My love for candles has led me to a place I never thought I’d be. That place is preferring candle warmers to a lit candle. I received this beautiful black candle warmer as a gift and I’ve been getting really good use out of it. So much so, I’m considering buying a couple more. The main reason I’m obsessed with…
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Just spend the money. The Sunday Riley Go to Bed With Me Set is totally worth the money. I’ve been a long-time fan of Sunday Riley products really for no other reason than the products just work for my skin. The set contains: Ceramic Slip Cleanser: Great second cleanser after using my favorite cleansing balm. Pink Drink: A really nice…
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Pretty decent sale happening at Nordstrom on Nest Candles. I get the Birchwood Pine candle every holiday season and will also pick up the seemingly popular wellness line that includes Himalayan Salt and Rosewater, Wild Mint and Eucalyptus, and Driftwood & Chamomile. I rarely see Nest Candles go on sale so get yours quick!
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Hi all! Fasting update here. As you can tell from the title, I have gotten a bit of a rocky start of my 30-day fast. I have experienced a few setbacks, but I am back on track and more motivated to stay the course. Day one and two were tough, but not as bad as I thought it would be…
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I had the most fantastic time in Rome! I saw most of the things, ate all of the food, drank all of their wine, and can’t wait to go back. We stayed in a boutique Marriott property with the cutest, very romantic window THAT OPENED all the way. The room was small (cozy) but we had everything we needed. Also,…
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Entering day two of my attempted 30-day fast, it’s apparent that each day is going to be different. It’s about 4:00 pm and the hunger pangs have just started. Today, I woke up with a bit of a stomach growl and I found myself thinking of food. I was a little surprised by this because I don’t usually wake up…
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There are a lot of things happening right now in life and I would say I feel like I am transitioning into a new me. Perhaps this is part of my mid-life crisis? If so, it certainly does not feel like a crisis! A New Journey: Yoga Teacher Training I have entered a new journey for myself: yoga teacher training.…
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I hadn’t been to New Orleans in seven or so years before being reunited with my favorite city in the entire country! For me, New Orleans is all about good times, good food, and good vibes. This trip also preceded a trip to Italy, so I decided to treat myself and get my nails done. I got a dip powder…
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This summer has been a season of nude lips and bold brows. I have found myself more amenable to brown lip liner, paired with a nude (or colored) lipstick. Mainly, I have been using my new Bare Minerals Mineralist Lasting Lip Liner in Calming Cocoa with an oldie but goodie: Charlotte Tilbury Very Victoria. It turns out to be the…
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If you’ve ever wanted to try T3 hair styling tools, now is the perfect opportunity to stop putting it off. You can get the T3 Featherweight 3i Dryer, T3 SinglePass Ceramic Flat Iron, or the Twirl Ceramic Curling Iron for $59.99 with clean, classic white and rose gold colors to choose from. How elegant do these look? I have a…
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Time for part two of my spring beauty haul! Clinique Pep Start SPF 50 and Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion I am a big fan of the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion. The texture is more gel-like, and it goes on so smooth. There’s absolutely no white cast and my make up looks great on top of it. I don’t…
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It’s been a while since I participated in a full-on beauty haul, which is why I picked up almost everything I wanted. Sephora recently had its spring sale for its members, and Nordstrom smartly matched 15% on most beauty items. Naturally, I double-dipped. I’m breaking this post up into two parts, because it gets long! Fenty Pro Filt’r Matte and…
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Blooming Flowers. Fresh powder. Sophisticated and dainty. New money. That big, beautiful house that you need servants to clean, like from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (even though it was only Geoffrey). Driving a Bentley with the top down wearing big sunglasses and a scarf. These are all the things the Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier Candle reminds me of:…
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It’s time to load up those carts for the Sephora Spring Sale! The sale starts on 4/14 for Rouge level members and 4/18 for VIB and Insider level members. I’ve already got my basket ready. Here are my picks, ranging from new stuff I’ve been wanting to try and a rebuy. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder…
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Hair days can be daunting. It didn’t feel any different when I decided I was tired of trying to pluck my gray hairs. It also didn’t help that in the back of my mind, I hear some old lady telling me not to pluck them because two or three more grow back in it’s place. I’m still trying to figure…
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Spring has sprung (like a month ago) and with springtime comes random bouts of sunshine and good weather (when it’s not cold and rainy here in DC). Sunny weather immediately makes me think about sunscreen — and this post is about one of my favorites: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA ++++. No White Cast First and…
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Special Girl, Real Good Girl I’m so happy to introduce you all to my pride and joy — my new kitty, Miss Cleo. I became her forever human on July 31, 2022. She’s a playful, curious, pretty city kitty who loves everyone and loves getting pets and treats. Miss Cleo is approximately 11 months old and is aging like the…
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Happy Friday! Life has been quite good these past couple of months. I’ve had a great start to 2023 and wanted to share what I’ve been up to. Almost everything I’m wearing in this post is from… Lulus! This brand has been around for quite a while, but I’ve been quite disinterested in clothes shopping for some time. I had…
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Hi everyone. Hopefully your 2023 is off to a wonderful start! While I’m not a huge fan of resolutions, I do have some goals — short term and long term — that I want to tackle. I’m also in my 38th year of conscious life and at a point where it’s becoming more timely and more natural to accept that…
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Happy Sunday Fun-Day! If you’ve been a bit stumped on what to surprise your loved ones with this Christmas, you’re in luck. Today, I’m sharing some last-minute holiday gift ideas. Revive Light Therapy Lux Collection Essentials Compact LED Light Therapy Device I’ve been wanting to try some light therapy devices for a while now and I’ve had my eye on…
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