Kim Johnson Gross: Fashion Expert
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Kim Johnson Gross is co-creator of the international bestselling book series Chic Simple. She is currently working on her next book, What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life, which is being published by Springboard Press in Spring 2009. You can find out more about Kim at her website.
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Buying luggage is like building any kind of wardrobe - it is a base that you can build on, as pieces often come in varying shapes in sizes. While quality and function are primary, your choice of luggage is also an extension of your personal style.Read More »
Before deciding on your luggage of choice, consider where you are going - a city holiday requires a different kind of bag than backpacking. Its size and detailing depends how much you plan to pack which is determined by the amount of time you're traveling, the varying activities and climates you anticipate, and your personal needs.
The designs featured are geared for weekend warriors whose destinations vary as greatly as their needs and style. Each piece is the best of the best and should last a lifetime of travel adventures. The materials, craftsmanship, innovation, design and durability are top notch, which is reflected in the prices. Each company included has a history serving their peripatetic clients as intriguing as any sojourn imaginable. Many are worth checking out on their websites. Choosing these pieces has inspired me to dream, even if only as an armchair traveler. -
“The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3Read More »
I loved all my bronzy tans and the memories that went with them - deep-sea fishing in the Bahamas, an Outward Bound sailing adventure in Maine, camping on beaches in Portugal, baking my topless body in Mykonos. More often than not, the perfect summer day for me was laying on a beach slathered in baby oil, bleaching my hair with lemon juice. Tans were considered beautiful then. Today, they are a measure of ignorance.
I choose not to remember the sunburns of my youth, yet live in terror of the accumulative wreckage lurking within my skin. Besides provoking the deadliest of all skin cancer, melanoma, sun damage causes premature wrinkles and can trigger other skin ailments like rosacea and brown spots.
When well-protected—head-to-toe, there is no need to give up on enjoying outdoor activities. Sun protective clothing was originally developed in Australia, where it is federally regulated, as the sun is especially intense and active outdoor activities are a way of life. This clothing is made from fabrics that provide UPF protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Many of the best manufacturers will share information on how these fabrics have been tested and how to care for them so they will maintain their effectiveness over time.
The items I have chosen are primarily made by companies solely committed to providing the best sun protection in their products coupled with great design. Summer doesn't get much better than that. Enjoy! -
“The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3Read More »
Fly fishing on the Middle Fork, sailing in Maine, surfing in Montauk, biking on the Vineyard, Saturdays with the guys on the local links, mowing the lawn - wherever you find yourself summertime requires planning and managing your assets, i.e. your skin.
When well protected from the sun—head-to-toe, there is no need to give up on enjoying outdoor activities. Sun protective clothing makes it easy. Originally developed in Australia, where it's now federally regulated, because the sun is especially intense, ozone layer is disappearing, and active outdoor activities are a way of life. Made from fabrics that provide UPF protect against both UVA and UVB rays.
The items I have chosen are primarily made by companies solely committed to providing the best sun protection in their products coupled with great design. Many of the best manufacturers share information on how their products have been tested and let you know how to care for them so they will maintain their effectiveness over time. Summer doesn't get much better than that. Enjoy!
