Boutique Etoile du North: Est. 2015 in New York City

Hello Friends!

My, I apologize for not keeping up with my writing lately. I have been incredibly motivated, working on my small start up business on Esty. Yes, I created my own online site on Etsy! Ever since I could remember I have envisioned myself starting a small business. My entrepreneurial spirit spoke to me! In college, I had my colors picked out, black and cream with a hint of color around to make it pop! I even envisioned my black and white awning above my store.

In my store, I wanted to sell the things that I am passionate about. Special items that I would call my own. These are things that I have scouted New York City in capturing the beauty and awe I feel while living here. I am also a teacher and love making my blankets for The Children's Defense fund.

This store has truly brought my passions into reality and now I get to live my dreams! I really think that Etsy is a great start for many entrepreneurs like myself who want to take low risk and open a business of their own. It's a great testing ground into where your ideas can spark into something else.

Who knows where this will take me. All I want to do is make beautiful atmospheres that make people feel good! I will be exploring all 5 New York City Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island. I look for vintage and things that inspire me living everyday in New York City.   Live your dreams and make your life beautiful! What's your dream?

Check out my Business:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EtoileduNorth?ref=l2-shopheader-name

February, You're Making Me Blush: Blush and Gold

Hello Friends!

Today I just wanted to write about color. Since we are moving into February, I thought it only necessary to write about warm colors. Colors that make me think about being warm, or being in love! These colors bring me back to my wedding day and of course all my bridesmaids!

January was a cold month, full of New York snow adventure (Juno) and our first official snow day. Now, it's time to warm my palette and really get into some colors that make me feel warm and romantic.

I recently saw interior design inspiration with my color accents. I like pink, just in moderation and simplicity. Be careful! Sometimes you can overdo it. Having a New York tiny apartment makes you really appreciate the small hints you have, and that means less is more.

I like a lot of neutral colors. These are great because you can always switch smaller pieces out and add a simple pop of color here and there. Neutral colors meaning grey, cream and white. Brass is so chic right now! I really enjoy minimalism in dress and interior design. That means you don't have to constantly switch up your natural surroundings, just add something here and there if you need a pick-me-up.

Besides interior design, I want to make my cheeks pop with a hint of cream or powder blush.if you don't have a blush on you, opt for a pink lipstick and rub on cheeks. Do it the old fashioned way! I'm telling you, they market cream blush now, where do you think that came from? Black is my go to accessory, so I really like a little black skirt with opaque black tights and maybe a powder blush turtle neck or sweater.

I visited a floral store on 59th street and grabbed some cream hydrangeas to perk up my winter blues. You don't really need to overwhelm yourself with pink, just place in in areas that need a little glow. Make yourself glow as well!


Attached a link to the best blushes by Allure Magazine:

http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2014/best-blush-for-your-skin-tone#slide=1