I have a confession, everyone. It’s nothing salacious, and I know for a fact I’m not the only one thinking/feeling this way, but I am so ready for Summer. Maybe it’s because I’ll be kicking off music festival season in a couple of weeks with the arrival of Boston Calling, or maybe it’s because Troy […]
A peek into my late-Summer color palette as of late will reveal a few things, but the most obvious is that I’m in the midst of a neutral Renaissance within my closet. Maybe I’m teetering on the edge of my own “Sad Beige” era, but I simply cannot stop scooping up pieces and accessories in […]
Something I get asked fairly often, especially in New England’s unpredictable weather and humidity during the Summer months- is how I keep my skin, hair and makeup looking fresh. As someone with a combination complexion and naturally curly and unruly hair- it’s not always easy- and I stress the need to develop a regimen of […]
When choosing a dress for a recent outing in The Berkshires where I met up with my dear friend Dan’s family for lunch and some shopping around Stockbridge, I wanted to be bright and bold for the occasion- but also comfortable! It’s been so hot these past couple of weeks, so I’ve been mindful about […]
Whenever I’ve fallen down the Pinterest or TikTok rabbit holes that are all about Summertime trends and fashion recently- I’m always a little giddy (and surprised) that so much of what’s considered in-style right now are things that myself and so many lifelong New Englanders have been wearing for years. “Coastal Cowgirl” and “Coastal Grandmother” […]
Given that Memorial Day is a more somber holiday, I’m not sure if anyone says “Happy Memorial Day,” although I’ve heard a few “Happy Memorial Day Weekends” being thrown around here and there over the past few days. Regardless, I hope everyone is enjoying an extended weekend! I’m writing this from Old Orchard Beach in […]
With Boston Calling just a couple of days away, and yours truly heading there to work, mingle, dance (and eat/drink) during sets from Foo Fighters, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Alanis Morissette and Queens of the Stone Age- I’m strictly focusing on packing properly, obtaining my media pass with as little stress as possible, and setting reminders […]
I know that by December I’m going to be longing for and actively looking forward to being in a hotter climate again- but I don’t think I’m asking for too much when I say- “can Mother Nature chill just a little bit?” I’m not talking the need for non-stop snowstorms or frost or anything- because […]