Splurgeworthy: Sperry’s
In my quest to find the perfect gym shoes, I found uber nautical Sperry’s. For $89. But…. I ended up returning them for a second pair of Nike’s. And then I found these. Yes, please. Marshalls: $39.99
Vanessa
V: Tips for Going Gluten Free
If you have followed our FitNess category, you know staying in shape is a constant struggle. In the last decade or so, that struggle has escalated. Now, my doctor has prescribed one week of a gluten-free diet and a celiac disease test. Then, we’ll move on from there. Something tells me, though, I should be saying goodbye …
V: Wedded Bliss
Dress: Nordstrom Rack, $59 Shoes: Nine West, $27 Cuff: $5 As you may have noticed, we’ve been a little MIA during the month of June. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you! We are in the process of giving the Cookie Cutter Couture you know and love a total facelift. Of course, we both managed to …
V: Organize Your Scarves
Organizing my closet is totally easy and stress-free said absolutely no one ever. When I came upon the seriously overwhelming task, I did what any other girl does when she feels like getting DIY. I hit up Pinterest. Hard. I realized I first needed to organize my accessories, namely scarves. I bought two scarf hangers from Target. …
ShopSpotlight: Ross Vegas
You didn’t think I’d leave Vegas without a souvenir (or six), did you? This may have been the best 8 a.m. decision yet. Ross Las Vegas. Here are my guilt-free discounted purchases. G by Guess Keeper Sandal, $16 Nine West Wedges, $27
Get Creative: Mother’s Day
Let me tell you, the floral section of any store today was popping. Yet, as I was perusing the sea of picked-over peonies, it dawned on me. Men are clueless. Look, I’m really sorry. I am. I had not one, but two come up to me desperately looking for help. Which is why I am …
Splurge-worthy: The Almost 30-Heel
Give me a minute… I’m reflecting on that title. Is this even possible? I remember when I was 20-something, my go-to heel was the itty-bitty stiletto. Then something funny started happening. Suddenly, my “comfortable” heels weren’t comfortable anymore. You can imagine how detrimental that could be for someone who invested oh-so-lovingly into their collection… It …
Yum: Healthier Eggplant Parmesan
I wanted to recreate a dish my friend Caroline served that was absolutely delicious, eggplant Parmesan. Unfortunately, I had no idea how to pick a good eggplant. Here is a quick cheat sheet- (Thank you Google!) – Avoid any with brown, soft spots – The skin should be glossy, not dull – Knock on it gently. …
Yum: Frozen Kale Bars
I’ve recently pointed out my transition to moving closer to work… Therefore, I’m also navigating the world of cooking for one. While I appreciate the Costco sized bag of kale (thanks mom!), it can be pretty daunting eating 198476 pounds alone. You can imagine how amazing it was to stumble across this golden tactic: freezing kale …
V: Welcome Home!
It’s funny… This website has seemingly acted like a narrative of what’s going on in our lives. Therefore, I figured it’s only fitting to expand our blog to include lifestyle topics such as decorating and organizing your new home. Yes… there comes a time where you actually like shopping for towels. And cutting boards. And … oh, …