“Faith it ’til you Make it.”
I’m a big fan of “fake it ’til you make it.” In fact, I’m such a fan that I can say with 96% confidence it’ll be a future Mantra around these rosy parts in coming…
View PostHow to wear a Jumpsuit & feel good about it! (+ HUGE sale alert!)
Can we talk about how cute this jumpsuit is?! While I always lovelovelove a cute skirt + top combo or swing dress for springtime, there is seriously no confidence boost like a kickass jumpsuit. Girlfriend,…
View Post“I am prepared to perform.”
Somehow, we never think we’re “ready.” We never feel truly ready to shine – never feel 100% confident in pulling back the red curtain and stepping into the limelight. We get sucked into the “trying”…
View PostSave the Date.
It’s loooooooong overdue time for another Friday Bridesday post, dontchathink?? If you’re new around these rosy parts (a big fat welcome!), J and I are getting married this fall. Check out the bottom of this…
View PostFebruary: Links I Love (+ Target giveaway)
It feels like today only comes every four years…Happy Leap Year, friends! In the spirit of time flying by, the month is already over, and spring is juuuuuuust about upon us. Oh, happy day. Since today…
View Post“Give up Guilt.”
We hear all the time that shaming is bad. Body shaming yourself or others – shaming anyone for something, really – isn’t exactly encouraged practice. Shame is this intense feeling that you yourself are bad;…
View Post“I don’t try. I DO.”
“Try” is an awful word, really. “I’ll TRY to do better.” “I’ll TRY to make it.” “I’ll TRY to think of a better solution.” “I’ll TRY to get up earlier.” “I’ll TRY to quit smoking,…
View Post“What are you waiting for?”
I’m gonna cut right to the chase: you’re holding yourself back. A few Monday’s ago, we chatted about taking action steps towards your dreams and goals. Being able to say to yourself, “But what…
View Post“What are you gonna do about it?”
Happy. Monday. Rosy. People. Who’s excited about this brand spankin’ new week??? For those of you awesome folks on the CUR Sunday newsbreak, this lil’ Monday Mantra might feel a bit familiar. (; But y’all…
View Post“Today is no ordinary day.”
Merry (few days after) Christmas and Happy (few days before) New Year’s! I hope your holidays have included amazing, exciting, relaxing, and fulfilling times with family and friends galore. Now this week…this week is rough.…
View Post“Succeed on purpose.”
“Succeed on purpose.” Well, that’s a no-brainer, right? Of COURSE you want to succeed, and you’ve got faith in yourself to know that if you succeed…hopefully it ain’t an accident! But why do you want…
View Post“I will choose joy.”
I had a whole other post planned for today, but it’s getting really good and real and personal and deep, and it’s better suited for closer to springtime. So I guess you’ll have to…
View Post“Get a little gritty, darling.”
Grit. It’s this word that seems a little vague, more fitting for a fun coffee mug than a Monday mantra. But today I’m wearing my favorite combat boots and I’m feeling edgy and daring, so…
View PostHow to find the right Side Hustle for YOU.
Remember NYNB? ICYMI for all of 2015, New Year, New Blog is a series I’m doing with this gal to tackle a different blogging topic every month to just teach you the stuff you need…
View Post“Be weird. Break the averages.” (Shawn Achor + The Happiness Advantage)
ICYMI: I’m in Seattle. And the whole time zone difference thing is throwing. me. off. How do West Coasters wake up knowing they’re already three hours behind a good chunk of the country? I…
View PostWhy you need a contract to work with brands (+ how to write one!).
Why hello there, Friday. Nice of you to show up. It’s been a long week here, and there’s soooooo much I feel like I should tell you soon, so brace yo’selves: that’s happening. But for…
View Post3 years, 6 tips. [ + ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS!]
Tomorrow marks 3 YEARS of dating J! Dude. I know that 3 years is like nothing to some people, and it’s like forever to others, but can I just go a little mushy for a…
View Post“It’s an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing.”
“It’s either an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing.” As I was sipping some really, really good coffee this morning mulling over today’s Monday Mantra, I came across this quote…
View PostWhy you need to get paid to blog.
How’s September treating you? We’re getting back into the academic life (read: skimming most of our readings and embracing senioritis) and basking in the glory that is the PSL. It’s back, folks. The dark days are…
View PostGrey Draped Dress, Ten Ways
HUMP DAAAAY! Can we bring the camel back? Because between a midweek funny to make ya laugh, a long holiday weekend, and the return of the PSL, I’d say this week has been nothing short…
View Post
