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          March 23, 2025

          The World Through Rose-Colored Glasses

          October 6, 2024

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          July 6, 2024

          Being Vs. Doing–part 2 of “BE the Change”

          April 5, 2024

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          June 11, 2021

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          December 13, 2019

          The Queen of Halloween

          October 30, 2019

          Self-Improvement September

          September 4, 2019

          Be Your Best Advocate

          March 29, 2021

          There’s Something About Sunscreen

          June 2, 2019

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          January 6, 2019

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          May 2, 2018

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          July 6, 2024

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          March 31, 2024

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          March 3, 2024

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          January 20, 2024
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              Acceptance, Courage, and Wisdom

              March 23, 2025

              The World Through Rose-Colored Glasses

              October 6, 2024

              Under Construction

              July 6, 2024

              Being Vs. Doing–part 2 of “BE the Change”

              April 5, 2024

              I am Not Ready–Thing 2 graduates

              June 11, 2021

              How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

              December 13, 2019

              The Queen of Halloween

              October 30, 2019

              Self-Improvement September

              September 4, 2019

              Be Your Best Advocate

              March 29, 2021

              There’s Something About Sunscreen

              June 2, 2019

              Floating to find true REST

              January 6, 2019

              The (Sweaty, Insomniac) Princess and the Pea

              May 2, 2018

              Under Construction

              July 6, 2024

              BE the Change you Wish to See

              March 31, 2024

              Moxie Mama is SEVEN

              March 3, 2024

              False Starts and New Beginnings

              January 20, 2024
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      BLOG MOXIE

      The Roaring 20’s and My Words for Them…

      Three words for the year. This year, I'm keeping them in verb state and present tense. This seems
      January 1, 2020
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      BLOG

      A LUMAZE-ing Holiday Spectacular

      If you have been waiting for holiday shopping guides from me, my apologies.  I will have one coming--gifts
      December 14, 2019
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      BLOG FAMILY

      How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

      Mood. It's been quiet here.  The holiday gift guides remain in draft mode. Cards unsent, gifts unwrapped.  I'll
      December 13, 2019
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      BLOG

      Wedding Gown Reinvented

      In 1996, I got married to Himself, the greatest man I know to this day. We had a
      October 26, 2019
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      BLOG

      John Hughes was my Stylist

      A new and fun series kicking off with my favorite fashionable movie styles, imagined for TODAY.

      September 16, 2019
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      BLOG

      Fashion Week Recap

      A note from Sam: As I went to publish my recap and review of Pittsburgh Fashion week, an

      September 22, 2018
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      BLOG

      Introducing my NEW installment (and it’s very cheeky name)

      Did you know I do a regular live chat on Facebook and Instagram?  Yup, I do.  And I

      September 7, 2018
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      BLOG

      Nordstrom Anniversary Sale–Battle plan for YOU

      What is the #nsale Ok, so I was super excited for the #nsale this year.  I have Like

      July 16, 2018
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      BLOG

      A Kinder, Gentler Swimsuit Shopping Experience

      I recently put out a survey on Instagram–how do you feel about swimsuit shopping?  The choices, though limiting,

      July 11, 2018
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      BLOG

      Little fash blackbook

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      July 3, 2018
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      BLOG

      Red Carpet Ready

      Last year, as Moxie Mama was launching, Himself and I attended the Pittsburgh Film Office gala, Lights! Glamour!

      February 28, 2018
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      BLOG

      Making a Statement

      I shared my favorite deal and steal (yet uber fashionable) pea coat last week (check it HERE if

      February 7, 2018
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      BLOG

      The Hunt for Haute–part one, Vestiaire Collective

      I have expensive tastes, not gonna lie. My great-grandmother and grandmother were EPICALLY fashionable, my mom had glorious

      January 29, 2018
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      BLOG

      Shopping HIS Closet

      It’s January and dreary. If you’re like me, you are sick of everything in your closet because you’ve

      January 23, 2018
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      BLOG

      The Makeup Virtuoso

      One of my besties just happens to also be the best makeup artist in Pittsburgh.  Am I biased?

      January 13, 2018
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      BLOG

      Style Resolutions: Our Tips from the Top 2018

      I was recently approached by friend and fellow stylist Niki Whittle to collaborate on some New Year’s resolutions.

      January 2, 2018
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      BLOG

      Pleats, Please!

      LONG overdue!  Have I mentioned to you all that I’ve been crazy for pleats all fall.  Teased by

      November 21, 2017
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      BLOG

      When Stacy London Liked my Outfit

      The word style is both noun and verb.  I love words that do this, because they take something

      November 5, 2017
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      BLOG

      A Case of the Greys

      I have been struggling to write.  Overwhelmed by back to school, changing jobs, a kid with multiple injuries,

      October 14, 2017
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      BLOG MOXIE

      Getting “Over” Fashion Rules

      Fighting With Fashion When I was a kid, my dad’s mom told my own mother that her hair

      August 15, 2017
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      ABOUT SAM

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      EXTROVERT. IMAGE CONSULTANT. SPEAKER. MAMA. STYLIST. WIFE. AIREDALE "TERROR" LOVER. OVER-USER OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!

      Short attention span? Great 30 second overview of my current obsessions and what I do.  Cameos from Guinness the Menace and our squatter dog, Eli.  Swearing included.

      MOXIE

      My Own “Midlife Becoming”

      MOXIE

      Finding MY Moxie

      MOXIE

      Are you Meant for Moxie?

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      mox-ie
      /mäksē/

      n. (informal) force of
      character, determination, or nerve.

      “When you’ve got moxie, you need the clothes to match”

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