Wear New York: Pack light and travel chic for this 4th of July

Wear New York Launch Party

Fresh of my Swiss adventures this past June, I sank right into a New York state of mind last week when I attended #WearNewYork - a grassroots movement sponsored by the Gojee fashion portal, profiling the top 15 emerging fashion designers in NYC. I went to support and flaunt another of Jia Collection's amazing reversible dresses. As a frequent traveler that enjoys comfortable chic designs, I am always up for new dresses that pack easily in my … [Read more...]

Travel fashion: summer sailing in Jia Collection

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There’s no question about it; I am happiest when I’m on vacation by the water. The serenity that floods my body and mind at the sight and sound of the waves is pure bliss; it calms me and fills me with endless energy. And whenever I go to a new beach – whether it be by the ocean, the exotic Caribbean or closer to home by the Mediterranean coast – I am always searching for the perfect summer dress. Regardless of the occasion or event, … [Read more...]

The real Toronto: Kensington Market and street art

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I am not one to go wild for street art and graffiti. But I do however go crazy for unique art, local culture and off-the-beaten path locales. And after three days of exploring modern-day Toronto and being stuck in a dark convention center for TBEX, I just had to escape the conventional. I was craving to roam the streets of Toronto in search for beautiful architecture and adventure. The timing couldn’t have been better. My flight going back … [Read more...]

WiredArts Fest: travel digitally to experience New York’s vibrant art scene

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In a world where globalization is the new norm, people around the world expect to voraciously consume entertainment with only a click of a button. Overlapping several frontiers, somewhere between the world of dance, music and theatre and the realm of the digitally interactive experience, lies VirtualArtsTV - the first company dedicated to live-streaming the performing arts to viewers across the globe. VirtualArtsTV’s productions are … [Read more...]

A dazzling 70th Annual Golden Globes

Miranda Kerr Orlando Bloom Golden Globes

I am not one to love the winter, however given Awards Season kicked off, I am suddenly happy it's January all over again. The 70th Annual Golden Globes is one of those coveted award nights where one expects to see the most glamorous gowns, and tonight has not disappointed. Add to that the unexpected presence of former US President Bill Clinton, and you know why it was one hell of a memorable night. I think my favorite appearance of the … [Read more...]