THE MOST TREASURED ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET

Whether you’re a regular reader or an occasional visitor, Wear You Are Now is a place for you- my fellow kindred spirits who believe that fashion plays an integral role in making memories. And if you’re picking up what I’m putting down…

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I AM A…

What do you want to be when you grow up? Throughout our lives, we’re asked this question time and time again. When we’re little, our answers tend to be born out of our wildest imaginations. A baseball player, an astronaut, or a princess…

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HINDSIGHT IN 2020

Hello, old friends. It’s a new year; it’s a new decade; and there’s oh so much I want to tell you. I kicked off 2019 declaring my word of the year- a word to use as a guiding factor in my personal…

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YAY OR NAY? CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

It finally happened. I gave this whole “clothing rental” thing a try. Other than a one-item/one-time foray into Rent-the-Runway, this was my first real go at it. I know, I know- I might be the last one to arrive at…

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Fashion, Lifestyle

GAL PAL GIFT GUIDE- UNDER $30

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for your BAE. Show a little love to your tribe this year with a special Galentine’s gift. No boys allowed. Click directly on the image to shop.No. 1 Modern Elbow Length Sleeve Ballet T-Shirt For the tried + true classic. │ No. 2 Heart Shaped Wire-Frame Sunglasses in Rose Gold For the trend-setter. │ No. 3 Pink Passport Holder For the wanderer. │ No. 4 Valentine Red Heart Large Silicon Spatula For the one that puts Martha to shame. │ No. 5 Small Jelly Cosmetic Case For Miss Organized.  │ No. 6 Eva NYC Detangling…

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Fashion

VALENTINE’S DAY IN VELVET

If you were born in the 80’s, you probably have a family/school/holiday photo of the childhood version of yourself in some sort of velvet get-up (complete with a matching hair bow, if you’re me). And due to the trauma of living through this trend (thanks, Mom!) it took me almost 30 years to finally give velvet a go a second time. And my oh my, what I’ve missed.Long gone are the days of stuffy/stretchy velvet pieces that make you so sweaty you can’t actually enjoy yourself. Hello to flowy details, off…

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Food

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Is anyone else’s real motivation for watching the Superbowl this weekend snacks and commercials? Give me a solid halftime show, three hours of the best ads of the year, and a table full o’ treats any day.We’ll be hosting family and friends at our house for the game, and my go-to buffalo chicken dip recipe will be front and center. It’s my husband’s absolute favorite, and frankly we could eat the entire thing just the two of us. If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and super yummy dish to serve this Sunday…

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Lifestyle

DEAR BODY SHAMERS

I knew there was a definite possibility this could happen to me at some point. In fact, I prepared for it. When I first decided to launch this blog, my husband and I had a very real conversation about what making myself more visible on the internet actually means. Inviting people into your every day life- even a well-curated internet version of it- opens the door to a lot of opinions and comments. I got that. But I felt the value of connecting with people and creating content that resonated outweighed any negatives that might come my way. I…

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Lifestyle

WEAR I AM: 5 THINGS I’M LOVING RIGHT NOW

You know how when you stumble upon something cool and new, you immediately text all of your friends to say “OMG, we have to go here!” or “You have to try to this blablabla. You are going to lose your mind. It’s life changing!” This is like that. But in blog form. Read on to learn what I’m majorly crushing on right now. 1. TurnGram Photo Concierge Service Call me old fashioned, but the problem with living in a digital world is that we lose tangibility. I’m just as cell-phone and computer dependent as the…

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Fashion, Lifestyle

A PLEDGE FOR 2018

Hello, old friends! I hope you all had an amazing holiday. After a much needed break, complete with some serious unplugging, a lot of movies, and a week long vacation in the Caribbean (more on that later!) it’s really good to see you all again.2017 was definitely a year for the books, though I’ve yet to determine what category to file that book under. I think we can all agree that this past year tried our patience and challenged our acceptance of the social, cultural and political climate around us. Was it rocky? Heck yes. But it…

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Food

HOLIDAY COOKIE SWAP

Food is my love language, especially at holiday time. It’s how I make an extra effort for those I love. It’s how I celebrate. It’s how I show support. It’s how I relax. It’s how I let the people in my life know I care. There’s a magic that happens when you gather with family and friends for a meal. There’s a deeper meaning in sharing what nourishes are bodies and our souls. Call me food-obsessed, but there really is nothing else quite like it.Most of my favorite holiday memories have…