburn

There are times in life when it seems to takes a little more effort to be gracious than to be difficult. Perhaps we are a society that has become short of listening, empathising and understanding? If everyone showed a bit more graciousness, it will make the world a better place.

                                                                        Au Revoir! xoxo, B

Thursday, January 28, 2010

C'est L'amour ~

0 comments Posted by pece at 8:22 PM

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I look forward to receiving emails from my favourite chocolate boutiques (Vosges is my #1), decorations in store windows, shopping for gifts for family and friends.