Updated… If you’re not exactly sure where to begin in the makeup department or beauty aisle, this is a general list of basic essentials to help you fill up your cute cosmetic case as well as a few of my favorite tricks and tips to guide you on your way. While some days call for …
Thinking Pink and All the Silver Linings
I spent much of the weekend searching for a little -or a LOT of- inspiration. I’ve had the urge to be wildly creative in the last few weeks, but it seems my head keeps getting in the way. I don’t mean to be so depressing and negative lately, I’ve just been trying to figure everything …
If We Go Down Then We Go Down Together
What I’m Wearing… * White quilted zig-zag sweatshirt by English Factory… see it here last Spring * Coated chinos by 7 for All Mankind * Black turtleneck {folded under and up} by Splendid {so soft!} * Vintage faux fur leopard coat, handmade by my Grandma in the ’60s * Sunglasses by 3.1 Phillip Lim * …
Chopped Kale & Romaine Detox Salad Recipe
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish January’s almost over… How are your New Year’s Resolutions? I’m certainly not a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. I just can’t commit to a full year of something. I like to make short term resolutions or short term goals. It just …
Shop My Closet!
Just a little note to let you know I’ve listed more items from my closet for sale on eBay. Right now there are lots of shoes and bags up, including a gorgoues Proenza Schouler wallet I’ve literally never used and my Sophie Hulme box bag (which is still retailing for over $600 -if you can …
Artist Feature // Faces [UN] Bonded Project by Marcelo Monreal
I just love this digital collage series, Faces [UN] Bonded Project, by Marcelo Monreal. The images are gorgeous and interesting and colorful and I love everything about them. I think the black and white photos with the pops of bright flowers are my favorites. I love the texture of them and the contrast in just …
Touch Me Like You Never… Cuz I am Not Afraid Anymore
What I’m Wearing… * Jeans by Blank Denim * Plaid flannel shirt from Asos… and for the record, this is a kind of traditional “mountain look” minus the bomber jacket and fur beanie, but it’s a hard one for me to pull off, lol. I always feel very manly wearing a plaid flannel shirt with …
Quitting Smoking Again… and all the feels
I quit smoking a week ago yesterday, after six months of smoking, after not smoking for just over ten years. I smoked about a half a pack a day until I turned 30. I smoked zero for the ten years that followed until I turned 40. And then somewhere in the month after I turned …
Little Home Upgrades That Have A Big Impact
This post was created for Schlage®. All opinions are my own. Sometimes it’s really the littlest things that make all the difference in the world! When my mom and stepdad moved into their house last year, they vowed to eventually switch out all the brass doorknobs and hardware that the old owners left behind, because …
Dinner Recipe // Sweet Ginger Glazed Chicken & Peppers
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish There’s no such thing as too many good chicken recipes. We all get stuck and we all need inspiration. Even if that means just changing up one or two ingredients to make it an entirely different dish. The sauce used in this …
I’m Having a HUGE CLOSET Wardrobe SALE! Right NOW!
Lovecats, you’ve been asking me for years and years and years if I was ever going to sell any of my clothes and I can finally say that THAT TIME IS NOW!!! I’ve gone through my entire closet and pulled everything that is either too big, or doesn’t fit right, or that I’ve never worn, …
Freedom, I Won’t Let You Down // January Coach Bag Giveaway
Lovecats, How is your 2017 Going So Far!??! I have to say, I’m not that impressed just yet… but I think the beginning of this 2017 year has so much fallout from 2016, it’s going to take a while for everything to fall into place. And then when it does, it’s going to be magnificent. …
I Don’t Want to Live a Lie That I Believe
What I’m Wearing… * Floral jeans by Cult of Individuality * Plaid shirt by Skies are Blue * Cable knit sweater by BB Dakota * Fuax fur vest by Free People * Fingerless gloves were a gift and still my faves * Sunglasses by 3.1 Phillip Lim * Furry boots by Tory Burch * Classic …
The Sweet Intoxication of Her Love
What I’m Wearing… * Camel coat by SMYTHE * Queen of Hearts mini dress by Free People * Ballet wrap sweater from the local ballet store, The Studio Boutique, tag says Bloch * Tights by Wolford * DIY Petal Clutch bag * Sunglasses by 3.1 Phillip Lim * Velvet pumps with ankle bow from Shoe …
How-to Make Whole Wheat Tomato Pesto Pizza Rolls
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Genius. I mean, basically these are like cinnamon rolls, except made out of pizza. Pure. Genius. Let’s be clear, I’m not calling myself a genius. I certainly didn’t think of this idea. Pizza rolls have existed for a long long time apparently. …















