With travel open and the weather changing, it’s finally feeling like summer! And that means it’s time to update my annual swimwear guide with the best swimsuit trends for 2021. No matter what your style is, you’ll find something below…
What I loved this month: June 2021 edition
I’m not sure how you feel, but June has really flown by for me. I honestly can’t believe 2021 is half over.After coming back from our visit to the US, I dove right back into my routine. It’s been a…
What I loved this month: May 2021 edition
What a month. We had to push back our trip to the US, but we finally arrived a couple of weeks ago – and it’s been a crazy whirlwind ever since. I have to admit that my husband and I…
The 6 summer staples you need in your closet now
It feels like I JUST unpacked my warm weather clothes and started shopping for spring. But we arrived in Los Angeles yesterday, and it definitely feels like summer is around the corner! There are six easy summer staples that you…
What I loved this month: April 2021 edition
It’s almost May! I can hardly believe it – not just because it feels like I haven’t done much this year, but because the weather in Amsterdam is (expectedly) cold, rainy, and miserable. I’ve been doing much of the same…
The Dutch fashion trend you should be wearing now
When I first moved to Amsterdam, I noticed all the women wore white sneakers. It didn’t matter whether they were wearing a dress or jeans – they always had their sneakers! And not the dirty beat up kind you probably…
The best cult-favorite French beauty products
France is famous for epic beauty products. French women are always ageless, and French pharmacies are a go-to for hair & skincare items with high-quality ingredients. As an expat in Europe, I was excited to discover and test some of…
What’s in my Sephora sale shopping cart
It’s the best time of the year… the Sephora sale! Sephora’s Spring Savings sale officially kicked off on April 9, and runs through April 19. It’s staggered by level and you have to be a Beauty Insider, but it’s super easy to…
What I loved this month: March 2021 edition
It. Has. Been. A MONTH. The past 31 days have been a challenge, in more ways than one. This middle of this month marked a year since COVID was declared a pandemic. And it hit really hard for me. It…
Shopping secrets: the best places to buy petite clothing
Have you ever struggled with pants being miles too long? Or “midi” skirts really being maxi skirts? I’m 5’2″, so these are problems I run into all the time. Being petite comes with a big list of fashion woes –…
How to wear the 5 best 2021 spring fashion trends
Tomorrow is the first day of spring! It’s the season change I most look forward to, now that I live in Amsterdam. Spring means I’ll see the sun on a regular basis, the tulips will be in full bloom around…
What I loved this month: February 2021 edition
I can’t believe we’re heading into the home stretch of the first quarter of 2021. On one hand, I’m grateful for the hints of spring & sunshine we’re having in Amsterdam. On the other hand, this month I was constantly…
