Smile File-One last thing!

Hi Friends! I have been a bit absent this week suffering from a little post holiday fever but I didn’t want 2011 to pass by and not say thank you. February 2011 is when I started this little corner of the internet and really I could not be more thankful that I did. I am so grateful for each and every visit and all the wonderful people I’ve been able to meet and get to know because of this blog-it’s… View Post

Smile File-Life is Grand

Friends, I read the most beautiful bit of advice on worrying this week on A CUP OF JO. “Picture that the Grand Canyon is your life–your past, present and future. Start envisioning the various parts of your life within the canyon: Over there is the day you were born, your third-grade choir performance, your job as a babysitter. Picture your present: There’s your apartment, your friends, your mom, the book you’re reading right now. Picture your future: There’s your next… View Post

What I Wore-Outfit Flurry!

Hi friends! I present my outfit flurry! Last week was pretty much a blur of activity and I thought best to sum up everything in one post for you. I gave you a sneak peek of my outfit for the Independent Fashion Bloggers’ Conference well here is the whole shebang :D. jacket-thrifted via goodwill; dress-thrifted via out of the closet; boots-urban outfitters; ring-made her think; necklace-free the nations It was rainy  hence the jacket and boots (gawsh! can’t believe I’m… View Post

Consider Me Lovely

Friends, this week has gone by in a flash! But I didn’t want the week to whiz by without mentioning the wonderful feature I took part in. This dears is the wonderful Rocquelle of Consider Me Lovely. Rocquelle runs an inspiring feature on her blog called Your Body Is Fabulous. She features women of all shapes and sizes and asks them: Why is your body fabulous? Well this week she asked me! I am so honored to appear next to… View Post

IFB Conference

Hi Friends so today is the Independent Fashion Bloggers’ Conference. I’m suuuuuper excited to meet the other bloggers and here’s a little sneak peek to what I’m wearing. You all know I love IFB! They provide so much useful information and I’m hoping work doesn’t interrupt my day too much so I can soak up all the knowledge I can. In case you want to virtually join us at the conference IFB provided a link to all the attendees to… View Post

Pocket Change Feature

Friends! I was featured last week in Pocket Change’s BeInStyle. I was super thrilled they contacted me and incredibly flattered since the last blogger they featured is a huge style crush and blogging inspiration, none other than Kristy Eléna of Full Time Fabulous, you can see her interview on BeInStyle here. They asked me some fun questions on style and blogging. Check out my interview here :D. Pocket Change is a fun site with tons of shopping tips. They have… View Post

Links á la Mode

It always makes my day to make Independent Fashion Bloggers’ Links á la Mode. I’m so happy that my faves in ethical swimwear was chosen this week, hopefully that means some extra love for the ethical brands :). Thanks always IFB for the honor and thank you Nubia for the sweet, sweet intro. Enjoy the links below, friends! Love Yourself Always and Forever. Edited by Nubia of NubiasNonsense Loving yourself might very well be the key of living a happy… View Post

Link Love With a Twist

I am super honored and touched to have been nominated twice in last weeks addition of Beautifully Invisible’s Link Love With a Twist. My post “Smile File-Oh These Word” was nominated by Bella of Citizen Rosebud. Bella is another huge style crush she is always eloquent and incredibly bold and brave and I really love and admire this woman.  My post “What I Wore-I Tumble” was nominated by Yvonne of Fashion RECON. Yvonne was one of my very first blogging… View Post

Uninhibited Style at Ambuji

Hi friends, I had the honor to guest post at Ambuji last week. Ambu’s task for me was to pick a piece of art that inspires me and evokes something that I don’t feel I articulate in my style. This is me blogging on Ambuji. I really admire Ambu and her blog for encouraging thoughtfulness and being bold in fashion and in life. I LOVE HER! No really, LOVE LOVE LOVE HER. This friends is Ambu. Gorgeous, no?! She is… View Post

Links á la Mode

My ode to tumblr made it to Links á la Mode. Really I’m so thrilled! Thank you Vahni from Grit & Glamour and Independent Fashion Bloggers. Vahni has a really special challenge to us bloggers. Love HER! Love the sense of community she fosters. Please enjoy her intro and all the links below. Hey blogger. Get over yourself. Seriously. Edited by Vahni of Grit & Glamour This week I’m fresh out of love and rainbows, so there will be no… View Post

Blog Love <3-The Blogsphere Is So Kind

I was gifted with some blog awards a little while ago from some pretty special ladies. Adorable Blog Award from- Jean of Jean of All Trades One Lovely Blog Award from-Laura of Artfully Artista Sunshine Award from-Madison of Fashion Tales Blogger Luxury- Rocquelle of Consider Me Lovely I am so very very honored and flattered that I was chosen by each of these bloggers. I know these lovelies have very long blogrolls and the decision they made to choose me… View Post

What I Wore-I Tumble

One of my besties works at the wonderful world of tumblr and to celebrate the end of  Internet Week New York tumblr threw a little celebration at the Hudson Hotel. I rarely, rarely go out in a real way, but I made an exception for my dear friend Danielle, tumblr and Internet Week :). (shirt-asos; skirt-thrifted; shoes-target; all jewelry gifted) How cute is tumblr’s old school graphic?! So charming. And the Sky Terrace at the Hudson Hotel is just goooorgeous.… View Post

IFB Links á la Mode

I am always really grateful to be featured on IFB’s Links á la Mode. The amount of bloggers who contribute and the quality of the content always sets a really high bar, so every time I make it I squeal and gasp. Last week I kind of had TWO(!) posts that made it, which had me flipping out with joy. Thrilled and really, really flattered. Thank you always IFB– I heart you like mad, thank you Jessie from Denimology for… View Post