In Flander's Field...

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Forever We Remember ♥

For all of the fallen and all of those still fighting.. God Bless!

As we bow our heads for 2 minutes of silence we remember every man and woman who has fought and served to help make our country what it is today! So we stand tall and salute them for their service, dedication and honour for everything they have given up and done; so today we stand on guard to remember all the men and women and their valiant battle so their memories and fight is never forgotten.

Lest we forget!

“Stand behind our troops for they stood and fought for you.”

WW1, WW2, Korean War, Pearl Harbour, Iraq

As we prepare to honour all the fallen and fighting soliders tomorrow we sit and are thankful and feel blessed for their service and sacrifice. Men and women are giving up years of their lives to perform the ultimate sacrifice for their country by serving in the military, army, navy, etc. so that you and I can go about our everyday lives safe and protected. Hero's when they leave, hero's while their there and a hero when they return but what happens after the spotlight fades and our veterans are forgotten? A deeply sad and pathetic statistic that exists among us. Our veterans serve, fight and protect then are release with no pension, no job to come home to and debt that accumulates as a result.

What can you do as a business owner or as a caring and concerned citizen of a community surrounded by businesses? You can help to promote and pass on via word of mouth about a company called Civiside.

Civiside is a home-grown initiative that implemented the Guaranteed Interview (GI) Program for Veterans, the GI Program ensures businesses that partner with Civiside will guarantee at least one interview to each military person that applies given they are qualified for the position; a free initiative for both businesses and veterans.

A way to give back to our veterans that incurs no cost and can make a change in their lives- an impact you may see as little or irrelavant but can mean the world to a veteran as they struggle to make that transition from military life to civilian life.

A chance to promote our services which is a free initiative and a great way to give back to our veterans for all their service and dedication. This is a service that is extremely beneficial to them because many people are unaware that 70%+ of military personnel retire without a pension- a very sad statistic given they put their life on the line to fight and serve their country and are forgotten when they come home, if they do at all.  The simple concept of this program is to help transition military personnel into civilian life as well as allowing them access to networking opportunities as many veterans networking circle consist of contacts within the military. Veterans usually have very limited contacts within the community outside their military based networks, this allows them the opportunity to branch out and build new relationships.  Helping to create awareness within communities and get businesses to partner with Civiside to be a part of the GI Program which is a great incentive for them as they are taking on Corporate Social Responsibility, giving back to our veterans all while incurring no cost to their business.

Remember our fallen, help those fighting!

A Good Cause... All in the name of Fashion!

When Fashion meets Charity!  

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”- Coco Chanel

Fashion can make people greedy and throw money at items that will go unused in two months. Money spent to look the part rather than use it towards a good cause. What happens when fashion meets a good cause?

Fashion is power. Fashion draws the likes of everyone who’s deemed “important” to runway shows and events- the perfect recipe for raising money and bringing awareness to a cause worthwhile.

Designers have begun to do just that- they’ve used their art and designs to draw the likes of famous and powerful people to their shows while all money is donated to a cause that is on display for the “big wigs” to take notice and a cause that is close to the designer’s heart.

With widespread media coverage, red carpet interviews, after parties and of course the show all while promoting the charity it can be the chance of a life time to successfully create awareness about a cause and present an interest to people who were unaware and make information about the charity and the cause more known. Eliminating inaccurate statistics and presumptions and giving a deeper look into whose being affected.

Some of the campaigns launched by designers are:

-H&M who hosts shows fight and aid in the research of AIDS

-Kohl’s launching a line to support women’s health in the fight against breast cancer (line designed by Vera Wang)

-New York & Co. hosted fashion show where all proceeds went to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

-Department store Nordstrom held fashion show to support the Children’s Dream Foundations

-San Diego Chargers teammates and Bloomingdales launched a fashion school where all proceeds go to after school programming for underprivileged children in the schools in the San Diego area.

The list goes on and on but a lot of time people are unaware of the good that fashion can do. Fashion is everywhere from the clothes that we wear, to the style of our house interior to the causes it helps.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”-Coco Chanel

Style your career...

Style a client, Produce a show, Design your line.

Fashion is consumed by everyone regardless if you enjoy it and are interested in it,or simply feel you could care less about it. Fashion is everywhere; it can become a habit and a passion. Fashion helps to create and exude personality; it is constantly changing and rapidly exposing the creative arts and vivid minds of those who design lines. Clothing expresses certain looks you try to achieve, can create a personality for all who wear.

Fashion can take on so many other forms in regards to a career aside from designing a line- a career in fashion can be anything from designing and producing a runway show, styling a client or store windows, editing and writing for a magazine or daily column, PR for a fashion company or a fashion client, or it could be owning your own store, the possibilities are endless.

A career in fashion is very fast paced, disposable and constantly evolving. You need to have a passion, strong interest and creative mind in order to keep up in the industry. The fashion industry is filled with the most out spoken, forward and intimidating people one could ever encounter. From the likes of Anna Wintour to Kelly Coutron there is no time for sugar coating a topic, they are simply direct and often times extremely harsh. To make it in the industry you need to be able to have thick skin and take their comments and make changes and let them know that you're here for a reason and be able to deliver.

There are two major seasons in the fashion industry Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter where designers will launch runway shows in fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan, NYC and Toronto; all to gain attention and to stay alive in the design game. Each designer competes to wow the audience with their creative, eye catching and drool worthy designs and exotic and sometimes way out there shows that keeps people talking and your name on their lips.

As soon as these shows start they are over and the creation of their new lines are in progress, leaving very little time to reflect and relish on accomplished success. Often times working in this industry is filled with constant pressures and very little compliments but when those jobs are met with congratulations and recognition it makes it all worth the while.

Fashion takes on many forms from haute couture, emo, grunge or even your basic plain jane style there's a little something for everyone and something that interests all whether we like to believe or admit it.


Fashion isn't something that you learn to become, fashion is in everyone. Fashion to some becomes a big part of their life and for others becomes their whole life.

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”- Coco Chanel

Tis the Season to Start Spending

With Christmas just around the corner a mere 54 days to be exact, the holiday season has begun.

With stores filling their shelves with Christmas decorations, the Wish Book arriving at door steps, holiday music sounding throughout stores and the cold water upon us it's slowly beginning to look a lot more like Christmas.

Christmas a personal holiday favourite of mine can be the most perfect or most stressful holiday season for many reasons. With tough economic times still upon us the holiday season can put a lot of strain on families. The key to eliminating stress and elevating financial burden all at once is to start early and look for sales.

Malls everywhere are clearing out their fall stuff and making room for their winter and Christmas merchandise, therefore leaving sale signs everywhere. Some stores that have big sales on are Juicy Couture with merchandise up to 75% off, Coach 20% off select merchandise, etc.

Crowds will start swarming the malls and the wait will be hectic but to avoid all that many online sites allow you to do all you’re shopping from the comfort of your own home. With quick and easy deliver service and convenient browsing in your PJ's it can be a more enjoyable experience. Some sites that offer a wide variety of items at lower costs then stores and provide quick and easy shipping is Amazon, Sears, Victoria Secret, etc.

Shopping little by little can easily cross items off your list and eliminate financial stress. Start early so you have time to enjoy the holiday season!

Happy Shopping!

X-Tina & Courtney Cox Breakups!

Most people view celebrities lives as perfect and idealist, the glitz, glamour, money and lavish lifestyle; but is it all worth it with temporary love?

Many say the key to happiness is money- but what happens when you have all the money in the world but it can't find lasting love?  Vacation homes in Malibu & the Hamptons, a yacht in your backyard and divorce papers on your kitchen table; the reality currently for Christina Aguliar and her husband Jordan Bratman as well as Courtney Cox and her husband David Arquette.

In the life of the rich and famous, everyone caters to their every needs, they have achieved more in their 28-45 years of life then most people ever will in a lifetime.

Hollywood creates an image of awe and desire for those of us who are on the outside; for those on the inside it creates a vicious cycle of weight and image battles, power struggles, drug and alcohol problems and life of disposability.

Is happy ever after possible with two celebrities or is it unrealistic to think that to people can really have money, fame and happiness to make a marriage work especially when big ego's are involved?

Maybe a life out of the limelight and with significantly smaller bank accounts might be the better option as long as you have love because I mean what good is all the money when you're alone and don't have anyone to share your life or your lavish lifestyle with... even worse continually question do they love you for you or do they love you for your money and what you can do for them.