Love to Lounge.

In just a short amount of time, our family will make our annual pilgrimage to Saugatuck, MI for a little R&R before a new year kicks in.

Fashion, FamilyRyann RussDecember 16, 2019loungewear favorites, Saugatuck Michigan, Favorite AirBnB, chunky sweaters Comments

How to host the ultimate Babesgiving.

Every year I put together a party to celebrate both old and new friendships. My annual Babesgiving has quickly become my favorite event to host because there is so much love and laughter in one room. Did I mention the sparkle? It’s fun, it’s flirty and it’s undoubtedly feminine.

Food + Lifestyle, Most PopularJohanna GrangeDecember 15, 2019babesgiving, hosting thanksgiving, glam thanksgiving talescape Comment

Slip dresses.

It’s come to my attention that I have a fear of slip dresses. Yes, you read that correctly. I have never purchased one up until the Spring of 2019 for two reasons: 1. I thought I wasn’t skinny enough. 2. I didn’t know how to layer them. This illness is known as “you’re dumb” and can be cured but going out on a limb and actually trying one on. Novel idea.

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeDecember 9, 2019styling a slip dress, inexpensive slip dress, easy outfit idea, leopard print slip dress Comments

Bundle up in cashmere.

If there is one gift that EVERY.SINGLE.PERSON in your life will love, it’s cashmere. Let’s be honest. This is a luxury. The notion does not escape me but if you can find one or two great pieces, with proper care, they will last you a lifetime. Let me introduce you to Raffi.

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeDecember 2, 2019sponsored post, styling a puffer coat, my favorite cashmere, easy outfit idea, spanx leggings, winter style, combat boots Comment

What I bought on Black Friday!

It’s true…you won’t find any gift guides here because I am simply lacking the time BUT I am always happy to share what I purchased for my loved ones and…well…me because those sales were crazy good.

Gifting + Holiday, Most PopularJohanna GrangeNovember 30, 2019black friday deals, christmas gifts, easy outfit idea, plaid pants Comment

Not another holiday gift guide.

I’m a pretty good gift giver, relatively speaking. There are only a few people on my holiday list that stump me each year and it’s usually related to budget and their role in my life. For example, what do you get the teacher that gets loads of ornaments and chocolate? Or the cleaning woman who has been with your family for a decade? Or the musical theater teacher? You want it to be meaningful, reasonable and you definitely want to avoid status quo. Anyone feel me on this?

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeNovember 26, 2019sponsored post, styling a tweed blazer, holiday gift ideas, meaningful gift, holiday outfit idea Comments

Keep it in check. <my Ann Taylor faves>

I have to tell you, Ann Taylor is so incredibly good this year. It’s a whole new world of trend setting looks for the modern woman not to mention quality and details. I am utterly obsessed with plaid once again thanks to my AT Team. So obsessed that I even grabbed a pair of plaid shoes for the holidays. Who am I?

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeNovember 23, 2019sponsored post, Ann Taylor favorite, styling plaid, ankle zipper legging, winter outfit idea Comment

A new brunch spot.

The calendar is blowing up which means a lot of frantic running minus the QT with our little, nuclear family. You never know how much you need it until you miss it, do it and then love it. I never want to be too busy to notice when I need to stop and pump the brakes which is why our jazzy brunch at Hey Nonny came at the perfect time.

Food + Lifestyle, Most PopularJohanna GrangeNovember 18, 2019chicago, Hey Nonny Resturant, Chicago brunch, jazz brunch, places to eat in chicago Comment

How much is too much? A discussion on vulnerability.

This isn’t a post about me at all. This post has been rattling around in the back of my head for some time and I think the universe was trying to tell me something because last week my friends shared several instances in which people had judged them over the internets. People like you and me decided to weigh in on their decisions completely unsolicited. Some opinions were based on superfluous things while others took an incredible amount of courage to discuss. I shook and continue to shake my head at these instances. One: I can relate because I have sat in that hot seat and two: what kind of world do we live in in which humans can be wretchedly mean when disguised behind a computer or some silly social media handle?

Food + Lifestyle, Most PopularJohanna GrangeNovember 11, 2019a discussion on vulnerability, mean comments, internet trolls, dealing with internet hate, being vulnerable on the internet Comments

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