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History in High Heels

My Stylish Journey Through Academia

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Principles over Politics

July 26, 2020

I received a lot of requests via Instagram to share the political signs I made for my apartment windows. So many of you asked if I would be selling these in my Etsy store. But,… [Continue Reading]

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History Matters at Kean University

October 17, 2019

A few weeks ago, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking at Kean University’s grand opening of their new history center, the Liberty Hall Academic Center. The event featured a ribbon cutting, a speech… [Continue Reading]

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District Winery, DC

September 5, 2019

Who knew you could find a real winery – not a wine shop, a place that actually makes wine – in the middle of D.C.? A couple weekends ago, I discovered D.C.’s only urban winery…. [Continue Reading]

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Preventative Botox

August 31, 2019

Let’s talk Botox! Specifically, preventative Botox. I know what you are thinking. “Botox?” “I am too young, and I don’t what to end up looking like one of those plastic, frozen faces on the Real… [Continue Reading]

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My Tiny DC Apartment

June 16, 2019

I love a good design challenge. And I knew that my new DC apartment, all 485 square feet of it, was just that! Fortunately, with a lot of planning and strategic arranging, I was able… [Continue Reading]

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Navigating the Academic Job Market

May 28, 2019

*tap, tap* “Is this thing on?” I know it has been a long time since I have updated you all on my life. If you follow along on Instagram then you know that the last… [Continue Reading]

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academia, Grad school, job market, lifestyle

I am baaaack!!!!!

December 5, 2018

Wow, so much life has happened since I last posted. Apologies for the radio silence on here for the past couple of months, but the final 6 weeks of your dissertation, followed by your defense… [Continue Reading]

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6 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Trader Joe’s Meals

August 24, 2018

Trader Joe’s just gets me. Between my dissertation, submitting articles, writing book reviews, working full time, blogging, and attempting to keep up my relationships with friends and family, I have zero time to cook. That… [Continue Reading]

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Bedroom Reveal and New Prints

August 6, 2018

Recently, I have received a bunch of requests to share my bedroom. Sadly, it was the last room to come together in my new apartment (you can see the rest of my apartment tour here)…. [Continue Reading]

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Welcome to History in High Heels! My name is Ashley and I have a PhD in early modern Italian history. I have worked in study abroad, I love to travel, and I am obsessed with all things fashion. I believe women should not have to sacrifice style for academic or intellectual legitimacy. I may not be Italian by blood, but after spending almost half my life there, I am Italian at heart! Thanks for stopping by!

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