Societea Travels: Rome

by Creed on February 27, 2012

Ciao! Solo trip #2 was to the Eternal City, Rome…and it did not disappoint. Here are the “teas” for visiting Rome:

The most notable landmark in Rome, The Colosseum

Preparing for Rome:

-I booked my room and hotel on Orbitz for $1900. Not bad for a last minute trip, and no one to share the hotel expenses with. My only caution for third-party sites is stick to the same airline or airlines in the same alliance. That way if you miss a connecting flight (if you don’t have a nonstop), they’ll automatically book you on the next flight.

-Do your research. Nothing screams “Pickpocket Me” or “Take advantage of me” more than a confused looking tourist. But don’t fret, you’re more likely to get mugged in America. Useful sources that helped me prepare included Ron in Rome ( www.roninrome.com) and Rick Steves Travel Guide for Rome.

-Where to stay? I enjoyed staying near Termini train station. The only downside is that my hotel was so close that I could hear the rumblings of the train during operating hours.

See Rome in 5 days: The Itinerary [click to continue…]

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Jason Wu Collection in Target Stores

by Creed on February 12, 2012

Photo rights belong to David Shankbone from Flickr Creative Commons

It’s been a week since the launch of Jason Wu designs in Target stores, but still worth noting. With famous customers including First Lady Michelle Obama, Jason Wu makes his apparel accessible to Jane Doe through his partnership with Target. Wu made his fashion debut dressing dolls. His roots are very poignant in his collection for Target. Shoppers can purchase pieces from his collection online and in stores through March. Visit Target for more details.

 

Jason Wu for Target White Cat Printed Scarf, Jason Wu for Target Poplin Dress in Navy, Luxury Rebel 'Selma' from Zappos.com

 

And that’s the tea…

 

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The Colors for Fall 2012: Courtesy of NY Fashion Week

February 10, 2012

Pantone + NY Fashion Week = the colors that you’ll be living in this year. Whether its for your wardrobe, wedding, or decorating your home, Pantone is the #1 source for the colors of the season. With New York Fashion week in full swing, Pantone has released its colors for 2012. But if you didn’t get the [...]

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Alvin Ailey

February 9, 2012

Sasha Obama hanging over the balcony waving at friends, the First Lady entering and exiting the Opera House as the lights dimmed, I heard Soledad O’Brien is over there, John Conyers to your right, Real Housewife Stacie Scott Turner up there…the Salahis no where to be found (smile)…no one starstruck, just used to this life. That was opening night of Alvin [...]

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Write a Vision…Hosting a Vision Board Party

February 6, 2012

I’m more of a to-do list type of person and not very creative. So, when a friend invited me to her Vision Board Brunch at the beginning of the year, I was not thrilled by the task of what I thought was simply creating a grown-up collage. Vision Boards tap into the Law of Attraction, the metaphysical theory that your [...]

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Societea Travel: Negroes in Paris

February 3, 2012

Awwww, don’t get offended by the title, black people have made an impact in Paris way before Jay Z and Kanye West’s summer hit ( ”N-words in Paris”…you know…the “cray” song). These two have made such an impact on pop culture, I predict that Miami and Atlanta will finally go out of style as travel destinations (Thank God!). Honestly…If I hear another “I’m going [...]

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Black History Month: Reloaded

February 1, 2012

These days Black History Month has been diminished to daily facebook status updates or tweets with quotes by famous African Americans or Black History Facts….boooooring! Honestly the only one impressed by your 29 days (leap year!) of Black History Facebook facts is you. Here are some fresh ways to celebrate this month. 1. Alicia Keys [...]

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30 Americans: Exhibition of Contemporary African American Artists

January 30, 2012

The Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC has a precious jewel on display through February 12th. The “30 Americans” exhibit displays selections by the most prominent contemporary African American artists from the last three decades. A major sentiment to this exhibition is that it breaks through the “stuffiness” that galleries tend to bring out in its patrons.  The pieces encouraged [...]

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The Jet Set – 2012 Edition

January 28, 2012

While searching through Travel + Leisure magazine for the most inspiring destination to add to my vision board, I spotted an article on “12 for 2012″. The article featured this year’s premier travel destinations throughout the world. Without further or due…drum roll please…The ”12 of 2012″… 1. Sri Lanka A country on the come-up after civil war (which equals cheap). [...]

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New to TOMS…Ballet Flats!!!

January 26, 2012

Upon purchase of my first pair of TOMS a friend referred to them as…quote…”karate shoes”. TOMS are either an acquired taste or a check mark off a “label whore’s” to-do list. Whatever category you may fall in, embrace it, and get excited as TOMS is expanding their collection to include ballet flats in Spring 2012. [...]

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