This Thanksgiving, we intended to head to the East Coast, but plans were foiled by a lingering flu. Instead we stayed in California, driving a few hours north from San Francisco to Mt. Shasta.

I have lived in California for almost five years now, yet have never been to an In-N-Out Burger. Mainly because I don't eat much eat much fast food...but what a better time to try it out, than on a road trip.

Recently, NASA invited me to come view and blog about the first launch of Orion, which is a spacecraft intended to carry up to 4 astronauts to destinations beyond Earth's orbit. Orion will be the first ship to bring human exploration to Mars and asteroids beyond anywhere we've ever been! It is scheduled to be launched aboard a Delta IV Heavy rocket on December 4, 2014, assuming all goes well...they tell me this has been a work in progress for over ten years and that anything could still go wrong. Regardless, I am forever optimistic, and so excited to learn about the technologies first hand from the scientists that create them.




As thrilled as I am to learn about the spacecraft and what they think lies beyond our orbit, (aliens probably) I am mostly excited to learn about the deep space fashion-technology that is undergoing development, and can't wait to blog about it here. So far, I've been impressed by Dava Newman's thoughts on space-wear.

This is the only outfit I've seen so far that looks good with Google Glass

Stay tuned for future Sweet & Sweet Video Collabs!

As I anticipate the upcoming grays in the winter sky, I find that I'm really looking forward to it. After all, a little bit of moodiness is not a not a bad thing. It's great for creative inspiration. Did you know, the human eye can distinguish about 500 shades of gray?

This past week, I looked in my closet and saw how much gray I have! So naturally, I decided to try wearing it all at once.

Whenever I wear this polka dotted blue dress, I always feel fantastic. It's made with light, silky material, buttons all the way up to the top, and has a flattering synched waist.

You'll never guess how long I've had this dress.

There is something new coming this month. A line of jewelry embedded with bluetooth is not new to the fashion-tech scene, however, this unique form from Kovert is starting to get closer to a fashion-forward approach. Created with special materials that go a step beyond any cheap looking gadgetry we've seen in the past, these designs are something worth keeping an eye out for.

Personally, I'm loving jumpsuits such as this one by Trina Turk; which is flattering for any body-type and even has a subtle touch of detail, like this cut out in the back.

What is a curated closet? Here are few images and tips to inspire you as you embark on crafting your personal style this winter:

As I'm gearing up for a whirlwind of travel this month and next, among my top priorities is keeping up a healthy skincare routine. Plane rides and harsh winter air can do terrible things to your skin, but what is even worse is the harsh water that comes from pipes and filters. Since I prefer the best water for my insides, I also prefer it for washing my face and body.


I've learned from a few French friends of mine that the best way to wash your face is not with tap water, but with Micellar Cleansing Water. (Pink bottle shown above). Just dap some on a piece of cotton and rub on face and neck to cleanse.

The DreamForce Expo left me inspired after observing new things being done with the Internet of Everything. I am overly anxious to see and realize more of a #TrulyTangibleWeb;  which eliminate as many screens, and unsustainable materials as possible to create useful things that are natural extensions of ourselves as human beings.

As an attempt to bring this to fruition,  I built special gloves to do just that while celebrating the weekend of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. What better time to experiment with electric toys and wearables? Halloween is a great time to get dressed up in something clever, and I absolutely love the way the Latino cultures celebrate the loss of their loved ones with celebrations and music.