And now for something completely different.

I got to act like a style blogger (well, one who eats a ton of snacks anyway) a couple of weeks ago when I hit the shops and restaurants around Mockingbird Station with a badass photographer in tow to be featured on the Mockingbird Styles blog. I’m so NOT a style blogger, so the fact that I almost looked like one in these photos is a testament to his talent, really.

But back to The Station. When the folks at Mockingbird Station asked if they could feature me, my wheels started turning and I came up with the idea of Tips & Treats so I could keep my secret identity hidden while simultaneously showing folks my favorite ways to treat myself right.

[Summary Alert] Tips: get a glossy gel manicure, hit West Elm for locally made gifts, treat yourself to cute jewelry, and snag a colorful, big-ass handbag to store all your toddler toys (if you’re me, that is). Treats: Milkshakes, juices, churros, cocktails and cupcakes. Duh.

Anyway, read all about it in detail right here on The Mockingbird Styles blog. Yes, I styled myself. Yes, I had a milkshake for breakfast that day. And yes, it was effing delicious.

All images by Rico DeLeon and courtesy of Mockingbird Station.