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On Trend: Bomber Jackets

November 15, 2016


Now that Fall is in full swing, it's time to trade in our shorts for boyfriend jeans, our sandals for leather boots, and our sun hats for scarves. 

As Sarah and I compile a list of our favorite things for Fall (a full list is in the works), we decided to give you a sneak peek of one item on the list, bomber jackets. 

Bomber jackets are perfect for Fall. They give you just enough warmth to fight those crisp Autumn winds, without making you break a sweat once you head indoors. Not only are they functional, but they can easily go from day to night with the help of a few accessories. 

The key to a good bomber is finding one that won't break your bank. As I was shopping this morning (in my pajamas and with a large coffee, as all online shopping should be done), I saw some jackets for as high as $1,300 (a jacket that costs as much as my rent?! No thanks!). So my friends, I decided to save you the gut-wrenching process of price tag heartbreak, and share my own list of cute and affordable bomber jackets!

My Favorite Pick: The Style Club "Babe" bomber from Nordstrom.  This jacket will keep you warm while showing off your sassy personality. 

Southern Sweetness: Cotton Candy Rose Gold Bomber from Behind the Glass. This boutique in Auburn, Alabama is my favorite place to shop. This satin bomber helps me bring a little bit of the South to NY, and as a bonus, it looks great with a baseball hat.

Classic Comfort: The Kasey Bomber from Brandy Melville. This is my favorite jacket for work. I can wear it with my high-waisted corduroy skirt and my Adidas, or my jeans and Converse to be comfortable all day. My favorite part about the Kasey is the fur lining, (faux of course!) which keeps me warm and cozy.

Cute With an Edge: Patches Zip-Up from Romwe. This bomber keeps you warm while showing some personality. The classic army green gives it a retro vibe, and as a bonus it is by far the most affordable jacket in my search!

Chic and Shining: Silence+Noise Metallic Bomber from Urban Outfitters. This jacket will help you shine bright and shine far on your night out. Wear it with a crop top or with a dress, and you are sure to stand out in the crowd. 

Now it's time to pour that glass of wine, get into your coziest pjs, and online shop to your heart's content!
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Let's Choose Love

November 10, 2016




Well one thing is for sure, within the past few days America has been through the wringer. I struggled for a long time on whether or not we should write something about all this political chaos, but finally decided that this blog promised to give y’all stories about our lives and struggles, and this is definitely one of them.

Let me start off by saying that I am not here to pick apart either candidate, I am here to share a different side of the story, the one that happens after all the votes have been counted, the one that happens between friends and family. The hate between parties right now is so palpable; I feel it when I glance at my social media, walk down Fifth Avenue, or even when I’m shopping at Target. Right now I feel like America is a child of divorce being forced to choose whether we want to live with mom or dad. What worries me is that these sour feelings aren’t limited to strangers on the street, they follow us home; this week I have witnessed this negativity break family and friends apart. Luckily, my family and I were blessed with a similar mindset, and to us it was clear which candidate should lead us into the future. All was fine on the home front, but in New York, a really good friend and I are in a world divided, and through all of the negativity I have struggled to accurately voice my feelings on the situation.

Let me start with what I do know about my friend. My friend is caring, hilarious, loyal, faithful, generous, loving, honorable, passionate, and has been one of the most important people in my life for the past six years. We have had disagreements before and I’m sure we will disagree again; however, this difference in opinion seemed too large to overlook.

So what do we do when we don’t see eye-to-eye with a loved one? Y’ALL, WE TALK ABOUT IT. I appreciate people speaking out for what they believe in. I am obsessed with the fact that this amazing country allows us to speak our minds, but if we are not coming from a place of love and understanding, then what are we aiming to accomplish? Instead of jumping to conclusions, my best and I sat down and talked about what we felt strongly about, and most importantly about how we will not let this affect our friendship. We were able to hear and respect the other’s opinions, and we came from a place of understanding and love.


So here is what I have decided to do now that the election is over: spread love. Remember that when tragedy strikes, we don’t run to the President asking for hugs and support, we run to our family and friends. Everyone is struggling and everyone is trying to make it through life, and hateful words and actions from either side will not ease struggle, it will facilitate it. On an average day in the country we are not sides, we are not parties, we are human beings, and we are all just trying to do our best to get by.
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Create & Cultivate ATL Conference

November 7, 2016

Picture from Create & Cultivate Website
Last month, I attended the Create & Cultivate Conference here in Atlanta. I've been an avid reader of the Create & Cultivate website for a few years now, and twice a year they put on conferences for bloggers and entrepreneurs in different cities where you can hear from, learn from and network with other successful or aspiring women who work in the digital space. There are a lot of bloggers and business owners, as well as people who worked in PR & Social Media. Basically, this conference is for people who want to create something of their own and cultivate their creation to grow to be something successful.
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