If you’ve ever received a gift from me, there’s a pretty significant chance I ordered it from Etsy. My obsession with the site started in college: I was a student on a tight budget but still wanted to find thoughtful, customized items for my friends and family. And, of course, there were a *few* treats […]
Faux Leather Pants to Bring the Heat This Winter
Unless you happen to live on Mars, you know how much of a wardrobe staple leather pants have become over the past few winters. They’re sexy and sleek, they go with everything, and they keep the warmth in. What’s not to love? I took to Instagram stories earlier today to crowdsource where everyone has been […]
I Found Affordable Dupes of the Best Outfits From “Emily in Paris” So You Don’t Have To: Part Two
As promised, I’m back with more Emily in Paris outfit dupes! After all, not all of us have the seemingly limitless salary of a fictional marketing associate living abroad. Colorfully yours, Haley Episode 6 Trendy Trench A metallic trenchcoat, sequined polka dot sweater and patterned shorts? Only Emily could make this look très chic. Dreamy […]
I Found Affordable Dupes of the Best “Emily in Paris” Outfits So You Don’t Have To
Whether you hate-watch or fully embrace the kitsch like I do, chances are you’ve taken part in the phenomena that is Emily in Paris on Netflix. Back when the show premiered, I got multiple text messages saying “Hales, this show is YOU.” Granted, that feels a little backhanded considering how many people make fun of […]
Summer in the City with La Maison Talulah
Back in January, I went to a close friend’s wedding and wore a bright pink dress by Australian label La Maison Talulah. I was obsessed with it! I actually wore one of their pieces to the rehearsal dinner, too—featured in that same Instagram post—without even realizing it at the time. So when they reached out […]
My Affordable Makeup Routine (Nothing Over $12.99!)
Yup, you read that right. The most expensive item on my list of everyday makeup? $12.99. Plus, you can get all of the below products at Ulta or Amazon—those are the two places I’ve linked to make your shopping easier. After all, who wants to buy from five different sites and rack up shipping costs?! […]
Custom Art on a Budget With Mapiful
You probably know by now that I have a *bit* of an addiction to buying wall art. I’m close to running out of space for it in my small apartment, but that hasn’t stopped me yet. So, when Mapiful reached out to tell me about their new LineArt prints, I couldn’t resist. Here’s a snippet […]
NYC Apartment Tour
I moved into my “new” apartment five months ago…but I’m just finally getting around to sharing it with you. To be honest, it took me a long time to get it exactly how I wanted it—from waiting on backordered items to moments of indecision and pure laziness, this apartment was certainly not built in a […]
Home Decor With Poster Store
If you’ve ever seen photos of my apartment—or any of my past apartments—you know I live for fun wall art. From making a bold statement with a gallery wall to adding subtle personality to the bathroom, a picture is literally worth a thousand words. That’s why when I had the opportunity to collaborate with Poster […]
Wear a (Cute) Mask!
It’s time to face the facts: we’re going to be wearing masks for the foreseeable future. When it seemed like more of a temporary thing, buying stylish face coverings was far from the top of our priority lists. Now, though, we might as well make our protective masks fashionable, right? I’ve rounded up some cute […]