"I had always known that life was not appetite and acquisition. In my earnest, angry, good-girl way I pursued 'meaning.'" —Vivian Gornick, "Approaching Eye Level" .  .  . xx ... Read More
Working Girl: The ‘I Clean Up Alright’ Edition
I'm still recovering from my two-day trip to D.C./Chevy Chase for work; how is that every time I'm away from home, I end up feeling like I was hit by a bus? I've yet to master the art of traveling with grace (I don't understand how people travel in clothing that isn't a sweatpant-sweatshirt combo), ... Read More
The Best Red Lipsticks
Red lipstick seem counterintuitive in summer when the norm is to gravitate towards all things bronze, gold, and glowing. "Naturally sun-kissed" is the ideal (achieved by way of strategic contour and highlighting) or if you're more into the first part (essentially, lazy like me) you'll rely on a good ... Read More