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Backburners: The Fall of Monogamy

A few months ago I found myself  blindsided and heartbroken. Years had gone by since someone had truly hurt me. Things hadn't felt right in a few weeks, but before that everything was blissful. He was perfect as far as I was concerned, as far as my friends knew, and as far as my heart trusted. He led me to believe that I was the one he imagined a future with. We were distant in physicality (proximity, not attraction) but…

Sinner Jacket: Style Saint

This summer a close friend of mine Chelsea (checkout her blog here) interned at Style Saint; a contemporary clothing company located in LA that is creating effortless style for Earth-loving babes! Their collection is made up of lace and silk pieces that are created locally, sustainably, and ETHICALLY. While we are obviously *obsessed* that Style Saint is eco-friendly, it helps that their ready-wear collection is not only adorable, but is also affordable. My first purchase: the "Saint Society" jacket. I had the option…

Product Review: Rebecca Minkoff MAB Tote

  Up until I studied abroad in Australia I was hopelessly devoted to my Rebecca Minkoff "Mini Mac" bag. Things changed when it was stolen (full story here). I was heartbroken but unable to buy a new one as my parents would legitimately murder me if I bought a designer handbag with my study abroad funds. Anyways-- upon my return to the states I didn't have a particular shortage on small bags, and was in desperate need of something bigger.…

Black Coffee

My original plan was to head home to my hometown of Marshfield after work; plans changed to meeting up with my former roommate Sarah and series of sangria at Scoozi on Newbury street in Boston. Sarah convinced me to go to a party in Dorchester. I had been to an Dorchester party once before, it was crowded and smelled bad and I never felt the need to go back. I had work the next morning and nowhere to stay that…

2014 predictions in Fashion

I've been away from the USA for 4 months now, so I haven't done a lot of fashion posts. SOO instead of talking about what clothes you should be wearing since there are some severe weather differences right now, I'm just going to post some pictures of my predictions for the new year in fashion (note: these are not my runway predictions but my trend predictions.) Some of these have already picked up, but I expect them only to get…

Fear is the heart of love

Wes had pale skin and wore tighter jeans than I did. He was conventionally good-looking, with intense cheekbones, longish-dark hair and a flawless smile. He had a handsome Facebook profile picture when he announced on the Suffolk University 2015 accepted student’s group that he would be living on the 4th floor of the 10 West dormitory that fall. It was that picture that inspired me to message him, letting him know he’d be my neighbor, and offering him my phone…

A Letter To A One-Night Stand.

I'd like to open this blog post by telling my dad, mom, aunt, uncle, etc to immediately close this tab. I'd like to thank my friends for overwhelming mass amounts of inspiration. I was originally very hesitant to publish this piece, not because I don't believe in every word I wrote, but because of the judgement that may come of it. However, I think it is more important that I speak up as opposed to preserving my reputation (do I…

MiniLuxe at Derby Street leaves a not-so-mini Impression

I don't write about beauty often because to be honest I can't really give my expertise (I am no makeup artist in other words). However, as a lifelong diva I know the difference between a good and bad experience at a nail salon. While I have had my share of both, my most recent visit to MiniLuxe at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham blew me away. What makes this place different from other places I have visited? - They…