To Do List: STORY NYC

story nyc

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 […]

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Quarter-Life Lessons

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 […]

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(Drugstore) Beauty Queen

drugstore makeup

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 […]

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Dear Mr. President

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 […]

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How to Wear Tulle IRL

how to wear tulle

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 […]

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Do You Believe in Ghosts?

ghosting

“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 […]

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Book Review: Between Shades of Gray

between shades of gray

“Whether love of friend, love of country, love of God, or even love of enemy—love reveals to us the truly miraculous nature of the human spirit.” – Ruta Sepetys, Between Shades of Gray Let me tell you about one of the most powerful novels I’ve ever read. Chances are, you haven’t even heard of it. I […]

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Healthy Brownies…That Don’t Suck!

healthy brownies, gluten free brownies

Do you guys remember the great pumpkin shortage of 2015? No? Just me? Well, that’s probably because it didn’t turn out to be nearly as bad as predicted. At least not for canned pumpkin. But don’t worry, my mom and I stocked up on cans and cans of it because it’s one of my favorite ingredients to […]

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