High-waisted knit pants are my secret for looking taller in both photos and real life. I tried these pants on at Naaz, a local boutique in Fishtown, Philadelphia and immediately loved how I felt in them, aka tall.
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When J and I first got married (11 years ago!), it was his idea to start a weekly date night. He said that our lives would get more complicated with more responsibilities but we have to always prioritize us as a couple. Since then, we’ve been doing date night together on Friday nights. We’re each […]
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Since moving to Philadelphia in 2011, J and I love exploring the city and discovering new (to us) restaurants. Fishtown and Northern Liberties are two of our favorite areas that both have a great mix of quiet residential areas and vibrant city nightlife. There are so many good foodie spots that we associate with incredible memories and amazing food. Below are some Philadelphia gems I’ve been meaning to share for quite some time. I’ll keep adding to the list as I discover new places.
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The army green slip dress. Its lightweight material hugs every curve and bump. And yet, it’s difficult to move through a clothing rack and not stop to
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When I first found out that there would be a fashion-focused exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, I I knew two things immediately-I wanted to see the exhibit as soon as possible and I needed to be wearing something fabulous while doing it. So here is all about a day at the Dior exhibit in Philadelphia, in which I
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I had the chance to stay locally at a hotel that was different than past travel experiences. Staying at the Lokal Hotel in Old City gave me the opportunity to experience Philadelphia in a new way, almost as though I was visiting for the first time.
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My friend recently asked me for recommendations on what to wear to Diner en Blanc in Philadelphia since her and her husband are going in August. I thought it would be fun to turn my favorite white outfits into a blog post since I love the look of all white (before or after labor day).
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Julian, my brother Allen, Perry and I went to the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival a few weekends ago. We were surrounded by live music, gorgeous scenery and samplings of some of the best food Philly has to offer.
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When Julian and I first started planning Perry’s first birthday party, we knew a few things: 1) We wanted something nontraditional 2) we wanted it to be outdoors surrounded by greenery, and
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One of my favorite weekend morning activities is going to a local coffee shop and having a good cup of coffee. Sunday mornings are for taking your time. Here are some of my favorite coffee shops in Philly:
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There’s something special about Philadelphia in the fall. The air is cool and refreshing, pumpkins and squash dominate local cuisine, and shades of orange, brown and red take over our surroundings. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or live in the city, Philly has great options for date night that can turn a quiet night on […]
READ MOREPhiladelphia knows good beer. Independence Beer Garden, one of the newest beer gardens in the city, is a massive new outdoor restaurant in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. Located near the Liberty Bell Center and Independence National Historical Park, the restaurant serves over 40 kinds of regional and domestic craft beers. Distressed metal and repurposed wood, […]
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1. Visit a local flea market for some unique finds. 2. Reorganize your closet and create piles for donating clothes to charity, selling clothes to a consignment shop, and clothes destined for the trash can. 3. On a rainy day, binge watch a new TV series or host a movie marathon pajama party. 4. Pretend […]
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