Flannel Season | Plaid Sweater and Boyfriend Coat

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Top: Zara (similar here) || Coat: Zara (similar here) || Bottoms: Madewell jeans || Accessories: Madewell Small Transport Crossbody, Kate Spade necklace || Shoes: Old Navy (similar here)

Books I Did NOT Finish

I rarely give up on books. I once read all of War and Peace when I was 12 (even though I didn't understand the subject matter) because I didn't like the idea of a book beating me. I tend to love most books I read (especially the ones they made us read in school - I loved them all) and I think it takes a lot for me to not like a book. I've written 47 book reviews on this blog and I've only disliked two of the 47 so that should tell you something about how much it takes for me to actually stop reading a book and try to forget I even started it.

Confetti | Polka Dot Dress and Heeled Booties

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Dress: H&M (similar here) || Accessories: H&M clutch (old, similar here), Kate Spade necklace (similar here)  || Shoes: Sole Society Daphne 

The Gravy Boat | Checked Sweater Dress and Dotted Tights

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Dress: Forever 21 (old, similar here) || Accessories: Kate Spade bag (similar here), GAP tights (similar here) || Shoes: Forever 21 (old, similar here)

Copycat | Faux Leather Leggings and Suede Booties

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Top: Forever 21 sweater (similar here), Uniqlo blouse (on sale!) || Bottoms: LOFT || Accessories: Madewell Small Transport Crossbody, LouLou's necklace (similar here) || Shoes: Sole Society Flynn

Product Review: Physician's Formula Butter Highligher

Disclosure: I received complimentary press samples products or services for this post. As always, all opinions are my own. I only ever accept products I truly love or believe in.

One makeup product I've been incredibly picky about is highlighter. It's hard for me to find a highlighter that's in the perfect shade, has the correct amount of pigment (not to bright, not too subtle), and lasts for as long as I want it to. 

Enter Physician's Formula Butter Highlighters.

5 Tools All Fashionistas Should Have

My mom likes to say that you're clothes are only as nice as long as you take care of them, and I think she's right. Clothing care is important and something that I haven't really seen being talked about all that much in the fashion blogging community. I'm here to tell you about the things I always like to keep on hand for my fashion emergencies.

Leucchtturm 1917 vs. Moleskine

Bullet journaling is my jam and I've tried various notebooks for bullet journaling purposes over the years but the two most popular in the bujo community (that's the real acronym, by the way. Isn't it weird?) are the Moleskine large notebooks and the Leuchtturm1917 notebooks. They're very similar looking and yet a lot of people have very strong preferences for one or the other. I'm here to break down the pros and cons of each and hopefully provide insights and help for those of you who are new to bullet journaling. 

Work Edit | Olive Trousers and Rayon Blouse

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Coat: J.Crew (this season's version here) || Top: Uniqlo (on sale!) || Bottoms: LOFT || Accessories: Kate Spade necklace (similar here), Kate Spade bag (similar here) || Shoes: Zara (similar here)

Book Club: So You've Been Publicly Shamed

Jon Ronson has got to be one of my favorite reporters turned authors ever. His books are fascinatingly weird and funny while being incredibly insightful, well-written and entertaining - once I start, I don't stop reading his books until I'm done. Therefore it was with great excitement that  I reached for his book, So You've Been Publicly Shamed.

Photography and Blogging (Vol. 2): Camera Basics

I waited a while before I got my very first DSLR. I started my blog with a small point-and-shoot camera with the conviction that one doesn't need fancy equipment to be a style blogger. I actually still maintain that notion but that said, I happen to love the way my photos turn out with a lens that can give me that fancy blurred background. 

I took my time getting to learn the functions of my point-and-shoot, then learning all the functions of my interchangeable lens camera, and finally my DSLR. 

Full disclosure, I bought my current Canon EOS Rebel T5 from the refurbished section of the Canon website because I found that to be more affordable and less shady than a third party seller. If you have a tight budget, I recommend going the refurbished route as well. Buying fancy equipment is all well and good but unless you know how to use the functions, the camera is kind of wasted. Never fear, I am here to help you learn a couple of the basic functions of your DSLR to help get that perfect photo! There are three things you really need to understand first: Shutter Speed, ISO, and Aperture.

Ways I Practice Self-Care

There are so many guides out there for self-care, and it makes sense! In a world where we're expected to be "on" all the time for others, we have to make sure we take care of ourselves. I don't want to get into the benefits of self-care because chances are, you know it already and it's been talked about a lot by everyone else. Instead, I'm sharing my tips on what I like to do for self-care.

Book Club: The Hobbit

I don't know if there are any other Tolkien fans reading here but in case you aren't, this year is the 80th year anniversary of when The Hobbit was first published. In honor of that, I decided to re-read a book that meant so much to me during my childhood. 

Related post: Book Club: P.S. From Paris

Grunge Inspired | Midi Dress and Stan Smiths

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Dress: Zara (similar here) || Top: H&M (similar here) || Accessories: Madewell Small Transport crossbody, Kate Spade necklace (similar here) || Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith

Product Review: Missha All Around Safe Block

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If there's one thing my mom drilled into me as a kid, it's to take SPF seriously. My mother used to never let me out of the house unless I put on sunscreen of some kind. The older I get, the more I appreciate her advice as do a lot of other K-Beauty brands. If you've dipped your toes in the beauty community at all, you'll know that SPF is big thing because not only does it protect you against the sun's harmful UV radiation, it prevents skin cancers and premature aging. It'd be crazy not to use it, right?

I used to think sunscreens were basically all the same until I came across Missha's Safeblock in SPF 45. Missha is a Korean skincare brand and it's a popular one among k-beauty aficionados all over.

American Field

One of my favorite places to hang out in DC is Union Market. It's a warehouse in NE DC that hosts a lot of food and sundry vendors, some of which are permanent and some of which are pop ups. walk in and you'll encounter a lot of restaurants, pop up bars, artisans, a plant shop, a butcher, a fish market and many more! 

What NOT to Wear on a Flight

Travel season is upon ups! November and December are peak travel times due to the holidays so I figured now is a good time to talk about tips on how to dress while flying. Let's face it: air travel isn't always the most fun experience. There are long TSA lines, the dry recycled air, and the tight spaces that make for a less than enjoyable time. I'm here to help you figure out what NOT to wear so that your clothing can be one less thing to worry about during the stressful travel season.

Sweater Weather | Ruffle Collar Sweater and White Jeans

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Top: J.Crew Factory || Bottoms: J.Crew Toothpick jeans || Accessories: Madewell Small Transport crossbody, Kate Spade necklace (similar here) || Shoes: Zara (similar here)