JSinigal.com global bracelets
by Renae Virata | If you can’t go somewhere fabulous anytime soon, why not wear it? Jennifer Sinigal, a super stylish Angeleno, has just launched her line of fabulous jewelry J. Sinigal, and what really struck our fancy was the collection of beaded bracelets which she has named after exotic places around the globe.
the N12 Bikini
by Renae Virata | While casually parking my dial at our local NPR station, I came across an interview with a scientist discussing 3-D printing. The interviewer mirrored my confusion as we both tried to wrap our heads around the concept! I Googled what I could to understand exactly HOW this technology works and stumbled upon the N12-bikini – made entirely from 3-D printing – and the programmer who gives a great explanation about this emerging technology. Click here to see the video.
by Maheen Dhanani | Houston style is just as diverse as the city itself. No one, specific trend stands out at any time but, instead, a mixture of different points of view that makes the city unique. You’ll find elements from all different regions and backgrounds that influence personal style. Today, for example, you may find someone walking out of the house in cowboy boots, and tomorrow she dons henna-covered hands. Read the rest of this entry »
Poor old dress...hadn't seen the light of day in ages. Until yesterday!
by Renae Virata | So if you hadn’t read my previous post, I am on a “shopping my closet” kick! I realize that there are outfits just WAITING to be made that I have yet to discover. No more staring at my closet with “nothing to wear”! I just wore this summer semi-formal to a boho-chic bar on a VERY chilly and VERY windy night with some great success. See how I breathed new three-season, three-occasion life into this old-wedding-dress oldie but goodie!
See how I turned this summer strapless into two different cool-weather outfits!
by Renae Virata | In a desperate effort to keep myself from overshopping after the holidays (I just love giving gifts!), I decided that it was time to do a different kind of shopping…in my own closet! How painful is it to stare at a closet (or two) full of clothes and feel like you have “nothing to wear”? Sooo frustrating. So I’ve put together some looks that are great for transitioning from winter to spring with just a few layer adjustments here and there that I hope will inspire you to do the same. Check out my first two looks from one piece! (And a great way to practice planning for a versatile trip wardrobe!)
by Renae Virata | I have a very fashionable friend from Kentucky who inspired this post with her forward-thinking selection of a very chic kimono that she found in LA last summer. No matter where you go this summer, snatch one up for probably one of the most versatile spring/summer pieces in your wardrobe this year!
by Renae Virata | I don’t know about you, but just about my least favorite part about packing is being unprepared or overpacking. I sometimes reach this dilemma when the weather for my destination calls for chilly, rainy weather. I don’t want to pack too many bulky coats, but I want to make sure I’m literally covered. The answer: Trout Rainwear!
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y Renae Virata | Summer is officially here, people! And if you haven’t yet decided on where you are going to go or how you are going to spend it, at least have a summer beauty routine in mind. I visited with Spa Nordstrom in Houston to get tips from their beauty and skin care experts on how to make sure you’re prepared for the heat, humidity and summer elements.
by Renae Virata | It might go without saying, but if you plan to attend a church service this summer, err on the conservative without losing your cool. I came across an article in The Port Huron Times Herald (Michigan) that discussed just this topic, advising people to avoid short shorts, beachwear and the like. So here is our take on what’s appropriate to wear if you haven’t attended a religious service in a while or just want to rethink your current style choices. 
by Renae Virata - I just recently bought a fabulous mini-dress in a lemon yellow shade (left) that I know I am going to wear all summer. I was even more pleased that OPI’s “Are We There Yet?” I’d chosen for my nails worked so well with it! So what colors should go on your nails to complement this season’s bright colors? Check out our nail color picks that anyone can wear and how to wear them. Read the rest of this entry »
