Before leaving on a journey I find it easier to plan thing ahead: organizing my destinations, searching the web for information and recommendations, and preparing a to-do list, a to-take list, a to-shop list, and to-finish-before list. Not only do I prepare myself but also everyone around me. From years of traveling, it has proven to be well worth the trouble. And now that I am heading on one of the most important journeys of my life, there is only so much that I can plan; there are so many uncertainties, open ends, variables and derivatives yet to be discovered. Even getting thi...

I love blazers, jackets, and any fitted and flattering upper body wrappings. Unless you are quite tall or wearing high heels, the shorter blazers will probably suit you better, but the longer cuts have a charm that works well with skinny jeans and stilettos.  Personally, I am less in favor of the full skirt or pants suit and prefer the mix and match combinations of colors and styles. I find that a good choice of blazer is one that goes with jeans or a casual skirt but can, at the same time, look classy and business-like with the right formal pants. With spring around the corner,...

Having high regard for the power of belief as a factor that shapes our lives and perception, (you can read more about it here) has made me look for the things that I believe as part of an ongoing search to strengthen my faith. So what do I believe in? I believe in human kindness and in the existence of inherent goodness and compassion. Occasionally it is buried deep inside, covered with thick layers of defensive armor or other human propensities such as ego and control. But the occasions are rare when the coating is too thick to allow any traces of good to show through,...

Until not very long ago, navigating a career path in the business world conjured up pictures of handshakes, suits and meeting rooms. Obviously, this is no longer the case. With its vast influence on our lives, we can no longer ignore social media’s impact on the professional aspects of life. Because nowadays, it's not just about handing out business cards and having cocktails with the right crowd; anyone considering you as a potential employee or investment would almost certainly want to check up on you and learn more about your online presence. You see, you no longer live in a w...

I would like to share with you today some beautiful outfits governed by the blend of black and white. For many years I found myself reluctant to wear this combination, probably because I was thinking of the "standard" look of a white top with black bottoms—a very traditional and business-like offering. However, a mere change in the order, namely a dark top with light bottoms, can make all the difference and break the unwelcome convention.  As you can see below, there are numerous alternatives for the twinning of these two colors, all of which create an interesting look while pla...

This post started off as a way to look for more faith, as I have high regard for the power of belief as a factor that shapes our lives and perception; faith in something bigger than ourselves or something for which we each have a different interpretation, be it finite or eternal, physical or spiritual. And yet, it was difficult for me to come up with things that I really believe in. I am not talking here about religious belief. Religious belief is powerful, universal and immortal. It is also the strongest and most influential tool for giving humankind spiritual meaning and explanatio...

Life can be seen as an endless list of experiences, each one another step in our search for happiness or glorious moments as we try to live life to the full. And this is why I have chosen to share with you my take on my latest experience: learning how to ski. Is there a cutoff date for our capacity to acquire new skills, start a new career or make our dreams come true? I often ponder this, and it was no different when considering skiing. I couldn’t get enough of my friends’ excitement about how exhilarating a sport skiing is. When I reached the stage in life when I could fin...

Having kids is a huge comfort. By using the word comfort, I don’t mean that my children are second-best,  a consolation prize  or a safety net, but rather that they couldn’t, shouldn’t and won’t be the only essence of my life.  No doubt being a parent is the hardest, most important, and most satisfactory mission I have undertaken in my adult life. From the moment I became a mother, I took my responsibility very seriously, not only my role as a nurturer but also as an educator and guide. And yet, throughout the years when I put my parenting role before my other duties...

Madonna's new album, her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart, is yet more proof that regardless of age, seniority, prestige, or the heights already scaled, when you're doing something that  burns from deep inside your core, there is no expiry date or fade out to that inner drive. Talking about Madonna, I have a confession to make: she is the only person who I could ever call a role model. Not because of what she does, but because of her courage and her ability to be so utterly true to herself, her dreams and her self-expression. She is someone who, perhaps  against the odds,...

As the cold season draws to an end and the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to leave behind the heavy coats and wrap up in long tail cardigans. If cardigans are one of your favorite items, you are probably familiar with the challenge of combining one with a coat on top, thus making them the ultimate choice for the in-between seasons. A second layer is still essential for the cooler days, and cardigans are a great way of being prepared for any tricky temperature change. Both the long and the short, cardigans remind me of a gown, always adding that extra touch of elegance. Personall...