It’s Easter weekend, which means a few things in Sarasota: 1) the tourists are all about to head back up north and 2) the weather is lovely (albeit, rainy at times). I’m making deviled eggs and bread from scratch and admiring the orchids that are in full bloom on the patio. It feels like the last lovely weekend before the impending heat and humidity of summer.
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How Investing in My Wardrobe Saved Me Money
// Fashion, Real Life
Fall 2015, I stood in my closet completely exasperated. My heart sank as I shuffled through a packed closet of hangers. Sure, I had plenty of things to wear, but none of it felt like me. And I realized how much money was sitting, unused and undervalued. Yes, a skirt that cost $10 seemed like a bargain at the time, but when I wore it…well, it felt like that $10 was wasted.
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Fly Me to The Moon: Dapper Day Fall 2018
// Dapper Day, Fashion, Hairstyling
Another great Dapper Day is in the books, and I am so excited to share the photos with you! Here’s a full look at all the beautiful photos from that day. And, yes, my husband and I were totally playing up our vintage Pan Am pilot and stewardess outfits.
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Claws Out: A Self Care Story
// Fashion, Real Life, Self Care
Self care. Oy, what an overused buzzword, amirite? Ok, full disclosure: I am a BIG. FAN. of self care. My close friends can attest that this is one of my favorite topics of conversation, and certainly something I encourage others to partake in. It’s like an episode of Parks and Rec over here.
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What’s In My Jewelry Box: Brooches
// Fashion
Brooches are one of my favorite accessories. Even when I don’t feel like wearing jewelry, popping a pin on my collar always makes my outfit more elegant and fun. I have a small collection of vintage and retro brooches that I wear pretty regularly, and some that I wear for special occasions. Here’s a quick peek inside my jewelry box!
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My Top 5 Dresses for Lazy Days
// Fashion
I’m sharing my top 5 favorite dresses that I can throw on and get going on lazy days. These dresses are comfy and versatile. These are ones I wear on pretty heavy rotation year-round (thank you, Sarasota weather), and can be dressed up or down.
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My Go-To Wet Set Pattern
// Fashion, Hairstyling
If you really love the 1940s and 50s vintage style, curled and sculpted hair is a must. The process for achieving those classic looks, however, can be kind of intimidating but is actually easy to accomplish with a little practice. A wet set is an essential step to get those magical, swoopy shapes that are iconic of the vintage style.
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It’s Getting Hot In Here: Dressing for the Summer Heat
// Fashion
In my hometown of Sarasota, Florida, there’s basically two seasons: summer, and “was that a breeze?” (Obviously this is a joke, but the summer heat and humidity definitely aren’t). It’s true that our little sub-tropical city only gets into the 90s at the peak of the summer season, but when it’s 80-90% humidity…well, let’s just say the air sweats for you. So it’s even more important to know how to dress for such weather.
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A Magical Dapper Day Weekend
// Dapper Day, Fashion
I love Dapper Day. Spring 2018 marked our third Dapper Day outing, and was the first time I participated in the entire weekend. This is a recap of all we packed into this amazing three days!
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