Hey Pretty Thing x Makeup.com

Makeup.com recently featured me and a few other bloggers on our “Wedding Makeup Musts.” If you are getting married (congratulations!), I hope the article will be helpful for your big day. Read it here! You can check out the rest of my wedding posts. Also, feel free to ask me questions in the comments or Formspring. For those who are…
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Pretty in Pink

Forever 21 top (similar here and here) J.Crew pencil skirt  Zara heels (similar here, splurge here and here) Prada leather tote shoulder bag Photography by Miguel Marino I wore this outfit under my master’s robe for graduation. Pencil skirts are my “teacher wardrobe” staple and I love hot pink too much to pass this one up (along with too many other hot pink…
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My Master’s Graduation!

This past weekend, I graduated from the University of Washington Masters in Teaching program! All the 6am-11pm school and work days have paid off. I’m so excited for the work ahead, and that I get to educate young people in language and literacy. Every child deserves a powerful education. Whatever your dreams are, work hard, be passionate, and go better…
Seattle, Washington
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Warby Parker Class Trip – Seattle, WA

Both husband and I wear glasses, and though we’re in contacts most of the time, we do love our frames. Warby Parker has awesome, affordable frames, and the best part is that when you buy a pair of glasses, they give a pair to someone in need. I think sight is my favorite of the five senses, and I can’t…
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Off to Hogwarts! – London, England

H&M denim shirt (similar here and here) Acne jeans (and here) Nike Free sneakers  Photography by Miguel Marino The last city of our European honeymoon was London, and the Harry Potter dork in me had to pay a visit to King’s Cross Station. To be honest, I had a huge smile on my face the entire train ride there. Even though Platform 9…
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Grecian Paradise – Santorini, Greece

Forever 21 maxi dress (similar here, here, and here) Céline sunglasses Zara flats (similar here, here, and here) Photography by Miguel Marino I get asked about packing tips for travel, and I frequently recommend bringing a maxi dress. They’re conservative to be culturally sensitive, breezy for hot and humid weather, and easy to transform from day to night. I’ve layered leggings…
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