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Philadelphia Flower Show

Clearly Anna has royally annoyed Elsa, who must have fled Arrendelle and is hiding out somewhere in the Northeast, blanketing us with mounds of snow. MOUNDS!! It’s not even a helpful snow, snowing only on weekends or overnight so work never gets canceled. The stupid snow…

March 5, 2015
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Telling Trends

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the 90’s are making a comeback? Flares, jean jackets, and chunky shoes – it’s almost like the Spice girls have been stocking the shelves themselves. There’s only a few pieces of clothes still in…

February 27, 2015
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VoxBox – Pantene

So I know shampoo doesn’t relate at all to the theme of my website, but how can I say no to trying out new hair products? I will admit that I had some trepidation about trying Pantene products after my previous experience with Pantene’s Sheer…

February 26, 2015
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Bridesmaid Baubles || Navy & Pink

“Everything is awesome!! Everything is awesome when you’re part of a team!!” – Does anybody else have the LEGO movie theme song stuck in their head? If not, you probably will now. Ever since I watched the Oscars on Sunday, I have not been able…

February 24, 2015
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A Barbie Bachelorette – Pt. 2

So, I must apologize for the significant gap between posts. The life of a graduate student is always unpredictable and unfortunately last week I was sick with flu-like symptoms. I guess I should be grateful that classes were canceled because of Storm Juno and…

February 4, 2015
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Breakup Survival Kit

 As if we needed another reason to hate Monday’s, according to TED speaker David McCandleless they‘re the m. He also mentions that someone is more likely to break up in the winter, compared to the spring or summer months. Duh! With cold weather trapping you indoors, constant…

January 17, 2015
Valentine's Day Outfit from Polyvore
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Valentine’s Day Sparkle + Fluff

After my first Valentine’s day, overdone with a sparkly pink basket filled with chocolates and an embarrassing balloon that I kept stuffed in my locker all day, I quickly lost the desire for cheesy gifts. Back then, it was fun to carry around a sparkly…

January 12, 2015
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A Barbie Bachelorette – Pt. 1

If in case you hadn’t previously read, this August, I’ll be in my friend A’s wedding. A and I have been friends for ~12 years, but even if you only knew her for 12 minutes, you’d know in a heartbeat that her lifelong goal…

January 9, 2015
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Godiva, Russell Stover, Hershey…Fuggedaboutit!

I’m fully aware that Valentine’s is more than a month away, and most guys don’t start worrying about it till February 1st, but for anyone who wants to surprise their significant other with more than just a box of plastic-wrapped Russell Stover’s and gas-station…

January 4, 2015
One of my favorite places in CT - Old Saybrook
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Photographing the Family Estate

My boyfriend’s mother is a huge fan of PBS, and it was while I was eating my New Year’s Day breakfast, that I watched a special on Highclere Castle with her. Highclere Castle is the backdrop for the popular British drama Downton Abbey. The PBS special,…

January 2, 2015
Holiday Office Party from Polyvore
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Holiday Office Party

Holiday Office Party by favorsandfestivities Ever since one of my friends gave me a gift that was absolutely not to my taste, and I upset him by not being able to express the proper enthusiasm, I’ve been scared that I’ll disappoint someone when I…

December 24, 2014