Gold Standards on a Bronze Budget
There’s nothing that I love more than finding a dress for under $100 that can be worn for in & out of the office, like this eyelet green beauty from J. Crew. A tailored-top, full-skirt, fit-and-flare dress is a signature-summer look for me, so this will be on repeat all summer.VIEW POST
Growing up, I was a Girl Scout and my mom, the leader, was the queen of the DIY-craft. Some brag about getting their mom’s perfect nail beds, but in honor of Mother’s Day {hi, mom ??}, I’m proud to say that I inherited her craftiness.VIEW POST
Remember when hanging out at the mall was the go-to Friday night activity ?? My friends and I would meet after school to wander around the HIP, and if we were really lucky – and someone’s mom was willing to drive us – we’d get to go to Woodfield, the beloved home of Hollister AND Abercrombie & Fitch.VIEW POST
Happy Friday, friends! Last weekend, we caught a glimpse of spring in Chicago! Then it was rainy. Then it got cold. Today feels little bit more like a brisk spring day {!!!}, so it feels like as good a day as any to share a delicious & easy cocktail recipe with you!VIEW POST
When I was younger, my cousins and I loved playing Spice Girls. You know, the game where you each pretended to be your favorite Spice Girl? We loved to reenact our favorite scenes from the greatest movie of all times, Spice World, in our grandparent’s basement.VIEW POST
Do you have a piece of jewelry or an outfit that kinda takes you back in time whenever you put it on? Maybe it was a gift you received from someone special or an outfit you wore for a special occasion. I know that I have plenty of pieces in my closet that bring me back to some of my favorite memories, almost like looking at a picture from that day.VIEW POST
A couple weeks ago, I made this incredibly easy baked eggplant recipe. When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, I made this at least once a week – if you’re an eggplant lover like me, you’ve got to try this! Somehow it’s been five years since I left for my semester abroad in Italia {!!!}. It will forever be one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made – not only was it insanely fun, but I also made great friends and have amazing memories in the place I called home for the first five months of 2012.VIEW POST
Last week, I posted this photo on Instagram and included one of my go-to styling tips that either dresses up a casual outfit, or dresses down a fancy pair of shoes. The tip? Pair you ladylike heels with raw hem or distressed denim for a casual & classic look.VIEW POST
How is the holiday shopping going, gals? It’s crazy to think that Christmas is only 11 days away! If you’re anything like me, you’re going to be very busy this week. Between holiday shopping and parties to binge watching Hallmark movies – I bet you’ll be going non-stop.VIEW POST
If you’re anything like me, the list of people you need to buy for this holiday season is continuously growing. Whether it’s finding big gifts for those closest to me – or something small for my cousins and colleagues – it feels like I’ll be shopping until December 24. But, since Christmas Eve is my family’s big celebration – that’s not going to happen.VIEW POST