Summer is here, and boy did it slam us here in DC. Less than a week ago I was shivering in a coat and today it’s 85 degrees. While I transitioned my wardrobe from winter to spring/summer a month ago, we’re now heading into weather where jeans and short sleeved sweaters sound like utter torture.… Continue Reading Summer Summertime Essentials
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I sit here typing this grateful for a stuffed up nose. See, I’ve decided to switch to natural deodorant and I’m going through what they call the “detox period.” Not too pretty… but neither is what is inside traditional antiperspirants and deodorant. A short blip of time where I need to shower twice a day… Continue Reading Transitioning to Natural Deodorant: My Experience
Many of you have reached out asking for resources for plus size workout clothing and activewear. Luckily, selection has improved in the past couple of years. Gone are the days of wearing men’s sweats or items that lack performance; many brands offer high quality, hard working athletic gear in extended sizes. The best of the… Continue Reading Where to Shop For Plus Size Activewear
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The second night of the rewardStyle conference was a cocktail party hosted by the dating app, Bumble. It was a beautiful affair, but a few other bloggers and I were getting hungry and slipped into the Capital Grille next door for dinner. Put seven bloggers together and the conversation could go all night. By time… Continue Reading It Started with a Half-Burned Candle…
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I don’t do a lot of social events for the blog. With two jobs and a family, I don’t have a lot of free time. Also, I don’t see the value of attending events. I have enough candles, don’t really like macarons, and can buy my own cheap champagne. But when the event is for… Continue Reading DC Style: Strong Women in Fashion