Sometimes, there’s nothing like coming home from a long day and stretching out cat-like on the couch to the scratch, scratch, scratch sound of vinyl-meets-needle. Give me a breeze from an open window and the wafting lyrics from Lana del Rey’s “Born to Die,” and … Read moreBaby, put that record on
Fact (only slightly exaggerated): Every awards show host changes outfits at least 10 times during the course of the evening. So when planning my Oscar party photo shoot, I felt compelled to bring along a second outfit as any proper host would. This floor-length red … Read moreThat Old Hollywood feeling
The countdown to the 90th Annual Academy Awards is on–and so is my party planning mode. Bring on the Hollywood glamour, gilted accessories, Oscar ballots and tear-filled speeches! Looking for last-minute inspiration for your showbiz-celebrating shindig on Sunday? A few of my fellow Indy Blog … Read moreReady for the Oscars?
Sometimes the life of a fashion blogger requires photoshoots in uncomfortable environments–all for the sake of the shot. And with such an intensely cold winter so far, I’ve apparently decided that icy landscapes are my go-to. (Confession: I also may or may not be watching … Read moreA not-so-frozen heart
Do you like food? (Cooking it, eating it, looking at scrumptious pictures of it?) If the answer is yes, you’re invited to follow along with my “52 in 2017” challenge! I’ve never been much of a cook, but I love what food represents: community, family, … Read moreThe “52” Challenge
It’s officially been 2018 for, oh, 36ish hours, which means I’ve got another 6 months before I finally get used to writing “2018” on reports for work. In the meantime, this is the best opportunity for me to once again reflect on another year of … Read moreHello, 2018!
Alternative post title: “How to glam up your Game of Thrones addiction” Nothing speaks more to the Midwest’s unpredictable weather than a sudden, frigid wave of subzero temps that’s left my friends and fellow bloggers scrambling to find a perfect New Year’s Eve outfit that … Read moreNew Year’s … in Westeros?
If bold and bright isn’t quite your thing, here’s an example of how you can dress up for the holidays without feeling like Mrs. Fashionista Claus. My gold Kate Spade skirt is covered in sequins, and my faux suede block heels shine in the … Read moreHoliday look #2: Sparkles and emerald
The holidays are always better with friends–and holiday lookbooks are no exception. On an insanely cold morning in Carmel, my blogger boo Sierra of Eclectic Kurves and I braved the cold to shoot some holiday looks together, including the perfectly coordinated red-and-black ensembles above. Sierra … Read moreHoliday look #1: Bold and bright
This post is sponsored by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. All opinions and photos are my own. Is there someone on your gift list whose perfect present isn’t the latest gadget or a Black Friday doorbuster? Someone who’s often quoted as saying “The book … Read moreSnow it goes: Holiday shopping ideas