Browsing the book sections in Anthroplogie and Urban Outfitters is one of my favorite activities to do. I could seriously spend all day in both stores. Recently, I have started to form a small collection of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle books. These are the type of books that just look pretty sitting on your coffee table or on your book shelf that you...
Finding the perfect handbag has always been a struggle for me. It is so hard to find a bag that is perfect for everyday and practical for the evenings. For years, I have been lusting over Rebecca Minkoff handbags and I finally decided to break the bank and purchase my first one. A lot of research goes into buying your first designer bag...
Sunday Riley has been a brand that I have always wanted to try. I have heard so many great things about their products and how you will see instant results. Their Martian toner has been on my list of things to try for awhile now. I came across this product while watching one of Zoella's monthly favorites videos. She was raving about how this...
During my free time, I love going on Pinterest or Instagram to take a look at what the latest bloggers and fashion influencers have been wearing to help me get some inspiration. The latest trends for this season are so fresh and unique, I can't wait to start incorporating them into my wardrobe when the weather warms up! There are a lot of...
You may have seen Ouai haircare all over social media the past year and let me tell you, it definitely lives up to the hype. Jen Atkins, hairstylist to the Kardashians, created this product line to help achieve that chic, effortless, laid back style that everyone is looking for. Knowing that Jen Atkins was the creator of this brand had me running to...
Whenever I am home for break, I love taking a trip to the city for a day of shopping and relaxing. Chicago is such a beautiful city and I always feel grateful that I live close by. Me and my friend Emma, always have our special routines whenever we go down. We like to visit stores that we don't have at home, and...
Lately, my skin has been experiencing a few breakouts, so I decided to pick up a couple new face masks from Sephora to try out. Face masks are my favorite skin care product, so I am always trying to find new ones that will help my skin. I decided to test out a traditional clay mask and a sheet mask, which has been...
My coat collection has a lot of pieces that are more on the trendier side. The aviator style jacket has been my favorite trend for the past year and I invested in two coats with this style. Recently, I have been on the hunt for a simple classic black coat to complete my collection. I found this one at H&M a few weeks...
(https://mobile.twitter.com/grey_portugal/status/819315823756111872?s=09) Over the past few years, Dakota Johnson has become a huge style icon of mine. After I saw her in How to Be Single, I immediately went home and created a Pinterest board dedicated to all of her fashion looks. The wardrobe that her character had in the movie was amazing and I felt like it represented her true style and personality...
The Morphe 35O Palette is my favorite palette that I have in my makeup collection. It has been my go-to palette for around two years now. Thanks to various Youtubers like Jaclyn Hill and Manny MUA, this palette has become very popular in the makeup community. Once I finally got my hands on it,I understood why. These shadows are so buttery and pigmented...
All throughout my life, I have had my fair share of misses when it comes to my makeup routine. Seriously, some of my past looks were cringeworthy. Now that I have grown older, I have realized that makeup is there to enhance your features, not cover them up. I think it's great to experiment with makeup and it definitely helps you figure out...
Having a spa night every week is essential for me. Along with a cup of coffee every morning, I could not function without taking time out of my week for a night to relax and recharge. Sundays are my favorite night to do this because it helps me get ready for the start of another week. I am a bit of an introvert,...
