Lifestyle, Style

Great Reads

With the surplus of information available at our fingertips these days, it can be difficult to distinguish what’s worth clicking on. Between the Buzzfeed links and celebrity gossip articles, my news feeds are usually cluttered with nonsense. Here are a number of notable reads for the week: Op-Ed | Why We Based Our Fashion Start-Up in […]

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Lifestyle, Style

The BFF Guide to LA

We’re here to solve the perpetual question, “what should we do today?” Meet Cady, my partner in Los Angeles crime. We’ve scoured countless nail salons, comedy clubs, and frozen yogurt joints together in LA County, always in search of a new “go-to.” How does our team operate? Cady manages food and entertainment, I come in with beauty and […]

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Style

How to Navigate Forever 21

Good taste with a small budget can be particularly limiting when it comes to clothing. I am a believer in investing in important staple pieces, like a great pair of jeans or a timeless high heel. However, when it comes to trendier pieces, I’m hesitant to spend the big bucks.  Forever 21. It’s big, it’s […]

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Necklace Layering 101

Statement necklaces require commitment. I will admit, I have a wandering eye, so this relationship has always been troublesome. I am much more content mixing and matching daintier chains and charms. The result is simple, but on-trend and sophisticated. I always head to Pinterest for inspiration. I can search topics easily and organize my interests […]

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Summer Accessories

Accessories: the pesky little items marketing teams put near the register. Unnecessary but oh so fun, they’re often hard to resist. Alas, here are the accessories I can’t live without this summer. From pool to work, they’re usually by my side. Timex Watch: Lowkey and reliable, I love the classic look of this watch. The nylon […]

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The Old Navy Classic Button Down

It’s natural to associate Old Navy with patriotic flip flops and inexpensive tanks. But, a recent turnaround in creative administration caught my attention, and eventually led me to wander in to an Old Navy for a little market research. Much to my surprise, I walked out of the store with a bag full of summer staples, including […]

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Summer Bag Checklist

A multi-tasking woman needs a multi-tasking bag, or four. Different occasions require different bags, and while this is no novel concept, it can be difficult to find that perfect purse. The Work Tote Clare V. Simple Tote /// similar here /// here /// here  The Going Out Clutch  Silence + Noise Clutch (old) /// similar here /// […]

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Meet the Frackit

I can confidently say the Frackit is the answer to my outerwear prayers. Some occasions are not appropriate for my beloved North Face puffer, simply because I cannot fathom daily life without it. So what’s a girl to do? 1) I don’t want to sacrifice style. 2) I don’t want to lose a jacket that is too […]

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Lifestyle, Makeup, Style

Your 2015 Shopping Guide

It’s easy to get into a rut. A work-out rut, a style rut, a beauty rut, the list goes on. Believe it or not, I often find myself in a shopping rut. Stores seem to produce the same, boring merchandise season after season, with only a slight variation in color or style. YOU CAN RISE […]

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Lifestyle, Makeup, Nails, Style

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Barneys New York

There is no better (holiday) retail experience than Barneys New York. In fact, they turn shopping into a fine craft. I attribute my entire beauty career to my mother and Barneys New York. She bought me my first lipgloss (Risky Business) at the NARS counter at age 11, and it’s been a slippery slope ever since. Eight […]

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