February 1, 2021 Christina Strawbridge One year ago, I was getting ready for my “sometimes” annual trip to Paris. Although February is not the best time to visit the City of Love, airfare was rock-bottom and hotels were welcoming visitors after a year of yellow vest protests that had plagued the city. As luck would …
Benicia High School grad is a “model” citizen and impressive student September 5, 2019 Christina Strawbridge Benicia Fashion Runway attracts models from as far as Los Angeles and Nevada. Just last week, I had an inquiry from Hawaii. A few of the women have even appeared on America’s Next Top Model with Tyra Banks. The …
Camp is a style that is artificial, passionate, and serious September 1, 2019 Christina Strawbridge What is camp fashion? It’s not something you would find in the forest or around a campfire. The Metropolitan Art MuseumCostume Institute’s newest exhibit tries to establish the connection. Camp: Notes on Fashionis this year’s offeringand was inspired by author …
April 1, 2019 Christina Strawbridge What could be more romantic than to spend Valentine’s Day in Paris with the one you love? February is not the most pleasant month to wander the massive boulevards and people watch while seated at an outdoor café, but it’s Paris, and the airfare was a bargain at $340.00 round …
November 20, 2017 Christina Strawbridge Much has been documented about the power of women in business, finance, media and politics. Although glass ceilings are being broken at some levels in 2017, most women continue to struggle for equal pay and recognition of their power. I recently saw the Broadway musical War Paint about two giants …
