Madrid Is For Lovers….And For Me 

Well. HELLOOOOOO Madrid!!! We started the last leg of our trip today. Madrid had a lot to live up to after such amazing times in Marbella and Barcelona. What I have been most excited about for this part of the trip is the family aspect. I have been anticipating a true Spanish family feel andContinue reading “Madrid Is For Lovers….And For Me “

Tapas and Tiaras…Fancy Goes To Barcelona 

Where do I even begin for today’s recap?Today has been a day that definitely deserves a “hashtag blessed” with no shame. I have used every cliche white girl phrase I know to go on and on about the day! MY MIND AND MY HAIR It occurred to me this morning on the way to theContinue reading “Tapas and Tiaras…Fancy Goes To Barcelona “

Earning My Stripes

Today’s shopping in my closet comes courtesy of copy catting. I have seen plaid and stripes a lot and been wanting to try it on myself. I am sure some of you out there can relate to a fear of putting stripes on a bigger body. But, if I am gonna live unapologetically this year,Continue reading “Earning My Stripes”

The One That Got Away

You know how sometimes you just know?  You KNOW that was the right job to take.  You KNOW moving to that new city was just right.  You KNOW that coffee and caramel and whip cream all go together.  You just KNOW. Imagine walking into a room and just KNOWING that what was across the wayContinue reading “The One That Got Away”

Shopping In My Closet

I should’ve titled it “Coming Out of the Closet” just to watch my small hometown peeps go crazy thinking they were about to get major Alicia gossip…..but I have to think of my mother 😝 ANYWAY In an effort to be a better me this year, I decided to start trying to improve finances byContinue reading “Shopping In My Closet”

Know Your Shopper….Shopping at Ulta

Recently I had quite the experience on a shopping trip to Ulta….followed by a not so pleasant customer service call.  I decided to “tell” you the story versus typing it all out (I know I get wordy and thought if you heard me actually tell a story then reading some of them would be aContinue reading “Know Your Shopper….Shopping at Ulta”