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Backless Ruffle Dress

Who else is on the wedding circuit this summer? We've been all over the place the last few months at weddings for friends and loved ones and you know what that means – lots of different occasions to get dressed up for. I usually try and plan ahead fo ...

It’s Been 3 Years

Wow. I can't believe that 3 years ago this week I waved goodbye to my U-Haul pod and boarded a one way flight from Chicago to New York. I remember landing in New York on a Saturday morning, going to pick up my keys from the leasing office in SoHo, an ...

Ending Soon: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is ending this weekend on August 6th, so we're in the final days of these insane savings! Although a ton of pieces have sold out at this point, there are a lot of hidden gems that are still in stock and really great ...

Eyebrow Perfection & All About Microblading

For years I've been going to Benefit or other eyebrow spots for a brow tint and shaping, but that was becoming both costly and difficult and also very temporary. The idea of getting permanent makeup on my eyebrows seemed intimidating and I didn't lik ...

Day To Night Travel Outfit

A few weeks ago we were headed to Chicago on a Thursday night – our flight landed around 7:45 and we had an 8:45 p.m. reservation at my absolute favorite restaurant. I really wanted to wear something comfortable that would be easy to travel in, but t ...

NYC Rooftop & Outdoor Bar Guide

Summers in New York are all about seeking outdoor spots – whether it's a rooftop where you can take in the skyline or a fun outdoor bar with games, we're all usually combing through lists on our phones for the places that you can never think of when ...

Using Pinterest Lens To Find Inspiration

Ok, so we all know and love Pinterest – it’s the world’s greatest inspiration + bulletin board for remembering all of the things that inspire. More recently they launched a new feature in the Pinterest App called Lens that is a total game-changer. Ho ...

Embroidered Jeans

I fell in love with these embroidered jeans earlier this summer and since then, as MG says, "they've gotten a lot of burn." I was looking for something playful and with color, but still easy to pair with lots of white tops and other neutrals to keep ...

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