I recently bought a princess-cut citrine stone ring with a triangular diamond on each side. With summer coming to a close, I knew I wanted some outfits to pair it with so that I wouldn't have to wait until sunny summer next year to wear it again. Fall is known for its jewel-toned color fashion: rich ruby, bold emerald, deep sapphire, etc. These vivid hues bring a richness to the cool weather, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Wear Mustard Yellow this Fall
The Effects of High Heels on Your Body
We’re all women here; thus the phrase, "A great pair of heels can make or break your outfit” has come out of our mouths (or our friends' mouths) at least once. What about the lesser known phrase, “A great pair of heels can make or break your BACK?” You’ve never heard that saying because I just made it up. But it’s true—studies have shown that extensive high-heel-wearing causes problems to several … [Read more...] about The Effects of High Heels on Your Body
Falling in Love with Gatsby
Last night I read the first chapter of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and nearly swooned. I read Gatsby for the first time my freshman year in college and wasn’t really a fan of the novel (it was an intro to literature class, and although I was enthusiastic, I was also very new to classics that resided outside of Jane Austen). I was irked by what I thought was the characters’ … [Read more...] about Falling in Love with Gatsby
4 Essential Tips for Buying Your First Car
Buying a car isn’t as easy as you think. In the movies, the protagonist walks into a dealership and the camera cuts away to him or her driving a car off the lot. But what about all that time in between? Young adults and teens today are buying their first cars and don’t have a clue what things like APR percentage is. It’s important to educate yourself on the current car market and what to expect … [Read more...] about 4 Essential Tips for Buying Your First Car