With the holiday season fast approaching, and school pictures on deck for many kiddos, we all need a special occasion outfit (or nine!) in our arsenal. For me, it's all about fine quality, reasonable prices, and styles that are timeless enough to capture the essence of childhood in all of the … [Read more...]
Maternity Hacks for Those of You in Denial (Like Me)
September 15, 2014
We've talked before about how cheap-looking (and overpriced!) maternity clothes can be. Like many moms-to-be, I've been loving the fast-fashion prices and high-quality feel of ASOS Maternity and H&M Mama, but even still -- re-wardrobing oneself when you have a baby budget on the horizon can be … [Read more...]
Thicker, Shinier Hair — It’s Possible!
September 8, 2014
Currently in the sixth month of my pregnancy, I'm experiencing some of the best hair I've ever had. But I know once the kid is out, a lot of this lustrous thickness is going to go with her, so I started doing some research on the best solutions. We all know that as we age, our hair tends to loose … [Read more...]
Nail It: The Best Colors for Summer-into-Fall
September 1, 2014
I was so tempted to opt for dark gray when getting a manicure last week, but I refrained as we are still a few weeks away from Labor Day. Shouldn't we still be feeling sunny and bright and pink? In the end, I went with a bold, nearly fluorescent coral on my toes, but couldn't bring myself to do pure … [Read more...]
Beauty Tips & Simple Skincare with Gita Bass
August 29, 2014
We love hearing the latest and greatest from beauty gurus, and when the opportunity came up to interview celebrity makeup artist Gita Bass, we jumped at it. Bass is behind some of your favorite red carpet beauty looks on Katie Holmes, Elizabeth Olsen, Selena Gomez, Ashley Greene, Debra Messing, and … [Read more...]
What to Wear to a Wedding: Late Summer Edition
August 29, 2014
Who doesn't love getting dressed up to celebrate the nuptials of those we care about? But with sticky August humidity holding strong and early-September heat waves totally plausible, you might have visions of sweaty pits and wrinkled silks in your head. Fret not; this wedding-obsessed gal has been … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Skin Solutions: Direct from the Trenches
August 25, 2014
My college roomie-turned-sister-in-law and I have a running joke about our fated skin. First, we suffered from adolescent acne (8th-10th grades, you still haunt me). We combatted that and later found ourselves college freshman with anxiety-induced acne. This was followed by the glorious exercise … [Read more...]
Fall Fashionably Forward — The Best Transitional Pieces
August 22, 2014
There's nothing I love more than digging around the sale racks in the final weeks of August. Just as the kiddos head back to school, but with summer temps still soaring, it's a great time to score steals that you can enjoy for another couple of months before storing till next year. But the ultimate … [Read more...]
CC Yourself with Glowing Skin — We’ll Tell You How
August 20, 2014
There's been a lot of buzz in the past couple years about BB and CC creams, and many wonder if these so-called miracle solutions will help them achieve the glowing skin we all desire. I have to admit I too approached the concept with a degree of skepticism, especially as I tend to favor more … [Read more...]
