Living in San Francisco, I can’t help but sense the energy of wanting to create something, anything. There is as pulse in the city that cannot be described but it is certainly evident. Just like NYC has a pulse, and so many other cities, so does SF. Before moving to SF I didn’t have any “ideas” inspirations to build anything.  Building an idea is like sailing into uncharted waters. You really don’t know what will happen till you’re there. But once I moved into the city, it was like a contagious cold. I got the startup bug, that feeling of freedom from not working that boring 9-5 job. Moving to SF actual made my ideas tangible. It’s funny when people say “You need to move to San Francisco, it’s where it’s all happening.” but it’s nothing but the truth. Now is the time to get funding, to be a designer or engineer. Startups all over the city are lurking for designers left and right, if you have talent and a keen eye for detail, you have already paved your way. Great engineers are sought out even more. If you want to get your foot in the door this is the place to be. The small city, foggy weather and the sad amount of homeless people may not be your thing. But it if you can overcome that with incredible food, great dive bars, endless things to do and startup parties, you’ll be very happy. I promise you, you’ll never run out of t-shirts from all the parties you will be going to. There is something about the heartbeat of San Francisco that urges you to create anything. You can’t live here and not be motivated.

Building an idea is like sailing into uncharted waters. You really don’t know what will happen till you’re there.

Rent in the city is pretty intense, but when you think that you won’t own a car and won’t be paying for parking, it all is relative. Although a lot of people do prefer to live outside the city, which us urban folk call bridge and tunnel people. Rent this year has considerably gone up, thankfully for people that got their places before this year, have rent control. I personally like living in the city, it’s easier to meet people, get together to work on projects and it’s great living so close to everything.

There is something about the heartbeat of San Francisco that urges you to create anything. You can’t live here and not be motivated.

Sure SF is cold and foggy, but it has sa lot of diversity (Which I love) so  you can always find the right place for you. Overall, this city is the place to be if you want to build a new idea, get a round of funding and learn from the brightest people in your industry. There is something about the heartbeat of San Francisco that urges you to create anything. You can’t live here and not be motivated. I wouldn’t pass up a job offer for here if I was you, and you were able to move. Just to even test the city out for year, you don’t have to stay. Most people I know that have moved here, love it and never want to leave. But like a lot of cities, you have to find the one that works best for you and your dreams.

I love bows, and bows on everything. Here is as tiny collaboration of some fashion with bows on them are lovely and tasteful. Also, check out that incredible bow hair! I wasn’t able to find the source, but regardless it’s great inspiration.  You don’t have to be a little girl to get away with wearing bows. 

1. Dolly Pearl - SOFIA DRESS
2. Kate Spade – HARRISON ELENA
3. Bow Hair – POLYVORE
4. Butterfly Big Bracelet – STYLESNOB
5.  Chanel Bow Flats – CHANEL
6.  Skinny Diamond Bow Belt – SIMPLY AUDREY

We spend a lot of time in the office. It’s our second home, and our
co-workers are like family (If you’re lucky). Walking into the office
feeling fresh and good about yourself not only affects your
productivity and work day, but also your co-workers.
Here are 10 ways to feel sexy in the office and help your productivity
by just feeling good about yourself!
1. Have your toenail and nails done professionally
There is something about having your nails done that just makes girls
feel better about themselves.

2. Take your shoes off at your desk
After getting a pedicure there is nothing like showing off your sparkly toes!
Taking your shoes off at your desk not only rests your feet but also
makes you feel more at home at your desk and comfortable

3. Wear peep toe heels
Let’s take the pedicure just as little further. Wearing peep toe heels
at the office makes you look serious, fashionable and also shows off
your latest pedicure. People take you more seriously in heels at the
workplace.

4.  Wear sparkly stud earrings
Wearing huge earrings at work can be overbearing, but wearing smaller
studs that are extremely sparkly are attractive. It shows that you are
not trying to make a huge statement at the office, but it compliments
your face and fashion sense. It also makes you look put together as
opposed to just putting some earrings in.

5. Freshen up your makeup at noon
Your early morning makeup job has maybe worn off a little bit since 7
am. Keep a small makeup bag in your purse and freshen up your makeup
during your lunch break. You’ll feel better about yourself and
confident for the rest of your work day.

6. Drink from a tea cup
if you’re a big tea princess, or more of a coffee queen you’ll enjoy
this idea. Sipping your morning or mid afternoon beverage from an
office coffee mug can get dull. Feel more like a lady and enjoy your
warm drinks even more by, sipping from a tea cup! You can get plenty
of great deals on Amazon and have it shipped to your office for free.

7. Get enough rest
Nothing screams sexy like a full 8 hours of sleep. Walking into work
exhausted, droopy eyed and frazzled is the last thing from sexy. Not
only will a full rem cycle help your appearance but you’ll be sharper
at work and get things done a lot faster.
That’s what I call the Wonder Woman Nerd!

8. Don’t eat crap
Eat healthy snacks at your desk, like fruit, and nuts. Keeping a
healthy trail mix, almonds or a small fruit basket beside you will
help keep your blood sugar up and also keep you mentally alert.

9. Who said you can only get flowers from guys
On your way to work one morning grab some flowers from your local
florist or one of the venues on the street. Having flowers at your
desk brightens your day and brings the outside to you at your desk.
Taking a break from staring at your monitor for a minute or two helps
you to take breaks from your screen. Also, flowers smell amazing and
can really freshen up your work space.

10. Wear lace anywhere
Nothing screams feminine like lace does. Lace can be classy, sexy,
edgy or sweet.  Weather its something lacy no one else can see, or a
lacy top. You’ll feel pretty all day and adds that extra little touch
that maybe only you know about.

What are things that you do, to help make your day go well and feel
great in the office?

When I fly, I get so excited because it’s a time for me that I have to unplug from the outside world. I feel for some reason that when I am in the sky I feel closer to my thoughts and that anything is possible. Maybe it’s because as humans we are not designed to fly, we were not born with wings. But we’ve been innovative to make our own. If you heard someone say that one day we’d fly in the sky in a silver tube, the person would probably just look at you odd. But because such technology now exists from such a foreign thought, I feel that when I am in the sky, I am able dream a lot clearer.

I’ve been stuck on a few projects of my own and during the flight I felt that I had ideas were a flood. A large part was just being inspired by the beauty below me and the ocean. The other side was just unplugging from my phone. Sometimes we feed off other people to be our inspiration, when really we just need to feed off our own minds. As creatives we have brilliant ideas going through each of us everyday. It just takes discipline to tap out of the digital world, unplug, and focus on what we ourselves see in our work.

One exercise that really helps when you are out of ideas, is to walk up to a white wall and just stare at it. Wait till you get extremely bored of it and have already found all the dirty spots. After awhile, imagine drawing anything on that white wall. Maybe it’s your project, design, or unicorns with sparkles. This really creates a great exercise for your brain, that allows you to pull out your creative side within yourself and not from anything or anyone else.

That’s all I have today, but even if you don’t know where to go, hop on a plane sometime.  It’s amazing to get away.

I woke up to this tweet this morning!

I immediately clicked on the link, and to my surprise one of my Snarph illustrations was featured!

I have a childrens book in progress and this is one of the new charachters I am working on. Stay tuned for more! Thank you so much Jake Rocheleau and Deisgn Mag for featuring me and also the even more incredible illustrators. I  feel honored and humbled to be apart of this article, thank you.