Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, despite my appreciation for the resplendence of flowers and chocolate, I much prefer gifts that can be utilized for more than fleeting span of time. Consequently, I am excited to share some new beauty discoveries that simultaneously serve as timely Valentine’s Day gifting inspiration.For yourself, for a friend, there’s truly something for […]
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February is here and, just in time for Valentine’s Day, I am sharing a list of the beauty, skincare and more that I am loving right now. From eye catching makeup bags and the latest, most luxe lip color from Clé de Peau Beauté to genius beauty tools and haircare gems, I hope this pictorial guide and its accompanying swatches […]
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Kopari in paradise at the Kahala Resort.If you follow me on Instagram, then you may know that I spent last week in Hawaii at the resplendent Kahala Resort with my husband and baby daughter. Although we tried to use most of our time to relax and adventure throughout the island, the stunning weather and environment, of course, inspired me to […]
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Greetings from Death Valley…blouse by Wendy Glez.At the start of the month, we took a resplendent three-day family road trip to the desert–Death Valley to be specific–and, in between gratefully relishing the wildly fresh air and gorgeous change of scenery, I was able to document the skincare and makeup I brought and used, as well as my new favorite blouse […]
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I hope you is off to a marvelous start! Today, I am excited to share some resplendent newness in clean beauty from some of my favorite green brands. Including from the most utilitarian eyeshadow palette and skin-finish foundation to glowing blush-meets-bronzer and a quintessential red lip. This post will help you creating a vibrant full face with skin (and earth)-friendly […]
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What’s in my bag.After a little pre and post-Christmas break from content creation, it feels truly good to be (relatively) rested and ready to tackle the vast beauty world once again! Today, I am excited to share a look at what’s been in my little handbag (rather, belt bag) and, consequently, my face as of late. In my bag (and […]
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Getting cozy in my new Room Service Oversize Hooded JacketNow that the semester is over and it’s–at least for California–colder outside, I am all about the pursuit of cozy…baking, organizing, wrapping gifts (I’m earlier than I ever have been on this), sitting fireside with Joey and Jethro and finding joy in the small things. Today, I am excited to share […]
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Approachable beauty breakdown…coming your way.Today’s post is dedicated to approachable beauty…the kind of style and makeup look that feels fresh and effortless without breaking the bank. I am excited to share some delightfully versatile and useful product discoveries on heavy rotation–from foundation and lips to haircare and timeless style, all purchased from Walmart–with, of course swatches galore and a golden […]
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Amidst all of wonders of the season, mid-December madness has taken hold, reminding us that there is 10 days to Christmas and much to do before it’s arrival! I just finished my semester of teaching and, between deadlines galore, getting Johannah’s first Christmas tree together and grading like crazy, my progress in the present purchasing category is has been limited […]
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Growing up, I was all about the preppy look. While my friends were embracing bold patterns and wildly low cut jeans of the 2000s, I was on the search for vintage blazers. Also. I was searching for straight leg denim and the perfect shade of pale pink lipstick. The lipstick reflects the glossy beauty of the 1980s reruns. Facts of […]
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