Floral dresses are classic staples of any woman's wardrobe. I honestly wear them all year round, because my style is very feminine and romantic. However, the way that I style my floral dresses varies greatly on the time of year. Not only does the temperature influence my accessories and how I layer, but the change... Continue Reading →
Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Achieving a work-life balance is easier said than done. It reminds me of a unicorn, in the sense that it is “highly desirable but difficult to find or obtain” (from Oxford Dictionaries). There’s no easy formula that’s going to help you create and maintain balance between your work life and home life, mainly because everyone’s... Continue Reading →
90s Fabulous
If I'm not all dressed up to the nines, you can bet that I'm wearing some kind of funny graphic t-shirt. We can't be ultra fancy every single day; I know that you ladies know that! It seems to be that most of these t-shirts are related to my favorite TV shows or movies...but not... Continue Reading →
Budget-Friendly Summer Outfits Vol. 1
So one fact that you need to know about me is that I'm a kindergarten teacher. I live in Philadelphia (not cheap) and I work at a charter school. I have a pretty heft car payment (1 year left, thank God!) for a car that I bought before I moved to Philly that I no... Continue Reading →
Professional and Comfortable Summer Work Outfits
Looking professional and feeling comfortable at work can be a struggle for many, especially during the summertime. We all work in a variety of different settings. Some are very hands-on and can even be messy, while others are inside freezing cold offices. I'm here today to help you find a realistic outfit inspiration that you... Continue Reading →
The Best End of Summer Sales
Every August, stores begin drastically marking down their clothing for end of summer and back-to-school sales. As discussed in one of my previous posts (here), looking good on a budget does not have to be difficult if you know when and where to find good deals on clothes. Many bloggers recommend shopping out of season... Continue Reading →
PDB Picks of the Month: July
July is almost over! (*Insert crying face here*) For teachers, it's the month that seems to have no end! We usually don't remember what day of the week it is. Mondays, what of them? The days have been going by swiftly. At the end of most days, I wonder what I've really accomplished. This... Continue Reading →
My Top 10 Must-Have Make-Up Products
This blog post is about my 10 must-have make-up products that I rotate and switch up for 85% of my daily looks. I am by no means a make-up professional, but I have been experimenting with beauty products since the 6th grade. I think that makes me at best an intermediate make-up and beauty guru.... Continue Reading →
How to Dress Well Even When You’re Broke
If you are wondering how to dress well even when you're broke, you've come to the right place. A few years ago, I truly considered myself to be "broke." If we rewind 4 years ago...I had just gotten divorced, was living in a shoddy, old apartment by myself. I'm talking a ramshackle, hunk of junk,... Continue Reading →