GEMs of Life

For someone who hasn’t gotten into the habit of taking vitamins on a daily basis, the game changer for me has been GEM. Infused with 13 solid essential foods crucial for women’s health, I can’t imagine a better way to have that daily intake with the satisfaction of having a snack. Typically, it’s best to take multi-vitamins with food, but that’s no longer a concern with these gems – pun intended. They are crafted also with the goal to help control other aspects of your daily life: mood, stress, etc. And, ladies, we know how badly we need to get a hold of our emotions sometimes…

Officially launching this summer 2018; order yours here to give it a try with a 10% discount!

Fuzzy Feeling

Hieleven bag, Shein coat, Aldo shoes, Rosegal hat

Winter in New York this time around is a bit bipolar. Certain days, you'll only see Canada Goose coats and beanie hats and on other days, people are in T-shirts and shorts. Considering how quickly temperatures are changing, wearing clothes that are breathable but offer comfort when it gets chilly is of critical. This particular faux fur coat instantly elevates the look-and-feel of an outfit without putting in too much work and when you live in a fast-paced environment like New York, time is of  the essence. On that same line of thought, any reason I can use to not have to fix up my hair with heat products and chemicals, I will gladly take it. So, hats are my way of leaving my hair in its natural, dry state while attempting to look put-together - and somewhat trendy. 

Future on our Radar

Well, yeah, the future is on everybody's radar, but I wanted to take a moment to share an interesting thought on the future of mobile apps with a keen regard to a location consciousness solution called Radar. I have been involved with the technology and integration space in some way, shape, or form for many years now (academically and professionally), that I feel a certain level of excitement about the prospect of what Radar's offerings mean for the decade to come. Their creative features of Geofences, Insights, and Places comprise the ultimate foundation for building the robust app of tomorrow.

Though some companies have already begun the adoption of user location-detection in their code, the shift to enabling a more efficient use-case or real-time interaction is imminent and absolutely necessary. For entrepreneurs and developers alike, the notion of tailoring experiences based on a user’s whereabouts should be at the forefront of a secure business model. Companies like Warby Parker, Chick-fil-A (love), Via, and SeatGeek have untapped Radar’s potential for their apps and propelled the successes.

If you parooze through their website, you’ll come to find their services to be simple, straightforward, and transparent with their (very few) system incidents and updates - which makes it all the more enticing. In this day and age (and city), there is an app for almost anything; from waking up naturally to getting our underpants cleaned and delivered. This strong progression in our smartphone/thumb-era allows us to be, almost, entirely dependent on apps, which may or may not be the best director of our lives. Nonetheless, this movement has no sign of slowing down and if we choose the right ones to ease our daily tensions, the collection could be a life-changing investment.

Tres Treasures

RoseGal top (thank you!), Express jeans, BCBGeneration booties, Givenchy beauty bag

Sweater weather is great. I love dressing up in booties, buttoning up a nice coat, and embracing the brisk air that has made its annual visit.  On this post, I'm highlighting three other things that hold a special place in my heart, aside from a seasonal change of pace. 

This hat was picked up at a local Forever21 store, years and years ago, but the fit and versatile nature of it has transformed it into a staple accessory for me. I bring this along with me to most vacations and allow it vamp up any of casual, lazy looks. Even when I had to confirm my identity at a foreign airport recently, the social media images I had with it on validated who I am to board a flight. 

This wooden gem was gifted to me by a school principal who is near and dear to my family in India. I was visiting the country couple years ago to recruit and launch schools for my non-profit organization, PioneeringEd, and it has since been a significant token that empowers my drive to make a meaningful impact. I hope to bring more schools on board and continue the collaborative effort that has been put into it.

Who doesn't love shoes?! I tend to pick up a lot more functional souvenirs when I travel and these sandals were calling my name when I was in Thailand. Not only do they embody adventure, but it also made me think of all the different walks of life and collections of experiences people have in this world. It's important to keep stepping forward and challenging our perspectives to broaden our thoughts. I look forward to immersing myself and learning more about the fascinating cultures the Earth offers - and picking up more shoes, of course. 

Photography by Kyle