Recently, I came across a quote by Jessica Seinfeld that made me take a hard, honest look at myself (and my phone addiction!) Wow. How many times have I been guilty of this one? My first reaction was to rationalize it by thinking “I’m a blogger…my business is my phone, and social media!” But the reality is that I had a phone addiction long beforeRead Now
Receiving the Liebster Award for Blogs!
25 CommentsHello Socialites! Have I got some exciting news! I’ve been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award, by the wonderfully talented Maria, the writer of Sunlight of the Mind, a food and lifestyle blog! (Go check out her blog! ✨ It’s amazing!) I have been blown away by the support I’ve received from the blogging community, as well as the internet as a whole! I wantRead Now
Finding Your Monday Motivation
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I am soooo not a morning person. For me, waking up is a daily struggle that entails hitting the snooze button in rapid succession (why does 5 minutes fly by so quickly when snoozing, but a minute lasts a dang hour on my treadmill?); waking up and lying in bed thinking about how much I hate having to get up; finally getting up and thenRead Now
Friday Faves: Fall Scents
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I recently took a little trip to Bath & Body Works to check out some Fall fragrances. I am a huge fan of scented lotion and body sprays, as they provide a change from my go-to perfumes (Viktor and Rolf’s Flowerbomb, and Far Away by Avon-don’t laugh…I’m an old soul! ?) Bath & Body Works always has a great selection of scents that range fromRead Now
Weekend Brunch
9 CommentsI love any excuse to catch up with my best gal pals, or my sisters, and being able to eat deliciously decadent waffles piled high with butter, powdered sugar, and other bad for my waistline but good for my soul toppings, is the best excuse since “my dog ate my homework!” Cue brunch: that magical meal where I can gab with pals, gorge on wafflesRead Now
Saturday Night Reading: What’s on my list
3 CommentsIn between working like crazy, and dealing with a baby who’s approaching the terrible two’s, I have actually been able to catch up on a little pleasure reading! I have read some amazing books lately that I wanted to share with you guys! If you’ve read a good book lately, leave me a comment so I can read it too! 1. Never Let You Go:Read Now
How to Pack for a Fall Weekend Getaway
12 CommentsFall is hands-down my favorite season! ?? I love everything about Fall: watching the leaves change color, the crisp cool temperatures, pumpkin spice everything, and being able to hide my fluffy tummy behind cute chunky sweaters!!! Along with the change in the weather, comes new styling options! Fall brings some major Fashion mojo in the form of cute and casual knits, warm and rich colorRead Now
The Hardest Part of Blogging: A Moment of Truth
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This post was originally published on August 13, 2017 and revised on March 1, 2019. I remember my 1st blog post like it was just yesterday. Before I hit publish, I felt that blogging would be a natural fit for me: I love writing, fashion, and I’m obsessed with beauty and skincare. Blogging should be easy right? Wrong. I quickly learned that all of thoseRead Now
Friday Faves: Blogger Edition
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So today I wanted to share a few of the bloggers I subscribe to, and love following! All of these women inspire me daily: whether it’s through the way they style their outfits; how they apply their makeup, or even in how they engage their followers! I hope you’ll be inspired by them as much as I am! 1. Emily Ann Gemma, The Sweetest ThingRead Now
Tea Time at the O’Henry Hotel
3 CommentsMy mother and I have a standing tradition of afternoon tea at the O’Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC. It’s always so nice to be able to catch up over a cup of tea, in a serene setting. Today was extra special, as it is my birthday! I decided to wear a dress from NY&Co that I have been saving for a good occasion; I tryRead Now