Even though my mom had planned on coming up for a visit next weekend, since I’ve been having such a rough time lately, she dropped everything and drove up this weekend to spend time with me. And I needed it so much. There’s something really reassuring about knowing someone will literally change all their plans …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 9/16–9/22 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. Season’s change… feelings change. For the past few weeks I’ve been struggling with sleepless …
If I were going to the Emmys this Sunday, I would wear…
This.I was asked to create an Emmys style post for Babble… a sort of What would I wear if I were attending, as well as curating ensembles for any red carpet debut. And let me tell you, it was fun! And because it was totally appropriate, I couldn’t resist Photoshopping my head onto my dream …
Weekends with Friends and Crocs
Men’s Walu Canvas Deck Shoe, Kids Beach Line Boat Shoe, Men’s Walu Accent Instead of one big Crocs party like we had last year, I opted this year to have mini weekenders with close friends and family like on the Fourth of July when my bro and sil came up for some fun and I …
DIY Dolce & Gabbana Gold Jeweled Headband – Crown Tutorial
I am LOVING everything Dolce & Gabbana is doing right now. Their gold crowns parading down the runways as if belonging to royalty, beaded lace dresses and shoes, HUGE gilded & bejeweled cross earrings, and looks complete with deep red lips and sultry cat eyes. It’s all so regal with a hint of Medieval and …
Nail Art Tutorial | Festive Football Season Manicure
Inspired by my own roundup of 27 Football Nail Art Inspirations, and Covergirl’s Fun Team Fanicures! I got creative trying to come up with a football season manicure that was just a little different from what I had already seen. Here’s What You’ll Need… * Dark Green Polish (I used Jade is the New Black) …
Let the Sun Fade Out to a Dark Sky
What I’m Wearing… * Vintage black slip dress I’ve had forever but haven’t worn forever and I’m SUPER excited about wearing slips as dresses again. Usually I have to layer a few, but it was evening, and though I showed it here without the coat, I left the coat on. * Camel Coat by …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 9/8–9/15 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. There are HOW MANY football games on today, dad? Â Josh, Rafi, & Skylar came …
Hot Trends in Tights & Hosiery Fall 2013 Guide & Jimmy Kimmel Pranks NYFW Attendees
Tights for fall? Groundbreaking, I know, but they’re kind of a staple, right? So I’ve rounded up the Best Tights for Fall 2013 as well as a few sneaky tips and tricks in between and the best black classics. Click through the link below to see… Hot Trends in Tights & Hosiery Fall 2013 Guide …
DIY Pom Pom Cocktail Napkins and Coasters
As I flipped through my latest Elle Decor mag the other day, I got as far as the very first page, or the very last that is, and immediately set it down, got up, and started rummaging through my DIY supplies to find my little ball tassels to DIY my own version of the adorable …
From the Boys | My Super Casual, Go-To, Lazy Look
What I’m Wearing… * Ridiculously old men’s t-shirt… that was once an actual man’s size but has shrunk to this perfect sized tee that I opt for every time it’s clean.* Favorite new baggy “Croft” cargo pants by J Brand … you can see them last week in a more dressed up look I knew …
10 Things that Cause Dry Skin & How You Can Avoid It
Whether it’s the summer heat or the winter chill, in any season I have insanely dry skin… And after seeing these 10 Things that Cause Dry Skin, I now realize that I may be causing more of my dryness than curing it! Clearly I’m doing something wrong. Click through the link below to find… 10 …
Playing Video Games Can Extend Your Life by 10 Years
According to video game designer, and two-time Ted speaker, Jane McGonigal, Playing Video Games Can Extend Your Life by 10 Years and they most certainly do. And not only does playing increase your life in the end, but in the mean time, playing improves your health, and increases your personal resilience, keeping you motivated, curious, …
DIY Halloween Costumes // Princess Merida from Disney’s Brave
To me, dressing up is more fun than well, not. So I started this Disney character series {Cinderella was my first} with the excuse that Halloween is just around the corner, but really, I’m having so much fun, I may just keep going after the fact. I guess we’ll just wait and see. But like …
DIY Princess Merida Costume // Makeup + Hair Tutorials
I’m in love with the movie Brave and Disney’s Princess Merida, so I thought it was the perfect DIY costume to tackle next in my Disney character dress up series. My first in the series was Cinderella, and Cinderella was fun, but other than figuring out how to get the perfectly large and rolling bun, …











