Category: Lifestyle
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Lookbook: Barbie Style
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When I saw that Unique Vintage had licensed actual vintage Barbie outfits for the human form, I was enchanted. There were a few pieces I just had to add to my vintage-inspired closet. My photographer for this shoot was MB85 Photography. Kaitlin Francois did hair and makeup. (I previously teamed…
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Lookbook: Cottagecore at Camp Milton
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I am always on the lookout for outdoor locations that don’t look strictly like Florida. No matter how long I’m stuck here, Florida will never be my vibe or aesthetic. But it’s hard to find anywhere with a hill or with zero palm trees in sight. Soft grass is impossible…
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7 Reasons to Join Book of the Month Club
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I’ve been aware of the existence of Book of the Month Club my entire life. But I didn’t realize until just a few months ago that I could be a part of it. I don’t know what I thought BOTM was. But being a “club”, I assumed it was exclusionary.…
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15 Cheesy Hallmark-Style Movies to Start Your Holiday Season
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I’ve always been all about that Christmas spirit. It’s my absolute favorite holiday, and fortunately for me, there are a ton of films on the subject! They’re mostly cheesy, low-budget productions with bad acting, unbelievable scripts, and unintentionally cringeworthy human behavior, but hey, they serve a purpose. My brain isn’t…
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Lookbook: In San Marco with the Dress of Many Colors
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Here’s a fun number I found in the 1940s section of Unique Vintage. If you enjoy clothes inspired by other eras, this is a great shop that lets you browse by decade. I was wowed by the color scheme on this one. But I was completely sold when I came…
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Lookbook: Brooks Brothers on Monument Avenue
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When I spotted this beautiful plaid sheath in autumn colors from Brooks Brothers, I just knew I had to have it. I had been planning an autumn-themed photo shoot with Hunter Henkel on Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue for our Virginia road trip, and the colors were the absolute ideal for…
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18 Snacks to Try from Greece
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My second month with Universal Yums came from a country that shares a border with my first month’s country. I was a little disappointed by that because I really hoped it would bounce around the world a bit more. A few of the snacks were very similar two months in…
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20 Snacks to Try from Turkey
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I’m a fairly adventurous eater, so when I learned there was a subscription service that would send you a box of snacks from different countries every month, I had to try it out! Universal Yums offers three subscription sizes, and I got the biggest one, which is $41/month, but absolutely…
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Meet Duchess Milianda, the Rococo-Inspired Fashion Designer
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I no longer recall how I came across Duchess Milianda on Instagram. But when I saw her gorgeous photos of ornate, historic-inspired dresses with beautiful fabrics, I stayed. This week, she granted me the honor of an interview to discuss the story behind her work and passion. The fashion designer,…
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Pizza-Stuffed Hell Peppers
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You may recall how I don’t cook anything…ever. Once again, though, I got it into my head that mayyybe I could try one simple little thing. But I should have known better than to open my heart to the kitchen and let chaos reign. A few years ago, I saved…