“Pause to respond, not react.”

“Pause to respond, not react.”

This dose of Monday Mantra motivation has been brought to you by an inspirational chat with my momma, who is essentially my sage of wisdom besides being my blossoming photog, best friend, dressing room laughing…

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“Fail forward.”

“Fail forward.”

You know this whole “lean in” thing, right? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and general #bosslady, wrote a book of that title inspiring women everywhere to re-think how we think career, motherhood, feminism – the…

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6 Common SEO Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)

6 Common SEO Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)

Month 7 of New Year, New Blog is coming to a close, and this month we’re talking SEO. Earlier this month, we talked about some SEO basics, and today we’re going to talk about mistakes.…

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Will you be my Bridesmaids?

Will you be my Bridesmaids?

If you’re new to these parts (a big fat welcome!), let me clue you in…I’m a sappy romantic kinda gal who tears up (read: sobs disgustingly) over movie love stories and Huffington Post anniversary news…

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“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”

What’s more uncomfortable than a Monday? I’m all about that Namastay in Bed mantra, as I’m sure most of the entire population of humankind is too, but a Monday is just *particularly* ripe for staying…

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S(E)O What? The Basics of SEO

S(E)O What? The Basics of SEO

Here marks the halfway point of New Year, New Blog (fondly dubbed NYNB) – a year-long blogging project embarked upon by Taylor and I to dive headfirst into twelve different pieces of the blogging puzzle…one theme…

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Cold-Shoulder Dress, Ten Ways

Cold-Shoulder Dress, Ten Ways

It’s baaaaaack! One of my personal favorite series to put on in these parts, because shooting with my mom is just kinda a hoot. Welcome back to One Thing, Ten Ways, where I take some of…

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“Quit worrying about tomorrow like it’s promised.”

“Quit worrying about tomorrow like it’s promised.”

What a way to start the week, right? I saw this gem on Pinterest the other night and literally gasped: “We worry about tomorrow like it’s promised.” Heavy, right? And true. So comes this tidbit…

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Setting the Stage: 7 Blog Photography Tips

Setting the Stage: 7 Blog Photography Tips

Hola, amigas! It’s that time of the month – time for New Year, New Blog numero uno for June. (My español is just en pointe this morning, eh?) In case you’re new to these parts…

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“Keep going. You are getting better everyday.”

“Keep going. You are getting better everyday.”

WOOOOO MONDAY! Who’s excited?!?! My guess is everyone, since today will likely be full of barbecue-ing and beaching and not being at work. #rejoice. But just like Christmas, please for the love of all that is ‘Murica,…

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Google Analytics 2.0

Google Analytics 2.0

**Welcome to NYNB Part Deuce for May! In case you missed it, we’ve been chatting analytics, because it’s basically the bane of all of our blogging existences. Overdramatic? Taylor and I think not. But today,…

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How to Plan a Wedding in One Weekend

How to Plan a Wedding in One Weekend

Or in other words, Bridal Expos 101. Welcome to another Friday Brideday, where we get sappy for everlasting luuuurvvvveee and all things wedding. In case ya missed it, I got engaged and am now wedding…

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Polka dot Romper, Ten Ways (+ $50 Giveaway!)

Polka dot Romper, Ten Ways (+ $50 Giveaway!)

Happy day-after-Mother’s-Day, all! Make mom’s day again by shooting her a call and telling her how beautiful she is, inside and out. My momma is my best friend, so it was so beyond lovely to…

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Track Yo’Self: Google Analytics 101

Track Yo’Self: Google Analytics 101

As Tay and I write this, it’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re lacking in margaritas and tacos – you feel our pain? Instead, we’re about to get down and jiggy with one of our favorite…

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Accent On: From the Waist Up (+$250 giveaway!)

Accent On: From the Waist Up (+$250 giveaway!)

When the weather gets warmer (fina-freakin’-lly, amiright East Coasters???), I find myself straying away from accessories and going right for the simple, easy and loose things to just throw on and go. Maybe it’s just…

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From “Why me?” to “What now?”

From “Why me?” to “What now?”

Sometimes, s*** hits the fan. Whether it’s a seemingly simple bad day, a string of unwanted mishaps, or a drastically unfortunate cloud that’s bigtime raining on your parade, there’s bound to be a time where you…

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April: Links I Love

April: Links I Love

WOW WHERE DOES TIME GO. I mean, I get it – we’re all busy, and month after month feels like just a week and we’re longing for more time all the time to just get…

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“Just focus, and keep aiming.”

“Just focus, and keep aiming.”

I’m really digging arrows lately. Maybe that sounds way too I-haven’t-had-my-morning-coffee-yet, but hear me out. The symbolism behind arrows just rocks my world, and I can’t think of a better way to literally fly into…

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Navy Petal Dress, Ten Ways

Navy Petal Dress, Ten Ways

Alright, alright – I admit it. This is just too much fun. Thank the heavens you were digging this series the first time around, because I think it’s here to stick around for awhile! Welcome…

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15 Blogging Timesavers

15 Blogging Timesavers

How was your week? Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT sunny here in Philadelphia at all. Boo. We’re breaking back out the coats in the middle of spring, which is SO not even cool,…

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