Words of 2020: Balance & Be
For me, 2020 is all about intentions. And these words are going to help me throughout the year. Last week, I mentioned that I picked a few words to bring me through the new year . I picked them based off some recent life changes as well as what I want to come in 2020 […]
My Honest Thoughts On Working From Home
I’ve officially been working from home for over one month. I don’t know why, but I feel like I need to reiterate the fact that I’m EXTREMELY lucky that I still have a job and I am able to work from home. But working from home is something I never thought I’d say I didn’t […]
Welcome To It’s Casual!
Welcome to It’s Casual! shop the look It’s been a long time coming, but here it is. A brand new website. A brand new name. A brand new place. It’s Casual. I guess I should back up a bit. If you’ve been with me since 2012, you might have remembered Pink Champagne Problems. Pink Champagne […]
What I’ve Learned From Working At Home With My Significant Other (+ Tips To Doing It!)
As much as we love ’em, it ain’t easy being with your partner 24/7. Especially when it comes to working. As if working from home isn’t stressful enough (and my company just announced we’ll be working from home through August), many of us have another wrench to throw into the mix: Our relationship with our […]
So I’m Working From Home Until August…NOW WHAT? (Tips to Freshen Up Your Work Space)
Even though it seems like many places are beginning to lift stay at home orders, New York City is not. New York City is still on pause, and hopefully we’ll receive some good news on May 28th. Even though it looks like things are on the up around here, my company has decided to take […]
What It’s Like To Work In The Fashion Industry During A Pandemic
When New York City shut down in March, I was really worried about my job. A job that I had just started in February. It came as no surprise that one of the hardest hit industries was the retail industry. I mean, who was buying clothes during a freakin’ pandemic? Even with the rise of […]
Why Journaling Is So Therapeutic…Especially During This Time
This post has been sponsored by Zebra Pen. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to write. To me, there’s nothing better than putting a pen to paper. That’s why I’ve always been into journaling. I remember spending HOURS at the bookstore, not only to pick […]
What is Your Dream Career?
I talk about my career as a merchandiser A LOT around here, and it’s easily one of my favorite things to talk about. Since I DO talk about it so much, I spend a lot of time reflecting on my career. And it always comes back to the same realization: I FREAKIN’ HAVE MY DREAM […]
When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
Life really never goes as planned… Let’s just say, I didn’t kick off 2021 where I wanted to. But hey, I told myself 2021 would be the year of zero expectations . Right now, I’m currently really focusing on my efforts on being THE best merchandiser I can be for Lou & Grey. I truly, […]
1 Year At My Dream Job (+ What To Do If You’re Feeling Stuck In Your Current Role)
Wow. Wow. Wow. A year ago life looked totally different. I cannot believe I’ve been at my current job for a year. February 10th, 2020. I remember waking up like a little kid on Christmas. Probably more excited now that I think about it. That Monday was the day I started a brand new chapter. […]