If you’re confused as to whether you’re on the right blog, you’re not alone. I had assumed I would make it through my entire life on this earth without stepping foot in Mississippi. Actually, I hadn’t thought about it one way or another. But, life is nothing if not unpredictable! Long story short, my boyfriend […]
Vials of Greed: Unpacking the Insulin Pricing Crisis
The retail price of insulin increased 262% from 2007 to 2018, a 2020 investigation reports. Honestly, I could stop my post here with that unfathomable stat. But, of course, I won’t. Let’s back it up for a moment and look at some crucial facts: Out of 34 million diabetics in the US, 1.6 million of them […]
My June Reads
Just under the wire, here are the books I read last month—and my honest thoughts about them. Happy reading! Colorfully yours, Haley Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid—4/5 Surf, sand, and siblings: the recipe for a very solid beach read. From the ‘80s to the present day, we learn about the famous Riva family’s secrets—and […]
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 May Reads
I’m fully aware that I owe you guys both my May and my June reads—sorry—but this one should occupy you for a while. So head to your local library or bookstore on the way to the beach and get reading! Colorfully yours, Haley Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson—4/5 In all honesty, I usually […]
I Tried Acupuncture: My ORA Experience
Disclosure: I received my services free of charge through ORA’s PR agency. However, they did not ask me to write this review, nor did they tell me what to say about ORA. I paid for everything outside of the main service myself (i.e. cafe and shop purchases). All opinions are my own. I have always […]
My April Reads
Me, late with a blog post? Shocking! This is definitely the overall highest-rated roundup I’ve posted so far, so get to the library ASAP, friends. Happy reading! Colorfully yours, Haley Oxygen by Carol Cassella—4/5 If you’re squeamish about medical topics, this one probably isn’t for you—but my curious brain ate it right up. It’s a […]
Taking Up Space
Below is the full piece I started to share on my Instagram today. It’s no secret that I’ve struggled with my body image for years. Between being a woman in today’s society and living in a chronically ill body that doesn’t give me much control over how I look or feel, my mind has become […]
My March Reads
A day late…but hopefully not a dollar short. Happy reading, friends! Colorfully yours, Haley We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange—3.5/5 I obviously had no choice but to read this. Not only do I share a last name with the characters, but my dad has always said the phrase “We are the Brennans” when he […]
My February Reads
I was hoping to get this posted while it was still February, but I feel like one week into March basically counts. Happy reading! Colorfully yours, Haley All the Money in the World by Robert Anthony Siegel—2/5 Friends have been telling me to track my books on Goodreads for a while now. But, I like(d) […]