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…

Ring in 2019 in Style

Whether your fashion staples include fur coats and statement jewelry (where are my #extra ladies at?) or you prefer to keep things simple, New Year’s Eve is a time for everyone to go OTT and literally sparkle. I live for any excuse to dress up, which is the sole reason I won’t be spending NYE in fuzzy slippers and a cozy PJ set on my couch. I rang in 2018 in a black velvet tube top and pant set and…

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…

Everything I Read in September + October 2018

It's a been a minute since I have done a book roundup! Actually, it's been about two months. I'm sorry about that, but I'm *obviously* not going to neglect you forever. Instead, I have combined everything I read in the months of September and October (as well as one I finished in November). Starred books were gifted by Random House! WORTH BUYING: There were a few books that I read this fall that were totally worth the purchase. a simple…

Upgrade Your Instagram Stories

Remember when none of us thought Instagram Stories were going to take off? Since launching in August of 2016, Instagram’s story feature has completely blown Snapchat out of the water. Let’s unpack that. While the two essentially do the same thing, Instagram stories seem to encourage one essential element that users are more attracted to: creativity. I remember reading once that we can consider cell phones and our online presence as extensions of our own body. Many people immediately write…

Fall 2018 Style Guide

So far, the only indication fall is among us are the changing leaves. I don’t know about you, but I've been sweating my booty off in NYC. It’s okay though, because my weather app predicts a chilly weekend + i’m here to save you with your Fall shopping list. This year we’re really into menswear, western style + animal print-- basically we’re channeling the 80’s minus the hairspray. I’m all for over-sized blazers, cowboy boots + unexpected colors. Pink for…

Ultra Fit Fest & The Rise of Group Fitness

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by how mind numbingly boring it is to run on a treadmill.  Same. I may be a little biased as an instructor, but I think we can all agree that group fitness is where it’s at in 2018 – and that’s not changing anytime soon.  The concept of group fitness is not a new one, so why is it all the rage as of late? One word: connection. In the current…

Finally FitFam: My Health Journey

When asked my spirit animal, I playfully say that I identify as a sloth; because I’m cute, lazy and most people like me. The thing is, I really like myself. My life is pretty amazing. Everything is in line; from my job to my boyfriend. As a blogger, I’m required to be an oversharer. So you probably already knew this. However, one thing that i’ve remained a little reluctant to share on social media is my workout regime. Don’t worry,…

Not Your Basic Bachelorette

This weekend we celebrated my cousin & BFF Melissa's bachelorette party! She writes and models regular for Mack in Style, so even if you don't know her personally, you're probably familiar with her! To say that it was the most extra, Instagram worthy celebration would be the understatement of the century. In collaboration with Melissa, who wanted to participate in the planning of her bach, I organized a bachelorette weekend in the Southampton, New York. I'm not going to lie,…