I’m sure you’re sick of reading opinion pieces on this election—but I wouldn’t be who I am if I didn’t write something about it. This isn’t about “losing.” This isn’t a game. I’m, sadly, not entirely shocked about the outcome of the election. No, the last few years have prepared me for this possibility. What […]
One Day in Florence: An HLC Guide
Buongiorno! While I think I’ve done pretty well *not* making my recent trip to Italy my entire personality, I basically have no choice but to talk about it on the blog, right? Cool, glad we agree. So, not to brag, but…it was epic. My boyfriend and I went at the beginning of October. We flew […]
Your Boyfriend’s Wardrobe Called, and Old Navy Is Answering
Yesterday I shared my women’s fall fashion picks from Old Navy. Since their 40% off sale is going strong until Monday, I took a poll to see whether anyone would benefit from a men’s roundup—and the answer was yes! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a man friend in your life that could use a […]
Fall Finds You Won’t Believe Are From Old Navy
I’ve been an Old Navy stan since the days of the matching July 4th family tees—and I’m proud to say my loyalty has never wavered. Even during the years when people thought it was cringe, I stayed strong in my fandom. Now, Old Navy is here to reward me with what might be their best […]
Catch Up Sesh: What I’ve Been ___ing Lately
Oh heyyyy! Remember me? It’s been a minute. As I was trying to decide on a blog post, I realized it might be nice to give my (very few) loyal readers some general updates. So, here’s what I’ve been reading, watching, eating, etc.—basically, all the “ing” words— these days. Reading: None of This Is True […]
I Scoured Etsy So You Don’t Have To
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 […]
The HLC Guide to Paris
“Waiiiit, did you go to Paris?!” – my boyfriend, sarcastically replying to my third consecutive social media post about my trip So, you may have heard…I went to Paris! In fact, I went to Paris with eight friends, both old and new, to go see Taylor Swift perform. Some say basic, others say iconic. If […]
Track, Stack, & Loop: What I’ve Learned About Habits
My latest obsession was not on my bingo card: habit tracking. I’ve admittedly fallen into such a rut these past few years while working from home. I roll out of bed right before I have to log on for the day, giving me no time to prepare—let alone connect with myself. I’ve gotten less into […]
A Year in Books: My 2023 Reads
Some people dream of winning the lottery. Others dream of driving a fancy sports car. While both of those would be cool with me, I tend to dream of getting paid to read books whenever I want. Until the genie shows up at my door, I’ll keep doing that in my free time. This year, […]
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 […]