As we wind down the month of July this week and prepare to step into August (which is shaping up to be a very busy month for me with all sorts of end-of-Summer events, get-togethers and both local and cross-country travel!) I wanted to first take the opportunity to share some of the purchases, gifts, […]
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The title of today’s post may be a tad inaccurate since I’m actually in a pretty good mood! I’m surviving the current heatwave extraordinarily well, it’s Friday, and I’m spending a good portion of my upcoming weekend with friends! How could anyone feel crabby on a morning like this? What I’m referring to, of course, […]
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I really did over-shop and overpack when I was preparing to head to Italy back in May. I wanted to look stylish, sophisticated, and not at all like a typical tourist even though I very much was one. While nearly everything I brought got plenty and multiple wears throughout my trip – there was one […]
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Despite the recent weather, I’ve been doing my best to both manifest and embrace a New England Summer – be it with my weekend day trips and the places I visit, with the seafood-filled or lemon-lined dishes I eat, or with the outfits I put together for work and any time off I have in […]
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As far as I’m concerned, the unofficial beginning of Summer was over the course of Memorial Day Weekend. However, given the fact that the weather throughout this past Memorial Day Weekend was anything but Summer-esque – I’ve decided that June 1st was an appropriate “do-over” date since it was mostly warm and sunny, save for […]
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When I first began compiling my packing list for my upcoming trip to Italy (separating things like electronics/adapters, the essentials like my passport and wallet, toiletries and sun protection, etc.) I took to social media for some inspiration and recommendations for when it came time to put together a chic but practical capsule wardrobe so […]
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One of my favorite things about staying with Troy at his apartment in Orange County, other than spending quality time with him (obviously!) is that there are so many pristine common areas in his building where I can stretch out, relax, and either catch some sun or get some work and writing done. As I’m […]
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Greetings from 40,000 feet above the ground, everyone! I’m presently mid-flight with a complimentary orange juice in hand as I soar across the country and back to Southern California to start my extended vacation. I’m excited and quite proud of myself that I had the mind to charge all of my electronics prior to heading […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 