Quick Catch-Up + Personal Goals for 2020

February 26, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

It seem a bit late for a 2020 goals blog post, but it’s still only February. Better late than never, right?

How to Spend an Autumn Afternoon in Litchfield

October 8, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

A shortlist of things to do and see in historic Litchfield, Connecticut

Paris, Capital of Fashion exhibit at FIT

September 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

A peek into The Museum at FIT’s exhibit—Paris, Capital of Fashion—in New York City

Good Things Fall Apart by ILLENIUM feat. Jon Bellion

August 3, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Take a deep breath. I’ve done personal essays on the blog before about what’s been going on in my life, but it doesn’t feel right to publicly discuss every single thing. I’m trying to keep everything All I can say is that I know that these recent decisions have been far from comfortable. I can […]

How to Keep Your Smile Bright White This Summer

July 12, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Say ‘oui’ to a bright white smile this summer with Smile Brilliant’s at-home teeth whitening kit *sponsored review*

Bye Bye by Gryffin feat. Ivy Idara

May 15, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

It’s been a while since I shared a song on the blog. I kept forgetting sharing this one because I couldn’t remember the artist. It wasn’t until I was sitting at a Mother’s Day dinner where the restaurant was blaring EDM that this song reappeared and I was able to recall some lyrics to Google. […]

How to Explore Paris, France for First-Timers

May 13, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Avenue de Camoens Paris France by Mia Lupo

With the right itinerary and attitude, “Paris is always a good idea” I saw a discussions thread pop up on my Facebook from a women’s travel group. A member had asked if she should spend a week exploring Ireland or a week exploring Paris, France. I vouched for Paris—surprise—but what I noticed in the discussion […]

Personal Thoughts on the Notre Dame Fire

April 16, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France with spire by Mia Lupo

I was at work. I was scrolling through my Instagram Stories when I saw the first post of the smoke in Paris. A few more posts revealed the origin of the smoke—Notre Dame cathedral, specifically the base of the spire. What the f— I kept checking what my friends in Paris were posting about Notre […]

How to Style a Breton Stripe Shirt

April 14, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Breton Stripe Outfit by Mia Lupo shot by Kristina Staal Photography

A modern update of the striped shirt, a classic staple in a French woman’s wardrobe

Is This It?

April 10, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

I shouldn’t feel the need to explain what’s happening in my life. Maybe I’ve been away from the ocean for too long. Maybe I’m going crazy. Maybe I’m completely fine, just tired, and I should probably stop writing and go to bed. I feel like I’m going to get a lot of pushback on this […]