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Vogue Ukraine August 2013

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On this day ten years ago I moved to Paris, and em

On this day ten years ago I moved to Paris, and embarked on a beautiful journey in La Ville-Lumière. I spent my childhood daydreaming about living in Paris, and working in the fashion capital of the world. I am incredibly grateful that I turned that dream into a reality for almost a decade. As Gertrude Stein said, “America is my country and Paris is my hometown.”

I can remember it as though it was yesterday. My taxi ride into the city I was enchanted by the balconied buildings, bookstalls along the Seine, charming cobblestone streets and the romantic effervescence percolating from every street corner.

After arriving at my tiny apartment in the 7eme, I stood in my shower for hours gazing out my window captivated by my view of the Eiffel Tower. As I lived above a boulangerie, the aroma of fresh bread awoke me each morning. I walked around the streets wearing an expression of wonderment and sheer delight for years to come.

I encountered some of the most charismatic characters during my audacious odyssey. The book worthy stories are endless. To my Paris girls…you are the most dynamic group of women with that je ne sais quoi factor! Paris blessed us with friendships that will last a lifetime. I am immensely grateful for all of the incredible connections that I made during my time there. To each and every one of you, thank you for touching my heart and soul in a profound manner.

From AUP to rue de la hubbub to George V to the Mojito Bar to Mr. Potato Head to Fashion Week to Plaza Athénée to Coconut Crashing to S&S shenanigans to Dîner en Blanc to the Côte d'Azur – the endless list of magical memories I will always cherish. As Gaston Leroux so aptly said, “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” Santé to those sentiments.

I simply come alive in Paris! The city invigorates my creative and romantic spirit. It sparks a feeling of joie de vivre. Paris mon amour you are the most beautiful city in the world. You changed me, molded me and shaped me into the woman that I am today. My heart is forever yours.

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Thank you @munsterandco for transporting me to Greece with your timeless Santorini rose gold watch. I love the simplistic elegance of the face, and the Swiss movement.

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It’s time to bid adieu to my blonde locks. This

It’s time to bid adieu to my blonde locks. This feels like a tragedy of epic proportions as I am losing a part of me. My hair is a symbol of femininity, and a reflection of my identity, so losing my “crowning glory” is devastating. I am certain I will have a champagne-soaked hair memorial in my backyard. Don’t be alarmed if you see me walking around stroking a strand of my hair saying “my precious my precious” like Gollum in the Lord of the Rings. Haha 😂

Speaking candidly, losing my hair is much more daunting than the treatments themselves. My inner beauty is what will be illuminating the rest of this journey. It is humbling to admit how much my self esteem is directly tied to my outward appearance. This experience has taught me an invaluable lesson that there is nothing more radiant and sexy than the glow of my inner light shining through. Shaving my head is like shedding the old me, making way for the new and improved healthy me.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the @vermafoundation for sending me my beautiful high-quality cap wig. I am so grateful for your generosity. This is an extraordinary foundation that is helping women ‘put a cap on cancer.’ To learn more about the remarkable work they are doing, and to apply for a cap wig click the link in my bio.

Along with wigs, I plan to adorn myself in silky @hermes scarves. I will rock my @emiliopucci pastels and pretend I am jet setting to St Tropez or Capri with my chic head-wraps.

If I am feeling brave I might share a photo of my brilliantly bald head. To all of you courageous warriors out there that have been through this battle I salut you. Your valor is inspiring. To those of you still waging the war like me, I stand beside you fighting. We will lose our majestic manes together.

To my Insta family I am so grateful for all of your love and support. Your DM’s mean the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sending love and light to everyone.

Love,
Stacie

Hello Insta Family, after immense rumination I dec

Hello Insta Family, after immense rumination I decided to open up and share with you why I have been off the grid since May. As you know I went in for a routine surgery. I woke up happily sedated on Fentanyl only to have my high abruptly interrupted with three ghastly words “YOU HAVE CANCER.” Excusez-moi? I think you have the wrong girl. May I please get another shot of Fentanyl and go back to sleep? Joking aside my life was turned upside down in a split second with my diagnosis of an extremely rare form of Ovarian Cancer.

After some time to reflect I have been through the gamut of emotions, including endless tears. I finally accepted this “Couture Cancer” as part of my journey. It will not define me, and I plan to fight it with grace, style and panache. Laughter and love are essential. I am SO grateful to have the support of the most amazing family and friends. It is an incredibly surreal feeling when fighting for your life becomes your full-time job. As a research queen I have done my due diligence and feel well-versed on the matter. After two complex surgeries and a 10-inch scar on my tummy my next steps are aggressive treatments. Trading in my wine for green juice. FML! I don’t plan to share my entire journey on IG partly because of my vanity, but mostly because I am often fatigued. But I am still here and will check in on all of your lovely posts when I feel up to it.

I hope by sharing my story I can help or inspire anyone else struggling with cancer. I am a huge proponent of alternative treatments, immunothérapies, spirituality, meditation, plant-based food and the power of positive thinking to heal. Please DM me if you want to share your story or have any questions.

This photo is near and dear to my heart because Capri is my happy place and today is #tealtuesday This day was pure bliss sailing to the Blue Grotto with my bestie @stephhhieee During these trying times I visualize happy moments like this one to keep me going. I know very soon I will be back to soaking up the sun on the Amalfi Coast in crystalline blue waters with my family and friends. 🙏🙏

Thank you for all of your support. I hope everyone is healthy and well.
Love, Stacie 🤗💕

Immensely grateful for the sunshine, sand between

Immensely grateful for the sunshine, sand between my toes and fresh salt air. @yougrindfitness thank you for my cute Dexterity leggings and for getting me out of my black workout clothes.

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