5 things I learned from cleaning out my closet

April 1, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

This weekend, I unceremoniously made the decision to clean out my closet. It was something I’d been meaning to do for weeks months, and with a free afternoon on the horizon, it seemed like as good a time as any. So, I grabbed a couple of bags, threw open my closet doors, and spent the […]

Back to basics: 5 items you need to have in your closet

March 22, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

A lot of the time, I think the best outfits are the understated ones. The ones that are simple in theory but classic in execution. And what typically makes up these understated outfits? Basics. I love basics. The way I see it, they’re some of the most important pieces of a person’s wardrobe. Basics should […]

How to use contrast to create cute outfits

March 18, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

CONTRAST. Unless you’re new around here, you probably already know I am a big fan. I love juxtaposing pieces that shouldn’t go together and making them work anyway. Whether it’s a distressed jean jacket paired with a stylish pair or wedges or a dark skirt worn with a whimsical sweater, I am all about finding […]

What even is a fashion statement and how do you make one?

March 11, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

OK, but what really is a fashion statement? This question floats around in the back of my brain as I am sitting in bed one night. I think about it for a minute. Then, feeling stuck, I turn to the obvious source of the answer: Google. Surely enough, millions of results pop up, ranging from […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Working With Brands As A Blogger

March 7, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Collaborating with brands is one of the most complicated aspects of blogging. From determining whether or not an opportunity is legitimate to figuring out the best way to present content, there are a lot of things to consider before you start working with a brand. In my time blogging, I’ve been contacted by several brands […]

CariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush Review + Giveaway!

February 25, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

For a long time, I’ve been curious about electric toothbrushes. I have always gone the manual brushing route. And while it has worked pretty well for me, I have always wondered how an electric brush would compare, and if it would be able to simulate a level of deep cleaning similar to that you get […]

How blogging helps with confidence

February 14, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Blogging adds to your life in many positive ways. One of the best ways blogging has changed my life has been through confidence. Since launching Currently, Lately in August of 2016, I have noticed that my confidence level has gone up. Today I thought I would share some of the ways I believe blogging improves […]

The worst thing about creativity

February 4, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

“That’s it,” I think to myself as I sit at my desk and contemplate the blog post I’ve been meaning to write for days. Determined, I grab my laptop and click on my web browser. “I’m getting this done. Now.” I open up a blank document and watch the cursor blink, waiting for the opening […]