Although taking a vacation in 2020 may seem unattainable — which is completely on brand for this insane year — there’s significant scientific evidence to prove taking time off is more important now than ever. The 2008 article “No-Vacation Nation” authored by my fellow University of Florida alum, John de Graaf, explores the workaholic U.S.Continue reading “No-Vacation Nation | No, You Still Can’t Cancel Summer”
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Bigger Than Fashion | Dior Couture Like Never Before – 75 Years In The Making
After my message on Monday, a return to regularly scheduled programming. I have some exciting new content coming this week including blog posts on the most critical step to overall skin health and anti-aging, Where to Wander, and even an unboxing! But first, DIOR. 75 years ago following a devastating war, Paris designers scrambled toContinue reading “Bigger Than Fashion | Dior Couture Like Never Before – 75 Years In The Making”
I Didn’t Think I’d Be Doing A Part II So Soon | The Silenced Grief – Miscarriage
Video post. Last week I wrote about my struggle with “complicated grief” after the death of my grandmother. This weekend my family had another major loss. I promise to return to talking top travel and skincare tips soon, but first, this.
Grief. It’s Complicated.
I know people are yearning for positive content in an effort to escape our distressing reality, but for many, the path to “normal” post-COVID will be through grief. So while this may not be what anyone necessarily wants to read right now, this is what everyone needs to read. *This will not be my mostContinue reading “Grief. It’s Complicated.”
15 Easy Vacation Hacks To Make Weekdays At Home Feel Like A Holiday Away
As I watch with bated breathe to see if Italy will be one of the few EU countries to go rogue and open its borders to Americans this summer, I’m going stir crazy with cravings for a vacation. We’ve booked our August holidays with no change fees, so now we wait (will it be August,Continue reading “15 Easy Vacation Hacks To Make Weekdays At Home Feel Like A Holiday Away”
Day 1 Of My New Job | Let’s Contribute A Verse
“You must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are going to find it at all.”Dead Poets Society Today is my first day of work! As in the first day I am pursuing a more unconventional career in favor of my passions and writing. AmContinue reading “Day 1 Of My New Job | Let’s Contribute A Verse”
8 Universally Flattering Red Lipstick Shades For Every Occasion
I never thought I could wear red lipstick. Like so many of us, I was caught up in the nude lipstick trend and thought I would never be one of those red lipstick glamazons. In fairness, I am olive in complexion so those more common blue-based reds like Tom Ford’s F*cking Fabulous or Nars JungleContinue reading “8 Universally Flattering Red Lipstick Shades For Every Occasion”
Playing Princess Di | Recreate 12 Of Diana’s Most Iconic Looks
Imagine today with the late Princess Diana to guide our way? “The People’s Princess,” Diana’s legacy will forever be synonymous with divinity, encapsulating all the good this world has to offer. Not the least of which the fashion world. I remember being young and idolizing Princess Diana, not for her royal status, but for herContinue reading “Playing Princess Di | Recreate 12 Of Diana’s Most Iconic Looks”
Cortisol 101 | Drink This to Lower Stress & Anxiety (Made Easy)
There is no magic pill or potion to make stress and anxiety disappear. But we got juice. And that’s a start. It goes without saying, these are stressful times. Between home life, work life, work at home life, love life, family life, friend life, mask life, new normal life, and all the other factors comprisingContinue reading “Cortisol 101 | Drink This to Lower Stress & Anxiety (Made Easy)”
In My Cart | 7 Items I’m Eyeing Online Right Now
We’ve all done it: add an item(s) to our cart while online shopping then leave, look, read reviews, consider, ponder, look again, suddenly a month passes (even two) and that goodie(s) is still in our cart. I am VERY guilty of this. I love to add items to my cart then wait on promotions, seeContinue reading “In My Cart | 7 Items I’m Eyeing Online Right Now”
The Cheeky Genova 