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 […]

Sephora Giveaway Winner!

January 1, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays! Thank you to everyone who entered my Sephora gift card giveaway. I loved reading all of your comments about what you were looking forward to during or after the holidays. I selected a winner randomly, and the winner of the $100 Sephora gift card is…. […]

How to Stick to Your New Years Resolutions

December 30, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

The number one question I get whenever I talk about goal setting, list making or New Years Resolutions is How In The World Do You Stick With Them? Many people share stories of being tired of making that Resolution List every year only to look back months later and realize they haven’t achieved anything on […]

Three Things You Can Do to Help Cultivate a Little Joy After Loss During the Holidays

December 16, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Last night after a day spent shopping with my mother and youngest daughter, my daughter and I were riding home and listening to the radio (which I honestly only do at Christmas time). I’m a pretty loyal XM Satellite listener now but I love the local Christmas stations. After playing one upbeat song after another the […]