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 […]
Navigating through life as a perpetually pale girl has taught me valuable lessons and styling hacks, i.e.- don’t ever forget your sunscreen, ever (which is a good rule of thumb for everyone, really)– don’t wash yourself out even more by wearing too much white or pale/pastel hues, self-tanner is never a good idea and don’t […]
As we wind down the month of July and get ready to kick-off August next week (and gear up for the final weeks of Summer!)– I wanted to take some time out of my morning to talk about a few of my favorite things from this past month that have helped make my July super […]
When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I had a two-piece, hot pink and neon yellow-striped terry cloth outfit that became my “go to” in the Summertime for no less than three years in a row before I hit a growth spurt and it no longer fit properly. If you look at any […]