Happy Friday! With the cooler temps, I am swapping out the flip flops for booties and pulling out the fleece and cashmere! Let’s relax this weekend with some lightweight outerwear picks, a fun new puzzle, and maybe some fresh beauty options. It’s time to light a safe soy candle and enjoy the days off. What will you do…
I love to shop and have fun with fashion’s latest trends; that’s why investing in a few high-quality, classic wardrobe pieces is so essential. These building blocks of any great outfit work well together or with trendy buys, creating a well-curated wardrobe with lots of mix-and-match options (and last for seasons on end). For the…
It’s time to “add to cart.” The Amazon Prime Day event is this week (October 7-8), during which you can score discounted electronics, clothing, jewelry, and beauty products. Early deals are live now, and you can start saving today. Whether you are shopping for the family, looking for a new beauty item, or adding to your Mahjong…
Last Saturday we attended our first Parents’ Weekend tailgate at BC, and it was a blast. The energy was high from the moment we arrived—everyone was decked out in school colors, music was playing, and the smell of burgers and BBQ filled the air. It wasn’t just about the food and drink, but the whole…
This Loving Leopard post goes beyond just the spotted cat. Zebra, leopard, snake, and tiger prints–I am here for them all. With summer essentially behind us, I am ready to focus on all the great style that fall brings. These are all available at my favorite online resource, Shopbop — and the best news? Shopbop…
The paisley print is back! Whether it’s the old-school version we grew up with, like this J.Crew patterned dress, or the more sophisticated variety popularized by Etro and Zimmermann, the print is unmistakable. From hand-blocked fabrics to silk-woven scarves, all of these paisley items evoke a sense of nostalgia.
I first heard of Johann Hari a few years ago when he was a guest on Kelly Corrigan’s podcast as the author of one of her favorite books, Lost Connections. This introduction to Johann spurred a Google search and a deeper dive into the man with the wise words on humanity. His book, Stolen Focus, seemed the…
I’m sad that summer is ending, but I am looking ahead to Autumn and all of the colors that come with the falling leaves. So in keeping with the theme of color posts, here is one more. This time, we are celebrating earth tones– all the lush, rich hues that can be found both in…
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Welcome to Whit & Whimsy- a lifestyle space I created to share my favorite books, beauty buys, fashion, and more. I post about trusted products I love, items I lust after, and treasures I give as gifts. Expect to hear about the latest thriller read, maxi dress, simple meal, and best new mascara-- and there will always be a touch of leopard print, and a monogram or two. I hope to connect with readers by offering inspiration and suggestions through content that is classic, chic, shoppable, and a bit whimsical.
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