Summer is around the corner, which means lots of beach days, pool parties, destination weddings, and tropical vacations. Now, let’s start building our new warm weather staples: stylish sun-hats, strappy sandals, sexy swimsuits, and sassy sunnies… obvi! There is one summertime essential that is almost always forgotten until the last minute — coverups. Check out some […]

Mother’s Day is just a few days away! Be sure to grab a heartfelt card and order your gifts this week. In case you haven’t made your final decisions yet…we’ve got you covered. Here is the ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide, sure to make her smile (in any price range). Click any item below for […]

It is hard to believe that there are only FIVE more days until Christmas! If you’re like me, you still have some gift shopping to do. Don’t worry. You still have time (but not much). Here are a few of my favorite gifts under $100, that will arrive before Christmas. These faux leather leggings are uber […]

  Get those credit cards ready. It is official: the biggest and best sales of the year are here! We’ve got you covered for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week. You’ll find THE most comprehensive list of sales right here in the SB Shopping Guide. This list will be updated daily with the latest discounts and codes (bookmark this […]

Today Aleks and I are celebrating our 9 year wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed. And at the same time, it feels like we’ve been together for a lifetime. In honor of our special occasion, I’m sharing 9 tips for a happy marriage:    Do Something Special Everyday This […]

Have you ever decided to do something on a whim? Make a big move? Book a last minute trip? I know that life is not always conducive to this kind of madness, but when it is…just do it! I was originally planning to attend New York Fashion Week with a group of bloggers from Austin. […]

A few months ago, at the Nordstrom Beauty event, I had a chance to check out the wide variety of at-home products and devices that are available to consumers. I’ve always been particularly curious about personal Microdermabrasion and laser treatments. I finally had a chance to see one in action – the PMD (Personal Microdermabrasion) […]

You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards  –Steve Jobs First off, I’d like to thank you for sticking with me over the past few months. I would be lying if I told you that life has been perfect…contrary to the highlight reel of Instagram. I haven’t been able […]

There are only two days left to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Prices go back up August 7, so it’s time to make your final selections!  This sale is unique for one fabulous reason: ALL of the items are new arrivals. The deals are incredible. Check out my favorites (still in stock) with shoppable links below. To […]

Let’s talk skincare. THE single most important thing that you can do to keep your skin looking young is to protect it! You only get one epidermis and there is no fountain of youth. #truth  During summer, we are flooded with a multitude of “tanned” body images. It can be very tempting to bake in […]