Fashion, Beauty, Boston 3.8.13

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

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

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

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

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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Spring Wedding Wear: Save Your Sanity and Your Budget

Wedding Outfit

With spring wedding season right around the corner, I’m sure a lot of you are starting to look for what to wear. Choosing the perfect outfit to wear to a bachelorette party, shower and wedding can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I’ll be sharing some simple tips with you on how to stay on budget and find what you’re looking for without going crazy.

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