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10 Resolutions for 2016

Hey, whats's up, hello! The end of the year is near: You begin telling yourself your ice-cream days are over, and that you'll limit your gym excuses to near-death experiences. Yoga, your mouth says, but your heart still lingers for the couch. The snow starts to fall and you keep re-downloading the Dominos app on your phone. The struggle has never been realer. New Years Resolutions don't need to be a lost cause. Last year, my sister's New Years Resolution was…

A Reason to Ask Him Out.

Despite the fact that I identify as a feminist and feel passionately about gender equality, 6 months ago I found myself in a sexist situation.  I had a hardcore crush on a guy I barely knew.  Admittedly, I was initially drawn to his appearance.  After all, he was wearing a collared shirt with a tie to class. His beard was scruffy and he wore club-master sunglasses.  It was obvious from the beginning that he was meant to be mine. Yet 'love at first sight' is an…

Crush on this.

Living in Boston can be a little frustrating when it comes to fashion. Few places carry the LA/NY designers that are ahead of the fashion curb, and it sometimes it seems like the only place that will solve your fashion crisis is the internet. However, while we're better known for our sports than our sample sales, Boston has a few great shops that make up for a small fashion scene. Crush Boutique is one of the exceptions. If you're leaning…

Five ways to improve your gifting skills.

I know. We live in a culture that is far too materialistic. Old Navy is opening on Thanksgiving this year for a pre-Black Friday sale, and I think thats pretty gross. Either way, gift giving is fun. You can tell someone you love them a hundred times a day and that is beautiful, but how often do you spoil them with materialistic love? Twice a year. Unless you have my friend's boyfriend who bought her an iPhone for Easter one year. I was once…

Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Fashionistas

Having a stylish person in your life has a lot of benefits. Don't know what to wear? Send them a picture. You don't even need to start with small talk, they are happy to help. Before you met your girlfriend you dressed like a basic bro, now you find yourself checking out other guys outfits on the street. While this girl probably has a Lauren Conrad skill level at gift giving, and that may be intimidating--- you too can't make…

Barcelona Photostory

Last week, while eating tapas drunk in Barcelona, I was introduced to a Ecuadorian photography student named Maria. After sharing a few glasses of champagne, the two of us decided to collaborate on a photoshoot. I'm so grateful for my wonderful friends Ariana and Amanda for agreeing to be part of this, I love you guys.  

Overalls, Culottes + Color for Fall.

I'm not going to lie, I told my friend Tori to dress cute for our Southwestern style brunch at Masa in the South End today. I didn't realize exactly how chic she'd look. I was going to post my outfit of the day, which also included culottes.... but hers was just so much better. We had both seen this ginger colored overall/jumpsuit featured on Who What Wear, but had I not see the article I never would have known it…

Shades Gain You Points, Guys.

When it comes to style and cleaning up nicely, men really do have it easy. With the ladies, there are so many variables in the mix of looking put together- the hair has to look right, the makeup shade has to match, the lipstick color has to be flattering, the clothes have to be slimming and stylish. But guys, for the most part, can roll out of bed looking great as long as their clothes are fit correctly. The downside…

The Suede Coat

It only looks expensive. I went to Primark last week, because that's what everyone in Boston did. Although they cover all their basis with their ethics policy, I'm still a little sketched out with sweat shops. You never really know. Anyways, with my nearly empty checking account in hand and my equally broke friend Blakeley by my side we took on Downtown Crossing. Everything there is essentially laser cut, and while it definitely doesn't look bad, it doesn't usually look…

Dissecting “IT”

What do the Chloé "Drew" bag, Triangl bikinis and mason jars have in common? To the blind eye, nothing at all, but to the social media savvy-- they all provoke an Instagram-induced eye roll. Why is it that all of these aesthetically pleasing things gauge such an unpleasant response? It is fairly easy to recognize that Triangl bathing suits make every girl look 10x tanner, nor do can we deny the functionality and timelessness that is constructed into the Drew bag. So,…