Preakness at the Piazza

Looking for something to do this Saturday night? Pull out your floppy hat and preppiest dress (and grab your man a bow-tie) and head down to Preakness at the Piazza! The event is taking place at Northern Liberties’ Piazza at Schmidt’s (North Second Street & Germantown Avenue) and features an open bar, fun music, buffet Read More →

East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

My first weekend visit to East Passyunk Avenue was awesome. In addition to sampling yummy food during the Flavors of the Avenue event (more on that later!), my family & I got to experience Crafty Balboa, a South Philly craft show. It was a beautiful day & a great supplement to the food festival. I Read More →

sephora makeover 009

Looking for a fun girl approved activity for the weekend? Philly’s local Sephora (1714 Chestnut Street) is the perfect place to hang with a girlfriend and get a fresh new look at the same time! My friend Kenya & I recently stopped by Sephora for some Sunday afternoon makeovers. Sephora offers a few different options Read More →

Favorite Women on TV: Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl, via Her Philly

When I get obsessed with a TV show, I get really obsessed. Like, stalking-the-tumblr-hashtag-and-watching-YouTube-videos-of-”shipped”-couples-daily obsessed. When I was younger, my true TV loves were Lizzie McGuire & Degrassi. As I’ve grown up, my obsessions have changed . . . however one thing has remained constant: the presence of stylish, hysterical and powerful lead female characters. Read More →

MY FIRST LIEBSTER AWARD

Last week, the lovely Jade of stylewallflower nominated me for a super cool Liebster Award! In case this is a relatively new term to you (like it was to me!), allow me to explain. A Liebster Award is given from one blogger to another as a way to get to know new & fabulous people. There are Read More →

Froyo at The Igloo Frozen Yogurt & Froyo shop at 22nd & Grays Ferry Avenue in Philadelphia / Her Philly

During my senior year of college, two froyo shops opened up within a few steps of my apartment. It became our weakness, as it was always fresh & consistently yummy. Since moving to the city, I have had many yummy froyo trips, but, perhaps luckily, none have been as close as my college spots. So, Read More →

March was a busy month! Between birthdays, reunions and weekend trips . . . sprinkled in with some amazing opportunities, I had a full schedule, and I absolutely loved it! Check out some of the highlights . . .     #1 thing to love about March: Shamrock Shakes // The best mozzarella special at my fav Read More →

Hanging upside down on the trapeze during the PIFA Daringly High Trapeze Class, taught by Fly School Circus Arts, on Broad Street in Philadelphia all April long / Her Philly

Don’t you love when you get an amazing opportunity? An opportunity to do something you never, ever, ever thought you would or could actually do in your life? I sure do. And I hope when you get that opportunity, you say yes, without hesitation. You’ll be happy you did. Last weekend, the awesome Kory Aversa set me Read More →

Pretty dish gloves for washing dishes without a dish washer by HostessCouture on Etsy / Her Philly

One of the hardest things for me to deal with when I moved out of my parents’ place was the lack of dishwasher. I am a dishwasher girl, through & through, and the thought of cleaning dishes made me feel like a real life Cinderella (and also apparently a snob). I was not happy to find out that living Read More →

Delicious Mexican Delivery in Philadelphia from Tres Jalapenos in Bella Vista / Her Philly

After a long week and no time to grocery shop, I decided my Friday night dinner would be a dose of my favorite cuisine. But after ordering takeout in Philadelphia (regularly) for over 3 years, I have yet to find my go-to Mexican spot. I did a quick search on GrubHub and found Tres Jalapeños (901 South 8th Read More →