Heels on the Battlefield: Battle of Antietam: Burnside Bridge – A Family Divided
It’s a draw men! 😉 (more…)
White House Black Market
Catoctin Mountain Park, MD – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, family, friends, followers, AND first time visitors! I’m always nostalgic this time of year and ever so grateful for your love, friendship, and loyalty. 2019 was a great year at Lizzy’s Latest. (more…)
Lizzy’s Latest – Caroline’s Confirmation
Family is one of God’s greatest gifts in life. When my cousin, Caroline, received the Sacrament of Confirmation last month, I had the honor of being her sponsor. In the Roman Catholic tradition, Confirmation is the moment we receive the Holy Spirit and acknowledge our commitment to the Catholic faith. (more…)
Shoespiration – Kenneth Cole Brooke Sandals
My busy season is finally over at work! Though, this week has been unusually busy. I don’t mind though because it makes the day go by faster. 🙂 (more…)
La Plata, MD: Mardi Gras Highlights – New Orleans, LA (Warning – Adult Content)
Almost every year around Christmastime, my childhood friend, Lee, brings up Mardi Gras. And every time he brings it up, I hesitate because I loathe crowds and rarely drink. I would always tell him, “Maybe next year.” To which he would respond, “Liz, you need to get out more.” (more…)
Lizzy’s Latest – Homage to the Poe Toaster
Edgar Allan Poe remained true to his art. He had so many opportunities to lead a life of practicality, but he always found ways to flee complacency. For Poe’s passion was writing and he was determined to earn a living wage through his fictions. He would be the first American writer to attempt this, but his efforts never translated to enduring financial success. (more…)
Lizzy’s Latest – 2018 Top 5 Fall Favorites
It is that time of year again when summer’s farewell lingers like the final notes of a beautifully composed piece of music. The ambience is sublime and filled with mirthful memories of time well spent. Holding on for one more hurrah and always one more until there is no more. Parting is such sweet sorrow tempered by fall’s inevitable tomorrow. Enticed, fall captivates with colorful landscapes and dancing leaves that fall from above. The aroma of burning wood on crisp evenings signals the start of sweater weather, boots, and everything else we love about this new season. For me, it is all of the above and of course, the annual Lizzy’s Latest Top 5 Fall Favorites! (more…)
Lizzy’s Latest – Pelle Moda Floral Strappy Sandals
There’s a back story to these beautiful heels. I had been eyeing them on the Boston Proper website for almost a year, but hesitated to purchase them because I’d never purchased Pelle Moda shoes. I didn’t know how they would feel on my feet and I didn’t want the hassle of returning them by mail. (more…)
Richmond, VA – Maymont – New Orleans, LA Adventure Highlights: Part 1
When my Forever BFF, Tammy, and I were discussing possible destinations for our girls trip last year, she suggested New Orleans, LA. Although, I had visited the city several times over the years, Tammy had never been there. She had only heard good stories about it from her late friend, Carlos. (more…)
Shoespiration – White House Black Market Tassel Tie Heels
Oh my goodness! Where to begin? I apologize for my extended absence from the blog, but life got busy. I’ve been traveling too. I took my niece, Kristin, on our annual girl’s trip to Hersheypark in Hershey, PA. We had a great time and I will write more about this in a future blog post. (more…)