Pink in Paris + Hotel Costes

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When I was planning for our trip to Paris, I didn’t even think about where we would go or what we would do. I was more focused on packing all the perfect outfits for our 3 country trip. So after one of my meetings in…

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seeing red in Paris

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The title of this post might be confusing… no I was never angry in Paris. I couldn’t be… I simply LOVE PARIS! This was our second trip to Paris together and I left wanting to return immediately. My husband jokes that I’m annoying in Paris…

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Leopard long sleeve short dress + workout update

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First let me admit something… I’m not a leopard person. It’s just never been my thing — EXCEPT for the leopard coat I wore recently in Paris because (a) why not and (b) it reminded me of Anne Bancroft in the movie The Graduate. (And…

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best lipsticks for pale blondes

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I never used to wear red lipstick. Actually I stayed away from all lipstick. Growing up I only wore lip gloss because I thought my lips were too big! (Keep in mind this was before the Kardashians became famous.) It wasn’t until I went platinum…

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AiW in review… looking at the past + future!

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When the year comes to a close, I always try to spend time reflecting on how my time was spent. My focus during 2018 was looking for ways to grow AiW and learn to better manage my life/work balance. While I didn’t master either I…

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The new way to hydrate your skin

A couple weeks ago I shared one of the best parts about being a brand ambassador… which is trying new products before anyone else! Prior to leaving on our Paris/Marrakech/Munich trip I got to try out Olay’s newest product — Olay Calming Mist! And let…

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the coat you’ll want to add to your closet

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I had this vision of myself walking around Paris in a leopard jacket and sheer skirt.  Why this is strange isn’t the fact that I’m basically walking around half naked… it’s because it involves me wearing leopard. Truthfully, I’ve never been a huge leopard fan. But…

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Lessons to learn from the French

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I love Paris. I love the buildings, the culture, the pastries, and of course, the fashion. I really think it must be the most fashionable city in the world. Everyone just looks so elegant. It’s true what they say about Paris, it really just has…

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what to wear to a fall wedding

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“What do I wear to a wedding” is one of the number one DM/email questions I get. And admittedly, it’s hard to answer. So much of it depends on when, where, and what time the wedding is at. Along with if it’s casual or formal…

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La Mamounia… the Best Hotel in the World

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I’ve been dreaming about visiting Marrakesh for a long time. Ever since I first saw pictures of the architecture and beautiful geometric-inspired tile work it’s been on my bucket list. As someone from the Midwest United States, it’s always seemed like an exotic and mysterious…

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