3 Steps to Using the Marie Kondo Method To Cut Out Clutter with Radical Gratitude

Summer technically doesn't start until June 20th, and that means there is still time for... Spring cleaning. No excuses! You heard me!

I recently did a MAJOR simplification of my life and a foray into minimalism, using a process I learned in a book that I'm looking forward to sharing with you. I love this teaching because it focuses on your attitude, and attitude is EVERYTHING.

Smooth Spring Ahead: How I Ditch the Winter Frizz

I hope you're having a beautiful start to your Spring! I just finished my yearly hair spring smoothing treatment, which cuts through the frizz and leaves my hair feeling smoother and refreshed for the new season.

Let me show you everything Stitch Fix ever sent me!

How Your Coffee Habit Could be Sabotaging Your Career

Coffee is a subject of controversy every new year. I'm personally working to cut it out now that I've learned it actually increases the stress hormone cortisol. (Talk about sabotage!) I'm replacing my morning coffee with healthy homemade green juice which has given me more stable energy!

A closer alternative to coffee I've fallen in love with is Dandy Blend, which is a great choice if you want to recreate any type of creamy coffee or Dirty Chai. I use this whenever I'm going off coffee for the first several days, or whenever I'm craving the richness of coffee but want no caffeine. Dandy Blend is made from dandelion root, weird I know, but it has health benefits you can read about on its listing.

Rasa keeps coming back to the top of my list due to its adaptogenic qualities and low to no caffiene. It is made of herbal ingredients that actually fight and reverse cortisol and give energy without caffeine. My husband Rob who often battles adrenal fatigue loves Rasa. I enjoy it plain but don't love adding creamer to this. He used to make me a cup daily which I'd then follow with coffee (I know, shame on me!) when I confessed, I also suggested he keep the Rasa for himself, since it's pricey.

But regardless of what you choose to drink in the morning time, I want to share with you one key thing I've learned from working in a professional office environment. This one took me years, ladies!! Listen to me: not all workplace mugs are created equal. Let me save you the pain so you can learn from my mistakes...

Staying Fit, Stylish, and Prepared for Anything - the fun way!

 

So you have a shopping itch, and an ultra busy schedule that keeps you on the run? Me too. Good news- I have a few ideas that could help you scratch that shopping itch and be fabulously prepared for last-minute gift giving. This will be HUGE with lots of gatherings, birthdays, showers, and holidays coming up...

Blogilates Stretch Challenge: Join Me!

Have you made daily stretching part of your morning routine yet? Stretching improves flexibility which is key to fitness and protection from injury - and stretching is very good for improving blood circulation and mood! 

Good stretching is part of my optimal 5am morning routine. You can read more about that right here.

YThere is an awesome stretch challenge on Instagram right now and I'm hoping you'll join me. We're on day 3 of 30. There is still time to join in! I don't want you to miss this.

Closet Organization DIY Idea for Shoes: Using Cardboard Boxes, in 3 Simple Steps!

As a young business woman, I have struggled to expand and improve my wardrobe at a low cost. When you finally get to the point that you've got a good collection going, it's hard to keep it all organized -especially shoes. The options out there for shoe organization were either pricey or just weren't doing it for me.

Here is a cool closet organization DIY idea I had using the iconic "You Look Gorgeous" cardboard box from LeTote! If you haven't heard of LeTote, check out my LeTote Review and prepare to fall in love with this company! If you decide to get LeTote through one of my affiliate links, you will be supporting the blog cause.

Trunk Club and Le Tote for Larger Sizes

Hi loves! I have personally been loving Le Tote, (see my post on that here: LeTote Review) but if you're looking for an option for sizes 10+, I think you need to know a few services my mom and I discovered a few months ago! I want you to know that I make a small commission off the link that powers my blog cause IF you decide to get it.

Gwynnie Bee

The first is called Gwynnie Bee, and it is a great answer for women who are looking to expand their fashion/business wardrobe quickly, but don't necessarily have the cash to buy it all at once! It's actually a rental service so you're allowed to wear anything you want from the box as much as you want, which is really nice. LeTote costs around $50 up front, but Gwynnie Bee is only $10 to try, so now's the time to check it out! No strings attached, don't you love it? Here is my Mom's complete review of Gwynnie Bee! Click to see my mom's Gwynnie Bee Review

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Dia&Co

The second service is Dia & Co which just came on the scene. It's not a rental service, it's much more like Trunk Club, but the prices are so much better than even Gwynnie Bee. So, you pay a $20 styling fee and an actual stylist looks at your style survey plus anything else you sent them (like your Pinterest page) to make you a custom box of items in your price range. Allelujiah! You keep what you like and that styling fee goes toward anything you keep, which is kindof nice.

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~Never stop learning, growing, and reaching.~
Laura

A TRUE True&Co Review: How True&Co is a Major Win for All Women - Including YOU

I have read many True&Co reviews, and decided to make you this one ultimate review that covers it all. I have already covered True&Co as one of the best women-for-women companies, but this one gets into the nitty gritty.

Get the truth: Real-Life Stitch Fix Review

Take the short quiz at the end to see if Stitch Fix is right for you! And if you love it and buy through my link then thank you because you are supporting my blog cause!

Years of college didn't do much for my style, and now that I've transitioned into an upscale office environment, I am forever grateful for Stitch Fix. Even now, in May 2017, I'm still enjoying Stitch Fix!

True and Co for Larger Sizes

We've all been seeing amazing ads for True and Co bra company and loving their concept. I'm a huge True and Co fan myself and have done a couple reviews with promo codes. However, they don't have a size range that fits all sizes.

But now, for more endowed ladies, there really are some great options out there!

Rent the Runway Unlimited Promo Code

It was a good day - all forces seemed to converge to make my closet totally runway worthy. I found an upscale clothing rental service that sends you 3 items in a box and lets you swap them out over and over - I am on the waiting list and just can't wait to try it!

Before I go on, you should know that this post contains promo codes and affiliate links, which means I may be compensated for any purchase made through these links.

What am I talking about? It's the Rent the Runway Unlimited program.

At $139 a month, Rent the Runway costs a lot - so I'm sharing a Promo Code (sign up through this link to get $20 off your first month - and combine that with ou're also supporting my awesome blog cause!), and my link to 3 other (cheaper) alternatives... no lines, no waiting!

And PSST If all you want is one dress one time, I have a promo code for that too: 20% off your first order with PROMO CODE: FIRST (only through my link!)

Le Tote Promo Code

I have been seriously in LOVE with Le Tote- it has done so much for my personal style over the past few months and I'm a bit addicted. I think you will be too! SIGN UP FOR LE TOTE thru this link to show some love This is an affiliate link, built so I can give you a discount. You get your first box FREE through that link. Read my disclaimer and how your click supports my blog cause!

For Promo Code information, and if you're curious if Le Tote is worth it, see my recent blog post where I totally dish: Is Le Tote Worth It ?

3 Best Reasons to Get the Fab Fit Fun Box

I cancelled my Birchbox subscription this month after receiving too many pitifully small product samples, and even a few repeated products. I just remember saying to myself, "I could walk around the cosmetics section of my local Macy's and get better samples than this!" 

So, I found Fab Fit Fun through a Facebook ad, and although significantly more expensive, I think this could be the answer to the lame-jane smallies issue that had me fed up with Birchbox. Instead of samples, Fab Fit Fun sends big, beautiful full size items with a value of over $200, for less than half the price- sounds pretty luxe to me.

True and Co Review and Promo Codes

Image above: "Across The Universe" bra in black, Bag of Tricks

Up to $40 off coupon codes! True&Co made me a big promise when I went to their site... to match me with the perfect bra for free! They did it, and I do so many of these box things I'm about to send you on a promo-code spree for the best possible savings.

Is LeTote Worth It? Ask yourself these 3 questions...

My home-run box: I LOVED everything here from LeTote!

If you're just joining the work force or getting back into an office job, it can be a total shock turning over a tag and seeing the high price for simple pieces. I was very discouraged coming out of college only to find I couldn't really afford the clothes that would help me look the part in my first full-time position.

Today's Alternatives to Trunk Club are Even Better than Way Back Then

Updated for 2025! Trunk Club was an excellent free "try before you buy" service that I loved. But, not long after it was acquired by Nordstrom the styling service was discontinued. After having 2 kids and having made some career milestones, I'm ready to upgrade my style again... and to my relief, several styling services are thriving and ready to serve- no lines, no waiting. Here are the best three based on my personal experience!

Rent Your Wardrobe - 3 Best Alternatives to Gwynnie Bee

Updated for 2018! Here are the best Gwynnie Bee alternatives that I have foundm, which also coveres women smaller than a size 10! As a young professional these options (alone or combined) are a great way to stay trendy and build my wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Thanks for reading my blog - I'm all about finding cool new ways to change HOW I do things! And before I go on, you should know that this post contains promo codes and affiliate links, which means I may be compensated for any purchase made through these links.

Announcement about my Wedding!

Announcement: You'll notice that occasionally on my blog there will be posts regarding my wedding planning. I'm getting married on August 16th and planning for this has taken a lot of my creative energy and time, but it will all be so worth it! You'll see that sometimes I use my blog to share my wedding inspiration and information with my bridesmaids.

Don't lose hope- I promise to continue to post helpful things I'm learning from my classes and workshops along the way! I hope you don't mind the pretty wedding stuff though in the mean time. :)

PS: I'm getting married to this handsome man who did an incredible surprise marriage proposal !

Here are some of my Bridesmaid dress ideas! Enjoy. 


Never stop learning, growing, and reaching.

Laura