The best gifts are the ones that keep on giving--which is why a monthly subscription service featuring books makes a great gift for any bookworm in your life. A lot of these were started by fellow book lovers, who know and understand what readers get excited about, including unique art, special editions, and book-themed goodies. [...]
It has been months since I've written a blog post. 2020 has just been the craziest year, and naturally, blogging got pushed to the side. But today, I'm back with *many* book recs. This is the first post in my book gift guides series, and I'm so excited to share gift ideas for the book [...]
The button-up shirt: an iconic, timeless closet staple that you can pair with almost anything else you own. Button-up shirts just might be my favorite piece, and are my go-to top for work. You can dress them up with a skirt or dress pants, or dress them down by tucking into jeans or shorts. You [...]
Ah, sundress season. It's how we wave hello to summer through our clothes. In college, I wore dresses whenever an occassion even remotely called for it. Date night? Dress. Dinner with friends? Dress. It was just so easy to put on a dress and feel put-together without that much hassle. A versatile dress that can [...]
Oof, I have not written a blog post in a long time. With the combined pressures of quarantine and life changes, I've been more focused on other things. Despite all of that, I've been using my creativity to take @thegirlinpursuit Instagram to a new level, which I'm pretty proud of. One of my main reasons [...]
For pink enthusiasts, hesitant pink wearers, and everyone inbetween. Pink can be such a fun color to wear, but can also be a turn-off for a lot of people. Here's three simple ways to wear different shades of the color for spring (and spring outfit ideas!). 1. For the monochrome fan Good for a city [...]
Hello friends! I know winter is coming to an end, but I figured I would post a winter packing list anyway. If you're planning on heading to the Grand Canyon in the winter, it can be hard to know what to pack. Also, if you're thinking of going to the Grand Canyon, I highly recommend [...]
The sun had just began to sink down into the sky when the four of us walked up to Mathers Point to see the Grand Canyon. I could see the tips of the red-orange rock as we walked closer, and my excitement grew. Laying my eyes upon the Grand Canyon felt like discovering a long-forgetten [...]
Chicago winters can be brutal, but the city is still beautiful in the chilliest months of the year. Here's what you should pack for a trip to Chicago in the winter: For Exploring During the Day Snow boots. Make sure they're comfortable for walking. Long socks. Anything to help fight the cold, especially when there is snow [...]
2019 - year of the brown leather jacket, wide-brimmed hats, knotted headbands and wide leg jeans. These were my favorite looks from last year, and rounding them up has helped gain a better sense of my personal style and where I want to go with that in 2020. More and more, I'm being drawn to [...]
