A Typical Monday in the Life of An Aspiring Socialite

Starting off the week with a socialite flair: Mondays don’t always have to be bland. In the world of elite socialites, they barely even exist. I blog with the belief that one day, my life will consist of one big weekend. In a city of black, white, and grey I took the liberty of brightening up my Monday with a pair of hot pink capris with the intention of making NYC more like Miami Beach. Just like any New Yorker, I really do enjoy the combination of dressing in all black with one unique accessory to stand out, however, once the weather gets warmer, it’s time to brighten things up a bit.

Turning heads: I don’t know what stopped traffic more: Was it my hot pink pants in a rush hour traffic full of nothing, but black suits? Or was it me stopping to take pictures of myself in reflective surfaces all over the city on my way home? Either way, socialites were made to stand out and aspiring ones are no exception.

Summer shopping: As you can see, I also went shopping at H&M to expand my summer wardrobe for 2011. They have some awesome basics for summer, however, at times it was hard to figure out what was a beach coverup and what was a sundress.

Aspiring to the great wisdom of yoga: At the end of the day, I took to Yoga to the People to expand my energy within. As someone with a life as busy as mine, I need all of the endorphins I can get. Therefore, I turn to hot yoga for both energy and serenity.

Well, that was my day. What do you do on a typical Monday to make yourself more of a socialite?

Nancy’s Gone Green Eco Boutique

Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Look no further than Mother Earth. Nancy’s Gone Green, founded by a mother-daughter team, is by far my favorite online eco boutique. Founders, Nancy and Mary, took their passion for nature and beauty to the next level by providing the world with affordable luxurious earth-friendly fashions. The website provides both new and vintage clothing, bags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories made with fair labor and eco-friendly practices. The colorful unique designs from all over the world are spring must-haves for mothers, daughters, and kids. I personally have a soft spot in my heart for the Jonano Chloe Tunic Dress and Hannah Naomi’s line of handmade jewelry made with recycled wire and handblown glass.

Aside from showing an everlasting support for my dream of living like a socialite, my mother has always appreciated my sense of style. Therefore, on Mother’s Day, I always give her the gift of fashion by personally picking out clothes for her. Somehow, whatever I pick out seems to look perfect on her. Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom and to mothers everywhere!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo 2011 Socialites! Real Housewife of New York, Bethenny Frankel, once said, “Relationships are about compromise, my Margaritas aren’t.” This being a low-key party holiday makes it a socialite signature. Both abroad and about town, many a socialite will be seen doing what they do best: mingling over drinks in adorable outfits. Cinco de Mayo is the one day a year in which socialites trade in their tall glasses of champagne in exchange for more festive beverages such as Sangria, Margaritas, and Corona. Today, for the first time ever, I am revealing a super secret Margarita recipe passed down from socialite to socialite for generations.

How to make a genuine Socialite Margarita:

Step 1: Catch the next plane to Mexico for an authentic tropical experience.

Step 2: Check into the nearest beachside 5 star resort.

Step 3: Swim or walk up to the hotel bar and order a margarita.

Step 4: Lie back in a beach chair and enjoy!

For those of you watching your bikini body this Cinco de Mayo, try Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Margaritas. Not only are they made with all natural ingredients, these premade Margaritas are also only 100 calories for every 4 oz. Now that is a drink even Jillian Michaels would approve of.

Alexander McQueen at the 2011 Met Gala

At Friday’s Royal Wedding, Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa became the most famous Alexander McQueen wearers in the history of the world. More than a year after his untimely death, British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen is sweeping the fashion world. Lead by famed Creative Director, Sarah Burton, who personally designed Kate and Pippa’s gowns, style moguls are in full out McQueen mania.

The Met Gala which took place last night is often called the Oscars of fashion. It is no surprise that McQueen dominated as Best Picture because this year’s gala honored the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest fashion exhibition entitled Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. Gisele Bundchen (Pictured – Photo: Kevin Mazur, Getty Images) looked stunning in this red hot McQueen number. Sarah Jessica Parker also dawned Alexander McQueen. Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow gave Stella McCartney an honorable mention on the red carpet, but no one can seem to get McQueen off their minds. Is it just me or is the world going British? I guess every Aspiring Socialite is a McQueen wearer in the making. Props to Sarah Burton on where she has taken the line. However, I hesitate to think that these two momentous McQueen events coincided by accident.

Finding Enlightenment with Bodhi

Socialites find Nirvana through both yoga and shopping. BODHI is one of my favorite handbag lines for its craftsmanship of simple elegance and elite functionality. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, the term “Bodhi” (Boh-de,) means supreme knowledge or enlightenment. The meaning behind the BODHI brand truly suits its new line of tech accessories. However, my newest “Bagsession” a.k.a. “Bag Obsession” is the BODHI Safety Clutch (pictured right.) I totally just made up that word “Bagsession” and I am quite proud of myself.

This head turning piece with a one of a kind handle has been featured on Gossip Girl. Buying a new designer bag is always a spiritual experience. If you are interested in enlightening you wardrobe with a new BODHI bag, they are available on the BODHI website and at high-end department stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Henri Bendel. There is nothing like eastern spirituality to brighten up a designer handbag. The most unique part of BODHI bags are that inspiring mantras sewn into the interior of each bag such as, “Those who bend in the wind are strongest.” Therefore, these purses enlighten both body and soul.