Spring has sprung, finally! (Well, finally in New York City anyway…) And with the warmer weather comes blooming flowers, chirping birds, and a new wardrobe packed full of color! A new wardrobe needs new accessories, but there’s always a budget. Luckily, Shoplately never fails to stay stocked on accessories that change with the season. I’m on … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Beauty/Style
The Acne Sufferer’s Magic Foundation…Found!
I have acne. Still. I’ll be 24 next month, and there has only been two short periods of time since I hit puberty oh-so-many years ago that I have not had a blemish on my face. There are times when I don’t break out in extremes, but I assure you — my skin always has a few … Continue reading »
5 Gorgeous Accessories for Free!
I die for accessories. It seems like I can never have enough pairs “the perfect gold earrings” or the gorgeous “belt that takes your outfit day-to-night.” So, when I’m on ShopLately, I tend to go a little crazy. An online shopping portal for every beautiful accessory (and then some), this site makes me go ga-ga. … Continue reading »
A New Me: Why I Chopped it Off
If you know me, then you know that I’ve usually worn my hair pretty long — rarely is it shorter than a few inches below my collar bone. I’ve cut it short before, (I wore a “slightly angled bob” once because I was too scared to go for the full effect) but it’s never been … Continue reading »
Ringing Bells…and Whistles! Back-to-School Accessories Under $10
Ah, that time of year is upon us again: back-to-school. Although, I won’t be headed back to the classrooms this year, I remember the joys of stocking up on fresh new supplies, coordinating lunch time with friends — and of course shopping ’til you drop for that new wardrobe. The best motto to building the … Continue reading »
Kudos to You! Finally, An Online Shopping Site With A+ Customer Service
I’m all about giving kudos where it’s well-deserved — especially when it comes to good customer service (and it’s pretty rare nowadays). So, today I want to tell you about a company that has blown me away with their amazing customer service: Shoplately.com along with one of their featured sellers glint & gleam. It’s pretty unanimously agreed upon … Continue reading »
NYC GreenFlea Market: 2 Stalls You Have to Stop At
For those of you who know me (or have seen any of my previous blog posts) know that I absolutely love vintage finds. Last time I was in New York, I had the privilege of digging up some great stuff at a flea market that I’m still getting compliments for to this day. So, naturally — it … Continue reading »
My Favorite Spring Trend: Quirky Animal Jewelry
If there was one fashion trend that I had to grab by the horns (I mean no puns so early on in the sentence) and run with for the rest of the year, I’d choose the quirky and yet effortlessly chic animal-themed accessories whole-heartedly. They’re everywhere this season, and unlike the butterflies and doves of … Continue reading »
The Top 4 Bargains You’re Probably Missing
It’s a funny thing about money and spending it — nobody truly enjoys doing it. No matter how wealthy, everyone wants a great deal on what they buy. Whether it’s a sparkly piece of jewelry or the occasional greeting card, we all glance at the price tag at least once — even if it’s for a … Continue reading »
Shield Yourself with Vintage
Vintage never goes out of style – that’s kind of the beauty about it. It’s fashion of the past reemerged and reinvented for today. For many, vintage style alludes to fashion that’s classic, timeless, and forever wearable. Depending on the piece, it can remind us of more glamorous times or funky periods in fashion history. … Continue reading »