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6 Books for the Creative Entrepreneur
Being a creative entrepreneur can be a tough deal. So, I wanted to provide some resources to help those that are artists building a business or personal brand. I know these have helped me immensely. Is Reading Dead? I also haven’t written a post on books in a while so figured it was due time. […]
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3 Ways to Wear Leopard Print
Leopard print always circles back into style. It’s timeless. It’s been around for decades and won’t be going anywhere. So, you might as well embrace it and learn how to wear it! If you’re not used to wearing the print, styling it can seem intimidating. However, there’s no need to feel overwhelmed. I’m here to […]
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Examining Writer’s Block and the Pressure to Constantly Create
I’ve sat down to write this post about 3 or 4 times. Nothing came to me. Writer’s block is an awful feeling. I strive to provide value in each of my blog posts. Lately I’ve been feeling like I’ve covered so many topics and there’s not more to express for fear of redundancy. Of course, I […]
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8 Ways to Cope with Anxiety
Wow! I can’t believe I haven’t written a dedicated post on this yet. I’ve been dealing with anxiety for 10+ years. It started heavily when I was in college. I was a sophomore. The combination of anxiety and insomnia kept me up until 6 a.m. for days straight. I was still going to class, and […]
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Wednesday’s in my Good American Jeans
I tried these Good American jeans on in the fitting room at Nordstrom. It was love at first try-on. Is that a thing? Well, it is now. I can’t believe jeans like this even exist. I don’t know about you but when I go pants shopping it’s often a nightmare. It’s so difficult finding pants […]
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The 7 Best Places to Thrift in Los Angeles
If you’ve followed me for a little while you know I’m all about thrift shopping. You can see some of my thrifted looks here here and here. I love it because it’s fun, economical, and you end up finding vintage or unique pieces. I think people have the misconception that I spend a lot of […]
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Style Tips for Summer ‘19
I wanted to share a few of my Summer style tips because it can be so challenging to dress for hot weather. In L.A. and many other areas of the country it’s easily over 100 degrees and it’s challenging to be stylish and comfortable in that type of weather. I’ve discovered how much easier (and […]
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Body Image
Talking body… Body image is not a topic that I’ve addressed on the blog before, which means I’ve had plenty of time to process my thoughts and position on the topic. The Start When I was younger I flipped through numerous fashion magazines that my mother had subscriptions to. The collection in the bathroom and […]
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Portland, Oregon – Thrifting, Hiking, & Vegan Eateries
Portland Oregon is full of coffee shops, vegan eateries, and green forests. It’s a college town with similarities to Austin, Texas and Ithaca, New York. If you’ve ever been to Oregon you know that a love for the outdoors is required to live in the state. If not, you’re going to find yourself lost among […]
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Brands to Watch This Spring
As I’ve become more interested in brands ethics and sustainable practices I wanted to create a little list of brands to watch. I recently attended a Zero Waste/ Create event in Los Angeles put together by Jen Griswold and Social Set Studio which featured People of Leisure (where this dress is from), Lather, A Weathered […]