an honest lifestyle
I love the beach. When it comes to travel, I always prefer a tropical climate and some palm trees. My family also has a beach house on Cape Cod, so I spend a lot of time in the water. I usually go for one-piece suits instead of bikinis, because I am a little bit self-conscious about […]
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Roses are one of my favorite, well, everything. I have them in my apartment, my skincare, clothes, etc. Shakespeare, Anne Bronte and Edith Piaf were all inspired by roses! Check out a few of my favorite rosy items… Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera – I put a bit of this on my makeup wipes, […]
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I can’t believe this year is almost over. So here’s my last Beauty Buy’s of 2015! Don’t worry, I’ll never stop shopping… Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil – My new favorite bedtime ritual! This oil is blue in the bottle, and turns clear once you fully rub it into your face. It works on pores, wrinkles and […]
Read MoreI have become such a homebody; I love cooking for myself, doing at-home beauty treatments, and writing this blog. I used to go clubbing a lot, but the past few months I haven’t had any inclination. But my best friend came home for winter break, and she loves to go out, so I actually went […]
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I love giving presents. I take such pleasure in finding the perfect gift for someone I love and watching them open it and enjoy it. But as a college student who is usually unemployed or underpaid, I try to give people something inexpensive or sentimental. I know that the most meaningful gifts are ones that come […]
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I love getting dressed up. I’m kind of extreme; I either want to be wearing leggings or a gown. Anything in between seems like a waste of time that could be spent eating pizza and watching Netflix! So this weekend I got to get all dressed up for a black tie holiday party. Check me […]
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The holidays are about love, family, and happiness, NOT presents. But that doesn’t mean that presents aren’t fun! I love buying gifts for my loved ones, and receiving ain’t bad either! Here’s what I’d love to get this year, *hint hint* mom and dad… Beachwaver PRO – I love a good hair day, and I’m lucky enough that […]
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Things I am excited about right now? Holiday cheer, twinkle lights, making latkes for Chanukah. Things I am not excited about? Low temperatures, bad weather, and dry skin. Now that I’ve finally won the long battle against acne, I’m trying to make sure that the changing seasons won’t set me back. Check out the products […]
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So we all know that I love my beauty products and I write about them all the time. But I’ve never done anything like this before! The lovely Ryane of Ryane Zamora Beauty nominated me, so here goes! 1. Do you remember your first makeup item? My aunt got me glow-in-the-dark orange sparkly nail polish that I was […]
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1. This incredible braid style that I plan on making someone figure out on my head. (via Byrdie) 2. Definitely going to try this recipe for mint chocolate chip cookies when my family visits for the holidays. 3. H&M totally kicks butt at clothes, so it figures they’d make great makeup too. The Topshop of […]
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Love & Water 