2014

Style

Pink Dress, Blue Houses

I’m pretty sure that this dress has been one of my favorites to wear this summer. I’ve worn it to work, to weddings, on weekend outings. A-line dresses have always been my weakness! When I spotted this printed number by…

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Core Challenge, Health & Fitness, Weight Loss

The Shift

Six months ago today, I made the commitment to make a change to my lifestyle. I never thought that I would see great success. In fact, I was convinced that I wouldn’t be able to make positive changes in my…

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Style

Polka Dots & Chambray

Does anyone else feel as if life has been so busy lately? I spent last week in New York and Connecticut for work, I’m back for five days, and on Thursday I leave for Italy! To say I’m excited is…

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Style

Pink Stripes & Gold Baubles

As the summer wanes and I try desperately to cling to the last bits of sunshine and warm days, I sifted through my closet to find some pieces that I haven’t worn in a while. As it turns out, when…

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Beauty, Skincare, Stylish Living

skoah. (+ giveaway)

Growing up, skincare was a priority in my house. Every morning and night, my mother had her beauty regimen of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing her face and neck. My mother always nagged made sure that I washed my face and…

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Fashion Flashback, Style

Wearing White after Labor Day

Traditionally, we’re purging our closets of white dresses, skirts, and pants, but in one last ditch effort to keep summer around, and further my denial that it’s actually September, I’m breaking the rule and wearing white after Labor Day! Once…

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Beauty, Haircare

Robert Leonard Salon

I have a theory about styling your hair and why some of us are so “hair-challenged.” If you’re the oldest or, in my case, an only child, you never need to learn how to do your hair; your mom was…

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Style

Summer + Bike Trails

Bike trails seems to be my thing lately. Nearly every weekend, Jon and I hit the trails around Snohomish and King County to go for a leisurely bike ride. I say leisurely loosely because are 30-mile bike rides really all…

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Style

Summer Date Night

I can’t believe we are halfway through August! It seems like just yesterday that we welcomed summer, and now the season is slowly starting to change to fall. Hopefully we have a few more weeks of summer left – I…

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Goodwill Style, Style

Goodwill Style: Weekend Wear

Last up on my Goodwill style series is a post all about taking chances and experimenting with your personal style. The best part about thrift shopping is that you don’t need to pay full price to try out a more trendy…

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