Ryan Gosling…The Coloring Book

A little while ago my BF got me Colour Me Good, aka a Ryan (friggin!!!!) Gosling coloring book, aka the best coloring book ever ever ever.  Let me tell you, it is awesomely relaxing to color Ryan Gosling. I highly recommend it! Color Me Good is made in the UK by I LOVE MEL and it dons a label that says “Illustrator Against Human Trafficking (IAHT)”.   I could only find this one page on Kllective explaining IAHT,  so if… View Post

The Great Transition: Ethical Ankle Boots & How to Wear Them

I feel the weather in NY while still chilly has been subtly hinting Spring is on the horizon and so I thought it would be an apt time to go over the great transition item that is the ankle boot. Ankle boots are fantastic because they’re totally at home in Winter, Spring or Fall and there are a variety of styles that can fit in casual or evening looks. Ankle Boot Outfits-Casual For a casual look you can pair a… View Post

Good Habits: Take a Break

(image source) Happy Friday dears! I have a very real urge to print this out and frame it in my home because I am definitely one of those people who have to remind myself that it’s okay to relax. We all not only need to take breaks but we deserve them . So this weekend I’ve decided to treat myself to at least two of these breaks! How about you? View Post

Matt + Nat at Project NYC and Vaute Couture at NYFW

A lot has been going on in the past month. New York Fashion Week has come and gone and so have the fantastic trade shows for F/W 2013. I wanted to highlight two events in particular that I made a point to check out, Vaute Couture’s first full ready to wear show at NYFW and Matt + Nat at PROJECT NYC. Project NYC (bottom image courtesy of  ZOÏ Agency) I attended PROJECT NYC last summer and discovered Falling Whistles so… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links I Love

(image source) Happy Saturday lovelies!!! I hope you had a great week. I had the most wonderful Valentine’s Day! Can’t wait to share with you next week :). But till then here are some of my most favorite links from this week. SO useful!-Above, a guide of when to sew and when to glue in all your fun crafting. This is AWESOME, Victoria Secret is considering making a post mastectomy bra for cancer survivors. Amen(!) to forever trends. A great… View Post

Smile File: A Valentine From Me to You

(text added by me-Image courtesy of Darren Robertson at FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Hello my dear friends, I want to wish you an extra super Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you celebrate my favorite holiday or not, I still want you to know I think you are all THE JAM and I really appreciate every single one of you for reading made-to-travel. (These awesome giant posters are available for download at Oh Happy Day here) Have a gorgeous day friends. View Post

Valentine’s Day for Everyone

For me Valentine’s Day is not reserved just for your lover. It’s a day about all the lucky loves you have in your life; your friends, your family,  your favorite coworker. Valentine’s Day really gives you a great moment to show that you appreciate them and I encourage you to do so! Valentine’s Day Free Printable Cards (printable available here) I am dying for these cards!!! If you don’t know what Galentine’s Day is please go now and google! These… View Post

DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Valentine’s Day is my ultimate favorite! I completely understand that it could be considered a total Hallmark holiday, but a day about love and all those you love is something I can’t help but really get behind :). For me it’s really hard to find DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for men that I actually like! I’ve always been attracted to the scruffy, rough around the edges sort so while a jar of reasons I love you may be a great… View Post

7 Ethical Pinners to Follow on Pinterest

Hi friends I’ve been contributing to the group Ethical Fashion Bloggers for a handful of months now and it’s been GREAT. The Ethical Fashion Bloggers are meant to be a resource for blogging about ethical fashion and I’m really proud and happy to be a part of it. I haven’t been sharing posts with you lovely readers because thus far my posts were directly related to blogging, but I think this one is a good one for you guys too!!… View Post

I Heart the Internet-Links I Love

(image source) Happy Monday dears! Hope you enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday! Congrats to the Ravens and all their fans :D. And congrats to Beyoncé for KILLING IT last night. Loved, loved, loved the performance. Please enjoy some loved links from last week. Happy Reading! Pictured above-could someone please please please have a wedding in India just like this and invite me! Such wonderful advice on living an inspired life. Fun! 16 celebrities when they were in high school :P. This… View Post

Ethical Lipstick Roundup-Some New Faves

L-R: Tarte Glamazon 12 Hour Lipstick in Bold-$26; Radiant Cosmetics Moisturizing Lipstick-$18; ZUZU Luxe in Dollhouse Pink-$15.19; Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in Spirited-$24 So friends, I’ve gone a little lipstick crazy. Yes, it’s a super commitment to wear lipstick all day and it takes a bit of getting used to, but I love love love the look and adding a dash of color on my lips really makes me feel a little bolder and braver no matter what I’m wearing.… View Post