As I got older, my skincare routine got more complex. I looked for products to reverse the damage I did from years of tanning beds, no sunscreen, and going to bed with my face still coated in the day’s makeup and mess. But in the past couple of years, I have been looking to pare… Continue Reading My Simplified Yet Effective Skincare Routine
I turned 47 earlier this year and have noticed for a bit that my body has been acting differently. My sleep has been erratic, as has been my mood. I can wake up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat, and especially if I am stressed can have a hot flash in the… Continue Reading CBD for Perimenopause: What Works for Me
While my hair is curly in the hot and humid months of summer, when the temps drop so does my hair. My hair is limper, drier, and doesn’t keep a natural curl. However, I have found that in fall and winter, my hair is more receptive to using styling tools. In the summer, a flat… Continue Reading How I Style My Medium Length Wavy Hair
Karl and I are always looking for indoor places to do photo shoots for the blog. Places that are spacious, have great lighting, not too distracting of a background, and we won’t be in the way. When the Hotel at the University of Maryland opened, it became a favorite place for us to take photos.… Continue Reading Visiting The Hotel at the University of Maryland
This post brought to you by Sparkling Ice. dress | shoes | bag | lipstick Dress: Eliza J (14) | Shoes: Nine West | Bag: c/o Novica (years old yet still available!) | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Lipstick: NARS Heat Wave Oooh I’m so excited that summer is right around the corner! I’m dreaming… Continue Reading What I Wore: Candy Stripe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless. All opinions are 100% mine. Shirt: c/o Foxcroft (plus option) | Skirt: Banana Republic (similar, plus option) | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Shoes: Klaudia Ombre Glitter Pump c/o Payless For a cookie exchange at our friends’ house, the vibe is festive but… Continue Reading What I Wore: Cookie Exchange Party
I’ve been a fan of SOREL boots for a long while, so when they asked me to style a pair of their current collection for fall, I was thrilled. While I own some sturdy snow boots, I always wanted something with a bit more… style, but could still handle the elements. Enter the Joan of… Continue Reading What I Wore: SORELstyle [Sponsored]
Jacket: LOFT (similar) | Tee: Ann Taylor (similar) | Jeans: Gap | Bag: c/o Handbag Heaven | Shoes: Comfort Plus by Predictions ‘Karmen’ available at Payless Many of you ask me to recommend footwear brands that offer comfort and style at a reasonable pricepoint. So when Payless ShoeSource contacted me regarding their comfort line, I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Style Meets Comfort [Sponsored]
As you know I recently asked all of you for advice on redoing our home office. It has been the sore thumb in our house, and we weren’t really sure where to start, especially when it came to choosing paint. Thanks to your suggestions and the ease of choosing paint and colors with Glidden® paint, we… Continue Reading My Updated Home Office with Glidden Paint