For today’s post, I’m rounding up some affordable dresses fit for holiday festivities. I’ve kept all of these dresses under $100, and many are even more on sale with weekend codes. Make sure you check the website’s homepage for a code before you place an order, just in case! Even though it’s early November, the invites are starting to roll in. And it’s always a good idea to have a dress or two on hand for last minute parties (or date nights).
I’m currently in Georgetown for an event with Tuckernuck (it went great), and the weather is so perfect. Whenever I visit, I wonder why on earth I didn’t consider living here after college. I think I was just so ready to leave that I didn’t bother to consider that it might be different to live here…
Biiiiiiiiig breath. That’s me talking to myself right now. I’ve dreaded this post, and I’ve also thought about it pretty much every day since the day I broke up with my ex-boyfriend. But, to be totally upfront right now, this is not about him or the details of the breakup. It’s no one’s business, including my…
Hi DC-area friends! I’m hosting a meet and greet on THURSDAY with Tuckernuck in Georgetown. All the details you need are in the graphic below. Hope you are able to make it… even if it’s just for the in-store discount. (Rumor is that there is a candy bar happening too…. yum!)
I went through a bunch of variations of this outfit before landing on this for the post. Sometimes, outfits that look amazing in person don’t end up photographing well or translating to “blog worthy.” I really wanted to showcase these velvet jeans in the best light. The truth is that you can pretty much wear them as you would jeans. They can be casual or dressed up with heels… perfect for holiday parties when you want to wear pants instead of a dress.
I couldn’t wait to get this post up. This morning I got back from the chiropractor and checked my mailbox before walking upstairs. Over the past two years, I’ve gotten on so many catalog mailing lists, but there’s always a few I look for specifically. Talbots is one!
This month’s catalog did not disappoint and, while there’s a ton of cute stuff in there (like this ski/tree sweater), it’s the SHOES that steal the show. So many adorable shoes, perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Guys… I want them all. All the heart eyes… Also, today is the last day of their friends and family sale, so you can use “FRIENDS30” at checkout for 30% off.
I love seeing my friends succeed. In fact, my friends are killing it right now. They’re writing books (hey Max), growing businesses, starting families, traveling the world, going to graduate school. Even though I love seeing them succeed, sometimes I’m still guilty of feeling a little envious from time to time. I’m not proud of that,…
When I watched the Apple presentation in September, I was blown away by the new Apple Watch. The thing is, I have an Apple Watch already. I wear it frequently, but not every day. The new watch though has cellular, which means you can walk away from your phone and still be “connected” without feeling tethered….
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It usually takes 10x longer, is way messier, and requires a lot more patience to do things with a three year old toddler… but it’s also kind of magic. (You know, once the cracked eggs are cleaned up from the hardwood floor of course…) 👩🏻🍳 🧑🏼🍳
Matching aprons from @weezietowels!
Christmas came early this year 🎁✨ My mom completely surprised me with her original copy of Entertaining by @marthastewart48 —her very first book! This was on my totally delusional wish list, and I can’t believe she not only still had it but actually gave it to me 🥹. Growing up, my mom was the ultimate “Martha Stewart mom,” making every holiday, party, and little moment feel so magical for my sister and me. Receiving this feels like such a special passing of the torch, and I hope I can carry on even a fraction of the thoughtfulness and creativity she poured into everything for my own children. Feeling so inspired (and emotional!) about this gift. 💕 Can’t wait to sit down and read this! #ChristmasSurprise #EntertainingByMartha #FamilyTraditions @marthastewart
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