My body is changing. In the last year, I’ve gained an inch or two around – everywhere. I know this because sometimes I can be a little self conscious, but if you no longer fit into any of your jeans, wouldn’t you be a little annoyed? Besides being heavier than I’ve ever been, I’m also [...]
Part 1 – I always feel strange writing about body issues – especially considering my size. I worry that, since I’m on the small side, I’ll be subject to a lot of negative commentary pointing out that I’ve got nothing to complain about. And that’s exactly the problem… During a recent conversation with friends, a [...]
It’s been a whirlwind year already. I look back at goals I had set for myself and miraculously watch as they’re each ticked off the list. This year has been like a lesson in personal manifestation – the more tuned-in you are to your goals, the more you work consciously and subconsciously to achieve them. [...]
While flipping through June’s Elle last night, (I go through it a couple times, once for the pretty pictures, once for the articles and once to tear all my favorite images out of) I stumbled across a quote that seemed incredibly relevant: “It just reminds us how different “real” women and celebrities are when it [...]
I bought Style Statement as the ultimate lifestyle guide/workbook. Danielle LaPorte and Carrie McCarthy put a lot of time and effort into this book and gal pals raved about it. Nothing but glowing reviews and two-word revelations about how people I knew had found their true selves. So when I became so suddenly unemployed, I [...]
You guys know what that’s from – don’t even lie. (I can hear Alicia over there cackling to herself…) In a grand gesture of “I DO WHAT I WANT”, last night Scarlet bleached out sections of my hair framing my face and I took the plunge. See, my hair is this mix of blue demi-permanent [...]
Not having a whole lot of extra spending money, I’m constantly trying to look for ways to update what I have for cheap. I still love the thrill of a purchase, but I have to be very choosy when it comes to what I’m buying. I’m looking for quality items that work with what I [...]
“If you don’t want to spend money shopping, don’t shop?” He helpfully offered. Don’t shop? The words roll around in my head. Don’t shop? Isn’t that what fashion and style bloggers do? I had stopped checking all the sample sales, I turned a blind eye walking past the H&M when I was laid off – [...]
I’ve been doing nothing for the past week but rolling around in a pile of blankets, sweating my buns off. I ended up with some sort of crazy death-flu and am trying to feel normal again. Lots of hot tea, Emergen-C, miso soup, and pho. And sleep. I think in the last week I probably [...]
Whenever you go out-of-doors, draw the chin in, carry the crown of the head high, and fill the lungs to the utmost; drink in the sunshine; greet your friends with a smile, and put soul into every handclasp. Do not fear being misunderstood and do not waste a minute thinking about your enemies. Try to [...]
