The Struggle of Getting Started

My drafts are flooded with blog posts that will probably never be written. Some of them are only headlines. Others contain a couple of poorly strung together paragraphs and maybe a few photos. There are even several that don’t have any useable components at all; they’re literally just sentences that say things like “write post […]

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Is Creative Embarrassment A Thing? I Think So.

Do you ever feel a twinge of insecurity right before you share your creative work with someone? Even if you’re 100 percent proud of what you’ve created, a small part of yourself feels doubtful about showing it to others, and you can’t explain why.   I have this theory that I’ve dubbed “creative embarrassment” for […]

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Five Skincare Products You NEED to Try

One of my favorite topics to read about is skincare. I love scrolling through articles about the latest trends in skincare and discovering new tips + techniques that help make skin better. It’s been a while since I’ve done a beauty-centric post, so I figured I would share some of my current skincare must-haves, particularly for […]

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Three Ways to Style Pumps

For several months now, I’ve been scouring the internet for a very specific pair of black pumps. Convinced they would be my shoe of the summer, I searched every retailer I could think of in the hope that one of them would have exactly what I had in mind. Then, when I was out shopping […]

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7 Fashion Hacks I Swear By

I’ve decided to write something a bit more fun and laid-back today because I am in the midst of a mind-bogglingly stressful week, and it’s only Tuesday. I am sharing seven fashion hacks/tips/styling philosophies that I absolutely, 100% believe in. From color combinations to wardrobe staples, these hacks cover the entire fashion spectrum. And although […]

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How to Wear Dark Colors in the Spring

I love pastels for spring as much as the next person. Light and airy colors dominate this time of year for a reason—they make things bright and exciting, which is exactly what we need after a long, dreary winter.  However, in general, I tend to gravitate toward a darker color palette. Black, gray, and maroon […]

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I’m on a mission to spend less time comparing myself to other people…here’s how I’m going to do it

It happens almost immediately. You’re having a conversation or scrolling through social media, and you discover something that makes you second-guess yourself. A million doubts pop inside your head. You try to ward them off, but all you can think about is how inadequate you feel in regards to something else. It’s comparison. And it’s […]

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