"I'll take a rum and Pepsi.." I sometimes wonder if this is how PepsiCo employees order my easy, go-to drink. Since I don't typically venture out from a few, standard drink options, I thought I'd use part of my weekend to see what other more adventurous alcohol drinkers might try. After all, it's not just personal style that can get stuck in a rut. In Texas, alcohol sales are governed differently than my home state of Iowa. Designated, private retailers sell alcohol during set hours, though ...
CASUAL CHIC AT HAPPY HOUR
Any woman who's had to wear clothes in the real world will likely tell you that women's outfits are regularly under higher scrutiny than those of our male peers. For this reason, I'm always extra careful if I know I'll be in a professional setting. This week, I was invited out to a happy hour. I decided to mix cocktail wear with office wear and came up with this black and white blend. Even though it wasn't technically a professional setting, I still wanted to be dressed up, and this way, ...
BEST FOOT FORWARD
For me, the easiest way to make an outfit is to build staples around one or two fun items. When planning this look, I knew I was going to be walking around a lot, so that meant ditching my traditional heels / wedges. When it comes to flats, if I must wear them, then they need to be fun and functional. These Sam Edelman sandals were perfect for the day; they're comfortable and dress up any outfit, even when it's black pants and a tank top. My other items came from Express, one of my favorite ...
MAKING A MOVE
It took a huge truck, a few planes, and one furry companion, but I finally made it to my destination. Anyone who has ever moved before knows how much work it is, and I somehow managed to make it happen in two weeks. As someone who has always been fairly discreet over social media, opening my life up in a blog is a new adventure. As long as it's not a gateway into selfie sticks and leaked photo scandals, I'll take the risk if it helps me stay connected to the people and place I called home. ...