Boots of the Season with Damsel District

November 30, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Guest Post, Life In Your 20's, Makeup Sales, Tweets and Mascara, Young Professionalism

To chat about our favorite boots for the fall season, I teamed up with Sarah Collie from District Damsel, a Washington, D.C.-based blog that has showcases how to dress like Vanity Fair on a twenty-something's budget.

Over-the-knee boots have been on every fashionista's Instagram this fall, most likely the gorgeous Stuart Weitzman Highlander boot, which boast an $800.00 price tag. Considering that's close to my monthly rent, they were not even an option for my budget, but I found an amazing lookalike pair for a fraction of the price.

Food Review: River City Food Tours

November 29, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Leisure, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

Last weekend, Cazey and I had the pleasure of being tourists in our own city. We were invited to try the Carytown Food and History Tour, hosted by River City Food Tours. Our booking was last Saturday at 2PM on a perfect autumn afternoon, until the sun went down and it got a little chilly. The email reminder told us to bring a positive attitude, water, walking shoes, and to dress appropriately. Apparently we’re not good at following directions because we neglected to bring water and wear enough clothing once the sun went down a bit.

My first pro tip would be to follow the professional advice and bring water and a jacket. The water is crucial, as you’ll taste a lot of food and not every restaurant provides water.

Uncomfortable Conversations with Grandma

November 28, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Dating, Humor, life lessons, Life In Your 20's

Before this past Thanksgiving, I had never been asked pointblank by my grandmother to defend my lack of romantic partner. Certainly my aunt has inquired if I was seeing anyone and my cousins have asked if I date, but the conversation is brief and surface-level. This past Thursday that all came to a halting stop.

After dinner, I decided to join the adult table because that's where the desserts sat. (Yes, for my 24th year of life I was assigned to sit at the kids' table, which I hereby reclaim as the millennial table.)

How to Handle Misophonia

November 27, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

There is nothing that bothers me more than loud chewers. You know those people who clang their forks against their teeth. And slurp on the food as it goes down their throat. Those people with their gaping, open mouths as they inhale and chew food. And chew loud enough that you can hear from another room. Those people that make you wonder if they grew up in barn raised by wolves – wolves who probably have tamer eating habits than they do.

It enrages me. It actually makes me question never speaking to the person again. I can feel the heat building in my heart, causing my blood to boil. Sometimes I lash out, sometimes I leave the room, and all the time it makes me want to dry heave into the toilet. I’ve sometimes thought it’s irrational, but if a person can’t tamely ingest some food, what kind of person are they really?

Fall in the Fan

November 26, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's, Leisure

Today, instead of dazzling you with my comedy routine (and then no one laughs because I'm not a comedian), I've decided to share with you all some pictures of fall in the Fan. Autumn, at least in my mind, has reached its pique and is on the decline as winter closes in. But today is fall's last hurrah, so we should reflect on (and be thankful for!) its beauty.

All of these photos are from the Fan, Richmond's residential district situated between Monument Avenue and Cary St. west of Belvidere. For more photos, check out my Instagram (that's not a promo, I promise).

11 Tips For Eating Healthy Over the Holidays

November 25, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Richmond Brunch Review

Around the holidays we find ourselves at far more parties and big meals with friends and family we haven’t seen in a while. The sun also sets sooner, which means less motivation to go for a run. At least for me.

We then complain about gaining weight. But what if I told you there was a way to avoid gaining weight? And you could make $100K a year? And get the spouse of your dreams? Well, I can only promise you the first part – and I can’t even promise you that. But here are 11 tips for not gaining a turkey over the holidays.

How to Get Over Gum Replacement Surgery

November 24, 2015 by Sara Woznicki in Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Sara's Column, Tweets and Mascara

I recently had to get a chunk taken out of the roof of my mouth and sewn to the bottom left of my gums. It's not the first time I've had to get this done either. But hopefully it will be the last.

My gum recession is the result of a mixture of issues, including genetics, a lot of orthodontia and maybe some vigorous brushing. I've had to get two gum replacements so far, and should anything change, they've already identified a few spots that are thinner than the rest.

8 Things I Wish I Did in Newport

November 22, 2015 by astoldoverbrunch in Guest Post, Leisure, Life In Your 20's

Florida was sitting pretty around 80 degrees and I was in need of a change. So I packed my bags and flew up to the New England for the weekend. I wasn’t quite sure of what to expect upon my descent to Providence, Rhode Island. I was taken aback by the small airport and the autumn colors – both of which I’m certainly not used to.

I reveled in the foliage and the slight drop in temperature. It felt good to wear a sweater and feel a breeze that wouldn’t completely ruin my hair. The air was fresh, the nature was vibrant, the laughter was filtering our lungs, and we were at peace wandering through Providence’s streets (all of which close dramatically early).

Brunch Review: STAXrva

November 22, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's, Richmond Brunch Review

When we first heard about STAXrva this past week via a Richmond Times-Dispatch article, we had to get on this boat (or is it a bike since it's breakfast being delivered?). Breakfast delivered to your doorstep, is there anything more inspiring? The times we live in!

STAXrva is brought to you this fall by the great minds who also brought you Red Eye Cookie Co. Red Eye is known for nighttime delivery of warm, baked cookies and other treats you lie about at your Weight Watchers meetings. In a similar model, STAXrva will deliver breakfast sandwiches to your front door. I need to take a seat, I’m so excited.

Gym Offenders, Part II

November 20, 2015 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's

When I originally started my post on gym offenders, I soon realized I had too much rage and too many examples for the post to be limited to a single list. So the rant continues: