If you follow me on Instagram, you would know I was off from my 9-5 all last week. I spend an entire week on the North Fork lounging around and it was much need. So, to end the week off right, in collaboration with my boyfriend and his Aunt Sandy, together we made this tasty watermelon margarita recipe straight from the watermelon! We had extra tequila on the side for shots and for those who liked their drinks extra boozy! Yum! What you’ll need: 1 seedless, ripe watermelon (about 10-12 pounds) 2/3 cup Tequila (I used Casamigos Blanco) 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup orange flavored liqueur (I used Cointreau)…
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (# NSALE) is FINALLY open to the public! So here we are, and I’m talking about the best of the best aka the crème de la crème beauty products. Underneath each product I’ve included either why I already love the product, or why I want to try a specific product! I personally find the NSALE to be a perfect time to replace almost done beauty products and to try new things. Check out the NuFACE below. You’ll see why I wish I waited until the NSALE to pull the trigger on my purchase. Along with that, there are so…
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AMANDA ELLE I’m always in a constant pursuit to maximize every aspect of my life, so today’s topic is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. And the more I think about it, the more the grey area grows. Distinguishing happiness from comfort is something you can relate to all aspects of your life. Contrary to my google search which mostly resulted in information based on relationships. Whether it’s your wardrobe, relationship, job or a mix, are you happy or simply comfortable? And how do you distinguish the two? I’m a bit vocal when I don’t like something (it’s…
Photos by: Amanda Elle Photography Looking to elevate your Instagram feed or website photos? Or are you looking for the perfect backdrop for your next photo shoot? Whether you’re starting out as a blogger or looking for a location for your engagement photos, this post is for you! The background is a huge piece of your photo aesthetic, blurred out or not. So today, my photo expert, Amanda Elle, and I are sharing our secrets on how we choose locations! When I first started blogging four years ago, I followed likes of the big bloggers of the times and shot…
Recently I attended the Westchester Magazine Food & Wine Festival with the Journal News, @lohud. If you’ve been on the fence about going, it’s definitely worth it! I had so much fun. Today’s post is for my Westchester locals. I’m rounding up some new restaurants I’ll definitely be trying out and my favorite rosè’s and where to find them! Layout: The event takes place at Kensico Dam in Valhalla. There were two or three large tents set up and there were food and wine stations outlining the tents. You walk around and pick up food and wine at each station.…
PHOTOGRAPHY by: Amanda Elle The reality is, sometimes I just don’t have time to work out. It’s 5:30 a.m. as I’m writing this, so this morning I chose my blog over the gym. Sue me. But it doesn’t mean I won’t do something good for my body. Today I’m sharing 3 easy tips for staying in shape on a workaholics schedule. 3 Easy Tips For Staying In Shape On A Workaholics Schedule Commit to easy exercise five days a week. Every morning, without fail, I’ve committed to 1 minute of planking, 25-50 squats, and 10-20 push-ups. Afterward, I stretch for five minutes.…
