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Spring/Summer 2019 Trends

It's been a hot minute since I've done a fashion-related post on here-- and since we're finally starting to get some warmer weather, it seems like the right time to do it. What's Hot? Body diversity in advertising. Gone are the days that people expect to see sub-zero sized models in advertising. No, seriously, we're over it. I'm not here for body shaming anyone, but now is the time to show a little cellulite in bikini shots, some uneven cleavage…

May 2019 Book List

Hey cuties, welcome to another installment of my monthly reading list. While March was an A+ month in books, April was more of a B-- still good, but not as life changing as my last post. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this yet, but my goal in 2019 is to read 52 books. Last year my goal was 51, the year before it was 50. In my opinion, averaging a book a week is fantastic-- any any more than…

A Year of Bad Bitches

This month the Bad Bitch Book Club celebrated it's one year anniversary with book exchanges in Boston & New York City. To say that this club has been the most empowering accomplishment of my life would be completely valid. What I thought would be a small group of people I could chat about books with has evolved into a community of 300+ women who love to read. We've contributed thousands of book sales for female authors, have had some difficult…

April 2019 Book List

Since I have been a little behind on my reading goals this year, I knew I needed to step my game up in March. After all, for the first time ever I am actually being held accountable by others participating in the 50 book challenge. In my last post, where I detailed your Spring 2019 reading list I listed a handful of the books I intended to read in March. I'm proud to say I accomplished my goals, though it…

Spring 2019 Reading List

2019 has been a really good year of reading so far. I struggled through Becoming by Michelle Obama for the first two weeks. Don't get me wrong, her book was objectively good. She's also a queen that we are unworthy of! But the book was loooooong. Several people have recommended the audio book, so if you're thinking of diving in, I don't want to discourage you-- but perhaps take that route. Since then, I have bounced back with some phenomenal…

What’s up in 2019?

For the first time in 8 years of blogging, I've allowed myself to lean in to laziness. Prior to the end of 2018, I had never permitted myself to go more than 2 weeks without posting to my blog. As of recently, I just haven't cared enough to write. I have nothing urgent to say! I am tired of pouring my heart and soul into something that isn't providing any kind of financial gain. I would never--- EVER discontinue my…

The Best Books I Read in 2018

First of all, sorry I haven't been posting much lately. I've been trying to redirect my time towards things that are actually profitable. In the wise words of Demi Lovato "sorry not sorry." Additionally, I've been busy AF searching for apartments in New York. Things are going poorly, thanks for asking. Instead of posting weekly, religiously, I've been trying to publish only quality content-- even if that means going 10 days without any new articles. Have no fear, i'll never…

I Quit Fast Fashion

New Year’s Eve of last year I walked into Forever 21 with the goal of it being my last ever purchase from the store. I went straight to their jewelry section, where I knew I could find a pair of bedazzled chandelier earrings to go with my festive look. I was eager to to align my money and my morals, but first-- one last cheap pair of statement earrings. If you know me at all, you know that I am…

Gift Guide: The Men in Your Life

Whether it's your parent, your child or your significant other; the most difficult gifts to buy are usually for those who "have it all." My Dad is always the most challenging person to shop for. There are only so many Ralph Lauren half-zip sweaters you can buy someone before you look insincere. I passed that milestone awhile ago. He's got plenty of money to shop for himself, and owns nearly everything LL Bean has to offer. My Mom is pretty…

I Found My Old Research Paper on Sugar Daddies

As someone who has been writing for leisure for the past 7.5 years, I have many first drafts and incomplete confessionals that have never been seen by my readers. Today, I was casually browsing a google drive folder that I hadn't accessed since college, when I found a research paper I had written for a sociology class called "Sex & Society." I hadn't read the paper since I presented it to my summer class over three years ago-- the same…