Anxiety | The Elephant In The Room Is The One On My Chest

Anxiety is not universally experienced. This is how I understand and manage my anxiety as a bipolar person. Anxiety is a BIG topic. It’s unique to every person. For some, “reasonable” levels of anxiety are normal, and for others, anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder. So I am going to describe anxiety from myContinue reading “Anxiety | The Elephant In The Room Is The One On My Chest”

Top 5 Summer Sales To Shop This Weekend | Italian Edition

This weekend there are summer sales happening at every corner of the e-commerce universe. And as I have Italian holidays on the mind, what better to shop than sales featuring some of the top Italian designers? All of the boutiques below are especially special if you are outside of Italy as I’ve found that theseContinue reading “Top 5 Summer Sales To Shop This Weekend | Italian Edition”

Open Letter | Why I Run

I am an injured runner. While training for a marathon and running better than ever in my 20+ year career, I experienced an upper leg injury. After nearly two weeks off and pretending the pain would go away on its own, I’m finally going to see a doctor tomorrow. I am nervous for what’s toContinue reading “Open Letter | Why I Run”

From Pretty to Practical | Unique Gift Ideas To Make Every Bride Feel Luxe

Whether you’re throwing a socially distant wedding, simplifying your special day, or you’ve had to delay, 2020 has been a stressful year for brides. And what about all of those big milestones leading up to the wedding: the shower, the bachelorette party, even dress shopping? With so many wedding events being downsized, going digital, orContinue reading “From Pretty to Practical | Unique Gift Ideas To Make Every Bride Feel Luxe”

32 Maya Angelou Quotes To Inspire, Help, & Heal

Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. Without courage we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, orContinue reading “32 Maya Angelou Quotes To Inspire, Help, & Heal”

Kennedy Princess From The House Of Klein | Recreate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Most Iconic Looks

With the fictional Rachel Green and Carrie Bradshaw as inspiration, designers have routinely recycled 90’s fashion every few seasons. That said, it’s Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s classic aesthetic that has withstood the test of time. Understated. Sophisticated. Timeless. Bessette-Kennedy, wife of the late John F. Kennedy Jr., and former director of public relations at Calvin Klein Inc.,Continue reading “Kennedy Princess From The House Of Klein | Recreate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Most Iconic Looks”

For Dummies, The Series: Facial Oils

Facial oils, are they worth the hype? The hard truth is that facial oils are a ‘nice to have’ in your skincare routine. I wouldn’t categorize them as a staple like cleanser, exfoliant, serum, or moisturizer. A simple skincare routine can be complete without them. With that said, facial oils are a VERY NICE TOContinue reading “For Dummies, The Series: Facial Oils”

Where To Wander (Post-COVID) | Mark Italy’s Magical Aeolian Islands At The Top Of Your List

As we sit and wonder where to wander when travel begins again, put the both booming, yet low-key Aeolian Islands at the top of your list. For the travelers out there, this quarantine has been stifling, stripping us of the love that drives our curiosity, learning, and exploration. So now, as we eagerly await officialContinue reading “Where To Wander (Post-COVID) | Mark Italy’s Magical Aeolian Islands At The Top Of Your List”

Hat Box Travel | 13 “Must-Have” Hats For Your Next 13 Holidays

“A piece of magic is a hat.” – Martha Slither I LOVE a good hat, especially on holiday. They’re chic. They elevate any outfit. And they’re functional…most of the time. Whether they’re shielding you from the sun or helping you feel a bit extra, hats are the ultimate travel accessory. Destination: Copenhagen Ruslan Baginskiy –Continue reading “Hat Box Travel | 13 “Must-Have” Hats For Your Next 13 Holidays”

TRY My Balanced Work From Home Routine | 10 Lbs Down, 500 Miles Later, 1000x Happier

As the architect of my routine, I use structure to create balance. For many of us accustomed to a productive, reliable cubicle or cloistered office, Work From Home (WFH) has been really tough. For some it’s the distractions, for others it’s the lack of socialization, then there are those folks who can’t establish boundaries andContinue reading “TRY My Balanced Work From Home Routine | 10 Lbs Down, 500 Miles Later, 1000x Happier”