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You probably don’t know this, it has been small businesses that have put food on the tables of my family for four generations.  My great grandfather, grandfather, and father all owned auto body shops.  My great grandfather emigrated from Belgium by way of England and the story goes that one of the things he used to do was install the hidden liquor compartments in cars for bootleggers during prohibition in New Jersey.  So badass. The likelihood was slim that I would carry on the tradition of owning an auto body shop, however, I did spend the summer of my junior...

2020 has definitely not proved to be the hallmark year for viral fashion trends, mostly thanks to the pandemic and our lackluster (albeit comfy) lock-down working-from-home wardrobe. I mean, it’s kind of hard to stay inspired by fashion when you’re literally not allowed to leave your home except for essential outings. Regardless of the less-than-stellar year, we’ve all had, we’ve become a bit more creative when it comes to making the best of it, and getting out of our cozy sweatpants and sports bras from time to time to keep us from getting rusty is getting a little easier as...

Once July comes to a close, it feels like fall could pop up and wrap us in its chilly, glorious arms any second—but really, that’s hardly the case. The weeks leading up until it’s officially parka season are crucial; there’s only so much time we have to head outside wearing jeans and a light jacket, so we need to do it when it’s possible. To make the most of the season, transitional clothes are here to save the day. From airy but fall-appropriate dresses to jackets made for temps in the high 60s, these are the best transitional fall pieces...

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the pool, beach, lake or whatever body of water I can find. I used to hate shopping for swimwear, but over the years I have figured out what brands and styles work for me. I enjoy shopping for a cute bathing suit and have no problems shopping online. I prefer online shopping over an in-store experience any day of the week. At home, I can try on bathing suits in my own mirror and with my own accessories. It takes a little trial and error, but I’ve found several shops...

Blazers are a work wardrobe staple. Every woman should have a good blazer in her closet for job interviews, work trips and very important meetings. You might have internally or externally groaned when you read the word “blazer.” Blazer implies boring. It is code for stodgy and old-fashioned. It reminds you of the time that your mom dragged you to a department store, insisting that you get a skirt-suit or blazer for job interviews post-college. We aren’t suggesting that you run out and get a boring, two-button blazer that looks like it’s from 20 years ago. You can find fashionable...