Valentina Solci

End of May in West Palm Beach Hey lovelies, This past weekend, my family and I drove up to West Palm Beach, FL for a quick 24 hour trip to visit my grandma and enjoy some sunshine. West Palm Beach is a cute and quaint town that is tropical, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing. Keep on reading to discover some spots I visited and any accompanying recommendations I may have. ROSEMARY SQUARE This outdoor shopping center is located closer to the coastline and offers a vast varie

Blooming Rose Hey darlings, Val is back baby & it feels so good! This past year I have been quite dormant and inactive on this website due to school and work responsibilities. Now that the academic year is over, I am very excited to start writing articles again for you all and share my summer experiences through here. There is so much to look forward to and I hope we can all make the most of our summer's despite the ongoing pandemic. I am happy to report that I am fully vacci

Summer Fit Hey loves, One of the best parts about summer is being able to wear barely any clothes and having it feel so natural because of the heat! I'll admit that, because of the year round summery weather we have in Miami, FL, my wardrobe pretty much stays consistent. However, as you all know, I have also lived in cities like New York City and Milano, where the climates do in fact change according to the season. Thus, this has allowed me to appreciate my mini skirts and cr

Tiger Val came out to play <3 Hello lovelies, I wanted to write this quick article sharing with you some images of my new favorite tiger print beach dress. It is the perfect dress for a casual setting but it can also be amplified for a more formal look if you were to add some accessories! The first time I wore it I literally went straight from the beach to a semi-formal seafood restaurant and, thanks to the dress, the look was pulled together. I would highly recommend for you

One week on Ocean Drive with one of my besties This past fall semester, one of my closest friends and I decided to have a mini getaway in Miami Beach. Shania came down from NYC to visit me, soak up the classic Miami heat, and be the travel foodies that we are! Because our university is currently operating remotely, we were thankfully able to make this trip happen all while attending classes! Thus, without further or do, here's our one week staycation on Ocean Drive... ACCOMOD

Going green with my bestie, Malak Aly, in this collaboration Sustainability, defined, is ‘the ability to exist constantly.’ More specifically, it is essentially the capacity for the biosphere and human civilization to co-exist. It involves meeting our own needs without compromising future generations having to meet our needs. By ensuring and striving to improve our quality of life as well as environmental health, individuals can be proactive in ensuring healthy communities, c

Purpose and summary of this section of my website Hey everyone, I am happy to finally kick off the Economics section of my website. Economics is a field of study that I highly respect for a variety of reasons and I look forward to sharing my thoughts on this subject area with you. I fell in love with economics when I started studying it in high school (my very first course being "AP Economics"). I decided to major in Economics for my undergraduate studies and have been lucky

Honoring MLK by reflecting on these quotes regarding capitalism “Capitalism does not permit an even flow of economic resources. With this system, a small privileged few are rich beyond conscience, and almost all others are doomed to be poor at some level. That’s the way the system works. And since we know that the system will not change the rules, we are going to have to change the system.” “Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distri

Remembering MLK via some of his iconic quotes “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” “He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.” “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A

Six skills to guide people to a state of sustainable happiness After having survived the tragic year of 2020, the world moves forward with hope and optimism for what lies ahead in 2021. Each of us with our own to-do lists and aspirations in the hopes that this year can be safer, brighter, and better. On a global scale, we have various priorities that we must continue to work towards, two of these being our fight against climate change and prioritizing our well-being. The term

The orange nail color I wore for fall Hey lovelies, Fall is all about transition, getting cozy, and enjoying spiced treats! In Miami, we do not experience a typical fall season due to the tropical landscape. Therefore, I decided to get a little festive by painting my nails pumpkin orange. The color tone instantly brightened up my mood for the season and matched my fall themed home decor items, such as, my pumpkin spice candle! Painting your nails to match the season is defini

Tis the season to be sustainable! The holiday season is filled with joy and cheer — from gift giving to home decorating to baking yummy treats! However, many consumers do not stop and think about how much they are consuming, what they do with this consumption, and how all of these activities impact the environment. For instance, 2.3 million pounds of gift wrapping paper goes to waste every year because consumers either toss it in the trash or the materials were never recyclab

Cocktails and cozy drink recipes for fall Hello everyone! I hope you have all been hanging in there and enjoying the fall season to the best of your ability! Fall is such a unique period of transition as many people enjoy getting cozy, lighting a candle, eating spiced meals, and preparing for the winter season. During these quarantine days, I have been exploring different types of fall themed beverages and wanted to share with you 4 simple recipes. 1) Bubbly Cider Sage Apple

An Underwater Collection for the Bold and Optimistic Taken to an underwater dreamscape, the Versace Spring Summer 2021 collection inspires hope, optimism, and eternal beauty through its effervescent, extravagant garments. Led by a digital octopus named Churro, virtual attendees escape to Versacopolis, a utopian seabed settlement ruled by Versace’s iconic figure Medusa. Strong, confident women and men swim through the currents while wearing vibrant beachwear mixed with classic

The heel trend from this past summer and it’s projection into 2021 Dating back to ancient times, sandals and heels have played a unique role in the lives of women and men. In Ancient Egypt, the use of sandals were worn by everyday people for special events, while in Ancient Greece, strapped sandals were worn outdoors typically by athletes, hunters, and travelers. The origins of heels date back to 15th century Persia, where they were worn by soldiers to assist in securing them

Valentina Solci speaks to Store Manager Jennifer Guy on her rise to leadership, the state of the luxury fashion industry, and spreading wellness New York born and bred Store Manager, Jennifer Guy, knows a thing or two about ethical leadership and how to retain loyal clientele. Having graduated from the American University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a minor in Business Administration, Guy, 37, has utilized her diverse academic and humble prof

Responding to the Pandemic and Preparing for the New Year with a Rise in Different Perspectives “The beauty of being a woman in 2020,” said Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe’s 2019 titleholder, originally from South Africa, “is that you can do whatever the hell you want and still look fabulous at it.” When speaking on NYFW: The Shows’ “Evolving Standard of Beauty” panel, hosted by Bozoma Saint John, the Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, Tunzi, 27, recalls her navigation through

Reflection on the present and the possible future Whoever voted, has done their part in terms of this Presidential Election cycle. As of today, we must rest and be patient as we await the results of the election. In doing so, active citizens and first time voters can rest assure that they've contributed and made their voices heard. As a first time voter, Gen-Zer and woman of color, this election means a lot to me as it is my first time being legally qualified to vote and I am

A few options of things you can do beyond voting in the presidential elections Hey there! The most crucial role of being a citizen is using your voice and your right to vote. In terms of the 2020 Presidential Elections, the polls have been closed and those that did submit their ballots have contributed towards being active in our national democracy. As we await the election results, we must continue thinking and planning out ways to engage with our communities so as to be act

A helpful and simple guide to taking care of yourself during election week Hello everyone! With tensions in the air and higher than usual levels of stress, I wanted to share with you some effective and simple self-care practices you can implement into your lives for this election week (and beyond). Journal and acknowledge your feelings: One of the most fundamental steps in practicing wellness and self-care is to acknowledge what emotions you are experiencing. Emotions can be