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Dear Santa, I’ve Been A Good Gypsy This Year
Body 12 Days Of Christmas Wishes For An Effortlessly Chic Journey… Yes, here it is, the list of those items that have caught my eye throughout my journeys, that I’ve coveted and daydreamed about yet have not purchased on my own, that bring me comfort and ease without sacrificing style whether traveling via plane, train…
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London – Beauty – Lounging The Day Away At The Sanctuary
Often times, due to my hectic work schedule, I find it hard to separate work-time and me-time. Sure, I’ll book a massage or a facial, but minutes after the treatment is complete, I’m hustling back to the locker room to change and get back to the daily grind. Sometimes I leave feeling more stressed than…
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Excessive Baggage – Reunion With The Girls in Riviera Maya
Whether you’re heading out on a Girls Trip like myself, perhaps a family reunion, or even a romantic getaway, Riviera Maya is always Bohemian Chic no matter what the occasion. This effortlessly fashionable, yet laid back, natural style makes it simple to mix and match, which is a huge plus for avoiding those Excessive Baggage…
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Miami Beauty – Canyon Ranch Spa
Miami Beach is one of my favorite “local” (aka No passport required) destination spots. The nightlife and cuisine are unbeatable, which generally means I have to spend a few days recovering when I get home. But this trip – I thought I’d squeeze in some necessary detoxification before I boarded my return flight. After a…
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Black Is The New Black…Everywhere
As the Bohemian Chic and Denim trends began to wind down in the late Summer through early Fall across Europe, it was Black on Black that began popping up everywhere! By early October, a dash of color or animal print perhaps on the shoe, a white graphic t-shirt here and there and gold metallic accessories…
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Miami Beach – A Non-Resident Local’s Chic Hit List
Having moved away from South Beach five years ago, yet returning multiple times a year makes me still feel like a local. Looking at the Miami Beach address on my drivers license, which does not expire until, 2020 could even count as evidence to outsiders that I am a local, however, not being 100% on…
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Walking The Tight Rope Of Holiday Season Fitness – Part II
As much as we don’t want to physically resemble that stuffed turkey that we’ve just consumed at many of our holiday meals, nor do we prefer to opt for the shimmery yet concealing sweater and dark pant combo, come New Years Eve, over the fabulous cocktail dress, we all know it’s a very delicate balancing…
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Walking The Tight Rope of Holiday Season Fitness – Part I
For many, the Holiday Season can be viewed as a stressful but delicate balancing act. Measuring the right combination of family reunions and friends festive outings as to not leave any feelings hurt…finding an equilibrium between attending just enough work related cocktails and lunches to share the holiday joy with your colleagues while not abandoning…
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Out With The Old, In With The New & Unique This New Year
With the New Year only a mere 8 weeks away, my mind has begun buzzing of ways to celebrate or more specifically, where to go. Of course, I’ve done the New York, Paris, Madrid “Big City, Ball Drop” theme many times before and staying local would man 1 of 2 options…a cliche prepaid night club…
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Halloween on South Beach…There’s No Place Like Home
“There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home”…and so goes the chant as I’ve clicked my ruby slippers for Halloween this year and am transported back for the first Halloween in 5 years to the place that I called home for much of my adult life, Miami’s South Beach. Having traveled and celebrated…
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Think Pink – Packing For A Cure
As October, aka “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” is coming to an end, I was recently reminded of the great support that so many give to this cause, while on an American Airlines flight a few days back. For myself, the Susan G Komen Foundation has always been my chosen foundation of focus for my efforts,…
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The Gypsy – My Champagne Cocktail Du Jour
Go ahead…try one, I know you’ll love it. It’s a sleek and sexy drink with a kick. Here are the goods so you can order one at the bar the next time you’re out, or serve them at your next cocktail party. The Gypsy 1. Coat the rim of a champagne flute with sugar 2.…
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Weightless Baggage – The Tunes of Summer 2013
It’s been a busy past few months for this Gypsy, but one of the things that’s always kept me going at this steady pace are my playlists that I create from the special songs that bring back memories from my travels and the people I meet along the way. Although I’ll always be a bit…
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Fall Into My Baggage – Capturing Autumn’s New Looks For My Next Season Of Travel
With the temperatures cooling off and the first day of autumn only days away, I’ve made my shopping rounds at La Roca Village, carefully selecting those must have pieces to join me on my journey over the next few months. A few stand out themes that I’m loving for the fall are the pairing of…
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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day – Mezcal and Mariachis at Salt in Barcelona
As a frequent traveler to Mexico, I’ve become quite the connoisseur of Mexican cuisine and am always seeking out places where it is don’t right. Last night, I jumped at the opportunity to spend my evening in Barcelona, one town where I seldom find great Mexican food, and attend a special dinner hosted by guest…
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Barcelona – Catalonia National Day – If You Can’t Beat Em, Join Em
This morning I woke to the sounds of bagpipes, drums and military style marching chants that sounded so close that I nearly thought a parade was passing through my apartment. Then as I looked out the window, one floor below, I realized that it was a historical reenactment parade for National Day of Catalonia, today,…
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The Bloody Mezcal – Kicking Off The Fall Season With A Bang
After a whilrwind end to the summer season, grasping onto every last minute of these warmer months, it’s no wonder that one can not be slightly hung over at this exact moment. Now, truly past the Season Closing Parties, it’s officially the autumn and my slight headache is the only remnant of the parties that…
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Excessive Baggage – Packing For In Between Seasons Travel
As I am on the road again for another major long haul trip of nearly two months, I knew it would be a must to turn to friend and fashion blogger Genniva Bruce of Somewear To Be to create another installment of Excessive Baggage. This time, we’re tackling my packing challenge of travel early August…
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Isla Mujeres – The Accidental Wing Woman
Nearly everyone has heard of “The Accidental Tourist” and with my lifestyle, that role doesn’t hit far from the mark, but “Wing Woman” on the other hand is one role that I seldom play, yet I played it like a champ in this effort to escape from Cancun to de-stress in one of my favorite…
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Barcelona Eat – Gusto del Born – A Little Slice Of Italy Right Down The Street
I guess it’s time to let you in on a little secret of mine. I can’t always be chic and well put together, especially on days when I’m facing the ever pleasant hangover. Although I try to avoid this headache inducing visitor as often as possible, well, there are just some days where I lose…
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