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Step into Luxury: Freda Salvador Shoe Review & Style Guide

Step into Luxury: Freda Salvador Shoe Review & Style Guide

Regarding style, luxury, for me, is directly aligned with comfort. With a wide (-ish) foot and a high instep, finding shoes whose style I love but are also comfortable has been an upward battle. And now, three pairs in, Freda Salvador has become a mainstay in my shoe wardrobe. So far I’ve tried the Jada Handwoven Ballet Flat in silver and black, the Elba Penny Loafer in black spazzolato and the Sera Fisherman Sandal in stucco suede. So, my takeaways will come from these three styles. I plan on updating this post as I add more! Before we move on,…

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Unbiased Always Pan Review: Is This All-in-One Cookware Worth It?

Unbiased Always Pan Review: Is This All-in-One Cookware Worth It?

If there’s one thing I do a lot of, it is cooking. Even before the throws of baby-led weaning, cooking has always been therapeutic for me. It helped me save money; I don’t think there was ever a job I had where I didn’t make and bring my lunch. Meals bring people together and remind me of places, people, and life events. It’s a space where I learned to accept defeat, yet try it again until I can truly enjoy the fruits, or chicken, of my labor. While I’m not a master chef my enjoyment of cooking does give me…

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Best Quilted Jackets for Women

Best Quilted Jackets for Women

Quilted jackets are timeless and one of the best grab-and-go items in your closet. They’re like a warm hug on a cool spring day. Or a pleasant layer in the late fall when the temperature starts to drop. If you want to be a master of transitional dressing a quilted jacket is exactly what your wardrobe needs. If you’re doing the online hunt on your own, quilted jackets have a few different names. Known as liners or shells, they may also be referred to as coats. I’ve also seen padded parkas, car coats even insulation jackets. What they all have…

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him, Best Gifts for Men

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him, Best Gifts for Men

When it comes to the best Valentine’s Day gifts for him I always get a bit stumped. If you do too, you’ll leave here with a few ideas! I sought out gifts they could use for years to come. These are perfect for that guy who loves a specific activity (like golf, cooking fishing, etc.) but has enough items in that category. Or the man in your life that tinkers in a bit of everything. Shop Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him 1. Honeycomb Knit Chuck Sweater Comes in four additional colors, this merino wool knit is a ‘nicer’ sweater for…

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Tips for Layering Your Clothes – Layering Always Ups Your Style Game

Tips for Layering Your Clothes – Layering Always Ups Your Style Game

This topic first crossed my desktop over seven years ago. Now more than ever, layering is the string that ties your outfit together. A collar pop or a crew neck peeking through is all you need for some cool-girl layering in the colder months. And in opposition, a simple toss of a sweater over your t-shirt when temps begin to rise. I’ve included a few of my favorite tips for effortless layering along with the basics I grab for an eased layered look. Tips for Layering Your Clothes Start with the basics. Having T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and button-downs are the…

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Combating The Cold With Faux Fur Coats This Winter

Combating The Cold With Faux Fur Coats This Winter

Living in the Northeast come Winter I am constantly combating the cold, wet, snowy weather. Top it off with a bit of seasonal depression lending my coat-purchasing habits to get a bit out of control. It always seems like I can never have enough coats, especially when it’s so cold out. Fast forward to this past week, I consigned (I used Second Edition!) around fifteen coats, jackets, and/or blazers that needed new homes. My coat closet is still so excessive but it felt good to get some space back. Fingers crossed it will inspire me to get rid of more.…

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