Why not Fashion Travel?
Travel for me is not just getting away from the norm, relaxation or entertainment. It is more than that. It is a source of constant inspiration and knowledge that I can take with me and use it to enrich my personal or professional life back home. I love coming back from a trip with loads of ideas inspired by the places I visit in and start planning my next move while I’m still in jet lag mode (since I’m up at 2:00AM I might as well do something productive, right?) Also, travel gives me a chance to get those picture perfect frames in my mind, you know, the happy places that you think of when you’re overworked or in a rut and your brain needs an escape image, and honestly, you can’t put a price on those images. … Continue Reading
Prior to founding StyleCliques.com I traveled City to City for work, and although I can say that I loved jetsetting around the globe, I do recall the wear and tear it had on my body coming home complaining about not getting enough sleep, waiting for my luggage, and of course, the much dreaded flight delays and being stuck at the airport for hours. But there’s nothing more humbling than traveling with a disease. A dear friend of mine, Tracey Holton was diagnosed with lupus and shared this insight with me that inspired me to walk with her to raise awareness about the disease.
Last week friends and I attended Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack starting the day packing brunch and taking the train to the race tracks on the Surfliner from Santa Ana, Orange County to San Diego.
This trip was a victorious 90 minute coast line ride. And one cannot complain, we enjoyed a relaxing excursion, just us girls, with no traffic in sight, we kick back, sip wine and enjoy the beautiful coast on a sweet ride to Del Mar.
Without a doubt, Opening Day at Del Mar Horse Races is by far one the busiest and most attended events in San Diego of the year, in fact some 40,000 get tickets annually. We attend, of course, to also observe one of the most fashionable sports in town as ladies showcase their finest and most proper hat attires and delicately dress to impress. From Kentucky Derbys to Dress Hats to Soiree Headpieces and Birdcage Poppies, it is quite a head-turning show.
How can anyone miss one of the most renown fashion landmarks of the year! … Continue Reading