Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog post. Excuse my absence, but I just haven’t felt inspired to write much. That’s been the theme for the better half of the last 18 months.  However, today I got the itch to write, so I’m capitalizing on this feeling. And the reason why I feel inspired to write might have a lot to do with the exact topic of this post.  A few weeks back I started speaking to a therapist. So far, so good. One thing that seems to connect the various complaints in my life come back to what she called “sustained happiness.”  What is Sustained Happiness ..read more

After trial and error, weeding through the hundreds of articles and Instagram posts, and rationalizing what’s right for my budget, I think I’ve finally found an affordable night skin care routine that works for me.  All of these skin care products are under $30 too! Can you believe? I’ll be honest and say that I’m usually skeptical of a cheap product, and will sometimes splurge if something pricier works better. Luckily there are more and more affordable skin care brands every day that don’t skimp on quality.  As I get older, I’ve become more conscious about what I put on and in my ..read more

After the year we’ve all had, and a long, dreary winter, I couldn’t be more excited for spring. It’s cheesy, but unmistakably true, that spring feels like a new beginning. The sun is out longer, the birds start to sing again outside my window, and everyone’s mood seems a bit  more optimistic. Part of this new beginning includes a wardrobe refresh, including a matching set or two.  The older I get, the more I need my wardrobe to feel effortless. Matching sets fit that bill. On a recent shopping trip I came across this two-piece set from H&M and felt a new love blossom. Co-or ..read more

I like to think of jewelry as the finishing touch on an outfit. It’s the gold stack of rings or layered set of necklaces over a simple t-shirt that takes an outfit from good enough to just right. Dainty gold jewelry especially adds that element of polish without acting over the top. Trust me, I love a good piece of costume jewelry or statement earring every now and then, but everyday gold jewelry is timeless.  My collection of everyday gold jewelry started with a pair of hoops. $10 from Old Navy. I wore those hoops every chance I could. Slowly but surely I started to swap out silver chai ..read more

One thing I’m lacking in my wardrobe is a small curated collection of graphic t-shirts. So with that in my mind, I’m partially writing this post for you all and for myself to see what’s out there.  Graphic t-shirts are such a versatile piece. They pair well with jeans for a casual Saturday brunch look, or dressed up with a midi slip skirt for drinks at night. They’re just classically cool and stylish. Pro tip: look in your male partner’s closet or shop the men’s section for a more oversized fit. That’s my favorite way to wear them.  There’s one rule for graphic band t-shirts in part ..read more

You all know how much I love Madewell. If you didn’t, now you do. But as much as I love Madewell, it’s not always in my budget. You can almost always find me shopping in the sale section.  During quarantine I haven’t shopped much, but I have treated myself to a few pieces in the Madewell “Big Deal” sale. Shoppers can take an additional 40% off sale items, and let me tell you, the selection is impressive. From summer basics to denim shorts and tees, to midi dresses and linen blazers, I’ve linked my favorites below.  I’ve had my eye on the white linen button down midi dress seen belo ..read more