Sharing the inspiration behind our French Modern kitchen remodel!
Decor | Winter Metallics Baby Shower
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Revealing why I've been absent for so long and sharing the photos from my winter metallic baby shower!
Beauty | My Favorite Travel Makeup Brand
Monday, November 14, 2016
photos by Grant Legan
I always like to tell people that I'm an organized hoarder. Yes, I may very well be an avid "collector" of the A to Z of beauty and fashion but I'm also a devout follower of the deep rooted Confucian philosophy of keeping sh*t organized and tucked away. I spend hours each week doing tasks like labeling my beauty boxes and separating each piece of apparel by season, sleeve length, and color so that my hoarding habits will never ever be in full exposure. Not that "hoarding" is necessarily a bad thing. I mean, if armagedon hits the fan and we have to hide indefinitely in a bomb shelter, I'll have enough bronzer to contour like a Khloe, Kim, or Kourtney for like at least ten years. It also means I've built up a pretty boss travel makeup bag so that I never have to dip into my 9-5 stash. This also means when pressed for time, I can just grab and go instead of agonize over which nude lipstick to bring along. I mean, they're all nude so it shouldn't even matter right?
In my travel makeup bag, I like to keep some trusty old favs and switch it up with new products so that I'm actually forced to try new beauty looks. Because honestly, who isn't a creature of habit when it comes their makeup? On my recent desert adventure with Simon Outlets and Vogue, I brought along some new finds mainly from e.l.f cosmetics as they've become one of my favorite drugstore brands. The products are ridiculously well-priced and they have a gazillion palettes, two quintessential travel beauty perquisites!
To create a natural fall look, I used mainly earth tone hues on my eyes, went a little dramatic with the brows, and subtly contoured with cream bronzers and highlighters.
Here are all the products I used to achieve the look!
My Wedding Band Reveal
Thursday, November 10, 2016
So excited to share photos from our Maui wedding day and to finally reveal my custom Simon G wedding band!
Fab Five | Affordable Fall 2016 Biggest Boot Trends
Monday, October 31, 2016
I don't think I've ever been this enamored or excited for boots season as Fall/Winter 2016 trends include a cornucopia of texture, color, and styles like velvet, floral brocade, silvery and gold metallics, and over the knee options in rich bordeaux, just to name a few. With so many styles in a rainbow of price points, I've made the shopping part easy for you by highlighting the best of the best for less! Yes, almost all these boots rocking fall's biggest trends are under $100! Happy shopping!
Treat Yourself | LA's Best Hidden Spas
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
In the second of my new Treat Yourself series, I'm highlighting two of LA's best hidden gem for the most unique spa experiences ever.
Weekly Food Diary | Multi-Courses & Late Night Tacos
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Indulging in five course meals and late night tacos kind of put the cherry on this pregnancy sundae!
Pregnancy Style | Ted Baker Florals
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
What I wore to dinner with Ted Baker at the Chateau Marmont where it's worth mentioning I sat diagonally across from Stephen Colletti from Laguna Beach.
Every Girl's Best Friend
Monday, October 3, 2016
Sharing my one-of-a-kind afternoon with Simon G designing my one-of-a-kind wedding band while Marilyn Monroe's iconic line plays on repeat in my head.
Fab Five | NYFW Edition
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Now that NYFW is officially over, I want to share my fab five runway inspired products from Babbleboxx that's perfect for Fall 2016!
Treat Yourself | Glam And Grub at Hollywood & Highland
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Impending motherhood and a day of glam and grub at Hollywood & Highland has inspired me to start a new section on the blog that's dedicated to treating yourself to everything fabulous!
Another Surprise Announcement
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Perhaps even more surprising than my wedding news, I'm so excited to share that I'm....
Fab Five | Maui Beauty Essentials
Monday, August 29, 2016
Introduced by Simply Stylist, I’ve partnered with Dove to bring you today’s post.
Hello from Maui! I'm sharing the fab five beauty products keeping me dry from head to toe in the hot and humid island heat.
Lifestyle | Summer Guiltless Pleasure
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
This post is sponsored by thinkThin®.
I don't want to pick favorites, but summer has always been my favorite season of the year. It's the perfect time to barbecue every weekend, eat ice cream to your heart's content, and sip all kinds of fruity cocktails while working on a poolside tan. And as much as I love indulging in all those summer pastimes, they do come with a heavy caloric price, which is why I'm teaming up with thinkThin® to highlight three guilt-free summer activities that won't cost a calorie! Just make sure to bring your thinkThin® High Protein Bars because you will need to fuel up.
I don't want to pick favorites, but summer has always been my favorite season of the year. It's the perfect time to barbecue every weekend, eat ice cream to your heart's content, and sip all kinds of fruity cocktails while working on a poolside tan. And as much as I love indulging in all those summer pastimes, they do come with a heavy caloric price, which is why I'm teaming up with thinkThin® to highlight three guilt-free summer activities that won't cost a calorie! Just make sure to bring your thinkThin® High Protein Bars because you will need to fuel up.
Summer Style | The Wrap Dress
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
My latest purchase: a summer floral wrap dress from Banana Republic perfect for the office and summer weekends!
Summer Style | Intimacy
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received product as compensation.
Fab Five | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Best Beauty Deals
Friday, July 22, 2016
It's no beauty secret that the best beauty products almost never go sale which is another reason why I love the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as my top beauty favs are either on sale or exclusively packaged at a great price. It's hard to chisel it down to just five but after careful thought and meticulous analyzation of price and performance, I've picked out the best beauty deals from the sale!
1. As a longtime user of the Foreo "LUNA" cleanser (also on sale), I recently started using the Foreo ISSA hybrid toothbrush so I don't have to share an electronic toothbrush with M anymore (don't eww, we use different brush heads!). The germ-resistant polymer brush is gentle enough on gums and powerfully brushes away 99% of plaque and build-up. It also comes with a built-in tongue scraper. It makes my teeth and mouth feel cleaner than with my old electronic toothbrush, and if the battery power is anything like my cleanser, I won't have to recharge it for at least two years. I'm officially obsessed with the Swedish brand and will happily shell out the dough for anything else they come out with. Original: $199; Sale: $149.
2. I carry the Clarisonic Mia "Fit" in my travel bag and it goes wherever I go. It's compact but just as powerful as the original cleanser. This is a newer product which is why it's such a boon to find it on sale! Original: $219; Sale: $153.
3. At the recommendation of multiple dermatologists and estheticians, I started using the NuFace "Trinity" about two years ago and have not switched to another facial toning device. In a clinical trial, over 80% of users reported improvements in facial contours and toning. Although improvements are subtle, I truly believe that this little device and investment will stave off major plastic surgery in the future. Original: $325; Sale: $250.
4. If you're a fan of Le Mer, then the Le Mer Revitalizing Collection is a must buy! The brand never goes on sale and this collection includes their best and most effective products (moisturizer, serum, eye cream, mask) at a fraction of the original price. Over the years, I've used and repurchased almost everything in the collection and really can't find any faults except for the splurgey prices. Original: $436; Sale: $300.
5. Hanae Mori "Butterfly" is one of my favorite scents and with this set I can basically get one perfume for myself and give one as a gift. It's such a romantic and feminine scent that blends tradition with modernity. Original: $245; Sale $130.
Summer Style | Not Another Floral Dress
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
I wore my Reformation floral off the shoulder dress to a friend's baby shower a few weeks ago and you know what, I'd wear it to ten more!
Fab Find | 2106 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The 2016 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! To celebrate one of my favorite sales and shopping events of the year, I've picked out a few of my favorite fall must-haves like blazers, coats, and accessories that scream high wearability and low financial impact. Early Access is open to Nordstrom cardholders until July 21 which means the general public gets dibs starting July 22. Happy shopping!
Fab Find | This Season's Off The Shoulder
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
I recently stumbled upon ChicWish, a site seemingly dedicated to offering affordable, feminine and wearable billowy off-the-shoulder blouses and cute dresses. I'm so happy the off-the-shoulder style is still on trend or the second summer in a row! They're so fun to wear, easy to style, and can effortlessly glam up pretty much any outfit. Here are just a few of my favs from the site, most priced under $40!
Summer Beauty | Don't Sweat It
Friday, July 8, 2016
Sharing the three skincare products I used on Sunday for a shine-free mattifying finish that stood up to the summer melt!
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