The beginning of everything . . .

Isn't it strange and wonderful, how a song, a scent, a touch, can call us back in time,  pinpointing a specific moment -- a memory that may have been, forever lost. From where did it arise?  How did it surface?  Regardless, it is often a little gift of sweetness that returns to linger once again, to perfume our life with a dream-like recollection of what once was:

Coffee and a real, chocolate croissant

twirling in a lilac garden

lemon curd icecream

Trail-90 cruisin'

favorite pair of lost sneakers

fire-flies on a summer night

that first kiss in Paris . . . 

Even as I write this, an old love song shuffles on my laptop.  I think of him, and gingerly

accept the invitation.  I walk down memory lane.

"There's a word for it," she told me, "in French, for when you have a lingering impression

 of something having passed by . . . sillage.  I'always think of it when a firework explodes

and lights up the smoke from the ones before it."  
"That's a terrible word," I teased.  "It's like an excuse for holding onto the past."

"Well, I think it's beautiful.  A word for remembering small moments destined to be lost."

--Robyn Schneider, The Beginning of Everything 

This just happened to turn into one of my most favorite shoots of all time.  The
Nicole Miller Ephemeral flora dress is simply gorgeous, slightly dressy, and the perfect thing to wear to a
summer wedding or evening event.  Of course, it calls for your favorite strappy sandal, but
I wanted to try something different, and I think the converse are unexpected and intentionally
casual. This Lone Soldier jacket carried it even further into the comfort zone that I love.  The overall color
mix of lilac, white, and army green is bangin' beautiful.  The rings and things are my new,
delightful treasures from Prince Puja -- total Charcoal Alley.  Oh, oh, oh . . . and this bag, this Monserat De Lucca, Bochoa fringe, bag . . . it's going with me everywhere!

What I was Wearing:

Dress: Nicole Miller 'Ephemeral Flora Gown'

Jacket:  Current Elliott 'The Lone Soldier' 

Shoes: High Top Converse

Bag: Monserat De Lucca 'Bochoa' 

Lipstick: 'Plushest Petal' Clinique Chubby Stick

Jewelry: Prince Puja  

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 Peace, Love & Good Chocolate

PARIS  

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