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Hair Trends & Tips

Hot off the press, its Awards season for me! Having recently worked The Grammys and now preparing for the Academy Awards, this is an exciting time to show the Carmel Valley San Diego community the new trends in what’s happening in Hollywood. With high school formal dances, weddings and so many other celebrations to attend, […]

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Fall Into Warmth

November 20, 2018 No Comment

Fall back, spring forward. The leaves fall off the trees. The sun and the moon fall and rise, lending us equal days and nights. Fall in love with your sweaters again. Fall in love with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, spice. Fall in love with browns and the muted color pallet, the earth has to offer. Fall […]

The Secret to Loving Your Hair

September 19, 2017 2 Comments

I want you to love your hair! Most of us unfortunately, do not. Growing up I had hair that was unmanageable, unruly and I was constantly searching for the perfect product, the perfect stylist or for a rubber band to just tie it up when I had given up. I’ve finally learned the secret to […]

Protect Yourself From UV Tanning

May 30, 2017 No Comment

UV Tanning Beds and Melanoma Living in southern California, specifically in the community of Carmel Valley San Diego, you might get bit by the uv tanning bug. Our weather is amazing year round, which generally means people are more self-conscious about their skin tone and appearance. While there isn’t anything wrong about being concerned about […]

Vivacity Introduces Fall Fashion in Rancho Santa Fe

November 17, 2014 No Comment

p style=”text-align: center;”> We’re here today doing our photo shoot for Fall 2015 already. We’re at the beautiful Crosby Clubhouse in Rancho Santa Fe. There’s a lot of new things that we’re introducing to the line. We’ve done a big refresh on some of our pieces, especially our Signature Collection. We have Nick Abadilla Photography […]

World-Renowned Jeweler Unveils Luxurious Collections

February 13, 2014 No Comment

Rosaline Jewelry is a world-renowned jeweler and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind luxury jewelry and accessories. One of the reasons that make the pieces so unique, is the 24kt. gold that is used over sterling, silver, and precious stones. Rosaline Jewelry’s 2013 collections are original, fresh, inviting and aesthetically alluring – unify Eastern and Western motifs that […]

Communication is Visual

October 2, 2013 No Comment

Research proves that 65% of all Communication is Visual. What are your clothes saying about your personal brand? Off to a weekend in LA for meetings.. To make sure that I’m seen and heard, I carved out some time on Sunday laying out each out. I thought about what they would respond to and feel comfortable with. […]

How A Suit Affects What Others Think About You

May 29, 2013 No Comment

How you think indirectly affects what others think of you. No need to launch into a motivational speech; You know when you feel better about yourself that others can tell – and reciprocate. Consciously or not, many associate suits with those who are more capable or more willing to make and follow through with difficult […]

Spring Fashion for Men

April 18, 2013 No Comment

How to incorporate new bright colors with your current wardrobe. New Spring fashions are here and there are many bright colors to excite the bold and daring!! From raspberries, corals, turquoises shades and greens along with more muted shades of rose and blue, COLOR is what is blooming in Men’s fashion right now. Here are some tips on how […]

How Color Influences What We Buy

February 21, 2013 No Comment

It’s that annoying realization: “Wait, did I really just buy that because of the cool packaging or because I like that color?” Chances are yes, you just did. You just got color-fooled. But don’t worry, it was no simple trick, scores of psychologists have been at work setting up these intricate, appealing traps for decades. We are a […]

Carmel Valley Resident Creates “Vivacity Sportswear”

February 11, 2013 No Comment

Vivacity Sportswear – A New Line of Swarovski-Embellished Sportswear When Carmel Valley resident Vivian Sayward fell in love with the game of golf, she had only one problem: she couldn’t find a decent thing to wear. As a female golfer with an active lifestyle and an established biotech career, she hated the boxy shirts, manly shorts and […]

Style Yourself with Personal Customization!

January 30, 2013 No Comment

Don’t be Another Brick in the Wall: Style Yourself with Personal Customization! via Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” In today’s world, it’s almost impossible not to walk out of a clothing store with an item that hundreds if not thousands of other people own and wear. That is simply the nature of big box retail and mass […]