An Honest Review: Tieks Ballet Flats
These are a few of my favorite things. —Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers The year is 2010. A time where now, as we look ...
Best of 2025: My Favorite Purchases
These are a few of my favorite things. —Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers As I age, I am taking much more time when making purchases. ...
2024 Spring Dresses for Every Style and Budget
Let us live like flowers. Wild and beautiful and drenched in sun. —Ellen Everett If you're looking for spring dresses for special occasions or just want ...
2024 New Year’s Eve Shoes
You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof ...
2023 Summer Purchases
“Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together.” ― Carolina Herrera This year, ...
Where to Buy White Dresses for Summer
“Fashion has always been a repetition of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together.” ― Carolina Herrera I will ...
Neutral 4th of July Outfit Ideas
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of ...
What to Wear to An Engagement Party As a Guest
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is ...
Holiday Outfit Ideas
"Always dress well but keep it simple." —Jared Tomas One of my favorite things about the holidays is seeing people dress up more. Talk about adding to my ...
Birthday Thoughts: Starting Over
Start over, my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself ...
Style Guide: Fall Coats
With the crispness of Fall comes a sense of a change- and the chance to mix up your look. —Michael Kors When I say that fall ...
Must-Have White Dresses For Spring & Summer
Let us live like flowers. Wild and beautiful and drenched in sun. —Ellen Everett If you're looking for ivory/white dresses for special occasions or to change ...
How to Score Luxury Gifts For Less
"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are ...
Spring Capsule Wardrobe
"Training yourself to become more selective is the single most effective thing you can do to upgrade your wardrobe." —Anuschka Reese As we continue with Earth ...
An Open Letter to 2020
"2020 is a fire that will leave you burnt, beaten, and bitter or a fire that will leave you refined, stronger, and wiser. Whichever mindset ...
An Ode to Handbags
I like my money where I can see it - hanging in my closet. —Carrie Bradshaw I got schooled during my first week when I first ...
The Meaning of True Freedom
We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it. —William Faulkner As a child of immigrant parents, the 4th of July ...
How to Wear the Tie-Dye Trend Sophisticatedly
Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself. —Oscar de la Renta Over time, I've learned that I'm not one ...
50+ of the Best 2020 Memorial Day Sales
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them. —John ...
The Best and Most Comfortable Loungewear to Invest In
It's safe to say that after being at home for nearly a month, that I should've invested in high-quality, comfortable loungewear. And if I'm being ...
How to Style a Faux Fur Jacket Two Ways
It feels so weird sharing an outfit post at such a time like this. Our lifestyles have changed overnight and most of us have been ...
What It Means to Love Yourself
True confidence is not thinking more positively about yourself. It's knowing you're complete, so it's safe to stop thinking so much about yourself at all. ...
Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I've been so sporadic on here and on social media since the new year started and for very good reason. Life has hit me with ...
5 Wardrobe Hacks That Will Change Your Outfits & Your Life
You can never be overdressed or overeducated. —Oscar Wilde The keys to a fantastic outfit are normally items and wardrobe hacks you wouldn't think about. And considering ...
Casual Holiday Outfit: How to Style (Faux) Leather Joggers
When all else fails, take a vacation. —Betty Williams A few weeks ago, I shared a very laid back outfit with faux leather joggers. This week, I ...
Athleisure Outfit: How to Style (Faux) Leather Joggers
Surprise! An outfit post from me?! Why yes, yes it is! It's been awhile since I've explored my personal style so I thought I'd share ...
Small Business Saturday 2019
Yesterday, I shared Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Promotions and today, I wanted to talk about Small Business Saturday 2019! To me, it's so important ...
2019 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales
Happy Thanksgiving, loves! I hope you all had a great day making wonderful memories, recovering from your food comas, and enjoyed the company of your ...
She Is a Flame :: Casual Thanksgiving Outfit
I'm at a time in my life where I don't take anything for granted and am well aware of my blessings. And one of the greatest ...
7 Modern Everyday and Ethical Jewelry Brands
Jewelry has the power to be this one little thing that can make you feel unique. —Jennie Kwon Style-wise, there's nothing like feeling like you've come ...
The Best Sweaters of the Season
The cold weather is here to say so you know what that means: it's officially sweater weather season! If you're like me and wait until ...
Singles Day 2019: The Importance of Being Single
It's Singles Day 2019 and who would've thought I'd be writing about this topic?! "Not I," said, me (if you got this reference, brownie points ...
All-Black Outfits to Copy for Fall
Dress like you're going to meet your worst enemy today. —Coco Chanel Fall is my absolute favorite season to dress for and find new looks to ...
Enough is Enough
Enough is enough. People not participating in conversations because they're afraid they'll say something stupid to holding themselves back from doing what they love because of ...
Learning to Celebrate More
Do you celebrate everything, even little achievements? I can honestly say that I don't.After a workout, I just pack up my stuff and head out ...
2019 Best Summer Purchases
With the official start of fall around the corner, I thought I'd give a proper goodbye to the heat by sharing the best summer purchases ...
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe
"Training yourself to become more selective is the single most effective thing you can do to upgrade your wardrobe." —Anuschka Reese The idea of capsule wardrobes ...
How to Get Into the Habit of Self-Love
There are four basic food groups: plain chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. —Jill Shalvis If you feel like you're running on fumes because ...
Why I Have Not Promoted the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Less stuff. More meaning. Today's article was going to be about my fun (and super hot) trip to Waco. It was going to be about my ...
2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
I am not a shopaholic. I am helping the economy. I can't believe the Superbowl of sales is already back! The 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is ...
What Freedom Means to Me
Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. —Ronald Reagan Happy 4th of July! As an American, I love celebrating Independence ...
Life Lately: True Happiness & Being Yourself
I’m beginning to recognise that real happiness isn’t something large and looming on the horizon ahead, but something small, numerous and already here. The smile ...
Stuck In Perfectionism & Feeling Worthy
Eyelash Lace Top (few sizes left!) | Jeans (old; similar jeans) | Brian Atwood Lace Pumps c/o Clotheshorse Anonymous Done is better than perfect. —Sheryl Sandberg ...
Want to Look Luxe? Follow These Rules. Seriously.
I'm not going to lie. I love nice things. And within the last several years of running SSD and working in retail for over a ...
Monday Mood
If winter has the courage to turn into fall, who says I can't bloom the same? —S.R.W. On this extremely cold (it's 26°F, but feels like ...
My First CHANEL: A Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
With the loss of one of fashion's biggest icons, Karl Lagerfeld, today is indeed a very sad day for those of us who love and ...
A Look Back to 2018…
As the days continue to soar away, 2018 has felt like it's flown by, like faster-than-the-Flash flown by. But in terms of seasons, it's been ...
Scars & Stripes :: Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
When I was a kid, I had a hard time "fitting in" and feeling like myself. I remember getting a negative comment on my report ...
Happy Thanksgiving! + 2018 Black Friday Sales & Discount Codes
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! As you're reading this, I'm currently spending time with family and friends. I did start my day with a “long-distance” 5K Turkey ...
Winter Style Staple: Chenille
When it comes to winter fashion, wool, velvet, faux fur, cashmere and leather are the go-to fabrics to layer with to keep warm and look ...