on learning how to fly solo

Once today is over (Feb 14th // Valentine’s Day), I will have officially made it through every holiday throughout this first year of being single. Hallelujah!! Granted, considering the nature of the holiday, this one may the be the toughest one yet. My friends and I planned ahead – “Galentine’s” Day brunch (aka booze) and…

#wcw : amanda wilens // feed me with amanda

I’m a hardcore advocate for my girl crushes and, with that being said, I’ve decided to launch a new feature to Sparkles and Stilettos : a somewhat weekly feature where I try and showcase a different #WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday). Let it be known – these are girls who I know and who I admire.…

on turning twenty five

Dress: Anthropologie; Shoes: Aldo; Sunnies: Oliver Peoples On Sunday morning, my sister came into my room and put a gift bag on my bed. Granted, my birthday isn’t until tomorrow, but she felt like since it was the day of the party I was throwing for myself and my friends – it was the perfect…

on shaking it off

I’ve been finding myself channeling my inner T-Swizzle these days. No, I don’t have an excessively tall/hunky/rich/ DJ on my arm – but I’ve been consistently finding myself in situations lately where I have to keep reminding myself to “Shake It Off”. I’ve been writing this post in my head for like, two weeks now.…