Change-Change-Chhhannnggee

We all change, but the part that takes the longest is accepting it - both good/bad and surprised/welcomed - and allowing yourself to enter a new place. Don't be afraid to move on from whatever it is you're changing: career, love, hey - even a hair product or toothpaste! Let the flow happen and most importantly, be happy and be happy with yourself. Or if you don't want to listen to me, listen to George Eliot:

"It is never too late to be what you might have been" 

Let's start easy. Whether its jazz, hip-hop or reggae (little known fact, I'm a huge fan) music is part of my daily life. Driving [hardcore rap], running [techno/electric], getting ready to go out [Beyonce or any girl pump up music]. Here are a couple of my favorite songs that can add some color to your existing playlist (and provide a soundtrack while reading the rest of this post):

(Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know)

(Tune-yards - Bizness) 

(Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again)

Why not pick some key additions to your wardrobe? These are my of-the-moment favorites for both men and women. Don't be scared of neon.

1. Men's rag & bone sweater - seriously what man (or woman) these days does not have this ever-cool label in their closet? 
2. Men's Etro tie - see...what did I tell you about neon? 
3. Nixon watch - unisex 
4. Alexander Wang - frivolous, but oh-so-fun of a purchase 
5. Splendid tank - layering is key for those almost-spring nights 
6. Cambridge Satchel Co - pairs with blacks and other bright colors effortlessly

You can't go hungry. Not with me around, showing you what to do. Make this for your Oscar party.

Elote (from the Elote Cafe in Sedona, AZ):

• 6 ears of corn (I used frozen) 
• 1 cup of mayo
• 1 tbsp hot sauce 
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 
• 1 tsp salt and pepper and sugar 
• 1/4 cup of chicken stock 
• 1/4 cojita cheese (YUM! I love this cheese.) 
• 2 tbsps chopped cilantro, pure red chile - for garnish 

Roast the corn (defrost first if using frozen) until the corn is browned. When corn is cool enough to handle, mix the mayo, hot sauce, lime nice, salt, pepper, sugar and chicken stock in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and warm through. Pour into a bowl and garnish with the cheese, cilantro and chile. Serve immediately (it won't last much longer than that) with crispy tortillas.