Frequently Asked Questions

• How tall are you and what’s your sizing?

  I’m just shy of 5’10! For tops and dresses, I usually wear XL or Large. Bottoms are XL or 33/34. My shoes are 9.5. (All American sizing)

• Wait, you live in two places? What’s the deal?

  I’m super fortunate to be able to call myself a “snowbird” in my thirties. I generally spend summer on the east coast of Maryland at my condo in Ocean City, and winters at my mom’s house in Naples, FL.

• Were you born and raised in Ocean City? What made you want to move there?

  Nope, I was born and raised in Frederick, MD until I left for college! I grew up spending summer in Bethany Beach, DE at my grandparents house (fun fact: it’s what I was named after) so I always had a little piece of my heart here on the shore. I ended up transferring to Salisbury University & knew I wasn’t going back across the bridge. My mom ended up moving to OC shortly after in 2015 and we’ve never looked back LOL.

• How did you find out about Naples? What made you want to snowbird there?

  My grandparents have always snowbirded in Southwest Florida – in Sanibel & Naples, so I’ve been vacationing here since I was born.
  I started spending a lot of time in Naples with my grandparents pre-Covid before they passed and was able to really explore and grow to love it so much more than I did when I was a kid. When we sold my grandparents house 3 years ago, my mom, sis and I knew we still needed to be down here, so we’ve been splitting our time between OC and Naples ever since.

• How and when did you start blogging?

  I started this blog in 2014 as a creative outlet and a way for me to document and share my daily outfits that I was always getting compliments on, with friends and family members. The blog has grown with me and expanded over the years. You can read more about my journey and how I got started here.

• Any tips for someone wanting to break into the game?

  Find your niche & stay consistent! Some people say the industry is oversaturated but I think there is PLENTY of room for everyone if you niche down enough. What gap in the market can you fill? What is the value that you can provide that isn’t already out there? Do that + do it well. I share more tips here!

• How can I shop your daily looks?

  I share all my daily looks and more exclusive content over on my LTK shop here. You can download the app and be notified whenever I post, or shop directly through my website on the “Shop” page

• What do you do with all the clothing and accessories from your blog?

  It depends. Some pieces I love and keep as staples in my closet. Some I give to friends and family and the rest are listed on Poshmark here.
  I also use Trashie to donate any unwanted/stained clothes to earn points, while making sure they end up out of the landfills!

• Do you have an Amazon store?

  Yes! I love Amazon and you can shop my favorites here. I try to update this page monthly, so make sure to check back to see my latest Amazon finds, especially for the holidays!

• Are you on Pinterest?

  Yes! Come pin with me! I love Pinterest for gathering inspiration, especially for my vision boards, daily outfits, and home inspo!

• Where are your favorite places to shop for home decor & furniture?

  Some of my favorite places to shop for the home are Pottery Barn, Anthropolgie, West Elm, Denver Modern, Target, Wayfair, Marshalls and Home Goods.

  The older I get, the more I understand the value of investing in quality products that are actually going to last. Even though the upfront investment can be a little scary, I find myself truly appreciating and enjoying the pieces wayyy longer than I do when I opt for cheaper pieces. (Not to say you can’t still snag some amazing deals on Facebook marketplace or at thrift stores and estate sales!)

• Do you have details on your Ocean City condo updates? Where is the buildout from?

  All the details on our OC condo decor are broken out by room and can be found here. My boyfriend, Mike, actually built our built-in when we moved in – the wood is from Wood Veneer Hub (we just used a basic stain!) and the fireplace is from Amazon.

• What is Coastal Social & how did it come about? How can I get involved and find out about the next events?

  Coastal Social was started in 2021 as a way for me to connect with my followers in person, and was born out of the idea that connection is essential.
  We strive to help make it easier to find your friends + get involved in the community through our luxurious in-person events and our free digital group.
  You can find out more about our Coastal Social Hour events + join the free digital group here!