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Why Did You Wear That: Time Will Tell with Louis Moinet

By admin|October 18th, 2015|Sponsored Post, Why Did You Wear That?|

“Shoot!” I exclaim as I peer at the clock above my stove. “I’m late… Again.”

I inspect my reflection in the mirror for the fourth time and reassure myself that my hair alone is well worth the wait. Thirty minutes worth the wait though? Should I just cancel? What excuse can I use this time? Faulty plumbing? look for help in https://allsewerserviceplumbing.com/24-hour-emergency-plumber/ and get a 24 hour service, Natural disaster? Personality defect? It is in my Aquarian nature, after all.

I pick up my phone to make the call (text), and realize that even if I leave right now, I’ll be forty-five minutes late, pending traffic. Please don’t take Bleecker. Before pressing send, I recall how his dark brown eyes had made me melt and how the conversation during our first encounter had made me forget about time altogether. Maybe I won’t cancel. Besides, I’m already dressed, and this dress deserves to be seen. I delete my message, grab my bag and give one last glance in the mirror before heading down the hall to the elevator.

I let him know I’m on my way, without being too apologetic. I don’t want to tip the scales too far in his favor. As the taxi pulls up to the curb in front of the restaurant, I take a deep breath and decide that no excuse will be my best excuse. Everyone knows that anything worth having is also worth waiting for. It’s basic economics. All good things always take time. And I’m certainly worth the wait.

As I walk into the already crowded restaurant, I spot him. And as I spot him, he spots me and peers down at his wrist, presumably to check just how late I actually am. I give a half hearted wave hoping to offset any animosity with a shy smile. I make my way to him, avoiding a waitress with an overloaded drink tray and dodging an over served patron and I see him start to soften. It must be my hair. He greets me with a warm enveloping hug and despite my tardiness, all seems to be forgiven. Just as I start to relax, he looks down at his wrist again and for the first time, I notice that he’s not wearing just any watch, a Tag or a Rolex, it’s a Louis Moinet. I don’t know much about stocks or bonds, cars or sports, but I do know you can tell a lot about a man by his watch– and his shoes.

Now, if you’ve never heard of Louis Moinet, you’re not a watch enthusiast or you’ve been tricked into believing there are only a few watches worth wearing. Someone with discerning taste knows the difference. This particular model is the Louis Moinet Memoris tenth anniversary timepiece- the first chronograph watch in watchmaking history. Certainly not for novices. Seeing this watch on my date’s wrist tells me that he is someone who is more interested in the craft of watchmaking than the culture of watch wearing. This purchase wasn’t made after listening to one too many Drake songs or catching an ad in between episodes of Scandal. This is a man who values the art over the adage, the heritage more than the hearsay. With the chronograph existing two hundred years and the watchmaker celebrating its tenth anniversary, Louis Moinet reinvented things by focusing on the chronograph as a centerpiece rather than simply a design component. There is a reason this watch has been nominated for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie of Geneva. Incorporating the “Energie Plus”, an automatic pawl self winding system, the Memoris can be wound in both directions optimizing every movement. I know I’ve done the right thing by not canceling. This is a man who values his time. It’s written all over his wrist. I feel a pang of guilt for not having valued it myself. watch. Have you been thinking of purchasing a Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer or Seiko? Whether it will be your very first luxury watch or you’re adding to your elite collection – nanadc.com offer 100% authentic luxury watches at unbelievably discounted rates.

He asks if I’d care for a drink and I order rosé because it would look nice with the rose gold of his watch. He smiles as if in cahoots. I smile back and think that perhaps if I had a watch half as lovely, I’d never be late either. Will this romance last longer than the dessert course? Who knows? Only time will tell.

Beauty Buzz: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™

By admin|September 8th, 2015|Beauty & Trends, Beauty Buzz, Sponsored Post|

Even though the official start of fall isn’t until September 23rd, Labor Day often feels like the end of summer and the transition from fun in the sun to back to school and back to reality. Goodbye, cabana. Hello, cubicle. We swap out our skimpy suits for sweaters and our pedicures become irrelevant, hidden under closed toed brogues and boots. Even our beauty routines must morph. CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ has a developed a line to aid in the conversion consisting of nourishing shampoos and conditioners that are designed to address various hair and scalp needs. If you are dealing with hair loss find an expert in hair loss to help you. Usually, hair loss also causes thinning in the hair which makes it look like a person has lost more hair than they have in reality. I personally use hot rollers during this time of the year as these are good providing a thick look of the hair and also as they make the hair look bouncy . Like skin, weather can also have a strong effect on our scalps. As seasons change so do our skin cells and hair cycle – in fact, studies have shown that seasonality can cause shedding especially in fall.CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ Intense Hydration Nourishing Shampoo and Nourishing Daily Conditioner deliver the following benefits:

Hair is resilient to dryness for 24 hours of soft, hydrated hair
Infused with cactus extract, a known hydrator
Clinically proven to help replenish the scalp with essential hydration with regular use
Leaves hair beautifully strong from root to tip
Formulated with Nutrium 10™, an advanced moisture complex of vitamins and nutrients including vitamins B5, C & E, sunflower, almond, soybean & coconut oils, glycerin & aloe vera

As I spent an entire afternoon weeding through my closet and tossing things I hadn’t worn in ages (and maybe shouldn’t have ever worn) to make room for the new season’s latest acquisitions, I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror. It was dull and a bit dry from all of summer’s fun. Even my scalp was feeling the effects of too much sun, that is why itis important to always drink lots of water and to keep exercising.

It is essential to care for your scalp and hair with products designed to nourish and strengthen it – to ensure a healthy, full bodied head of hair. With fall on the horizon, you’ll want to put an emphasis on scalp care and start early, so your scalp and hair are ready for the transition ahead. After a few uses of CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™ Intense Hydration Nourishing Shampoo and Nourishing Daily Conditioner, my hair regained some shine and a bit of bounce. I had figured chopping my locks was going to be the only way to regain control of my mane, but post CLEAR SCALP & HAIR™, there’s not a pixie cut in my autumn forecast. Now not only is my closet ready for fall, so is my hair.

Photos by Skinny K

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Why Did You Wear That: Reflecting Your Style with Modani

By admin|November 6th, 2014|Sponsored Post, Why Did You Wear That?|

When I moved back to New York from California, my second cross country move, I was looking for somewhere that felt like home. Somewhere that felt safe. I had loved the apartment I’d been living in pre city exodus so much, that I tried to stalk the building for any availabilities, but to no avail. Instead, I was sort of bamboozled into taking an apartment in the building directly across the street and it ended up being a wonderful mishap. Originally, I was shown an apartment up six floors with a much better view, but a dog stained parquet floor and a random load bearing column that completely disrupted the studio apartment’s tiny “flow.” Before I could chock this showing up to another loss, the building manager let me know that there was actually a similar apartment downstairs that would be available soon, but was undergoing renovations. When we walked into the construction site, there wasn’t much to see, but the light was nice and the space was plenty for myself and Smitty. Without knowing what it would look like upon completion, I headed downstairs to sign a lease.

Nearly two years later, the longest I’ve lived in a single place in the past 12 years, I still love my apartment, though I’ve not actually finished decorating it. I am even looking at the audio interfaces for garageband to get the right fit for my apartment. I think because I’ve grown accustomed to picking up and moving on year after year, it felt strange to fully commit to one place. There’s an antique mirror propped up in one corner that hasn’t been hung, partially because my mother threatened my life should it be hung impetuously and come crashing down. There’s no chandelier or signature wallpapered wall. I have no desk or dining table. My friends complain there are no counter barstools, but it’s rare that anyone is let into my inner sanctum. Recently, I realized that productivity would probably increase exponentially if I had a place to work other than in my bed or sitting Indian style in front of my lucite coffee table.

When I stumbled upon Modani Modern Furniture‘s website one afternoon, it seemed all but serendipitous. This was the perfect time to figure out what to do with my space and because I prefer a sleek, clean, line to bulky and comfy (as can be attested to by any of the uncomfortable guests of my couch), Modani Modern Furniture was a wonderful fit. Though many people never see our homes, especially in New York, they are very clear reflections of our personal style– at times, even more so than our outfits. If you’re looking to do a little home makeover yourself, be sure to checkout Modani’s Modern furniture stores.

Ideally, I would have some strapping young man come (carefully) hang the mirror behind my couch. In the space that the mirror was previously occupying, I would like to place the best leather office chair and some type of table where I could work. This would also provide some extra seating for the guests I never invite over and another place Smitty could claim as his own. Below are some Modani pieces I feel would fit in my space to complete the “look” of my home.

Olga Pillow, Ilda Side Table, Savina Lounge Chair, Black Moon Medusa Chandelier

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: TenGems

By admin|November 5th, 2014|Sponsored Post, Why Did You Wear That?|

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then rose gold, smokey quartz, and morganite are her inner circle. When TenGems, a luxury jewelry e-tailer, asked if I’d like to curate a collection for them, I was more than happy to oblige. Offering designer jewels from brands including Ippolita, Roberto Coin, and Baume & Mercier at 30-75% off of retail prices on a daily basis, you don’t have to wait around for the holidays to treat yourself (though now might be a good time to start your shopping). Easy returns and free shipping are all the more reason to stock up on sparkling accessories to wear during gala season. Below are a few of my favorites: