Poor Girl’s Guide to Makeup and Skincare

When you grow older there are fewer materialistic things that truly excite you in a childlike way. Even Disneyland magic fades with age.  As silly as it sounds, one thing that still exhilarates me is walking into a good makeup store. Charlie may have had the Chocolate Factory, but I have Sephora. My eyes light up upon entering and by the time I've worked my way through the store, my hand looks like an artist's palette from testing every product and my wrists…

Our Bipartisan Valentines

Do you remember the scene in Mean Girls where the water fountain in the mall turns into a watering hole in the jungle? Well, that’s how Facebook has felt lately. For many of us it’s frustrating. For other, alienating. We have one thing in common, we both find this political climate utterly exhausting. For many of us it’s all-consuming. I’m tired of the hate that I personally feel, and I’m confident i’m not alone. So this Valentine’s Day, i’d like…

Valentine’s Day in Boston

Yes, I know you hate Valentines Day. No, you can't avoid it. For this year's Valentine's Day feature we decided to give you a little taste of Boston. Whether you're celebrating with your lover or your bestie, we chose to share with you a few of our favorite spots that will leave your mouth watering by the time you're done reading this. We promise this won't be too cheesy... Itadaki @itadakiboston / Itadaki Boston / @ItadakiBoston The first time I was…

Mind Your Manners

I am no expert on manners. I am not a Duchess. I don't rub elbows with Lords and Ladies. My family doesn't hold a "high tea" fit for a queen, even though we certainly do guzzle the magical liquid down in enormous quantities (tea solves everything, but that is a story for another day). I didn't go to cotillion to fine tune my etiquette and learn the fox trot. Luckily, my parents simply raised me correctly, instilling proper conduct and manners…

Girl Crush: Cassie DePecol

cassie depecol has been doing cool sh*t. Warsaw, Poland via Expedition_196 At the moment, nothing is quite as scary as the nightly news. Despite the nightmare on Pennsylvania Ave, something happened today that gives me hope for the future. Cassie DePecol just broke the world record for First Female To Visit Every Country On Earth In Record Time. She visited all 196 sovereign nations in just 18 months. Look, I don't advise you to print out a world map, quit your job,…

Ace V-DAY 2017

Although your credit card bill probably still reflects your holiday spending, that isn't going to stop Valentine's Day from showing up in two weeks. I know, I know, it's a "Hallmark" holiday, but that isn't going to excuse you from celebrating it. If your haven't thought about what you want to get your love yet for v-day, I am more than happy to help. All the gifts I have suggested cost less than $250, because I got your back. *cue the sexy…

Hats Off to Bespolk

I hate winter clothing. I would rather shiver and be soaked by rain and melting snow flakes wearing a smart-looking wool coat than a weather appropriate, waterproof, puffy down one. I survived last winter wearing only heeled Chelsea boots except when I absolutely had to surrender to rain boots (huge NBD but feel like I deserve some sort of award for this). Hats mess my hair up. I can't tell you how much I strongly dislike walking into an overheated store…

Why We March.

I was 8 days old when my grandmother Rev. Helen “Heili” Moore was ordained as an Episcopal priest at Trinity Church in Boston. Of the countless baptisms she’s performed, her very first was on me. Holidays were often spent watching my grandmother perform a sermon before breakfast. I have countless photos of her in a white robe; always paired with a perfect blowout. My grandfather, Tom “Papa” Moore, is also fiercely devoted to his faith. He works as the Executive…

Hot Looks for Cold Nights

Going out in the winter can be a pain for a number of reasons. It's hard not to get salt stains on your shoes in the North East, and most of your turtlenecks are less than sexy. Fortunately, you read this blog and I have a couple hot outfit ideas for you.   Velvet Blazer + Bodysuit + boots  Whatever you want to wear on bottoms is up for you; skater skirts and high-rise jeans recommended.   Velvet blazer Blazers: Missguided $23,…

New Years 2017

This year I was really reluctant to write a resolutions article. It’s not that I don’t plan on attempting self-improvement next year (I do.) Nor was it that I have failed to complete a resolution in the past (I have.) I’m just lazy, and a little tired of writing the same article 5 years in a row. If I were to write one of these articles, it would be to tell you to: 1.) Be early for your social engagements,…