Vinyls, where do we begin? Since I got over a breakup a few months ago, I knew I had to fall in love with a hobby that was something different from anything else that I already love. Yes, I'm a runner, a music lover, and have this blog, but I needed something a little different that could fuel my time.
Read moreSkinny Buffalo Chicken Dip
{ Ignore the crispy edges - got a little heat happy in the crockpot. }
There's nothing that can take me back to my hometown Buffalo, NY, than Buffalo Chicken Dip - well, besides Mighty Taco, wings, Grasso's pizza, Loganberry, and Bison french onion dip, but that's besides the point.
Read moreThings I Currently Love
To know me is to know that I'm pretty indecisive when it comes to the things I like, nonetheless love, which led me to start this little mini series - 'things I currently love'. Because we all know that it quickly changes. As November kicks off (seriously how is it already November?), I love the idea of reflecting back on the past month and a few things, places, recipes, etc., etc. that I love.
Read moreInstagram Accounts I Love
When it comes to my Instagram feed - it's pretty much a jumble of style bloggers, captivating fashion brands (hi, Revolve), a hefty amount of makeup bloggers, and a substantial amount of cheeky memes to get me through any week.
Read moreThe City That Slowly Stole My Heart
I'm coming up on my one year mark in the Queen City and I couldn't help, but feel a little sappy thinking about everything that happened, all those little tiny pieces that fell into place, to take me to a city that I never even visited before.
Read moreHow I De-Stress, Unwind, and Relax
Today is #NationalStressAwareness day and I figured it was pretty fitting to chat with you all about ways I unwind, take a breather, and just relax. I've always been a worrier; to the point where it creates unnecessary stress and anxiety in my life. It's inevitable...
Read moreLife as of Lately
{ Meeting of the creative minds calls for lots of vino. }
Every time I do one of these posts, I always mention how crazy the previous week was - you know the drill. From meetings to work to everything in between that fill up your calendar. Let's take a step back, shall we? Sometimes it's a little too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the week, that you don't stop and look around you and appreciate the little moments that make you smile. I'm guilty.
Read moreWhat I Always Carry In My Gym Bag
I admit, I'm a little obsessed with working out; whether it's the newest boutique classes (which I obvi can't afford) or the next best fitness Instagramer to follow -- I know it, have researched it, followed it or whatever you do these days.
Read moreIntrovert vs. Extrovert
Saying this week has been crazy is an understatement. From starting the week off on a late night (babysitting till 1 am didn't help) to work overload to marketing events post-work, you could say I needed a little breather.
Read moreThere's No Roadmap For Life
I know I've written about this topic before (see: Blueprint of Life), but I felt it was something that has continued to play a part of a lot of recent conversations I've had with friends - particularly girl friends.
Read more3 Lipsticks I Can't Live Without
{ L to R: Fireball Matte, Pink Me Up, Sugar Chic }
I love lipstick. Pretty much a given, right? I mean my blog is called Lipstick + Love. Let's just say collecting a large amount of lipstick shades is the best excuse to count purchasing another tube as brand 'research'. Sounds like a good enough excuse to me.
Read moreA Weekend In the Mountains
{ This view was stunning. No doubt about that. }
There's something about those Blue Ridge mountains that make my heart happy. I'm a northern girl at heart, but when you put me back in those Virginia mountains I get all kinds of happy.
Read moreCoconut Oil: Your Skin's Best Friend
{ This coconut oil works great or anything that's organic. }
When it comes to skincare, I'm no doctor - I'm actually far from it. But one thing I know for certain is coconut oil has been working wonders for my skin, especially my face.
Read moreYear of Yes
To know me, is to know that I love reality TV. Judge me, go ahead. If binge watching vintage (ok, I'm using that loosely) Vanderpump Rules episodes is wrong, I certainly do not want to be right.
Read more3 Go-to Veggie Inspired Recipes
The key to my heart is some baked seasonal veggies with a little (ok, hefty) glass of red wine. Mmm....
Read moreCucumber Gin Spritzer
A hefty glass of Malbec can pretty much remedy anything that ails me. Am I right or am I right? As much as a glass of vino is my go-to drink-of-choice, I'm always trolling for new cocktail recipes. Hi, Grapefruit Agave Marg and White Cranberry Sangria.
Read moreMy Fall Bucket List
Between my trip to Buffalo, complete with Tim Hortons coffee and kale, tomato, and garbanzo bean soup, and this "chilly" week in the Queen City - I'll be the first to say I'm ready for fall.
Read moreLife as of Lately: Fall Feels
Well, it's here. Yesterday I broke out a cozy knit sweater, which basically is my wardrobes way of signifying a season change. Let's just say I'm ready for all the things that fulfill my definition of cozy...
Read moreHome, but not quite home
Whenever I get together with my Roanoke friends in the Queen City, I'm always a little re-energized with the thought that we all moved here with one goal - to get out from our little bubble we called 'home'.
Read moreThings I Currently Love
With summer pretty much officially donezo (I still won't say bye to my white pants just yet), I've compiled a list of some of the current things I'm into lately.
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