Lately my weeks have been travel-heavy with weekend photo-shoots, client meetings, and even a quick SoCal flight to Palm Springs. Whether the trip is for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, there is always a story to share from one’s adventure.
My recent trip consisted of 3 days of non-stop sightseeing, vintage shopping, and fine cuisine at several fabulous restaurants. One of the highlights was lunch at Jakes, a hip, contemporary bistro in the uptown design district of Palm Springs where I had the opportunity to dine alfresco in their charming courtyard. This being my first trip to Palm Springs, or Desert Springs for that matter, it was a pleasure to experience the vivid atmosphere and picture where my grandparents enjoyed their honeymoon in 1957.
During my visit I stayed at the Riviera, a Luxury Hotel and Resort located off highway 111 and North Palm Canyon Drive. The hotels appearance was very much upscale with various boutique touches, however it lacked in cleanliness and overall delivery in room service presentation. On the contrary my room, the Deluxe Studio Suite incorporated a fabulous open concept with 570-square-feet, spacious balcony, a luxurious marble bathroom with a stunning view of their lush common garden landscaping.
One of the many surprises that I encountered on my visit was the strong influence of architectural history that Palm Springs has established with a perspective of Desert Contemporary and Modernism. From countless well-curated streets filled with this dramatic geographic I couldn’t resist conducting a retro-chic photoshoot on location. Wearing an authentic vintage dress paired with a paisley silk scarf, milk stone earrings and Ande clutch this entire ensemble found itself blending with its mid-century atmosphere.
There is something to be said about Palm Springs, perhaps it’s the sociable residents, the 4-star dinning or picturesque scenery I now know why my grandparents choose such a destination over sixty years ago to begin their life together.
Authentic Vintage Bow Accented Dress, Annie Sandoval. Couture Silk Scarf (similar here & here). White Leather Clutch (similar here). Brian Atwood Patent Pumps (similar here & here).
At the age of 33, I was diagnosed with diabetes. I would have never imagined today at 36 I’d see such an auto-immune disease as a gift rather than a curse.
Prior to my diagnosis I ran for 10 months in uncrated fear unwilling to admit I could be a diabetic. With each passing month I found my life slipping from underneath me as I began to lose weight rapidly, a feeling of fatigue followed my every action, endless thirst, blurred vision with momentarily blindness; I was fighting to stay alive and ironically knew the reason.
The night I was hospitalized I was near death later discovering my A1C was at 11.2% and if I didn’t seek medical attention I would have secretly slipped into a coma during the night. Once the doctor announced his diagnosis I stared at the cold white walls of the emergency room and said to myself, “I will find a cure, this is not my ending”. From that moment, I’ve gone on a journey as a type 1 diabetic that has allowed me to see the world I want to live in, not the world I currently live in.
I am proud to share I currently have a A1C of 5.9% pre-diabetic, with the goal of 5.6% in the next year ahead. How did I reach these astonishing results? Through the daily practice of leading a health conscious mind-set that is fed by the BE- DO-HAVE Paradigm Shift in addition to clean eating, the knowledge of our bodies biochemistry and a daily fitness routine. I didn’t want to settle with wearing a pump or going on a unpractical diet plan, instead I desired to create a new lifestyle something of substance which in return would only enrich my life positively.
Since being diagnosed I’ve set-off to deliver worldwide media exposure for several prestigious diabetes organizations & highly recognized retailers: Beyond Type 1, JDRF, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alive, T1D Exposed, Myabetic, and Lauren’s Hope. I’ve also been featured on Hawaii News Now, 101.7 KKIQ, 92.1 KKDV, Healtheo360, Diabetes Connections, East Bay Times, Diabetes Power show, T1D Exposed Nude Calendar Advocacy Project, Bay Area Focus, and Diabetes Late Nite for my advocate efforts.
Today, I continue on a path of uniqueness and reflective charisma raising diabetes awareness with a message of positivity as I always share with those I encounter, Every Setback is the Setup for the Glamour in Life ™
Tory Burch Block-t Leather Satchel-Handbags. Vintage House of Hartwig, Paris of the Desert Tucson Wool Dress, similar found on Etsy. Long Leather Gloves, similar here & here. Make-up c/o Belleci Cosmetics. Sam Edelman Halan Pointy-Toe Pumps.
Does the following statement below sound familiar to you?
“If only I could HAVE a certain thing, I would DO something, and then I would BE happier.” There are laws which govern the Universe (as many of us are aware of), such as the Law of Gravity. The Law of Gravity is always consistent: if we fall, we will find ourselves rapidly moving toward impact– it’s that simple. As the Law of Gravity governs the behavior of our falling body, the Law of Attraction, is a spiritual principle that governs how we bring into existence what we seek in life. The Law of Attraction states that we magnetize or draw towards ourselves whatever we give our focus and attention too.
Could life be this simple to parallel into abundance and true success by just mastering a brilliant mind of attention? And what is this brilliant mind and where does one obtain such a mind-set?
Is it something we DO or achieve through BE-ing our higher-self?
This is different from living in a state of yearning, or chronic wanting (“I wish I could . . . “) Rather it is about choosing the experience one wants (“I am grateful . . . “) and allowing the details to work themselves out. Some may refer to this as living in the moment or BE-ing present. Whatever you may call it, it has an effect on the governed laws of the Universe and a behavioral conditioning on our personal results. Wanting only effects more wanting and trying doesn’t create results it only allows you to exist in a vast universe of energy.
The question that I am often asked is, what inspires you? I find for me it comes from not only authentic glamour, but the luxury to create the life you desire.
Until you live the life from within your imagination, you will never be able to act on those beliefs. I grew up with tremendous mental strength which consists of persistence not to mention a vision greater than my current reality. When a child holds onto a mental image there is no stopping their possibility or success. I’ve gone through a number of levels of growth and each time a new version of myself transpires unlocking hidden potential and shifting paradigms.
To truly succeeded in life you must remember to BE the person you envision, DO what they would and then HAVE that life. In many ways, we are ALL blocking our birthright of having a life of abundance and freedom. Isn’t it time you take control of your thoughts and create the life you deserve?
Casino Nights Beaded Cocktail Dress (similar here, here & here). Freshwater Pearl Earrings (Theresa Fisher, similar here). Vintage Gold Brooch Evening Clutch (similar here & here). Kate Spade New York Licorice Pumps. Foundation c/o Belleci Cosmetics. MAC Cosmetics, ‘Chili’ Matte Lipstick.
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