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Update: New Reviews and Nordstrom
Read more: Update: New Reviews and NordstromUnfortunately, my tenure with Nordstrom has come to an end. I’ll keep everyone posted about what my future plans are.
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The Mirror Mirror Moda Duster Vest
Read more: The Mirror Mirror Moda Duster VestEvery fall, my mom plopped my brother and me in front of the enormous costume pattern book at Joanne Fabrics. We picked out any Halloween costume we wanted, and she painstakingly recreate our choices every night after work. One year…
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The (Mostly) Under $50 Gift Guide
Read more: The (Mostly) Under $50 Gift GuideChristmas is my second favorite holiday, in large part because I love being able to give back, both to strangers through charity and to my friends and family through gifts. This year, I created a (Mostly) Under $50 Gift Guide…
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Operation: Make Debbie Smile
Read more: Operation: Make Debbie SmileTwo years ago, my aunt Debbie suffered a debilitating ischemic stroke which rendered her without sensation in the dominant side of her body. Many will remember she was my business partner who often darted about the store with oodles of…
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Chantelle Seamless Underwear
Read more: Chantelle Seamless UnderwearWhen I began my journey with Nordstrom, my coworkers raved about the Chantelle seamless one-size underwire collection. The feedback from customers and staff alike bordered on evangelism, but with a higher price point and a one-size fit most metric, were…
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The Fantasie Fusion Underwire Bra
Read more: The Fantasie Fusion Underwire BraLong ago, in a state far, far away, a young entrepreneur began watching What Not to Wear with her mother and discovered the playful and expressive world of fashion. The fairy godmothers Clinton and Stacy told the entrepreneur all of…
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Living with Limitations – A Disability Post
Read more: Living with Limitations – A Disability PostThere’s a certain appropriateness spending Disability Awareness Month sick with a flu and then an upper respiratory infection. As a person living with a chronic thyroid condition, July recognizes the daily struggles I face and encourages understanding. At the start…
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The Shadowline Lace Bodice Nightgown
Read more: The Shadowline Lace Bodice NightgownA few months ago, I reviewed a pale blue vintage-inspired nightgown from Shadowline with intricate embroidery at the neckline and a breezy fit perfect for sleeping. Not only is the style comfortable enough to warrant frequent wear, but the gown…
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Appearing at Nordstrom This Week
Read more: Appearing at Nordstrom This WeekThe last few weeks my posts dwindled as I grappled with working, a long commute, and the ensuing problems the former two created within my aunt’s sphere of care. I always struggle with work/life balance, but when it became a…
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Saturday Recipe: The Rice Bowl
Read more: Saturday Recipe: The Rice BowlAfter posting about the dietary changes I made to improve my health and assist in my weight loss goals, I received messages about recipes. Since I love cooking, sharing my newfound passion here was something I wanted to do. However,…
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A Bittersweet Anniversary
Read more: A Bittersweet AnniversaryApril is never a happy month for me. I carry the weight of memories around my body like ropes which can never be unknotted. Even on the most beautiful days, the days when the weather is cool and the sky…
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Meta & Body Policing
Read more: Meta & Body PolicingWhile I dealt with an injured Rayden, the latest Covid variant, and the 14th anniversary of my mom’s passing during April, my feud with Meta revived. For those of you who do not follow our social media channels: A couple…