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July 23, 2014

Philly Girl Summer Life {2014}

I have really been loving this summer. The sunshine makes me so happy. I don’t think I have done this season’s update post (see last summer), where I just get to talk about all of the fun and random things going on in my life . . . so here we are.

The Single Life
We all know I’m single (because it seems like I announce it every chance I get), but I don’t let that stop me from attending the things I want in the city. Last week, I posted a guest blog for Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia all about attending Diner en Blanc as a single woman. Check it.

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April 16, 2013

Sharing the Love {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.

Liebster Award / Her Philly

There are a few interpretations of how many followers the nominated blogs should have & how many bloggers to nominate, but either way, it’s an awesome honor. So with that, on to the questions!

Share 11 things about yourself . . . 

1. My little sis Lindsay is my BFF. I feel pretty lucky to have her as my sister.

Lindsay Tharp & Emily Tharp NYC

2. I will never get tired of visiting in Disney World.

3. My favorite artist is Kurt Halsey. My apartment is covered in prints of his work, mostly from my many Art Star calendars.

Kurt Halsey brunette print "as big as the trees" / Her Philly

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4. Almost every pair of earrings I own are from thrift stores.

5. I am a proud sister of Delta Gamma sorority!

Sisters of the Zeta Chi Chapter of Delta Gamma / Her Philly

6. I’ve been blessed with parents who love traveling. Some of our best vacations include Italy, San Diego & Miami.

7. I have a huge obsession with YouTube beauty gurus and their lives. Especially the British ones.

British YouTube beauty gurus Fleur, Zoe, Louise and Tanya in Disney World

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8. I still take my laundry home to my parents’ house every chance I get.

9. I listen to Elvis Duran & the Morning Show every day on my way to work.

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show cast photo

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10. I have two guilty pleasure movies: Love & Basketball and Varsity Blues.

11. Otters are my favorite animal. I could watch the otters at the Philadelphia Zoo for hours.

Baby otter learning to swim at Philadelphia Zoo / Her Philly

Answer the 11 questions given to you . . . 

1. What was your major in college? Communications with an English minor.

2. Why did you start blogging? I wanted to meet new people, write more, and have an excuse to document my exploration of a new city.

3. Pick: Mr. or Mrs. Carter? Mrs. Go Bey!

4. Favorite celebrity baby? Even though she is not a baby anymore, Suri Cruise.

5. Where was your favorite vacation? Italy.

6. What is your favorite neighborhood in Philly? Although I am trying to broaden my horizons, Rittenhouse will always have my heart.

7. What is your dream job? Anything that involves a little social media & some writing!

8. Favorite designer/celebrity collaboration? Prabal Gurung For Target.

9. Which musician do you wish would just stop making music and go away? NICKLEBACK & CREED. Like, for real.

10. What was your favorite concert and when? I love Coldplay concerts. I’ve been to two, and they were both amazing.

11. What are you looking forward to this summer? Phillies games, weekend trips with my friends & going home to the beach!

Nominate 5 Bloggers . . . (you better check them out!)

1. Celestine from Java Aficionado

2. Georgette from Grown and Curvy Woman

3. Melissa from Ring the Alam

4. Brittiny from Fashion of Philly

5. Karima from Skinny Minority

11 Questions For My Nominees to Answer . . .

1. What is your favorite video on YouTube?

2. Do you like the Philly sports teams?

3. What is your favorite area to shop in the city?

4. #1 tips for new bloggers?

5. Recommend your favorite book.

6. What is your dream vacation?

7. Give us your favorite hidden Philly gem?

8. Are you more or a beach or pool girl?

9. Is there a beauty item you can’t live without?

10. What is your favorite Philly restaurant?

11. How has blogging changed your life?

That was fun! Thanks again to Jade for nominating me. I also wanted to take this time to acknowledge the tragedies that took place in Boston yesterday. Sending you Philly love, Beantown. xx

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February 4, 2013

My Disney World Valentine’s Surprise

On a random fall night, my boyfriend Jordan came over telling me he saw a letter in my mailbox. When I opened it, this was what I got:

disney surprise from boyfriend, valentines trip to disney

Pretty awesome right? My boyfriend and I are Disney PEOPLE. We had been talking about taking our 2nd trip together for awhile now, and then surprise: Boyfriend of the year award! (He has since learned the correct spelling of February :))

Today, our trip is a mere ONE WEEK away! We have the Park Hopper ticket, so we’ll obviously be exhausted, but I couldn’t be more excited. I can’t wait to take a picture with my favorite Disney girl, Minnie Mouse, and explore the new Fantasy Land in Magic Kingdom. I will definitely be twirling my arms around like Belle and singing “Bonjour” … no question about that.

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Here is another dose of Disney cuteness the BF showed me last week. You’ll like it.

Have you ever been to Disney World? Any tips? xx

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Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends! 🥰 I have b Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends! 🥰 I have been trying to do more things as a single lady that I’d like to do if I had a partner. And also recognize all the things that make me a good partner. I’m okay being solo today (well, with Putter of course 😉), but I deserve some love today, too. So here’s my love letter to me. 🖤

Emily, I love how you never go somewhere new without researching the best spots. I love how you’re not afraid of color and all. the. prints. I love how close you are with your family. I love how you’re pretty funny (if you do say so yourself). I love how you try new things, even when they scare you. I love how you truly have experienced growth as an adult since going to therapy. I love how you discovered “I’m doing the best I can” is really good enough. And I love how you are starting to learn what you deserve. Let’s get it. 🖤

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