“If you can handle this disease, you can run a billion dollar company someday.” That’s what my nurse practitioner told me ten years ago as I sat in her office a few days after my diagnosis with type one diabetes. I thought it was just empty talk—something to make me feel better about the fact […]
Those of you close to me will know I hated my former apartment. The unit itself was actually very cute, but the complex was exactly the kind of place you have nightmares about when moving into your first “real” apartment by yourself. Rather than focus on the details of that, let’s just chalk it up to […]
I was sitting at my local Starbucks, waiting for a friend, when I noticed a display of used paperback books on the shelf. One of them caught my eye in particular—I’m not sure if it was the title, the cover, or if the book was just meant to be in my possession. (Yes, I believe […]
Imagine a retail store that changes its vibe as often as you change yours? Enter STORY. My friend and I stumbled upon STORY, a retail space in NYC, while we were walking to Chelsea Market. We were drawn in by the eccentric, colorful windows. When we walked in, we were greeted by a super friendly […]
This fall, I am turning 26 years old. I’m more than halfway through my twenties. How is that even possible?! While I’m freaking out just a teeny bit, I have to admit that I’ve learned more in the last year than I have at any other age. I want to make the rest of my […]
Earlier this month, I gave you some tips on how to wear tulle without looking like a little girl in her first dance class. Today, I’m tackling GINGHAM. I’ve always been a huge fan of gingham, and I have absolutely zero shame in it. That being said, I know some people are a little freaked […]
It’s no secret that I spend most of my money on clothing. (I’m working on it, ok?) Which means that there’s not much leftover for makeup and hair products. Then there’s also the fact that I press snooze every few minutes for two hours long. Every. Single. Morning. I barely have time to throw clothes […]
I normally try to keep politics off of my blog. This time, though, I can’t keep quiet. In light of the recent votes on the state of healthcare in our country, I’ve decided to write an open letter. While addressed to the President, it isn’t just to him. He doesn’t pass votes himself. This is […]
When you hear the word tulle, your mind probably jumps to an image of a ballerina. Or a prom dress gone wrong. But tulle isn’t just for dancers or gaudy teens. In fact, it can be super chic. So here I am to show you how to wear tulle in real life—no ballet slippers required. If […]
“Maybe you’re coming on too strong.” “You should play harder to get.” “You’re giving them your phone number too soon.” These are a few of the pieces of dating advice that my friends have tried to give me over the past few months. You see, I keep getting “ghosted.” My parents and older friends have […]