an honest lifestyle
Someday, I hope to be a writer full-time and get paid to speak my mind and help people feel happy and beautiful. But for now, I need money! So I have a job and I go to work five days a week, like most people. Like most twenty-somethings in Boston, I cannot afford to live […]
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So my hump day is actually feeling a bit like a Monday… I got back from vacation last night, and I’m having a pretty rough morning. Hope yours is better! 1. I’m always on the lookout for the next It Girl makeup brand. (via Byrdie) 2. Introvert Hangover is the perfect term to describe how […]
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One of my favorite things about changing seasons is rediscovering all the shoes I’ve got stored away. I switch my closet over every fall and spring, which gives me the chance to also get rid of things that I won’t wear, something I have a really hard time doing. My new rule is that I […]
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Swimsuit: H&M; Shades: TargetMy cousin Jamie, visiting from the UK Posing or trying to convince myself to get in this cold water?Looking for a chicken fight… If I’m not at the beach, I’m at the pool. #1 rule of summer! Happy (?) Monday! I’m currently on a mini-vacation because my mom’s family is visiting from New Jersey […]
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The extreme heat in Boston lately has been wreaking havoc on my skin, so I’ve cut way back on makeup and focused on my skincare game. It really hasn’t been easy. My skin is oily, dry, and I’ve had a few small pimples for the first time in months. I need to look put-together for […]
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I move into my new apartment next weekend, and I’m so excited to start unpacking (I guess I have to pack first, oops!) and decorating. I’ve been doing a lot of shopping at Joss & Main and Wayfair, but I don’t really have any decor yet, so I’m super grateful for this StyleCaster piece with lots of budget-friendly sites […]
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Ran over to the beach for a quick Friday afternoon swim before Sabbath How cute is my daddy? What my walk to the beach looks like… Probably my favorite spot in the entire worldWalking where Bass River meets the oceanSwimsuit: BenettonThe ocean was so clear on Saturday! I’m a total beach girl, but that doesn’t […]
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1. I’ve recently been making more time to read, and it makes me so happy. I’m definitely going to revisit some of these books that I read in high school, and also dive into some that I’ve never read! (via PopSugar) 2. This movie looks enchanting, and Emma Stone’s voice is so beautiful. 3. I’ve […]
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It has been really hard going back to weekdays after this weekend. Our beloved pup, Izzy passed away on Sunday night, and we are absolutely heartbroken. She was sweet and sassy, and loved napping with me. She also liked to poop in our dining room, which made my mom incredibly happy. But she was always […]
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High temperatures and heavy fabrics don’t mix. Or do they? In an intriguing, somewhat strange turn of trends, velvet is the fabric of the summer. Celebrities are rocking it all over the globe, proving that the cloth does not have to be restricted to the warmer seasons. I love the smooth, soft feel, and it […]
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Love & Water 