Today's my birthday, and in today's post I'm reflecting back on a quick fun, trip we took last week to celebrate. Growing up in the midwest, I never thought I would be able to take a weekend road trip down to Florida (this trip was actually my first time there in 20 years). And I [...]
Tonight's post is basically a photo journal entry from today's fun, but laid-back day off. Wednesday is my Saturday, which is weird, but nice because I don't have to deal with crowds. I really love days where I have some time to explore a little bit. Now that I've been working from home, I make [...]
Memorial Day is here and that means it's sundress season! Finally warm enough in the midwest to go without a sweater, and I'm loving it (for now — hopefully it doesn't heat up too much more too soon). My go-to place for a reasonably priced dress is H&M. Sunday we went to the local farmer's [...]
I recently finished Mindy Kaling's second book, "Why Not Me?" As a fan of the actress and television writer, I got a kick out of her first book, "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" I picked up her second non-fiction piece a couple months ago, and finally got around to reading it. I finished it [...]
This year's Grammy red carpet had an interesting mix of styles. Here are my top looks from the award show. 1. Katy Perry Katy Perry looked gorgeously old-Hollywood in this sparkling dress, and she also debuted her new lavender hair color. 2. Taylor Swift Taylor Swift stunned on the red carpet in this mermaid-like gown, [...]
From sparkles to strange three-piece outfits and hoop skirt dresses, there were many fabulous and not-so-great looks on the Golden Globes red carpet tonight. These are my top five picks for best-dressed at tonight's Golden Globes. 1. Viola Davis in Donna Karan Atelier The beautiful Viola Davis wore my favorite look of the evening. I love [...]
Regardless of your plans, it's fun to add some sparkle to your look on New Year's Eve. Whether you're staying in for a quiet night of champagne, heading to a friends house to enjoy close company, hitting a bar or celebrating at a fancy venue, Life's a Cup of Tea brings you four look ideas [...]
The holidays are a time for fun — which might be a reason the "ugly sweater" is so popular this time of year. There are even places online to rent them. According to Time, the ugly sweater trend started back in the 80s, with a certain public figure who has been in the news lately [...]
Looking for the right fit is often a challenge. It's what makes shopping difficult. No matter your body type — thin, curvy or somewhere in between — finding the perfect fit is a rarity. So when eShakti contacted me about reviewing one of their dresses, I worried that it might not fit properly, but then [...]
Pantone, the do or die when it comes to deciding hues in home and fashion each year, has announced colors for spring 2015. The shades fall into the categories of "cool" and "neutral," what Pantone describes as following "a minimalistic en plein air theme, taking a cue from nature."In womenswear, we will be seeing a lot [...]
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