It’s May, and you know what that means: the return of #500FashionFridays! Launched last year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway teamed up with downtown restaurants to offer discounts on Fridays to anyone wearing black-and-white ensembles in honor of the Indy 500. Plus, sharing your outfit on … Read more500 Fashion Fridays
Maybe it’s the birth of wee Prince Louis Arthur Charles, another royal baby for the world to go crazy about. (Not gonna lie, I’m already a sucker for the adorable photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte that Kensington Palace releases from time to time.) … Read moreAcross the (fashion) pond
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
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?
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!
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt, that is. On a blustery December afternoon with highs in the 20s and Indy’s first snow of the season, the Christkindlmarkt felt like a snowglobe of tiny wooden cabins distracted by clouds of whirling ice skaters and floating snowflakes. It was only … Read moreOff to the Markt!
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
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
Hope you’ve got your post-dinner elastic-waist pants ready, because it’s officially Thanksgiving week–and we’re only days away from food heaven. Whether you’re hosting your own celebration or stopping by someone else’s, here are a few simple ways I keep it stress-free, meaningful and local. GIFT … Read moreTime to gather … and gobble