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The must-have beauty essentials that survived my twenties and made it into my travel bag (plus some new faves) Lately, I’ve been thinking about my packing routines and how they’ve evolved since my twenties when I was doing a ton of traveling. Back then, trying to decide which beauty products to pack was usually anxiety… Read more
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My Foolproof Formula for Putting Together a Weekend Wardrobe You Can Actually Live In Off for a long weekend to visit family in D.C, I wanted to make our annual family road trip a laid back, intimate adventure. Usually, I plan our vacations meticulously, filling every free moment with an excursion or outing and then… Read more
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This piece was written in partnership with Korean fashion retailer, Ooahan When I was offered the chance to partner with a contemporary K-fashion retailer, I was a bit skeptical. After all, I knew nothing about Korean fashion. Nevertheless, I welcomed the learning opportunity, the chance to explore some new brands, and a market I hadn’t… Read more
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The screen-free survival kit for keeping little ones entertained, engaged, and (mostly) meltdown-free on the road. Every year my husband and I take a long weekend, round up the kids, pack up the SUV and embark on a road trip to explore a new pocket of the country. It’s by no means glamorous. But that’s… Read more
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Wearing a denim vest in the depths of winter is quite unexpected and exactly the kind of styling moment that separates the effortlessly chic from the merely practical. This time of year, wardrobes tend to skew toward the predictable so the denim vest offers a fresh take. This season, I’ve managed to take it from… Read more
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The temperature in New York is doing that dreaded thing it does and dipping low. Which means it’s time to reach into the depths of my closet for my chunkiest sweaters. If there’s one thing Chicago winters have taught me growing up, it’s the mastering of knit layering as a seasonal survival skill. But unlike… Read more