With my school’s Spring Break next week, I think now would be a good time to address a few things: what to pack and things to keep in mind when packing. Below are a few must’s on my list. What are yours? My Checklist: ∞ Bathing suit (or two) ∞ SPF 30+ sunblock ∞ Open-knit […]
The Intern Chronicles
While I don’t normally do the typical “outfit post” to display what I’m wearing, I thought this might be a good time to do a recap of what I’ve worn to my internship at USA Today Magazines. As an Editorial Intern in custom publishing the dress code is a bit lax but still professional. My […]
Shopping Tip #6: Never Pay Full Price
Growing up in suburbia and attending college in D.C. offered slews of stores out of my price range. In high school I had the advantage of working a part-time job at TJ Maxx to support my closet. Now, while in college, my schedule has been filled with internships instead of a paying job. This has […]
Spring Wish List
Spring can’t seem to come fast enough. The bitter weather here in D.C. makes me yearn for bright sunshine, lighter layers, + longer days, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. I’ve been craving next season so much I’ve already started my spring shopping to lift my mood—you should try it: looking at the […]
F/W 2013 NYFW Wrap Up
The first time I did a post about New York Fashion Week was for these past Spring/Summer 2013 collections. I did an overhaul: I spent every free moment I had incessantly pinning show after show until I had gone through every designer that was available. By the end I had over 500 pins and a […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Hello ladies! As you know, I’m not too fond of today’s overly commercialized holiday, but for those of you who love the Hallmark day of love I thought I should wish it to all of you. No matter what you’re doing today or tonight, enjoy it. If you’re a single lady, go out with a […]
Homemade Frozen Chocolate Truffles
As you all know, this Thursday is Valentine’s Day. To put it nicely, I detest this “holiday.” Whether you have a significant other or not, what the day has become makes me ill. Pink and red have plastered drug stores and department stores since Christmas ended. Retailers have lined their displays with overly animated cards, […]