rachel zoe

i just finished this book, and i couldn't put it down!

rachel zoe is just awesome, i love her.

as a once-travel blogger (which is what i will go back to once chemo is over!) i had to share this excerpt from her book:

Holiday Pack List for Hot Weather:

"bikinis, cute bras, and boy shorts to wear under sheer dresses (and that can double as swimwear when the moment arises); tunics, caftans, and sundresses that can serve as dresses or tops. A fabulous belt can turn a sarong into a dress, so pack one that sits on the waist, in leather or raffia, or a color woven or gold chain.
Anything in lighter, brighter colors, and definitely white, is appropriate, and leave most of the black and any items that require dry cleaning at home. leave the pumps behind, too. this is one of the few times I'll pack flip flops, and a sandal of any kind is requisite. Also, great are espadrilles and open toe wedges. Clothes might be minimal, but not accessories. Stockpile hoops, anything ethnic, and bangles (island cheapies are such a great addition). And layer yellow gold on top of a St. Tropez tan for a look that is always uberfabulous."

more to come!

inspiration: Stella McCartney

good morning, bloggers :)

this is one of my rare posts which features photographs that are not my own...

Stella is a true inspiration. Check out her info on wikipedia...

She is entirely awesome...my favorite outfit so far? (even though, to tell the whole truth:: all her designs are beautiful...)

she's just awesome.

and i use that word for few people :)

love,

gg

Time-see what's become of me!

I don't know if I quite like waking up at 6:30 and it being pitch black outside until 730. I know the time change hasn't happened yet, but I have a feeling I will be more tired next week than I am this week! It's drizzling and icky once again, and to bring myself to accomplish my to do list? Sigh. Yuck.

This is my first cup of coffee talking- maybe the day will perk up after the 3rd? And as we know, by 11:15 I'll be pulling the hair out of my head at the amount of things I have to do :)
In the meantime, I have a whole bunch of little things for my giveaway coming up in January.

I picked up a new book yesterday (out of boredom, and after the sushi buffett with my Mom. I was so full I couldn't eat ALLLL Day after that) called The Go Getter Girl's Guide by Debra Shigley. I have heard about it and I really wanted to see if there was anything in it that would benefit me at this point in time.

I am also starting a doggie clothing line. I hope to have it out by February 2010. It's going to be VERY budget-friendly, and geared mostly to small dogs and BIG doggies. Most of my friends have puppies, so I already have models. And they (& my line) will be in a Fashion Show coming up in March.  I have a list of vendors that I am going to check out once I have the samples in my hand. I will be sending whatever I can't go in person to give. I will pick which organization I will send the proceeds to, but I already have something in mind for one of my own (another reason why I picked up this book. Debra started the Dress for Success program. I think it's so great :)

If you have any tips or ideas, please let me know- any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated!!

Much Love & Lots more Soon!
MG