“I always feel that if you’re gonna be uncomfortable and unhappy in something, just because you think it’s in or it’s chic, I would advise you to be happy rather than well-dressed. It’s better to be happy.” — Iris Apfel Often when I shop for myself, I seek pieces that are not only chic, understated, and in any hue of the grey scale, but comfortable as well. Contrary to what many believe, it is possible to attain this blend of easiness and coolness, as pictured above! Although

This shoot at Downbeat Diner was inspired by my envisions of an urban eclectic rock Barbie. A confident and ironic young woman who embraces her freedom, throws on a getup -uninhibited and unafraid of pink- and goes out to satisfy her gluttony in the most fashionable of ways. With wears from local vintage shops and accessories from trendy boutiques, she mixes and matches in ways that has the Kate Spade hoarding fashion junkie spinning on her head. Although she may be rocking

I'm so grateful that I had the pleasure of working with this amazing, beautiful, firecracker of a woman before she managed to take the leap and escape across the Pacific. Although she's kicking ass and taking names out there in the land of palm trees and opportunity, I'm hoping that she finds any excuse to return home and squeeze in a couple hours of Rance time. As sure as I am that the sun is destined to set, you can bet they'll be more to expect on the horizon. Clothing :