The Desert is Calling, and I Must Go

The Desert is Calling, and I Must Go

There’s something about the desert that is captivating; something magical that I can’t quite put my finger on. It is vast, silent, dangerous. Driving through rolling mountains of dust and cacti, rock and brush, it calls to us time and again. I think of the first...
What I Learned at Curvy Con

What I Learned at Curvy Con

Last weekend, I descended on New York City like the rest of the fashion world for a look at what’s new. Instead of trying to sneak into a show at Bryant Park, or vying to work backstage like in my college days, I booked a ticket to the Curvy Con, powered by Dia &...
The California Spot Most Tourists Miss

The California Spot Most Tourists Miss

When most folks think of California, they think of stars laid into the pavement on Hollywood Boulevard. They think of palm trees and movie stars, of Disneyland and In and Out Burger. They might think of the Golden Gate Bridge, or the winding hillside on Lombard...
The Oregon Road Trip You Need to Plan Right Now

The Oregon Road Trip You Need to Plan Right Now

So swinging a trip to India was the chance of a lifetime, and I am so glad we took it. However, sometimes it’s fun to explore your own backyard, and have a getaway that costs less time, effort and money to get to. So when Marine and I were invited to a weekend...
Incredible, Sometimes Inedible, India

Incredible, Sometimes Inedible, India

After the Big Fat Indian Wedding, we were off to do the “Golden Triangle tour” of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Our friend, Neha (the bride!), recommended a travel agent who helped us put together all of our lodging, transport and itineraries. Normally, Marine...
A Big Fat Indian Wedding

A Big Fat Indian Wedding

Our friend, Jason took this amazing shot of all our hands during the Mehendi The henna is fading off the palms of my hands, and the jet lag still has me going in and out of bouts of energy and grogginess. My suitcase is still packed with our espadrilles, saffron, and...