Self-care is not an option. It’s a requirement. I realized this after becoming so overwhelmed my skin started to react to stress in a way that I’ve never experienced in my life. I’m currently dealing with a severe case of adult acne. This is happening to a person who never experienced acne even during puberty. …
Style Guide: Here’s A Look to Get You Out of Your Winter Wardrobe Rut
It’s finally winter, not technically on the calendar but Mother Nature has said otherwise. It’s cold outside. I don’t know about you , but in the winter I sometimes hit a wardrobe rut. I have amazing outfits in my head, but it’s so cold I just grab my black turtleneck and black tights. Not anymore. …
Life + Style: Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone Jump Started My Career
You’ll never be 100 percent ready. Just do it! Let me take you to a time in my life where I stepped out of my comfort zone and it helped start my career. It started with me moving to Syracuse, New York from Birmingham, Alabama.
Style Guide: How to Look Fabulous Even in the Rain
When it comes to outfit inspiration comfort, style and WEATHER are all determining factors. And here lately rain has been in the forecast with even more on the way. So, typically, if I wake up to rain, I’m wearing all black or grey. I’m also wearing leggings, a rain coat and boots. But sometimes …
Life + Style: Three Ways to Ditch Self Doubt and Be Your Own Cheerleader
I’m often reminded that if I continue to work hard I will accomplish all the goals I’ve set out to achieve. Sending me these reminders are people I love and who support my often crazy dreams.I appreciate their encouragement. Seriously, I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude. But I realized I can’t …
Style Guide: How to Wear Plaid Fashion Trend to Work
We are smack dead in the middle of fall and all of the season’s hottest trends are popping up at our favorite retailers or online shops. One trend that’s seeing another year of life is plaid. The classic print really took off last year and it still has steam this season. The color-ways aren’t …
Life + Style: Somewhere Between Going for Mine and Practicing Patience
Don’t rush it ! I’ve literally been thinking about those three words for about a month. That’s when I got my first taste of spring. It had finally stopped raining. The temperatures jumped to the 70s. Two days later it was freezing again. My friend told me , stop trying to rush spring. …
Style Files: Spring Colors You Should add to Your Work Wardrobe
It’s finally spring and that means wardrobe changes. Now that the sun is shining more and the temperatures are picking up, I want to infuse more bright colors to the mix, especially in my work wardrobe.