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          Spirit of ’76

          July 2, 2026

          On Endings and Beginnings

          May 9, 2026

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          March 23, 2025

          The World Through Rose-Colored Glasses

          October 6, 2024

          On Endings and Beginnings

          May 9, 2026

          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

          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

          Spirit of ’76

          July 2, 2026

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          July 6, 2024

          BE the Change you Wish to See

          March 31, 2024

          Moxie Mama is SEVEN

          March 3, 2024
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            Spirit of ’76

            July 2, 2026

            On Endings and Beginnings

            May 9, 2026

            Acceptance, Courage, and Wisdom

            March 23, 2025

            The World Through Rose-Colored Glasses

            October 6, 2024

            On Endings and Beginnings

            May 9, 2026

            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

            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

            Spirit of ’76

            July 2, 2026

            Under Construction

            July 6, 2024

            BE the Change you Wish to See

            March 31, 2024

            Moxie Mama is SEVEN

            March 3, 2024
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BLOG PODCAST

On Throat Punches, Midlife, and Peeing Alone

Several years ago, my mom sent me a book.  I am not a violent person, but would often
February 5, 2020
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Surviving a Serial Killer

This is my friend Kathy--isn't she cute? You'd never know what a badass she is... 42 years ago,
January 14, 2020
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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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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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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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Little fash blackbook

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July 3, 2018
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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My Own “Midlife Becoming”

MOXIE

Finding MY Moxie

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Are you Meant for Moxie?

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mox-ie
/mäksē/

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

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