Breathe In.

The 2011 Spring collection for Marie Claire France, featuring Tiiu Kuik reminds me of my last European summer trip and makes next season look so good. Today there are blue skies and sunshine in Japan and sitting with the sun on my back helps me forget the minus temperatures outside, and I dream of wonderful spring outfits that don't include snow boots and mandatory waterproof overcoats.

AFRICANA.

One of my most desired travel destinations is Africa. I want to visit so many places on this amazing continent that I find choosing one nearly impossible. There is such a bewildering essence that draws me to want to explore every corner and experience everything, from what lonely planet has described as its "scale, variety and pure, raw impact".

I have formed my opinion of Africa from a 'Western' point of view, which is based on the exports, photos and stories I am exposed to. Of course there are so many cliché notions, like the poverty and despair, that are derived from Africa but there are also so many positive perceptions that are, unfortunately, often outweighed by the negative. However, there are countless encouraging and affirmative representations out there and focusing on the negative never got anyone anywhere.

♥ "Change your thoughts and you change your world." Norman Vincent Peale.

He's Frank. by chloe.eloise featuring high-waisted pants