Yesterday my sister and I set out into the woods (a.k.a., a cute park by my apartment) to set up an impromptu Summer picnic, All-American style. I mostly waddled. (I can't believe I've hit the 36 week mark in this pregnancy ... it feels like just yesterday that I was making the big announcement!) . . . Read the Post
Summer Jewelry Trend: Mixing Metals
Although mixing metals is nothing new, I always feel like the trend gets a fun little twist come Summer, because Summer is after all, about playing with funkier more playful trends. Knee-high gladiator sandal boots, anyone? You may have caught my post a few weeks ago all about achieving the . . . Read the Post
Nine West x InStyle {Miami Beach Event Thursday}
It's no secret that I love shoes. But then, if you're reading this, you probably do too. So here's the news: InStyle has teamed up with Nine West to design a line of shoes and accessories for Spring, and the results are gorgeous. Nine West's tagline for the collection: "Designed by Editors. . . . Read the Post
Beauty: the Retro Glam Look #ModMonday
I've always been a fan of classic beauty. In fact, I'm so committed to the trend, that truth be told, my all-day-every-day makeup look is black eyeliner, black mascara, pale skin, with the added swipe of red lipstick for nights out. I actually didn't buy my first pink lipstick until about a year . . . Read the Post
A Sweet Delivery {Giveaway}
Today I'm sharing a really fun giveaway for Valentine's Day, thanks to A Sweet Delivery! A Sweet Delivery dishes up gourmet candy in the prettiest packaging. Their adorable slogan: "Because candy is always in fashion." And these sweet deliveries are fashionable as ever, packed in cute-as-could-be . . . Read the Post
Bride Style: What to Wear Underneath the Dress
Every gorgeous wedding dress has an intricately designed slip, bustier, bra, or corset underneath. And brides will tell you that finding the perfect undergarment was nearly as important as finding that perfect dress. Here's the trick with the perfect undergarments: you need to feel like a more . . . Read the Post
My Holiday Window with Nordstrom
You know those dream jobs you fantasize that you would be so good at? Well window design is one of mine. I've always been in awe of the amazing talents who design the window displays for stores like Nordstrom, Free People, and Anthropologie. Truth is, I'd probably be awful at it - mannequins . . . Read the Post
What to Wear to a Holiday Party
As part of Target's Style Squad, I get the chance to put together great looks featuring all of Fall (and Winter)'s biggest trends. And with the gorgeous styles that keep rolling into Target, it hasn't been all that tough to get completely excited about look after look. Truth is, I love playing . . . Read the Post
Holiday Metallics: Gilded Gold Nails
I've always been a lover of metallics, and in the Fall and winter, when everything is decorated in silver and gold, I can't help but want to incorporate more of the sparkly fashions into my own everyday routine. I've actually found that incorporating a bit of shimmer and sparkle into my beauty . . . Read the Post
Trend to Try: Black & White + Blush
Black and white are two major staples in my closet, and in the cooler months, I practically live in the color combination. This Fall, I'm trying to throw in a pop of color, and I know I've stumbled upon a Fall accent color that is just right: blush. (Ahem: have you seen my new site design? I'm all . . . Read the Post
Surface 2 Launch + Two $500 Microsoft Giveaways
You are not going to want to miss this post ... I'm giving away TWO $500 gift cards to Microsoft so that two of you will win your very own brand new Surface 2 (one in store, and one right here online!) This is our biggest giveaway yet! Read on for details ... This Monday night, October . . . Read the Post
Date Night on the Couch #TruffleTakeoff
After my week-long marathon through New York Fashion Week a few weeks back, and non-stop work catch-up in the weeks since, my living room, a blanket, a good movie and a magazine and probably my laptop (because yes, I'm one of those crazy multi-taskers: movie, magazine, a little bit of blogging), . . . Read the Post
Do More of What You Love
Going on day three of my second trip to New York Fashion Week, I'm full of ideas, ideals, hopes and dreams, and a ton of great inspiration. My blog, my writing, fashion - those are a few of the things that really fuel my passion. And when I come to fashion week, I'm inundated by it all. At home, . . . Read the Post
Rimmel London Makeup Favorites
Now that I've had a chance to play with all of my new makeup swag, post visit to Rimmel London Headquarters, I thought I'd share with you a few of my standout Rimmel favorites! Let's start with Rimmel’s Show Off Lip Lacquers (the UK equivalent is called Apocalips and they can't keep this stuff on . . . Read the Post
Summer Classic: T-Shirt + Shorts
The easiest Summer default outfit has got to be the classic t-shirt and shorts combination. And though I'm not typically a shorts and shirt kind of girl, I happily accepted the challenge. I decided to dress up my Summer shorts and fell instantly in love with the printed shorts at Old Navy. By the . . . Read the Post
The Face of Fashion Week SWIM
Tomorrow I'll be recapping my crazy weekend at Miami Beach Fashion Week SWIM, but I wanted to first share my favorite beauty trends of the weekend. Though I'm endlessly devoted to the fashion, I always love taking note of the hair and beauty looks taking their turn across the runways, because beauty . . . Read the Post
Seaside Dorset {Dream} Home
I swear feel like I dreamed up this stunning seaside home. (Also, considering it's on the English Channel Coast, I'm assuming I miss London ... a lot.) Built around 1850 of Purbeck Stone, the building itself has had many lives. Local legends suggest it has been used as a pumping station, a fish . . . Read the Post
Arhaus Jewels + Borrowing From Mom
My mom has always been this ironic mix of caregiver and ruler of the family (strong and organized ... and totally impressive), and free-spirited flower child. My brothers and sister and I always joke that the day she retires, really retires, she'll start growing out her straw-colored blonde hair, . . . Read the Post
Mix + Match Swimwear
I've long been a fan of mixing and matching my swimwear, mostly because I can never find the right top that matches the proper bottom. I call it organized chaos, and I like it that way. And Target feeds right into my mix-and-match addiction, with adorable and affordable swimwear separates. I . . . Read the Post
One of a Kind Style
When Diet Dr Pepper asked to me to take part in their One Of A Kind Style campaign, it didn't take long for me to come up with what makes my style unique. For me, it's all about the accessories. That's not to say that I am a very conservative dresser to begin with, but I do tend to stick with my . . . Read the Post
The New Gap Women’s Skimmer
Jeans are fairly new to me. I know that sounds really weird, but I’ve always been a girl who fell for dresses and skirts easily. But jeans were a different story. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to break out of my mold and venture into the world of denim. And I am in love with the new Gap . . . Read the Post
Versatile By Design: Six Stylish Looks With One Red Carpet Dress
When Mazda asked me to style one great dress in six fashion-forward ways to strut across a red carpet, I knew just what dress to choose. Meet the ONE by Marna Ro maxi dress with leather bodice. I've long-believed that a great black maxi dress can go a long way, and this dress, with it's leather . . . Read the Post
Rimmel London StayGlossy Look 8
And last but not least, look number 8 (and the last look - eek!) in the Rimmel Blogger contest was the "Stylish Look for sitting front row at London Fashion Week." Getting the chance to attend a London Fashion Week would be a major dream, by the way. And when dressing for a fashion show, you want . . . Read the Post
Rimmel London StayGlossy Look 7
Look number 7 in the Rimmel Blogger contest was a "Princess Look for when the clock strikes twelve on New Years". I've got princess down pat - I've been dressing like a princess (or at least trying!) since I was about two. So, I went with more tulle, and a whole lot of sequins. Plus, I threw on a . . . Read the Post
