Wow, a year passed already. One year ago, I hit the publish button, poured a glass of wine, set up Facebook Live and took the plunge on an idea that nagged at me for five years. In the midst of a total freakout over exposing myself and inviting strangers into my world,
Last year, as Moxie Mama was launching, Himself and I attended the Pittsburgh Film Office gala, Lights! Glamour! Action! (If you live in PGH, consider joining us!) Since I knew the blog was coming, I decided to go way outside my comfort zone with my dress choice…you may remember reading about
Years ago a friend was about to get married. I, the seasoned veteran bride of a year, was her go-to for questions. What she wanted to know: what did I miss from my single days? Frankly, I think she expected something like “toilet seats that are down,” “choosing my own TV shows,”
I shared my favorite deal and steal (yet uber fashionable) pea coat last week (check it HERE if you missed it). One of the questions I got after the post went up was “but do you wear that coat much?” Um, yes. Literally ALL THE TIME. I even did a search for
I have expensive tastes, not gonna lie. My great-grandmother and grandmother were EPICALLY fashionable, my mom had glorious clothes when I was a child, and I learned early to fill my closet with quality pieces that are or will become vintage classics. (There’s actually an entire blog post coming at some point
Ok a VERY silly song reference for the recent product test I tried for you all. I’ve done oil pulling off and on for years and have always liked the results–really clean teeth, brighter smile, and I actually seem to stay a bit healthier when I’m doing it–but I just get a
It’s January and dreary. If you’re like me, you are sick of everything in your closet because you’ve worn it all too much. I’ve shopped the sales and am no longer excited to add to my winter wardrobe anymore–I’m just so tired of the cold. As a stylist, I’m already looking toward
One of my besties just happens to also be the best makeup artist in Pittsburgh. Am I biased? You bet I am. The truth is that I did a brief stint as a promotional makeup artist back in another life, so even though she’s in my circle of trust, I am also
Winey Wednesday came back! After some tech difficulties during editing, It’s finally here. No matter what time of day it is, grab some wine (ok, maybe coffee) and take a look. And DON’T forget to get yourself SUBSCRIBED at the bottom of THIS PAGE HERE to be registered for all the best content
I was recently approached by friend and fellow stylist Niki Whittle to collaborate on some New Year’s resolutions. She connected international stylists to submit our best advice for an improved YOU for 2018. These men and women work in fashion all over the world (really! From South Africa to the UK to
Like many people at this time of year, I evaluate the successes and missteps of 2017 and make a plan for the new year. I choose a power word each year (2017 was DISRUPT you can read more about that HERE) and I like to use this time to journal, read, and
As a Mom of teens, finding ways to engage them is often challenging. They have social lives, can drive, and want to explore their new independence. Video gaming and social media add another complication to this as my boys often want to get online to join some sort of game party or
Dear Santa, Here’s what I think the Moxie Squad will want for Christmas and will want to buy for their friends and family! LUXE AND LOVELY Let’s start with some of my favorites from Stella and Dot! Their COVET collection is delicate and decadent. Initial letters and darling icons (Hey, PiPhi sisters,
LONG overdue! Have I mentioned to you all that I’ve been crazy for pleats all fall. Teased by the trend in the summer, I honestly worried the pleated skirt seemed a bit….juvenile, maybe? I (as always, seriously need to get out of my own way) just kind of paused on the idea.
The word style is both noun and verb. I love words that do this, because they take something inanimate and give it action and purpose. As a noun, it means a distinctive appearance. As a verb, it means to design or make into a particular form. Here’s where the difference lies: without
You’re up against a deadline. You are working on your computer on a huge project and have a million browser tabs and files open. As your fingers fly across the keyboard, the cursor can’t keep up with your speed. Lists surround you, and you are checking off every personal and professional “to-do”
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist a pun for this post. I love those pieces in my closet that are crazy versatile, but often they can get a little…stale looking. That staple and go-to piece can sometimes feel over used if it is too basic. The piece I go to ALL THE TIME
I have been struggling to write. Overwhelmed by back to school, changing jobs, a kid with multiple injuries, and all the stories we hear about shootings, wildfires, and hurricanes has been taking a serious toll on my mojo. It should be the perfect time to keep talking about setting our boundaries, right?
End of Summer Blues So it’s mid-August. The kids are gearing up for back-to-school any minute and most moms are losing their shit on a daily basis. Yup. I said it. I’m hearing from WAY too many moms that the burnout has reached “Disco Inferno Level.” No joke–I hear the words “crazy,”
Fighting With Fashion When I was a kid, my dad’s mom told my own mother that her hair was too long for a woman over 30. WHAT?!?!? No long hair after 30? Why was there a magical age for short hair? I followed fashion rules as a teen (see Let’s Talk About
