PSA: Valentine’s Day is Next Week!

It's me again! Here to serve you with your yearly reminder that your girlfriend does not want a heart shaped necklace. Unless you are in 6th grade, in which case, it's a right of passage! Don't forget the Russell Stover chocolate box from CVS. Unless you are over the age of 18, in which case, gifting your significant other drug store candy is literally illegal. Anyways, let's start with the basics. chocolate & sweets Unless your girlfriend has specifically stated…

Quit Fast Fashion in 2018

Let me be blunt. If you still happily support a fast fashion retailer while being aware of the destruction these companies have on our planet, as well as the human rights violations that occur to the industry’s workforce, I—for lack of a better word — can’t. It was refreshing to see my Twitter feed filled with users denouncing the fast fashion store, H&M, after their racist sweatshirt was brought to the attention of Twitter. The Weeknd and G-Eazy separately announced…

I Love New York and Ben

As of yesterday it has officially been 2 years since I've moved to New York. In the beginning it was really difficult. Ben and I moved to the city with no money and very little job security. It was risky, but since I wasn't working and had no apartment in Boston, it was the only viable option. While I don't recommend doing this, sometimes it helps to throw yourself in the water. You'll learn to swim, and I promise eating…

January Q+A

Q: What is your everyday makeup? I remember you mentioning Marcelle BB Cream? Your skin always has such a healthy glow! A: Thank you! I usually wear St. Tropez self-tanner, so that explains ~the glow~ my everyday makeup is below. I’ll do a video to go with this soon! Concealer: Nars BB Cream: Marcelle Eyebrow Pencil: Anastasia Eyeshadow: Naked 1 by Urban Decay. I've tried them all and this one is by far the best. It's a classic. I have no need…

Rachel Zoe Box of Style Review

Hello Mack In Style! Nicole from Bolt Blogs here. It’s been awhile, but I’m so happy to be back and bring you some thoughts on the Rachel Zoe Box of Style subscription service. I signed up for the box after lusting over my boss’ beautiful boxes for two seasons and wanted to get in on the fun too. Cost This seasonal subscription box costs $100/quarter or $350 up front for the year. Most often you can get $10 off when…

11 Women that Inspire me Online

About a year ago I decided to unfollow anyone on social media that made me feel bad about myself. It’s hard to practice #selflove when everyone else seems to be chillaxing in Bali or in the Hamptons on Revolve’s dollar. Overall it was a great decision. Blogging is a huge part of my identity, and Instagram is part of the deal. It's important to alter your media consumption in a way that is healthy, but also inspiring. I've rounded up…

How to Style a Swimsuit

I probably speak for both of us when I say that I am freezing. For the past two weeks I have worn either tights or leggings under my pants. I haven't been able to take outfit photos for this blog! I have lived in a turtleneck, black parka jacket + my pompom hat. I AM STIR CRAZY. As a direct result of my misery, I booked a trip to Miami for March. Clearly I am not the only one who…

Everything I Read in 2017

Two weeks ago I completed my goal of reading 50 books in 2017.  I’ve been overwhelmed by how many of you have read my last article and decided to make a reading goal for this year. It’s really nice to make an impact, so thank you! Anyways, feminist queen Roxane Gay released her reading list today. I really enjoyed her format. So, instead of giving you the order of my reading, accompanied with a thumbs up or down, I will organize…

2017 in the Books

For better and for worse, the past year has changed me. I am, perhaps irrationally, convinced that we are living in the midst of the apocalypse. Yet despite my perception of impending doom, 2017 was the best year of my personal life. To some, the concept of a work-life balance is a myth. I’m fortunate enough that it is my reality. Many people will tell you soul mates do not exist. I’ve somehow managed to find mine. The majority of…

48 Hours in Des Moines

Iowa is the butt of every joke in movie history, but it is also where I was born and raised. Unless you're from the midwest, it's probably not somewhere you've thought of visiting. But there is actually a lot of cool shit going on in Des Moines.  Also, we are not the potato state. Where to Stay Downtown - The amazing thing about Des Moines is that what is expensive to us is probably normal anywhere else! The cost of living…