three cheers for long weekends!

Is it just me, or do you working gals feel like three-day weekends feel almost as good Christmas morning these days? Because I totally do–and I could not be more excited for Memorial Day weekend!...

roasted corn summer salad

Phew–has anyone ever told you moving is exhausting? Because it totally is, you guys. My past few days have been a whirlwind of boxes upon boxes (upon boxes) but the new place is finally shaping up...

10 things i’ve learned living in new york city

To be honest, I had a totally different post planned today–one about finding and living in your first apartment–that I don’t have time to make as good as I’d like because I’m currently packing to...

teriyaki drumsticks with strawberry mango salsa

Today I have a special treat–the uber talented ladies from Lynn + Lou are teaming up with me for a foodie blog swap, where they’ll be posting a recipe on The Glossy Life today, and I’ll be posting...

trending: deep parts

I’m all about mixing up my hair and makeup routine–give me a new product to try out, I’m all in. I’ll even change up my cut and color fairly frequently–I’m definitely not someone who is afraid of a...

a glossy charming twist: faux flower monograms

It’s no secret that I love crafting up DIYs, so when the fab Emily from Isn’t That Charming suggested we pull together a monthy DIY-off (that’s now a thing, by the way) with Brynn from Chartreuse &...

steal her style: kerry washington

Guys. We really need to talk. I am 100% officially addicted to Scandal. Warning: if you aren’t watching it, I might be judging you right now. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?! Turn on your television now and...

undone berry cake

Once spring and summer hit, I opt for lighter desserts with lots and lots of fruit. Everything is so delicious and fresh between May and September, it’s a shame to not take advantage of it. A...

navy scallops

Dress, J. Crew (on sale!) | Heels, DSW (sold out, similar) | Clutch, LOFT | Necklace, Anthropologie (old, similar) | Without a doubt, scallops have become my favorite spring detail. I first spotted...

napa bound

Happy Friday, guys! I’m signing off a little early this week to head to Napa, California (I’ve never been!) for a work trip–with hopefully a few sips of wine included! Because I probably won’t be...

jose eber hair curling wand [+] giveaway

If you caught my tutorial yesterday, you know that I’m pretty much obsessed with my Jose Eber curling wand. I’ve long wrestled with my naturally curly hair, and it wasn’t until I bought a Jose Eber...

short waves hair tutorial

Loose Waves Tutorial from Alyssa Longobucco on Vimeo. As you can see from spending a little time around here, there’s a hairstyle I tend to stick to quite often, and that is loose, messy waves....

spill it!

Annnnnnnndddd we’re back! Welcome to what I consider one of my favorite features here on the blog, Spill It. This is the part where you answer fun questions, and I get to learn more about you...

DIY ombre serving spoons

Often times, I’m inspired to create a DIY from something I see out on the world wide web. In this case, Etsy. I first caught a glimpse of these ombre serving spoons almost a year ago, and I’ve been...

the perfect cinco de mayo guac

I like to think I’ve perfected the art of guac. My roommate and I have “guac night” at least once a week–this sounds cool, but all it really entails is shoveling mounds of homemade guacamole into...

happy weekending

(image/song/text created for The Glossy Life ) Just a little lyrical message to kick off your weekend. What do you have planned? I hope it’s a good one! The post happy weekending appeared first on .

let’s talk: enough with “i’m sorry”

via The other day, I got off the subway to a voicemail waiting for me. On it, there was a hairstylist, giving me a piece of his mind (with very colorful language, I might add), for missing an...

brown sugar blueberry crisp

If you came to me and told me I could only have one type of dessert for the rest of my life, I’d do a few things. First, you better duck–because I might actually slap you (kidding, no violence)....

scarlet fever

Scalloped dress, c/o eShakti (sold out, but love this one!) | Wedges, BCBG (similar) | Bracelet, Stella and Dot | Jade Ring, Vintage | Gold Rings, Catbird (here and here) I’ve been told before that...

10 things you might not know (or want to know) about me

Here’s the dealio peeps–I’ve been tagged in a lot of those “5 Things You Don’t Know About Me” posts recently, and I finally got a chance to hammer one out this past weekend. Since I owe you at...

spring (hair) awakening

If there’s ever a time to accessorize your noggin, it’s the months between April and August. Not only are the options extra cute, but they’re so fun to wear that you might even forget you hair is a...

tula jewelry [+] giveaway

When it comes to jewelry, I’m pretty simple. Like any girl, I love a good statement necklace or cocktail ring for a night out, but when it comes to every day baubles, I tend to go delicate,...

mastering the perfect roast chicken

If there’s one recipe that every woman should have in their back pocket, it’s the perfect roast chicken. It’s simple, fairly quick and impresses in a pinch. Want to get that guy to put a ring on it...

for boston

Typically, I try to refrain from commentary on certain subjects, but I felt a strong need to write about the attacks yesterday, which brought to reality just how quickly you can risk losing...

monochrome-mint

Shorts, Forever 21 | Shirt, Forever21 | Wedges, BCBG (similar) | Clutch, Gap | Necklace, Anthropologie (similar) | Bracelet, Stella and Dot I love the look of monochromatic outfits (seen here and...

via Just a few pretty things catching my eye around the web this week… -Angel food cakes is one of my favorite desserts ever–with strawberries and ice cream of course. Combining all three? Yum!...

behind-the-scenes video: the palm beach version

One of the things I was most excited about when I got my new Cannon for Christmas was it’s ability to take video. I’ve always wanted to create videos for the blog (both tutorials and just...

palm beach: part two

Nights out in Palm Beach were mostly spent, well, in. We’d get dressed up to go to a nice dinner, and come 10 p.m. we’d get hit by sun exhaustion and drag our old 23-year-old bodies into bed. We’re...

palm beach: part one

I’m trying to suck myself out of the post-vacation blue with a few pictures, but truly it’s so hard. Our girls trip to Palm Beach ended up being the best vacation I’ve ever had–there are few things...

guest post: spring nail envy

The lovely Maya from Charmingly Styled is popping by today to fill in while I’m gone–enjoy, and make sure you pay her a visit–you won’t regret it! xo Maya here from Charmingly Styled sharing some...