I’m losing my mind over Andrew Belle’s release of his original Christmas song This is a much better alternative to the “Last Christmas, I gave you my heart…” song. This is the “I’m home for the holidays and I hope you are too, I still love you, let’s make this work” song. This is the […]
Read MoreA great pick for glamour addicts in love with the Gilded Age We all know the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts and the Astors—but what happened to the Clarks? Written by Meryl Gordon, the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach, her latest novel examines the history of […]
Read MoreMy brother texted me a few days ago what I wanted for Christmas. There was a time when I couldn’t have had too many clothes and gift certificates from my favorite stores. Now I struggle to give anyone ideas for what I want, because I feel like I have enough. Honestly, the magical disappearance of […]
Read MoreI love the fact that the music at Theory plays Kygo. Every time “Carry Me” plays, I get noticeably more excited alive. It’s only appropriate that the lyrics are in keeping with the other heartbreak anthems I’ve been listening to this year, but I don’t mind. This one will be fun to dance to during […]
Read MoreOriginally posted December 5, 2016, the blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant information and links. For Salve Regina University’s 40th Annual Governor’s Ball, I pulled out all of the stops to make it a special weekend in Newport, Rhode Island. About Salve Regina University’s Governor’s Ball Every December, Salve […]
Read MoreChristmas is a great time for family, friends and festive holiday ad campaigns It’s time to celebrate the holiday season with fashion-forward film shorts! I am in love with H&M’s collaboration with Wes Anderson, but there are also a few other campaigns that are worth watching for a spoonful of Christmas cheer. Il Neige Rive […]
Read MoreTake a bite of an Italian summer at Pasta Beach, year-round If you’ve ever visited Newport during the cold weather months, you know that the cold, ocean wind can sometimes settle so uncomfortably—yet so easily—underneath your skin. There are a few practical solutions to fend off this bone-chilling cold during daylight hours—either enjoy a slew […]
Read MoreA personal photoshoot inspired by The Chainsmokers’ hit, Closer If you haven’t been able to tell from past blog posts, I don’t focus on my personal style and outfitting. Why? Because I don’t have a dream budget to hire a team or a live-in photographer boyfriend with a DSLR to take all sorts of stylish […]
Read MoreOcean state of mind is my favorite place to be I’ve had this one on replay since the end of the summer—maybe it’s because I’m trying to keep the summer warmth alive through the cold weather, or it’s a reminder of how much I need to be around the ocean. It’s probably time to check […]
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For Francophiles and travel lovers looking for new icebreakers As much as I love reading historical fiction and biographies, it’s always nice to switch to lighter novels every once in a while. F is for France was sitting pretty on the “Featured Books” shelf at my local library—I took it as a sign to check […]
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