Last year was my first time at New York Fashion Week. I went for about four days and I was overwhelmed with the options, the excitement, the who-you-knows and who-you'd-love-to-bes, the events I went . . . Read the Post
Pre-Birthday Weekend Surprise
This weekend hubby completely surprised me and snuck us away on a quick weekend getaway for a bit of pre-birthday celebrating. My birthday isn't actually until Sunday, and next weekend we do have a . . . Read the Post
Vacation Recap: Rimmel London HQ
In a word, my trip to the Rimmel Headquarters just outside of London a few weeks ago was amazing. (Remember that time I WON a trip to London thanks to Rimmel?) I’ve never felt so welcomed. I’ve also . . . Read the Post
The Beach Weekend Getaway
After watching everyone on their instagram feeds and blogs snapping photo after photo on their fourth of July weekend beach getaways last week, I'm longing for the beach. And though this weekend will . . . Read the Post
Vacation Recap: London, Part 2
In case you missed it, earlier this week I launched into my vacation recap (a.k.a., my crazy awesome London-meets-Italy adventure, all thanks to Rimmel!) The second half of our London trip, maybe the . . . Read the Post
Vacation Recap: London, Part 1
I didn't know I was a picture whore until I uploaded all of the photos from the TWO cameras we brought on our European adventure. There were a lot. And I agonized over which pictures to share (and . . . Read the Post
Hitting the Refresh Button
I can't believe our vacation has rolled to a close and today is my first day back in the real world: coffee, law office, blogging, and all. But this trip was actually so refreshing for me. . . . Read the Post
The Weekend Edition
We're somewhere in Florence right now, probably playing uber tourists, camera in hand, comfy flat boots on my feet, and likely a stomach full of gelato. I can't wait to share all of our European . . . Read the Post
9 Go-Anywhere Mini Crossbody Bags
When I travel, I have to mentally prepare myself to pack lighter, and most importantly, to carry light for day. When you're trekking through a city, hopping on subways and buses, and trying to see . . . Read the Post
Headed to London … and Italy
The time has finally come: in just a few hours I'll be boarding a plane with hubby and far too many pairs of shoes for a two-week trip, en route to London. I'll be tweeting, instagramming, and . . . Read the Post
My Hair is Messy + I Spill Things
In the next two-and-a-half weeks I have to move into a new apartment, get all of my work done and lined up for the two weeks I'll be out of town after that, and then as a reward, I fly to Europe. I'm . . . Read the Post
Drugstore Beauty Buys
Here's a big beauty secret of mine: I love drugstore beauty finds. And Walgreens stores now boast their own local Beauty Advisor (available for beauty questions, advice, and shopping help in the . . . Read the Post
25 Casual Maxi Dress Picks
I've already gone on about the more dramatic street-style versions of maxi dresses and skirts, but what about those everyday maxi dresses that we all live in in the hotter months? And, in just a few . . . Read the Post
Travel Must: The Weekender Bag
This weekend, hubby and I are taking a really quick trip to Orlando to celebrate my very fabulous friend's big birthday; in Disney World, to be exact (and I'm totally giddy!) But I am the world's . . . Read the Post
Our Big Wedding Story
I've never shared my wedding here, and I'm not sure why. I guess I was keeping private this ridiculously special time in our lives, I swear I have no idea why, but two-and-a-half years later (wow - . . . Read the Post
Confessions of a Shopaholic
I'm starting a new series: Confessions of a Shopaholic. In part, it may be for self-preservation. Maybe if I get it out there into the universe - all of the stuff that I can't stop drooling over - . . . Read the Post
Headed to Target Headquarters
Yes, you read that right: today I'm headed to Target Headquarters. Pinch me. At around 5:45am this morning, I'll be picked up, whisked to the airport, and flown to Minneapolis to speak on a panel at . . . Read the Post
Playing Tourist (+ Target Style)
On Saturday, we played tourist for a day and headed south - way south - to the Redlands. I used our little weekend outing as an excuse to try out my new Target ombré dip dye scarf. And fun fact, . . . Read the Post
Off to Altitude Design Summit
As part of my new year's resolutions, I'm vowing to take a few leaps of faith, to bet more on myself, and to invest in the future that I want. And with that, I'll be attending my first ever Alt . . . Read the Post
Fashion 101: Cold-Weather Boots
In less than twenty days, I'll be flying to Salt Lake City for AltSummit (insert happy dance, here), and according to weather.com it should be in the low 20s just in time for our arrival. Tonight it's . . . Read the Post
Mini Weekend Getaway to Maine
Last weekend I managed to surprise the hubby and took him to Maine for an early 30th birthday! Let me tell you, pulling off a secret trip was no easy task. But it was so worth it: the look on his . . . Read the Post
NYFW Advice From a First-Timer
Remember that time I went to New York Fashion Week? It's been three days, and I'm still in fashion shock. The mostly good kind of shock. In a nutshell, fashion week is crazy long days, . . . Read the Post
Carry-On Essentials with Proactiv®
Summer is here and I have a few big and small trips planned (happy dance!), so I thought I'd make a packing list of carry-on essentials. I don't know about you, but my carry-on bag is . . . Read the Post
Breakfast in Paris
I miss breakfast in Paris. Everything was covered in cheese and came with coffee. (And since it's currently really early in Paris right now, it's totally justified ... my crazy craving for cheese . . . Read the Post
