Mr. Phyllis cannot tell a lie. Yes, really. The man doesn’t lie. For example, when asked how my size 14 butt looks squeezed into size 10 jeans, I went on a one-day green smoothie fast to fit into, his reply: “You might want to change.” Need another one? Me: How does my new lip gloss look?… Continue Reading Product Review: Boscia Bright White Mask
Jumpsuit: c/o Karen Kane (same but in black and white) | Stole: Vintage (similar) | Necklaces: Nordstrom, Nordstrom | Clutch: c/o Dagne Dover | Lipstick: Revlon ‘In The Red’ | Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless ‘Mayhem’ Ghillie Pump c/o Payless ShoeSource I’ve been meaning to recreate this look for a while. I wore this outfit… Continue Reading What I Wore: Glamour Gal
This weekend I went to Berkeley Springs, WV for a girls’ getaway weekend with my two best friends. I feel so blessed to have two best friends who adore one another and the three of us can get along so well without anyone feeling like a third wheel. One friend I met a little over… Continue Reading Girls’ Getaway to Berkeley Springs, WV
After I shared a selfie last week on social media, I received a bunch of questions asking how I take care of my skin. I’ll admit I get tempted by new and shiny products and reviews on blogs, but I’m trying to stick to my current routine because it works, and for the first time… Continue Reading This is 40: My Winter Skincare and Beauty Routine
Jumpsuit: Serena Williams Printed Drape Front Jumpsuit with Solid Cami c/o HSN | Bag: BCBGeneration “Owen” The Lana Fringe Wristlet c/o HSN | Shoes: Nine West | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Belt: HOBO (similar) | Bracelet: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: ‘Day Lily’ c/o BWC If you haven’t checked out HSN lately you’re missing out; this… Continue Reading What I Wore: Think Spring
In 2004, I got fired from my job. I was managing a very busy, high volume and high profile shop and was also a trainer for new managers for the company. I took off a long weekend before the holiday rush to plan for my wedding that following summer and recruited a couple of managers… Continue Reading Living Life with a Capital L
Dress: Belle Stretch Ponte Twist Dress c/o Dobbin Clothing | Jacket: c/o Talbots (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Boots: Ros Hommerson ‘Maryland’ | Lipstick: Revlon ColorBurst Balm Stain in Romantic This outfit makes me realize my closet is really heading in the right direction for my lifestyle, my personal style, and my desire… Continue Reading What I Wore: Date Night
As a child, I was one of those (misguided) girls with a smidgen of artistic talent who sketched teal gown after teal gown (it was the 80s, after all). I dreamed of attending fashion school and presenting at runway shows in New York. But then I wanted to be a marine biologist, a biology teacher,… Continue Reading Fashion Undressed: From the Runway, with Reason
I heard about The Girl on the Train on NPR; I caught the last bit of an interview with the author Paula Hawkins and was interested. I had finished the second book in the Outlander series and was looking for a change of pace before I delved into the third. I listened to The Girl… Continue Reading The Girl on the Train, Blogging, and the Whole Story