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Creating New Habits – I’m Back And Better Than Ever

Creating New Habits – I’m Back And Better Than Ever

Wow, what a week off will do for you. Since I started my blog over three years ago I’ve been strict with posting on Instagram and my site. Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s [like clockwork] have mostly been my normal post dates until recently. Aiming to change it up a bit I’ve gone off this schedule and have been trying to listen to you, my readers, more. But still, I rarely miss a week. Giving out advice on fashion and life can sometimes put you into interesting situations. As much as I wanted to go, go, go last week, I decided…

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Dealing With A Bad Day – When Nothing Goes Right, Go Left

Dealing With A Bad Day – When Nothing Goes Right, Go Left

It’s not a bad life, just a bad day.  Happy Friday! I was basically on the brink of a nervous breakdown every day this week. So I thought it would be great to talk about how to deal with a bad day. Or a bad week, month ect. Because they do happen, even if you’re living your best life, like I am in these photos. I’m really good at brushing things that bother me off. But sometimes the littlest thing (like when I spilled coffee all over my vanity yesterday) sets me off. It’s like the straw that breaks the…

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4 Key Items For A Seamless Summer to Fall Transition

4 Key Items For A Seamless Summer to Fall Transition

 Prescription Sunglasses c/o Glasses USA: HERE Fall, it comes every year whether we want it to or not. Today I want to share some of my favorite items that will help you make a seamless Summer to Fall transition in your wardrobe. While thinking of a topic for this post I realized that this outfit is one of my typical Fall uniforms. Black, denim, dark sunglasses and cozy shoes are definitely go to’s for me come Fall. Here in New York transition weather is touch-and-go. For example right now as I write this, it’s rainy and 70 degrees [yuck]. It’s…

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Feeling the Heat – How to Deal with Stress

Feeling the Heat – How to Deal with Stress

Bag c/o Save my Bag We’ve all metaphorically felt the heat at least once in our lives. Or if you’re like me, quite often. Whether it’s been work, school, money, family or my blog, I’ve definitely felt the pressure. And a lot of it originates from me. So, how to we deal with stress that can come from all different directions? As someone who can almost magically stress herself out about a n y t h i n g, I’m no stranger to stress. First, I think a little stress is important in your life. If channeled correctly, stress can…

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How to Disconnect and Feel Fully Revived Afterwords

How to Disconnect and Feel Fully Revived Afterwords

No, this is not only about putting your cell phone away. Check out some of my tips [that I practice] on how to disconnect and feel revived afterward! There used to be a time when you left work and the only way your boss could contact you was on your land line aka home phone [insane, I know]. Now along with never being disconnected from work, we also never disconnect from our family and friends either thanks to social media. So how do you truly disconnect? It’s not the easiest thing to do and no, you don’t have to go…

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Five Tips for Fashion Jewelry Care

Five Tips for Fashion Jewelry Care

  Most of my favorite accessories are costume jewelry. From delicate to statement, classic to trend, tassels, beading, and stones you’ll be sure to find whatever you’re looking for at a great price. Although I love fashion jewelry (AKA costume jewelry) it’s taken me a lot of trial and error to keep all my favorite pieces intact. Having the best techniques for your fashion jewelry care will help you get the longest life out of these amazing items. Because let’s face it – I like some of my costume pieces more than my fine! I’m not the kind of person…

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