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My friends at Box of Style sent me an extra box so I could share this Spring Box of Style with one lucky reader! Entry is super easy. Just follow the link below and you can choose how you’d like to enter. One lucky person will be chosen at random to win this fabulous spring box! Good luck!
I recently received a trunk from Trunk Club with some spring finds. I collaborated with them last spring, and loved my experience so much, that I decided to try them again (this isn’t sponsored). The thing that I love about Trunk Club (or any other subscription clothing box) is that you get to try things you likely wouldn’t pick for yourself. I’ve tried jumpsuits in the past, but I just never found one that was very flattering.
It’s citrus season in California. Our farmer’s market has been brimming with all different types of oranges. Originally, I tried a different recipe to create a blood orange polenta cake, but it didn’t turn out so well. The texture was off, or at least, I wasn’t a fan. Then I found this orange polenta olive oil cake and thought it sounded like a winner. Sure enough, it turned out so much better than the first one.
I love accessories. After nearly three months in CA, I finally unpacked everything last weekend and I forgot just how many accessories I own. Sunglasses make up the majority of my accessory collection, but I also own a ton of necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
When I first started looking for places in LA, none of the spaces really excited me. Most of them felt closed off, outdated, lacked good light, or were just rather blah.
Did you have chores as a kid? I did. But they were all very simple, and I received incentives for helping. My kids have always been very interested in helping around the house. As preschoolers, we came up with several things they could do to help around the house. I’ve read several articles that talk about the benefits to kids who have chores. But should little kids get an allowance for helping around the house? Or is this part of their ‘job’ to live in our family’s home?
A year ago, when I first started thinking about moving back to southern California, LA wasn’t really high on my list. I always thought I’d end up in San Diego. Then I started spending time in LA and quickly realized just how much it has to offer. Although I still adore San Diego, for me, LA is more. A recent day trip to explore the Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney confirmed my love for my new home.
My baby girl turned 5! To celebrate, I decided on a unicorn theme birthday party. She loves horses and unicorns, and there are so many cute unicorn things available right now. Because I travel so much for work, I really didn’t have a lot of time to throw it all together. The week before her birthday, I was traveling, so I actually did a lot of it via online ordering.
Last month, I asked you all what you wanted to see more from me. Several of you mentioned you wanted to see more of my casual, everyday style. So here you go. This is a standard look I would wear basically every day. This grey moto jacket is a staple I’ve had in my wardrobe for a couple years now. I throw it on anytime I want to look a bit more put together, but still casual chic.
I can’t believe I’ve already been back in southern California for two months. In some ways, it feels like just yesterday that we packed up and left Boston, and in other ways, it feels like we never left the first time (in 2014). Although we lived in California before, Orange County is a lot different than LA. For the longest time, I had a lot of misconceptions about LA.
Since I couldn’t be at fashion week this February, I wanted to at least reminisce about my last time there. Last year, I was lucky enough to attend in both February and September. I hope I’ll get to go back this September, as I miss NY like crazy and the energy of Fashion Week is un-matched. Since I didn’t go this time, I decided to shoot a look wearing this wool and leather jacket I bought at a sample sale last year while attending.
Valentine’s day is right around the corner. So, I wanted to give away some of my favorite beauty products to one of you lovely ladies! Instead of thinking about Valentine’s Day as just a day for your significant other, I now think about it a day for self love. With that in mind, here is my little “Galentine’s Day” giveaway so you can pamper yourself just a little.
How are your New Years resolutions going? One of mine was definitely about prioritizing my health and eating better. Thus, although I wantmy favorite lemon bars to make , I thought it was time to try a lighter version. That’s where these keto lemon bars come in.
My mantra this year is to Be Brave. So here I am, being brave and posting swimsuit photos, something I never thought I’d do. Part of being brave for me means embracing this beautiful and flawed body of mine. I’ve also found that when I’m more open with my readers about my own insecurities, they feel more connected and I do too. Being curvier and not having the perfect body doesn’t mean you can’t still look super cute in a suit.
Last week, I was in Boston for work. It’s very rare that I have several nights in a row to myself, so I hardly knew what to do with myself. I can only watch bad TV for so long. A few days before I left, I was scrolling through my suggestions on IG and I found some really cool custom nail art. Upon further inspection, I learned the nail artist was actually located in Boston.
At the beginning of the year, I started a my invisible aligner journey. Although I had braces in my teenage years, my teeth shifted quite a bit during my pregnancies. When Byte reached out, it seemed like a great opportunity to try out the aligners.
With two kids, a full-time job, a full-time side hustle (you’re reading it), it’s often tough for me to find me time. I bet you can relate. With such limited time, I need products that are work. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different health and beauty products.
What are you wearing for Valentine’s Day? Is it red? Is it strappy or strapless? Does it show a lot of skin? Not that there’s anything wrong with showing skin, but have you ever worn a completely covered up dress and felt just as sexy as if you’re showing a lot of skin? I have. That’s exactly why I’m planning to wear this long sleeve black midi dress this Valentine’s Day.
Full disclosure, I am not an interior designer. I do not claim to know everything (or much at all) about home design.
Last week, I mentioned how excited I am to have a lemon tree in our yard. I shared 5 of my favorite lemon recipes, and I’ve been contemplating what to make next. When I saw this glazed lemon cookies recipe, I knew it was something I wanted to try. I’m such a fan of a vibrant lemon flavor. I love that this recipe calls for so much fresh lemon juice and zest.
Polka dots – I love them. Just like stripes, polka dots are timeless. Did you know that today is National Polka Dot day? Well, me neither. Us bloggers, we research our key words and our headlines. After shooting this fun casual look for Chico’s, I realized it was very timely since it’s National Polka Dot Day!