This is the perfume that caught my fiancé’s attention. To clarify, that’s (hopefully) not to say he never liked the way I smelled, but this perfume actually made him stop and compliment me. My love affair with the Michael Kors Collection Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum began with a sample a family member gifted me, because I love keeping mini […]
I’m thrilled to officially announce my summer internship plans (drumroll, please)… I am moving to New York City to be a features intern at Seventeen magazine, and I couldn’t be more excited. For me, Seventeen served as my teenage self’s Bible to beauty, boys and self-confidence. I studied my copy of Seventeen each month, seeking answers to my teenage dilemmas, and now I […]
A fun trip to New York City with my boyfriend turned into the happiest weekend of my life when Chase completely surprised me by proposing in Central Park. Here’s the story… Chase and I spent the day exploring the sites of New York City. We toured the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, pigged out on […]
Paris is a city that is easy to fall in love with if you have an appreciation for fashion, art, romance, food, history, music — the list is endless. While there are many well-known attractions in The City of Light, here are five not-so-obvious things to do in Paris. 1. Splurge on a hop-on, hop-off bus […]
Italy is famous for its leather. I’m famous for finding any reason to buy a new handbag. So now, here we are. One of my favorite parts about this two-toned Furla tote is its sides can fold inward, transforming it into a smaller day bag. That, plus I usually gravitate toward black bags when I’m looking to invest, so […]
My style is undoubtedly feminine, so much so that sometimes I even have a hard time adding edge to my outfits — at least I did until I purchased this burgundy faux-leather jacket. Mixing leather and lace is the perfect way to add spunk to my frilly dresses, and this surprisingly versatile jacket has already become one of […]
It’s my first week studying at Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence and so far I’m really happy with my classes and am excited to learn more about Italian fashion and culture. My history of Italian fashion professor described Italian style as “artless elegance,” and I love that concept of dressing chic without looking like you tried. Pairing neutrals is a […]
Now that I am living in Italy, I’m trying my hardest to talk the talk and walk the walk — easier said than done since I didn’t know any Italian (besides “Ciao!”) before moving here. Kate and I have been brushing up on some key phrases from our Italian pocketbook and have decided to master at least one each day. “Non […]
My three roommates and I are settling in to our cozy two-bedroom apartment. The decor is cheery, the natural sunlight is abundant and the location is perfect — minutes from the Duomo, around the corner from a local market and within walking distance of the best gelato in Italy. I love that this place already feels like […]
My style is very feminine and for me, keeping it classic is key. A black and white striped shirt is always one of my go-tos (no matter the occasion), and so is pretty gold jewelry. Speaking of which, don’t forget the Armed & Readi Instagram sale launches at noon and will go one until 2:00 p.m. EST. […]
