Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Drizly. All opinions expressed herein are my own. Have I mentioned how much I love the holiday season? The answer is yes – I probably have about a million times already. I absolutely adore the holidays – starting at Thanksgiving, and extending to Christmas, then to New Year’s Eve/New […] Read More »
Get a Taste Of Australia: a Sensorial Dining Experience
Living in NYC for a decade, I was surrounded by a variety of cultures and immersed in a plethora of tastes. That experience, and the restaurant scene, is hard to match. But the D.C. restaurant scene measures up and is one of the best I’ve experienced. I love exploring the wealth of local options. There […] Read More »
My Haute Girl / Hot Girl Summer
Wearing: Tenth Street Hats ‘Quito’ Fedora, Linen-Blend Button-Down Dress, Aldo Hostlua camera bag. Hey hauties! It’s been a minute, hasn’t it?! How have you been? I’ve missed chatting with you but I’ve been I’ve been busy living my best life and enjoying my hot girl summer to the fullest! I hope you’ve been following along […] Read More »
TruFru Coconut Melts are the Snack of the Summer!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by TruFru but the opinions expressed herein are those of the author. I’m not only a shopaholic, I’m also a bit of a snackaholic. And a chocoholic too. So when I heard about these new TruFru Coconut Melts launching in Costcos in the Northeast, I knew I had to grab […] Read More »
Roy Boys: Come for the Fried Chicken and Oysters, Stay for the Vibes
The DC restaurant scene has no shortage of great places to eat. And when there’s a new kid on the block, I’m happy to give it a try! I recently got the chance to preview one of D.C.’s newest hot spots, Roy Boys, before it even opened to the public. I attended an influencer event […] Read More »
Coffee is Bae: My 10 Picks for the Top Coffee Shops
Coffee is bae. But it hasn’t always been. I had my first cup of coffee the day I graduated from high school. My family took me out to lunch to celebrate and I thought I was grown and ordered a cup after lunch. I was turning 18 the next day while also heading off to […] Read More »
Making Better Choices with Jenny Craig!
Thank you Jenny Craig for sponsoring this post. — Get serious about losing weight with Jenny Craig! When I started the Jenny Craig program four weeks ago, I didn’t know what to expect. I received a huge cooler box of food and drinks, a meal plan, and a call from my consultant who excitedly walked […] Read More »
Getting on Track with Jenny Craig
Thank you Jenny Craig for sponsoring this post. — Get serious about losing weight with Jenny Craig! I recently shared my 2017 goals with you guys – one of which was to achieve and maintain my ideal weight. That’s really an ongoing goal for me, because it feels like something I’m constantly working on. No […] Read More »
POPSUGAR’s November 2016 Must Have Box is Perfect for Holiday Entertaining!
The thing I love most about the POPSUGAR #MustHaveBox is that they’re always so perfectly curated! Take this month’s box, for instance. I recently received the November 2016 box to review and it couldn’t be more on time for the holidays! This month’s mix of goodies are party-perfect snacks, the perfect makeup and jewelry to […] Read More »
What’s In My Bag: Everyday Essentials & the New Extra 35-stick Pack!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GIVEEXTRAGETEXTRA #Walgreens #CollectiveBias What’s in your bag? For me, the answer to that question has evolved quite a bit. I used to carry pretty much everything in my bag but the kitchen sink! From beauty items to snacks, […] Read More »
My Holiday Traditions with Bigelow Tea
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias Have I mentioned that the Christmas holiday season is my favorite time of year? I’m sure I have, because year after year, it’s always the holiday I look forward to the most! Growing up, Christmas was […] Read More »
An Oscars Party Isn’t A Party Without M&M’S!
This Sunday is the event of the year for fashion and film lovers: the 87th Annual Academy Awards! It’s often called the Superbowl of fashion since it’s the final awards show of the season, and it brings out the best in red carpet glamour. I always watch as much to see which films are awarded […] Read More »
Sponsored: My Girls Night Out and Girls Night In with Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon
After a fun night out with bloggers and blowouts courtesy of Glam and Bailey’s, I was given the chance to host my own girls night out to further celebrate Bailey’s new Vanilla Cinnamon liqueur. And because one celebration wasn’t enough for me, I had two! I recently attended Lucky Magazine’s Fashion and Beauty Blogger (FABB) […] Read More »
Sponsored: How I find personal “electrolytenment” with water, the key to my life
They say water is the key to life and that certainly is true in my life. Water is at the heart of so many things that make me relaxed and happy. While washing my face in the morning, I find time to pray and mentally prepare to start my day. A morning cup of tea […] Read More »
Sponsored: #FeelTheFlavor and enter the Crystal Light Liquid Instagram contest to win a gift bag full of fun summer essentials!
With temps reaching almost 90 degrees this week in NYC, it looks like Summer is finally here! We love everything about Summer, especially in the city. Between the warmth, the energy, the street fairs, parades and street style, everything is so colorful, energetic and bright! To celebrate the Summer season and its warm weather and […] Read More »
Craving a culinary luxury? Try Ghirardelli’s gourmet chocolate SQUARES!
Every now and then, I find myself craving little culinary luxuries, like rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. And Ghirardelli SQUARES are the perfect size, and come in enough flavors to feed my chocolate fix. I recently received a tasting box to review and let’s just say, I love my job! Ghirardelli SQUARES deliver the smooth but bold […] Read More »
Sponsored: Summer Sundaes and Ice Cream Smiles with Edy’s Slow Churned Light Ice Cream
Despite what your smartphone’s weather app currently says, it officially IS summer! And for me that means cool clothes, hot days and icy cold treats. Edy’s® Ice Cream has long been a favorite of mine due to their WIDE variety of flavors (hello Samoas and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream!!!) and the smooth, […] Read More »
Sponsored: Chili’s is my ‘Margarita Happy Place’
Life can be busy, busy, busy, so it’s great when you have a chance to relax and unwind. Going away on a great vacation is nice, but often all it takes is to find your happy place is to enjoy the things you love most! Like shopping or hanging out with your closest friends, playing […] Read More »