5 Things You Can Do to Help You Mingle Like a Boss At Professional and Social Events

April 15, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

I tend to be a pretty outgoing person so I really enjoy meeting people in professional and social settings. Lately, I’ve had more opportunities to do just that. While attending these events I have run into more and more people who have told me just how hard mingling at professional or social events are for […]

My Designer Shoe Experience and How You Can Get The Same Look For Less

April 8, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Back when I was a single mom I didn’t dream of a closet full of designer shoes; living vicariously through Carrie Bradshaw’s collection of Manolos suited me just fine. I received my first designer handbag as a gift at 19 and ever since I’d been more of a bag girl. But when things were tight […]

A Review of Bess & George Clothing

March 31, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you know me you know I am pretty brand loyal. I love having my go-to clothing stores where I know the quality, the aesthetic and the fit of the clothing. As my shopping ventures continue to move to much more online than in-store shopping, being brand loyal is particularly helpful. I am someone who […]

How My Fashion Week Dream Got an Upgrade

March 23, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve been thinking a lot about being open to creative opportunities. As someone who is used to having a plan, that can be a bit of a challenge for me. If you’re familiar with Gabriel Bernstein, the author of The Universe Has Your Back and several other inspirational books, you may have heard her say that it’s […]

Why Beauty Inclusivity Matters to Me and Why it Should Matter to You Too

March 2, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

This is not a sponsored post though it was inspired by a recent hosted trip This past week I had the privilege of being invited to a conference in Ohio for a brand called Cacique (pronounced Cah-seek). I wasn’t very familiar with the brand but I’d seen it in its sister store when I went into […]

Three Ways to Foster Self-Love

February 13, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

With Valentine’s day knocking on the door I can’t help but think about love in all of it’s glorious and sometimes messy forms. The family kind, the romantic kind, the kind we have for pets (which probably falls under the family kind if your house is anything like mine) and finally the kind we have […]

How to Look Chic at Work on Jeans Day

February 4, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

I have shared several times on social media that I love jeans. This probably isn’t a life-shattering confession as I know that a lot of people feel that way, but my day to day style is pretty classic and feminine. I am known for wearing dresses. A few months ago a co-worker told me he […]

What’s Really in My Beauty Bag

January 23, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

I often post about a product I’ve tried and when I talk about how it worked for me no matter what the verdict is I always get a DM or two that says “but what did you really think?” Now, I really don’t mind DM’s, as a matter of fact I love answering individual questions, but Listen […]

How to Be Your Own Hero

January 14, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

The other day I saw the cutest meme on social media. It was a classroom assignment where the kid had been asked to name one of his/her heroes. The young student replied “ I am one of my own hero. First I am kind to myself and Second I do things I want.” I can’t […]

How To Step Up Your New Year’s Wardrobe With 4 Staple Items

January 6, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

The other day I was talking to someone who mentioned that they wanted to overhaul their entire wardrobe. They sent me photos from a fancy boutique that is very popular on the gram. They specialize in beautifully crafted staple items with interesting details and whimsical prints. Think JCrew meets Anthropologie. Now, most of you know […]