OG says GO ahead...THINK Fashionista

Vanessa Paradis for Chanel

Are we having fun with fashion yet?

No?

Is it because you are neither

a spokesmodel for CHANEL nor married

to Johnny Depp?

Honey, you don't need that pirate...

Need a nudge?

all photography by Jean-Baptiste Mondino

1.

Update your 'fashionista face.'

Twist up your sassiest red lipstick

and wear it boldly like Scarlett

even if the current trend is

neon 80's colors.

2.

Channel your inner fashionista.

Which is to say, don't suddenly

morph into Miss Superficial.

But rather begin dressing

to please yourself and ignore

what they say you can't wear

(because of your age/weight/personality/IQ).

3.

Unwind like a true fashionista.

Ummmmmm.

Or...

maybe don't.

5.

Love shoes like a fashionista.

You know you understand

the power of a pretty new pair

and OG says

oh baby,

GO ahead.

6.

Daydream fashionista dreams.

They're big.

They're full of bliss.

They involve no dirty laundry

or ellipticals.

7.

Drag yourself into ONE GIRL.

We'll provide the inspiration:

to take on the world and

face life in

clothes that

make

you

feel

simply

fierce.

Big hug.

10 Spring Pick-Me-Ups

photo by Olivia Graham

O  N  E    G  I  R  L

is so thrilled

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

With a little help from the

stunning photography of

* O l i v i a    G r a h a m *

who transports us to calming places

with her keen use of light, mood, and magic...

here are a few pick-me-ups to keep us thriving

in this season of RENEWAL and PROMISE.

1.

Take a drive.

It's good every once in awhile to have

no particular destination in mind

in order to discover something new,

clear the cobwebs from the mind,

and feel that sense of freedom you had

when you were 16 years young.

2.

Inject something new and unexpected

into your decorating at home.

Mass a bunch of mirrors on a lonely wall.

Buy a piece of art that's a little dangerous or one-off.

Visit One Girl!

Spring is a season of growth, and so often

stepping outside our comfort zone leads

us toward personal growth.

3.

Don't just accept the face staring

back in the glass, give her love.

We're so hard on ourselves, and where

does that get us? We're so much more

than bones and skin, but sometimes

we don't act like it.

Let's act like it.

4.

Follow the path that leads to fun.

If spring doesn't jolt your spirit into having

a little more fun, I'm not sure what will!

Is there a sport or a hobby or a place you've

been dreaming about? Go for it.

5.

Get comfortable with your personal style.

Spring is such an awesome season to shed some of those

wintry fashions and safe wardrobe choices for

lighter-hearted options that feel right FOR YOU.

I do hope you'll stop in so I can show you

some really cute new finds.

6.

Embrace your femininity.

That will mean something different for each of us.

For me, I love feminine apparel and objects paired

with an edge--the contrast sort of balances everything

out and keeps me feeling centered.

7.

Laugh more everyday.

We all know this is totally the best prescription ever.

It eases the pain of daily stress.

It increases endorphins in the brain.

It removes the sting of disappointment.

It is medicine with sweet side effects.

8.

Get moving.

So many of us hibernate all winter and stop

exercising, and we will definitely not mention

muffin tops here (oops.) but your body is

counting on you to do what's right for it so

it can serve you well for a long time.

Let's dust off our bikes!

9.

Smell the blossoms.

The air is suddenly sweeter so let's

savor it and be grateful for it everyday.

10.

Climb a tree.

Okay, maybe not literally.

*disclaimer*

ONE GIRL accepts no liability

for readers who buckle on 6-inch platform

sandals to scale oaks over 24 inches.

But take a risk or go out on a limb

where the fruit is.

Isn't Olivia Graham's photography amazing?

Thanks for reading...

Thanks for supporting ONE GIRL

and the girl behind it.

I hope these encouraging thoughts

and reminders enhance your everyday.

Big hug.

it's never too late...TO BE BRAND NEW!

"Fashion fades,

style is eternal."

(Yves St. Laurent)

Let's chat today

about personal style.

Cool?

How do you achieve it?

How much cash does it take to

truly look like we possess it?

And why bother anyway?!?

Hmmmmmmm.

Vintage chic?

Bohemian beach babe?

Sex kitten with attitude?

Casually classic?

For some of us, personal style has

taken years to achieve.

For others,

it still eludes us.

But the good news for everybody?

HA!

WE GET TO CHOOSE!!!

Which is HUGE since with so very much in life

we just don't get to decide.

BTW.

Wanna know something I enjoy immensely?

OG carries killer Rebel Designs

A career where I'm privileged to help

other people develop, explore, and refine

personal style.

I love the idea of lifestyling.

No, it's not saving the world...

I mean, I'm ONE GIRL for cryin out loud.

But you have to get dressed, right?

You feel better when your home

feels like a haven, right?

Doing both with style sounds

pretty. dang. smart to me!

(Especially when you let

One Girl help so you don't

have to break the bank.)

It is always inspiring to see

someone confidently embrace a particular

style so perfect for them and their lifestyle...

and that someone can be YOU.

I'll never tire of calling upon creativity to help others

create new looks for their wardrobe and home.

Personal style enters into how we entertain,

how we live, and where we put our energies.

Heck, you can even sport personal style

on your way to the gym in a low ponytail

and simple heather grey tank from a

charming boutique in Barrington!

And it doesn't take a fortune

to express personal style at home.

Wanna chat (in person) about your personal style?

Need a reminder that it's never too late?

Stop by soon!

Big hug.

a CREATIVE vision for life

photography by olivia graham

"A dream is your creative vision

for your life in the future.

You must

break out of your

current comfort zone

and become comfortable

with the unfamiliar and the unknown. "

~Denis Waitley

hello lovely inc.

Let's face it. 

It can be unsettling to get comfy with the unknown.

Even when we know

it's the right thing to do.

Elysian Hotel

Am I getting heavy?

Well, maybe just a little...

Guess I need a little soak

and some tunes to ease up.

olivia graham

Ahhhh.

That's better.

As I was saying...

It's scary to break out of

your comfort zone,

but it's how we grow.

And we NEED to keep growing.

danny roberts

It's how we stretch.

gardener and marks

And become better people.

Glen Luchford - Prada 1997

It's how we discover true meaning

and contentment.

HA! - sascha goldberger

No matter what that may be!

amanda cherie

It's natural to feel some fear.

Still...

Don't ever be afraid to hope

(and it will be quite okay

if you consistently remind

me of this, deal?).

Keep dreaming, friends.
Keep growing more comfortable
with the unknown.

Big hug.

friendship...always in FASHION

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'm sitting here thinking about my friends

and what a true blessing they are.

**************

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make

is that they can grow separately without growing apart."

~Elisabeth Foley

*****************************

What an incredible thought.

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT

FRIENDSHIP?

So are we tossin' the boards in the pickup and

hightailing it outta here or what?

We would be lost, yes?

Sometimes we forget

what a priceless treasure,

what spoiled riches,

Danny Roberts

and what a lovely miracle

is a friend.

Besides being cheaper than therapy,

what is a true friend?

For a birthday or NO GOOD REASON,

Alex and Ani bangles from OG fit everyone.

"An antidote for fifty enemies."

(Aristotle)

"Someone who never gets in your way

unless you happen to be going down."

(Arnold Glasow)

"Tells you a harsh truth, wanting ten times more

to tell you a loving lie."

(Robert Brault)

"They stab us in the front."

(Oscar Wilde)

"When we honestly ask ourselves which people

 in our lives mean the most to us, we often find

 that it is those who, instead of giving advice,

solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share

our pain and touch our wounds with a warm

 and tender hand. The friend who can be silent

with us in a moment of despair or confusion,

who can stay with us in an hour of grief and

bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing,

not curing, not healing and face with us the

reality of our powerlessness,

that is a friend who cares."

~Henri Nouwen

We really do need each other, don't we?

Let's all do somethin special for

a friend this week, deal?

Big hug.