You have probably heard about the "clean beauty" trend as of late. It is all over social media and even the news. But for those of us passionate about clean beauty and safer products we are hoping its not just trend, but a new way of life. Clean beauty has always been something that I … Continue reading Clean Beauty
Most of my life I have struggled with body image. Always unsatisfied with how I looked and constantly trying to achieve what I thought was the only acceptable body type (I know better now that there isn't one perfect size and shape). Sometimes taking unhealthy measures to get there (extreme diets, excessive exercise, etc.). I … Continue reading What Pregnancy Taught Me About Self Love
Hello, everyone! Goodness, it has been SO long since I have posted. Life with a baby keeps me much busier than I thought it would (insert naive laughter here). Even though life is busy I am loving every minute of it, but the blog has kind of fallen to the wayside in the mean time. … Continue reading Life Lately No. 47
I love winter and all that comes with it; snowy days, warm drinks, holiday movies, and so much more. However, one down-side of winter is the dry hair and skin that I struggle with every year. I have tried a countless number of products to help fight brittle hair, chapped lips and dry skin and … Continue reading Combating Winter Hair & Skin
One of my goals for 2018 is to cut back on spending and start saving more consistently. I am trying to commit to keeping my purchases simple and necessary, sticking to products I know that I need or will use regularly. This got me thinking about my 2017 purchases and the items that I have … Continue reading Favorite Products of 2017
Social media is a funny thing. It allows us to share our lives with people all across the world. Friends, family, and strangers alike can connect with us. It amazes me that we can so easily connect with one another through these channels, but that feeling also weighs heavily on me, especially now that I … Continue reading A Curated Life: The Reality Behind Social Media
When I first found out we were going to Chicago I knew I wanted to set aside time for a trip to the Dry Bar. I had been wanting to go since we passed a salon during our trip to New York and I didn't realize I would get the chance so soon. For those … Continue reading A Trip to the Dry Bar
The older I get the more I think about the things I wish I would have taken more seriously in high school and college. Of course, some of these things are really "I wish I would have listened to my mom or taken her advice...". It may not seem like it at the time, but … Continue reading 4 Things I Wish I Took Seriously Before My Twenties
Sundays are usually the one day my husband I and have quality time together. With him working about 80-90 hours a week we try to make the most of it. While we usually spend most of the day relaxing at home or cooking together, we sometimes like to venture out for a bit and treat … Continue reading Coffee Date: Stripes & Lemon Print
I'm usually not a fan of spring and summer and have hard time dressing for warmer seasons. I much prefer the layers and cozy sweaters of fall and winter. But this year there are so many fun spring pieces that the warmer seasons are beginning to grow on me. To me, a spring and summer … Continue reading My Spring Color Palette
