When I went to New York City for NYFW, I had the pleasure of visiting the headquarters for Pari Passu, a luxury plus-size clothing brand. I was able to see where the clothes are made, see mood boards for their upcoming collection, and the brand’s famous dress forms created from the 3D body scans of… Continue Reading One Outfit, Two Different Occasions
I’ve been sharing more about my journey to reclaiming my curly hair from childhood on Instagram and wanted to jot down my current curly hair routine. Last May, I began transitioning to curly hair. I was born with curly hair but over the years the curl disappeared. Since turning 40, my hair has become harder… Continue Reading Curly Hair Routine for Thinning Hair Over 40
Of all the doctor appointments I hate the most, it is the gynecologist. It’s not the pap smear, it’s not having someone manhandle my breasts while making small talk, it’s everything that happens in between. I’ve been to a dozen different gynecologists, from fancy practices with glass walls and high-tech to state college health centers… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #95
Tuesday I attended training to be an election judge for my county. Maryland has its primaries at the end of April and though I’ve taken this training before, it was back in 2018 and a refresher was well appreciated. Also, since 2018 our county has updated some aspects of voting. We now offer same-day registration;… Continue Reading cabi Shy Pullover: Petal Pink with Black
I don’t know about you, but a lot of times when I see websites and influencers promoting what they consider athleisure, it isn’t terribly… realistic for real life. Personally, I’m not going to wear a cropped hoodie and high-waist leggings to the grocery store, nor will I also wear a thin jersey off the shoulder… Continue Reading Real-Life Athleisure
I joined my first swim team in elementary school, joined a second winter swim team in middle school, and as soon as I was old enough I became certified as a lifeguard and pool operator. My vacations are based upon the proximity to water – ocean, pool, lake, it doesn’t matter as long as I… Continue Reading Is This The Best Electric Razor for Sensitive and Aging Skin?
Last April I was invited to speak at the conference Rebelle Con in Richmond, Virginia. Rebelle Con was founded by a pair of women who were sick of the “go hard or go home” messaging that was causing so many of our peers to burn out, get discouraged, or confirm their feeling that they are… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #94
Wednesday I shared my three day trip to NYC and mentioned we did a photoshoot – well here are the photos! We met with Kathleen from Laurel Creative at Pastis, a French restaurant in the Meatpacking District, for a breakfast shoot. I bought no new clothing for this trip and struggled with what to wear… Continue Reading Black Watch Plaid Pantsuit on a Rainy Day
Two years ago I left Corporate America to focus on this blog full-time. I had seen so much transition and layoffs not just as my job but with many of my friends in various fields I stopped feeling as though there was truly a thing like job security with my skillset. Why not follow my… Continue Reading Three Days in NYC During NYFW