One Year Later: How I Won My Skin

I don’t have any pictures of what my skin used to look like, and there are a couple of reasons why.  I either airbrushed, deleted, or refused to have my photo taken in the first place.  My skin was a disaster.  I’m not going to pretend that acne is the same thing as a missing […]

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Tour Guide: Cape Cod Eats

Hamptons, Jersey Shore, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod… If you’re a beach person, you probably have a regular summer spot, and you’re pretty passionate about how much better it is than everywhere else.  I’ve been a Cape Cod kid since before I was born; my mom and her family spent every summer at a resort […]

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Inspirations: Week 28

1.  Homemade Limoncello, a great party favor, bar accoutrement, or thank you gift. (via PopSugar)  2.  I really do want to be a mermaid. (via Buzzfeed)  3.  DIY Avocado masks to fix any skin issue you might have! (via PopSugar)  4.  My grandma and I are incredibly close.  I love this article. (via Career Girl […]

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Go Green

So I’m sitting here drinking my favorite green smoothie, and I wanted to share my recipe with you.  This drink is one of the only things I can have for breakfast early in the morning (sensitive stomach does not even begin to cover it) that will pump me full of protein and other good things. […]

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Set Me Up

One of my favorite trends for summer is coordinated sets.  I like to think of them as the casual version of a suit!  I brought a few sets to Greece, and they were great for days when I didn’t know what to wear and didn’t want to waste precious sightseeing time.  My best friend bought […]

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DIY: Eastern Magic Mask

Type ‘DIY mask’ into Pinterest, and your brain might overload from the amount of options it generates.  Since I like to pamper myself on Sunday evenings, I made the mistake of throwing myself into the Black Hole tonight to search for a turmeric mask. Turmeric is an ancient miracle spice that is known for anti-inflammatory […]

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July Beauty Buys

I realized that haven’t been posting about products as much lately, mostly because I’ve been wearing less makeup, washing my hair less, and generally being more low-maintenance.  But I do have a few finds for you… Essie Gel Couture – As someone who proudly does her own nails (and all her friends’), I’ve been waiting for […]

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Color Change

I went in for a touch-up at the salon yesterday, but then my stylist and I decided that we’d do something a little different for summer.  I’m a natural blonde, usually with long mermaid locks – I had butt-length hair by the time I was three – and I’m not big on experimenting or making […]

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Inspirations: Week 27

1.  Even though I’m basically on a permanent health-kick, I really want to try one (or all) of these detox recipes. (via StyleCaster) 2. I’ve been slacking on my fitness lately, but I’m definitely going to try some of these ab exercises ASAP. (via Self)  3.  I really want to try Ole Henriksen’s new peel!  […]

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Loving Lately

I’m always finding cool new stuff to send to my friends and family, and I thought I’d start sharing them with you as well!  Here’s what I’m obsessing over lately… The miniature version of the Luna is even cuter and way more affordable These vegan cookies  This sleek phone-charging case is lighter than your Mophie […]

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