Spring 2017 Couture: Runway Review and Obsessions

January 29, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Last week was Couture Week, and I was so impressed by several runway shows that I realized I just HAD to share my thoughts on some of the fabulous collections on display. The Spring 2017 Couture collections of fashion houses Chanel, Christian Dior, and Valentino all struck me with their unique voices and narratives, and […]

Women’s March on New York City

January 22, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Put your Pussy Hats on, because pink is in, and it’s here to stay. Yesterday on 5th Ave a sea of hundreds of thousands of marchers joined together to walk, cheer, and celebrate in support of the Women’s March on New York City. And for the first time in my life, I took up a […]

My New Job in the Magazine Industry

January 17, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

This past week was the first at my new job in the magazine industry in New York City. Despite the obvious shift of scenery to the big city (I mean, just LOOK at the view from my desk!), I am LOVING how much I am learning about running ecommerce for a magazine house, building sophisticated […]

Moving to New York City

January 3, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

So, I have some exciting news! I got a new job in New York City. That’s right, I am moving to the big city! I got an offer for my new job right before Christmas, and immediately signed. I am looking forward to the change of scenery. I have always wanted to move to New […]

I am a Tourist. And I’m Okay With That.

December 7, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

A little over 2 and a half years ago, I made my first trip overseas to Europe. I was meeting up with my sister, who was studying abroad in Florence, Italy at the time. I remember packing everything-and-nothing-at-all into a backpack and a small carry-on. I boarded my flight and next thing I knew it […]

Misty Morning

November 30, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

“A layer of mist swaths the beach, a sheet of translucent white over the salty sea. The morning chill kisses your cheeks, the crash of foamy waves rushes up to greet your feet. All is quiet and still and serene, except for soft din of breaking waves to the East.” Today I was absolutely astounded when I […]

Don’t Sell Yourself Short: Not Getting Paid and the Terrible First Paycheck of My Adult Life

November 22, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hello there. It’s been about a month, but believe me, I had a good reason for being gone. I’ve had a few big, stressful clusterf–k of a few weeks. Why? I wasn’t being paid at my job. Yup. You heard it. A simple concept, really. I was working, every day, 8 hours a day, 5 […]

October Favorites | Chokers, Lipsticks, and Candles

October 19, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

October is in full swing, and I am loving the fall season trends right now, especially in skin care, accessories, makeup, and scents. Here are 5 of my favorite October items that I can’t live without. Chandler’s October Favorites Vegan Leather Wrap Choker Necklace (link) Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Body Oil (link) Fall lip colors ROAM Candle Numi Earl […]