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.…
Recently, I’ve been trying out new beauty products so I can share the ones I love with you! What I’ve decided to do is every four-to-six weeks I try ten new products. At the end of week six, I rotate those items out and rotate new products in. Unless I really love them, in which case I’ll probably keep using them, like all the items in this post. So, my vanity is going to look a wreck, but not the point! Ha! *Send help* I finished my first cycle and I narrowed it down to my June top 5 favorite items! These roundups will include all…
