About me

Hey there! I’m Mikaela, a wife, mom of 2, Hawaiian dancer, fashion designer and content creator who is passionate about sharing the things I love with my audience in my honest and authentic voice. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago with 5 older brothers, always surrounded by family–which is why I am so impassioned about my own little Brooklyn-based family now.

We’re a family who loves to travel and share adventures together, and look good while doing it. I enjoy sharing it all and connecting with people from all over the world via my blog and social channels. As someone who understands the demands of family life, I know how important it is for moms (and all women, really) to have a safe space where they can share, create, get tips and inspiration and the occasional laugh from someone they trust.

I am grateful to have built a community of women who not only admire my authenticity, but also look to me for inspiration in the realms of style, fashion, travel and everyday life.

 
 
 
 

You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.

-Edith Head

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Style

I’m sure it’s quite obvious that I love all things fashion and style. I love everything from well-known high end designers to the every day brands we shop all the time to the unknown up and comers. Prints and colors are my jam and I love experimenting with print mixing and unconventional color combinations!

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Family

I had always dreamed about having a loving family of my own, raising children in Brooklyn with a supportive and equally creative husband. My dream came true when I met the love of my life, Dre, in a club (yep, you read that right!) one Saturday night in December of 2009. We’ve created a wonderful life with two beautiful children.

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Travel

My love of travel was instilled in me early on thanks to the many road trips my father took us on growing up. Though we mostly travel by air these days, I’m always dreaming about the next destination and roping my husband and kids in (and often times my girlfriends) on my adventures around the world.

 
 
 

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This is the closest my girl would get to the water without screaming bloody murder! Kailua Beach Park is one of our favorite beaches on O’ahu and a MUST visit when you’re here. Fine white sand, calm waters, beautiful blues and the view i
JOY is on 10 when I’m in this magical place! The kids are driving us a little crazy but waking up here (even if it’s at 4am every day 🥴) has my mood lifted ALL the way up! Any questions about my trip so far that I can answer in future p
I do it all for them, like my dad did for us. They may not retain all of the memories from these trips but just seeing the joy on their faces is enough for me. ❤️ It’s only been 1 full day since we’ve been here (lots of fun happening in
If you’ve been keeping up with my stories, you know we’re on vacation again (find out where in my stories!), this time to celebrate @thedrepabon’s birthday!! Obvi another bday post is on the way but since it’s super early here