Right now I may not be wearing real pants everyday (where my WFH people at?), but I am getting ready shoulders-up on some level for Zoom meetings (and let's be honest, for my own self esteem). With all of the beauty sales lately, I've been trying to limit myself to simply replenishing staples or snagging … Continue reading Sephora Sale Alert: round up of my daily beauty favorites

The heart of Valentine's Day lends itself to a celebration of true, undying love: that of chocolate, flowers, and of course, jewelry.  I've partnered with JORD this year to showcase the most swoon-worthy timepiece of neutral-junky's dreams. These unique, handmade wooden watches are crafted with trendy, minimalistic design with a high-end feel. If you've followed me … Continue reading Spreading the Love: a unique Valentine’s gift idea + a timely giveaway!

Alternative Title: proceed with caution; prepare to be hugged. Often. My Teddy Bear Coat: purchased in 2017 to feel the best kind of extra, worn in 2018 to feel on trend. And I ain’t even mad. Isn’t that the way it always works? I remember swooning, then doubting because who needs to look like an … Continue reading Teddy Coat Temps

I don't have a living memory where I wasn't obsessed with Christmas decorations. I do have the living memory of giving my favorite vintage, ceramic reindeer in my mom's bathroom a White Christmas a la my brother's baby powder + the well-earned punishment that followed said blizzard.  It made them look awesome. (Agree to disagree, … Continue reading Home (décor!) for the holidays 

I cautiously dipped my rebel toe into the leather legging trend a couple Falls ago with a front-panel-leather, back-panel-ponte situation just to feel it out (and like commit but not commit), and I determined it required infinitely fewer cool points to pull off than I had anticipated. (Ever adventurous, I am.) So, this year, I … Continue reading Comfy Leather Legging Look 

I’ve been going-on-37 for about as long as I can remember. Instead of one of those “youthful-inner-child” spirit animals that make you a hoot at parties, I got landed with an inner-old-lady who enjoys tea, and crochet, and classic literature who also sometimes makes me use phrases like “hoot at parties.” This inner-old-self-phenomena made for … Continue reading Of Bookends and Duplex Additions