Time to pop the champagne in celebration of the two year anniversary of the launch of The Netski Beat, which has evolved into more than just a blog for me. It’s a haven, a place where I’m free to showcase my creative capabilities and connect with others who share similar passions. That’s the beauty of […]
For the past month, I’ve been on a brief hiatus from blogging and social media. However, I’ve been tweeting away at StylebyVal during this time. Twitter is my new addiction. You’d think the 140 character limit would be a turn-off for a writer, not the case with me. I love it! With the exception of my Twitter […]
As the new year approaches with party hat donned and champagne in hand, I’m sharing my final thoughts on 2014. Honestly, I’m glad it’s over! It has been a particularly challenging year for me, especially the last few months as I juggle two full-time jobs. However, one of the brightest spots (besides my loving husband […]
A year ago today, I started The Netski Beat to nurture one of my favorite passions which is writing. Ever since I was a small child, writing was my first creative outlet and in many ways my haven. I would get lost in the process of writing to the point nothing else mattered but the […]
Gorgeous blue skies, sunshine illuminating a perfectly manicured lawn, and a team of thoroughbreds galloping across the field in a show of beauty, strength, and athleticism, created an idyllic backdrop for Serendipity Magazine’s Horsing Around for Charity event on Sunday. My friend Meghan and I threw on our most stylish garden outfits to attend the […]
Our fashion start-up C’est Mode Chic made it’s grand debut at the Fairfield County Women’s Expo last weekend. We are incredibly happy and excited about how well our products were received by attendees. We’re not quite ready to quit our day jobs just yet but the future is looking bright for C’est Mode Chic thanks […]
Big changes are in the horizon over the next few days. Never has the words, “Follow your passion” resonated more than at this time. On Saturday, Igor and I will officially launch our fashion accessories business C’est Mode Chic at the Fairfield County Women’s Expo. Months of hard work and planning is finally coming to […]
Hey! It’s Valerie here. Want to know a secret? I turned 30 yesterday. As I say “so long” and “goodbye” to my twenties, I feel incredibly relieved that one, I didn’t find any wrinkles or grays yet, and two, I’ve survived this significant decade in my life to become the person I am today. I’ve […]
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