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A CURATED LIFE                      

A LIFESTYLE BLOG

Joanne's updates about what's happening behind the scenes and inspirations for living the artful life..

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  • Writer: Joanne Mullin
    Joanne Mullin
  • Nov 15, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 29, 2021

Valerie visits the Modern Art Museum


Meet Valerie. She's all about setting the stage. Whether decorating a room, planning a party, designing a garden or even setting a table, she says it’s all about creating an experience — eliminating distractions and drawing the eye to what’s important.


Valerie is loved by many for her generosity of spirit and sweet, endearing ways. Her best friends love her for her imaginative transformations of spaces and environments, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.


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Today she’s going to the Modern Art Museum for the afternoon for a dose of inspiration. She loves the subtle drama of the building’s architecture, and the use of colors and contrasts to entice the visitor into the environment, setting the stage for experiencing the art itself.


We created our Valerie kimono for the woman who loves an enticing statement piece. Featuring a curated collection of repurposed fabrics, we think you’ll love the fact that it is a handcrafted one-of-a-kind piece. It’s the little details that tell a story, after all: details like a full, luxurious lining, deep side slits and oversized patch pockets; details that make the difference between an average kimono and a one-of-a-kind garment with elevated style.


Be the enticing one-of-a-kind work of art that you are. You'll be ready for any stage -- a vision and an inspiration -- with or without the spotlight.


Style that Takes You Places #4





 
 
 
  • Writer: Joanne Mullin
    Joanne Mullin
  • Nov 15, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 29, 2021

Heidi visits a New Bistro


World traveller and connoisseur of food, wine, abstract art and Latin sambas, Heidi savors the finer things in life. She has a cosmopolitan flair that’s all her own. When it comes to style, she loves putting colors and prints together, and enjoys wearing things that are unusual and artistic. She also tends to choose garments that are versatile and flattering because they suit her spontaneous, yet curated lifestyle.


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When it comes to food, she loves a good bistro. The decor, the vibe and the food just bring her to life. Tonight she is meeting some friends at a new bistro in a trendy hotel downtown.


The murmur of voices gets suddenly louder as she opens the door and is engulfed in the intoxicating mix of aromas, sights and sounds of the bustling bistro. A burst of laughter. The pop of a cork. The subtle beats of the background music. The aroma of food being seared over an open fire.


As she gracefully makes her way to her table, her kimono movies with her, creating a fluid vision in slow motion. It is a moment to savor; an indulgence in luxury. She has never felt so at ease; so comfortable in her own skin; so fully herself.. This is her time; her moment to shine.


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Inspired by Heidi's love for luxurious and colorful statement pieces, we created our Heidi kimono from a vibrant combination of repurposed fabrics, trimmed with new. Fully lined, it hits just above the knee, while generous side splits and patch pockets add to its elegant ease. Wear it with or without the belt. You’ll love it’s sleek lining — so comfortable and easy to slip into. We think you’ll find yourself wearing it whenever you want to feel at your best.


Style that Takes You Places #2


 
 
 
  • Writer: Joanne Mullin
    Joanne Mullin
  • Nov 15, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 29, 2021

Roxanne goes to the Piano Bar -


Roxanne never met a piano bar she didn’t like. Pluck some strings, tickle those keys, brush those snares and croon a sultry standard, and she’s in her element. Part sassy, part demure, she loves the intoxicating rhythms and simmering romance of it all. It all just makes her feel more alive.


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We created the Roxanne kimono for the woman with fabulous style and instinctive panache; the woman who knows who she is, and is not afraid to just be herself — wherever her style takes her.


Inspired by Roxanne, this one-of-a-kind kimono also makes a bold statement. Handmade entirely from repurposed fabrics, it is fully lined, and has deep side slits and roomy patch pockets that create a luxurious wearing experience.



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Pair it with your favorite separates. Dress it up or down -- with, or without the coordinating belt. throw it in your overnight bag the next time you need to get away. It's great for morning coffee, lounging at the pool, and for romantic dinners -- and, especially, piano bars.


We guarantee, sparks will fly. Roxanne would approve.


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