Yesterday, there was a cold front in the Tampa Bay Area. It was the first time since the Autumn season officially started that temperatures dropped from the low 90’s and mid-80’s and dropped into the 40’s. Today, it’s a different story. It’s back in the 70’s and I tossed my sweater and boots for gaucho pants, a tank,…
I LOVE clothes and I LOVE shopping my own closet for great staples. It helps me appreciate the items that I own and saves me from putting a dent in my pocket. People often ask me where I get different articles of clothing from and most of the time it’s a thrift store or an item that I…
I’m always in the phase of cleaning/assessing/reorganizing my closet, so on a random Friday evening I decided to do a little cleaning and I stumbled upon a really dope utility jacket that I bought at Old Navy a few years ago. I was living in Chicago and it was snowing and cold, but not freezing so…
If you could turn your passion into a career, would you take a leap of faith to make it happen? That’s exactly what Cortnie Elizabeth, the brains and beauty behind the Love, Cortnie handbag company did when she decided to leave the worlds of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy for a fashion career. After earning a…
Have you ever put on an article of clothing and suddenly felt like you had more pep in your step? That’s exactly how I feel when I slip on these fringe shorts. I’ve always walked to the beat of my own drum when it comes to what I wear. I go by the “business in the…
Fall in Florida is pretty much perfect. We have amazing weather in the low 80’s and crisp cool winds that make you feel all giddy inside. It’s the exciting feeling of Pumpkin Spice without the calories. What’s most intriguing about Fall in my neck of the woods is how easy it is to transition my…
Hey, B&B friends! I’m back with more of my fashion musings! This time around it’s all about texture and neutrals. September is one of my favorite seasons because it’s our intro to amazing Fall weather. Leaves begin to change colors and temperatures start to drop. It’s a perfect reflection of transition and that’s exactly the…
Summer’s one of my my favorite times of year. Even though I live in Florida and have the luxury of experiencing fairly warm weather year-round, there’s something about this time of year that makes things come alive with music festivals, carnivals, BBQs, beach days, Rocket Pops and more! One of the best summers I’ve ever…
Have you ever discovered a beauty product that pretty much changed the way you styled your hair? I was fortunate to have an aha moment with my hair after trying the Trio 3-In-1 Digital Curling Iron by José Eber Styling Tools. I’ve had pretty bad luck when it came to using curling wands. If I didn’t…
Do y’all remember the scene from the movie Waiting to Exhale where Robin finally gets rid of her deadbeat boyfriend Troy in that epic balcony scene? One of my favorite lines from that exchange is when she tells him to take his “leather-wearing in the summertime” self on about his business. I’ve always been tickled by…