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Halloween 2013: Black and White Boo-Galoo

Alright, I showed a shocking amount of restraint by not posting (much) Halloween stuff until now, but with less than two months to go, I figure it’s time to change that! One of the things I am...

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Beauty and Fashion Tips for Transitioning Into Fall

With school starting up again for many, and the days getting noticeably shorter, now is a good time to start changing up your wardrobe, hair, and makeup. I started back up in college over the summer...

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Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week: My Favorites

There’s been a ton of coverage on the looks presented at Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week, and there are many lovely bloggers that have covered the individual shows better than I could. However, I...

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Balboa Island Date Night

Over the weekend my husband and I went to Balboa Island for a date night. He’s a consummate Southern California beach person (who actually grew up on Balboa Island) while I’m a sun-shunning cold...

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The Apple Cider Vinegar Experiment

In my constant effort to find easy ways to be healthy while not feeling like I’m aggressively trying to be healthy, I have decided to give apple cider vinegar a try. ACV is, according to my reading, a...

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Frightening Foods (and Drinks) for Your Halloween Bash

Halloween is only four weeks from today, and that means I can totally, legitimately, blissfully wallow in the season for at least one more month. In the spirit of things, I’ve been gathering up some...

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My Winter 2013/2014 Fashion Must-Haves

Summer’s gone, fall is in full swing, and – gasp – southern California even had a little thunderstorm yesterday. Clearly it’s time to start preparing for a winter wardrobe! While fall is my favorite...

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My Tips for Burgundy Lips (and Nails!)

I’ve gotten a lot of requests lately for the nail polish and lipstick that was featured in an image I used in my Fall 2013 Fashion Trend: Burgundy post. I included the photo because I loved the colors,...

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Fashion and Beauty Inspiration: Fourth of July

Are you all set to look cute for the 4th of July? Whether you need something for an upcoming party or event, or you just want some new looks to try out over the next few months, I’ve gathered my...

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Perfect Nude Lip and Nail Colors for Pale Skin Tones

I’ve been on a Scandal binge as of late, and, consequently, I’ve fallen in love with Olivia Pope’s polished nude lip and nail combo seen throughout the show. Seriously, can we take a moment to...

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