When Lana Del Rey released Ultraviolence, I expected the same magic that made Born to Die the soundtrack to my semester abroad in Barcelona. By the time I arrived in Spain for my semester abroad winter of my junior year, I was hooked on Lana. As I played her songs on repeat in my stark […]
10 Free Things to Do on a Rainy Fourth of July
I had hoped to spend today poolside in my patriotic bathing suit or cooking out in one of my many summery, red-white-and-blue outfits. But this rain isn’t in the mood to be stylish or playful. It’s hard enough to figure out what to do when it rains on the Fourth of July. It’s another task […]
Why Seeing Beyoncé Live Made Me Finally Understand the Hype
I’m just gonna say it: I never totally understood the Beyonce hype. You’re probably thinking I must be blind and/or deaf. But here’s the thing. I like her music. I think she’s beautiful. I think her family is precious. I just didn’t fully grasp the cult-like phenomenon that surrounded her. I thought it was a […]
Book Review: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (Spoiler-Free)
I discovered Me Before You by Jojo Moyes on one of the six million Pinterest lists titled “Books You Must Read Before You Turn X Age.” The description was as vague as the title, but it was enough to intrigue me. I promise to summarize the novel without any spoilers: The protagonist, Louisa Clark, is a […]
Olivia Palermo’s Unconventional Wedding Look
When fashion icon Olivia Palermo married German model Johannes Huebl, her unconventional wedding outfit instantly sparked conversation. I assumed Palermo’s wedding ensemble would be out of the ordinary, but I pictured something more along the lines of a pastel- hued dress or even a structured white jacket over her gown. I was surprised to see […]