Product Review: Nutiva Organics Superfood Sampler Pack

I recently had the chance to try the Nutiva Superfood Sampler Pack. I love my superfoods and it was a delight to partner with Nutiva on this! Nutiva focuses on providing high-quality, healthy, and sustainable products. You can find out more about their missions and values on their website, but…

Winter Work Style: Sweater Dress

During the summer, I live in dresses and skirts. It's always a sad time when I have to put away the dresses and skirts for months on end and pull on pants again! That's why I love this sweater dress. I normally choose cocktail dresses, since they hit just about…

Four Myths about Insomnia

As long-time readers are well aware, I suffer from nightmare disorder and chronic insomnia. Last month I had the good fortune of a week or two of reprieve (which was so wonderful!), and I'm daring to hope that my sleeping problems are on the mend, but this is an affliction…

How to get pretty (natural) eye makeup

This look is delightfully simple---so simple that all you really need are a few photos to explain it! Here you have one of my most favorite and easiest eye makeup tutorial... First, apply a light coat of eyeshadow over the entire lid. Next, add a dab of eyeshadow on the…

Get Out and Go! Staying Fit During Heart Month

I'm delighted to partner with Staples this month for Heart Month! This month they are running the Get Out and Go campaign to encourage everyone to get outside for fresh air and fitness. There are a few reasons why this campaign is awesome: it helps you get outside and embrace…

Style inspiration: wearing a white coat in winter

There's something so very chic about a white coat in the winter. I like the classic look of a basic white coat, and it looks especially pretty with the snow all around! The first white coat I ever had, years and years ago, was a lovely short, fitted, belted jacket…

How to Build Cornerstone Habits

I think the first time I really *got* what it meant to build cornerstone habits was in reading One Year to an Organized Work Life by Regina Leeds (who I have mentioned before here and here). It's been a while since I last read that book, but she discusses the…

Tips for Applying Nail Polish

Nail polish is something I've never *really* gotten into that much, similar to foundation... but I've always been fascinated with it (unlike foundation). Recently I've started applying nail polish*, and I'm having fun with it! Here are my tips for applying nail polish, based on what I've learned though trial…

Easing into Exercise Slowly

My fitness routine changes pretty regularly. I do a lot of walking (since it's my #1 form of transportation!), but otherwise I feel as though there's a lot of ebb and flow with exercising. I'll go from running and doing power yoga sessions to light strength training at home to…

Outfit of the Day: Simple White Button-up

I love fashion... but I also really like simplicity in my outfits. And sometimes, that means going with a basic black-and-white ensemble: a simple white button-up shirt with black faux leather pants. Add some super curly hair in the way of paper bag curls, a swipe of purple lipstick, and…