My Mom’s Style Rules

Mar 12 20 Comments
Advice From My Mother

My mother and I–we don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to fashion. She’s much more classic à la Jackie O., whereas I’m more Mary-Kate Olsen mixed with how Angela Chase might dress like if she were real and in her 20s Despite our differences, my mom taught me two important fashion lessons: 1. [...]

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Fashion, Beauty, Boston 3.8.13

Mar 8 15 Comments
Fashion Beauty Boston

Welcome to a brand new round up I’m dubbing Fashion, Beauty, Boston. Every Friday I’ll be sharing links from my favorite Boston bloggers. Many of you outside Boston may not know this, but Boston has a very strong and supportive blogging community that encompasses everything from home design to fashion to food. You name it, [...]

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My Blogging Journey

Mar 6 6 Comments
on-being-a-blogger

A dapper Scottish man at a party recently asked me how long I’ve been blogging. I always have to pause before I answer this question. I’ve been blogging at Those Graces for almost three years, but I’ve been putting my feelings, thoughts and opinions on the Internet before there was a word for what I [...]

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How to Find the Best Eyeshadow Color for Your Eyes

Mar 4 12 Comments
Blue Eyeshadow

When it comes to makeup, it’s easy to fall into comfort zones. You’re running late so you throw on a few swipes of cream eyeshadow. One minute and you’re ready to run out the door! If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to fall back on what’s easiest instead of stepping outside what we’re used [...]

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On Learning to Go Places Alone

Feb 27 8 Comments
alone

It would be a lie to say I’ve always been comfortable going out by myself. Truth is, it took years to be fine with shrugging my shoulders and accepting that I may very well end up at a party or concert where I didn’t know a soul. I do simple daily things alone: I take [...]

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Red Lipstick Challenge: Wearing Red Lipstick for a Year

Feb 21 12 Comments
Red Lipstick Challenge

I’ve been waiting to share this announcement. As the days passed by and I put off saying anything, I realized I needed to challenge myself in ways bigger than my mini-monthly challenges. So here it is: I’m going to wear red lipstick (almost) every day for an entire year. The Spark After I finished my [...]

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