2020-04-05 18:51
About seven weeks ago, I was considering skipping my friend’s birthday party. It won’t be more than 10-12 people, I thought, shouldn’t be too bad. This was before everythin… Read More
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2020-01-31 13:10
What is your biggest challenge when it comes to practicing self-care? For me, it’s always been embracing self-care practices for the mind. Caring for your body is much easier than cari… Read More
2020-01-17 12:58
Why I Love Getting Older: 7 Reasons Getting Older is Pretty Great “I can’t die before learning French!” – me, five years ago, in a full-on panic mode, and going throu… Read More
2020-01-07 16:57
What is the first thing you do when you notice your skin looking dull and tired? Clean up your diet? Start drinking more water? Add a new product to your routine? Treat yourself to a facial?… Read More
2020-01-03 16:25
They say you can find pretty much anything in a woman’s handbag. Well, I wouldn’t say that I carry everything in mine, although that’s not for the lack of trying. One of my… Read More
2019-12-31 16:19
10 Things to let go of in 2020 How do you feel about this past year? Has 2019 been good to you? I hope that it’s been a great year, filled with beautiful memories. Personally, I have m… Read More
2019-12-23 13:07
Winter Self-Care Ideas Officially, it might have just begun, but I’m already so over Winter. You know, juuuust a little bit. I was driving home from work the other day and couldn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-12-09 18:04
Beauty Gifts 2019 The following content contains referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. A beauty lover or a makeup enthusiast might… Read More
2019-12-04 12:49
Cold, windy, dry weather and chronic dry lips don’t mix very well. Shocker, right? Those with chronic dry lips will know that while they’re usually dry, regardless of the season… Read More
2019-11-16 14:04
“I feel like I’m an emotional sponge.” My friend just finished telling me about how her daily lunch break at work has turned into her being forced to listen to hour-long ra… Read More
2019-11-07 07:05
Drugstore Beauty Products to Love The following content contains referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. I think I might be in troubl… Read More
2019-10-31 15:00
50 Things That Make Me Happy + What Are Yours? It’s no secret that the last two, nearly three years of my life have been tough. I went through difficult, trying times. There were many… Read More
2019-10-28 12:01
The early bird might get the worm, but it could also use some concealer. Eyes are the window to the soul, but it’s also where the first signs of lack of sleep, poor hydration, exhausti… Read More
2019-10-15 06:03
The following content contains referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Ghost Palette Ahh, yes. It’s that time of the year again. H… Read More
2019-10-11 15:05
The following content may contain referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Time-Saving Beauty: For the Busy and Impatient What are your secrets for quickly making yourse… Read More
2019-10-08 12:46
The following content includes referral links and/or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. There was The Good, The Bad and The Fab, now it’s time for Th… Read More
2019-10-03 15:22
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk Would you tell one of your friends that they’re “stupid?” “Not good enough?” That it’s “too late” for them to g… Read More
2019-10-01 11:06
Beauty Supplements: Getting that Glow From the Inside Out The following content includes referral links and/or PR samples/gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. A… Read More
2019-09-25 12:16
The following content includes referral links and/or PR gifted products. Read my disclosure policy for more info. I’ve had a complicated relationship with sleep probably for… Read More
2019-09-03 03:16
The following content includes referral links and/or PR gifted products. Read my disclosure policy for more info. It’s a “No Makeup Skincare”…. but it’s d… Read More
2019-08-15 15:20
Productive, happy days… It’s all in the power of your morning routine habits. The sunshine that creeps up into my bedroom through the blinds is one of the things that instantly… Read More
2019-08-01 12:02
Once a very clean and healthy eater, you’ve forgotten what a vegetable tastes like. Your plans to switch jobs, which you were once very excited about, have taken a back seat while you… Read More
2019-07-26 11:31
If we’re talking sun-kissed skin, the first thing that comes to mind is that golden summer glow. Even though I do reach for a self-tanner during summer quite often, most of the time I… Read More
2019-07-18 11:42
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. I always say that things like a fragrance or colorful textures… Read More
2019-07-13 17:09
Most of us will go through difficult and trying times at some point in life. Times that will throw us off balance. Things that will change us. Things that will sometimes make us feel almost… Read More
2019-07-07 13:25
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Life isn’t always fair. We know this much is true. While… Read More
2019-07-03 13:05
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Staying out of the sun and still rocking a beautiful, healthy… Read More
2019-06-25 19:16
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Mascara is definitely one of my weaknesses and if there’… Read More
2019-06-11 11:49
The following content includes referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Lips are quite different from the rest of our skin. They don’… Read More
2019-06-06 17:29
Well, here’s another post I never thought I’d write: how to pack for a weekend trip. I’ve been a notorious over-packer ever since I can remember. It doesn’t matter if… Read More
2019-05-17 13:22
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Ever had any beauty rituals you once loved indulging in, but now hardly get to do? For me, i… Read More
2019-05-11 13:18
Sometimes, the commitments you make to yourself can be quite difficult to enforce. This is especially true if we’re talking about changing life-long habits. When it comes down to it, i… Read More
2019-05-02 04:14
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. I’ll be honest. Once the weather gets extremely warm, I tend to forget makeup altogether… Read More
2019-04-22 21:49
How to Clear Your Mind with a Brain Dump I’ve wished for a real-life pensieve since reading The Goblet of Fire for the first time. I remember feeling very surprised at the fact that H… Read More
2019-04-17 13:13
This content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Normally you’d probably expect to see more bright pinks when it comes to a spring lip colors roundu… Read More
2019-04-13 23:49
Mindfulness is a lot more than just a habit. It’s more of a lifestyle change, a way of living, seeing and doing things. And, just like a lot of lifestyle changes, it takes time and ef… Read More
2019-04-04 12:44
Ever have those days when nothing major happens, it’s just an ordinary day, but all of a sudden you start feeling uninspired and find yourself feeling stuck? I love it when there&rsqu&helli…Read More
2019-03-28 15:03
The following content includes referral links and/or PR samples/gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. The skincare world is definitely not a “one size fit… Read More
2019-03-21 10:16
The following content includes referral links and/or PR samples/gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. It’s no secret that I have a lot of love for some of… Read More
2019-03-19 11:15
How can one of the things that give you so much joy and fulfillment, suddenly become so difficult to even think about? Maybe it’s because you’re afraid you’ve failed. Or… Read More
2019-03-05 11:00
As your life becomes more stressful and busy, decompressing, de-stressing and relaxing can also become a bit more challenging. When dealing with that kind of stress, taking a nap isn’… Read More
2019-02-28 07:55
This content includes referral links and/or PR samples/gifted products. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Take your Omega3s, stick to water, get enough sleep and don&rsquo&helli…Read More
2019-02-10 16:53
Two things my 15-year-old self never thought I’d grow to love- bright pinks and rose scents. Despite my sweet mom’s attempts at trying to encourage me to be, or at least dress l… Read More
2019-02-05 17:44
Ahh, that glow that us beauty and makeup lovers just looove to talk about. It’s a little harder to come by during winter, isn’t it? My skin notoriously hates cold temperatures a… Read More
2019-02-01 04:31
The other day I was at Lush stocking up on some of my favorite bath bombs. A rare occurrence for me, actually entering the mall, one of my least favorite places. The weather was pretty bad… Read More
2019-01-31 04:39
How do you make the most of every day? You make every day count. The secret to doing that lies in paying attention to the small things you do. It’s very easy to fall into those patter… Read More
2019-01-24 04:57
A natural dry brush, a Salux cloth, a jade roller- these are some of my “every day” beauty tools that I reach for on daily basis. There’s also a handful of “special… Read More
2019-01-21 10:31
Smooth, creamy ivory, sheer “barely there” pinks and soft, peachy nudes- these are some of my most-trusted, “it will go with everything” nail colors. There’s j… Read More
2019-01-17 18:58
Digital technology was meant to make our lives easier, to make things better and improve our productivity. It’s supposed to save us time, yet we somehow waste more time than ever… Read More
2019-01-15 04:09
As much as I enjoy trying out new makeup products, there’s a… well, a bit more than just a “handful” of products that I always re-purchase and reach for when I want… Read More
2019-01-11 14:57
“No one is coming to save you.” I remember a friend saying this to me many years ago. The particulars of that conversation are foggy, but I can tell you that while at first hear… Read More
2019-01-03 04:50
10 Beauty Tips for Winter The following content includes gifted products (*) and referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Winter always proves to be a difficu… Read More
2018-12-31 19:20
2018 was a year of change. It was another year where I didn’t get to do or try too many things that I had hoped to do and try. Even though it wasn’t for a lack of effort, it sti… Read More
2018-12-27 13:22
How to Rock Your Goals in 2019 I can’t stand the word “resolutions.” When I hear “resolutions,” I think immediate failure and discouragement. I think of that o… Read More
2018-12-20 12:44
The following content includes gifted products (*) and referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Here, my friends, is my little “use in case of a skin em… Read More
2018-12-19 04:49
On Overcoming Fear + Embracing Change In life, there are small things we’re afraid of (spiders, anyone?) bigger things we’re afraid of (that’d be thalassophobia for m… Read More
2018-12-11 04:10
So… what do you get that one person in your life who seems to already have everything they need? Well, I say that you can never go wrong with a gift that can boost or encourage more… Read More
2018-12-05 04:58
SmoothSkin Gold IPL At-Home Hair Removal The following content includes gifted products (*) and referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. My very first experie… Read More
2018-12-03 19:34
It’s no secret that I have a thing for candles. I’ve always loved candles that have a nice, strong throw. I just love burning a candle right after I clean the house, while I&rsq&helli…Read More
2018-12-01 19:40
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the phrase “finding balance” for a very long time now. We tend to think that having “balance” in life equals “havi… Read More
2018-11-29 12:43
7 Ways to Stress Less No one ever plans on getting stressed. It seems that stress is a big issue for us. Bigger than it’s ever been. Stressful and demanding jobs, constant pressure to… Read More
2018-11-26 03:24
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Overnight face masks are among my favorite skincare product… Read More
2018-11-21 07:21
Getting Your Mind Right: How To Do a Mental Cleanse “Detox” seems to be a bit of a buzzword these days. We constantly hear and read about countless diets, cleansing kits and &ld&helli…Read More
2018-11-15 03:33
How to survive the holiday season (without losing your sh*t) A few days ago we were standing in line at the supermarket when I quickly scanned everyone else’s carts (I can get nosy li… Read More
2018-11-11 19:24
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Every year, I always look forward to Hourglass releasing their Ambient Lighting palett… Read More
2018-11-09 13:34
7 Habits That Kill Your Productivity So many distractions, so many goals and so little… time. Doesn’t it sometimes seem like the more you try to focus on getting things done, t… Read More
2018-11-03 17:32
Fall is here, and I know what you’re thinking: how is another year already coming to an end? The weather will be less than perfect, the days are getting shorter, and we tend to get a… Read More
2018-10-30 21:05
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Matte finishes and Fall always seemed to be a match made in… Read More
2018-10-27 23:25
The secret to your success, any success, lies in your habits, routines and the things you do every single day. It doesn’t matter what you’re after in life, or what your definiti… Read More
2018-10-25 12:00
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. The best way to get the most out of your simple and minimal makeup routine is making s… Read More
2018-10-23 12:32
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. When you’ve been collecting, testing and reviewing be… Read More
2018-10-21 14:24
The easiest way to attract more positivity into your life? Creating more positive changes. The way we see things, the way we interpret emotions and react to them- it’s all often &ldqu&helli…Read More
2018-10-16 13:49
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. … and get out the door faster. Getting ready to go o… Read More
2018-10-12 08:13
Affiliate marketing for bloggers: everything you need to know when starting out. The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. One o… Read More
2018-10-09 11:13
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Every single night, as I’m lying in bed, I go through… Read More
2018-10-05 23:54
I was standing by the bathroom sink, washing my face and as I looked up in the mirror, I started to cry. Again. Nothing particularly bad or negative happened to me that day. I just found my… Read More
2018-10-02 14:10
Keeping my beauty stash clean and organized at all times wouldn’t be such a “mission” if we were talking about a single makeup drawer over here. Instead, it’s 10 dra… Read More
2018-09-29 18:42
When I first began practicing mindfulness, it seemed like a chore. Staying mindful, paying attention to every moment, being always present, learning not to judge my thoughts… I mean… Read More
2018-09-26 03:21
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info Like pretty much every year, late September brings in the ra… Read More
2018-09-23 18:47
Time management: Daily habits that will help you save time Around 40% of the decisions we make every day are made out of habit. This is actually not that surprising, but it also means… Read More
2018-09-20 02:25
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. “A delicate yet powerful fragrance that celebrates fe… Read More
2018-09-13 11:13
When things get messy, busy, hectic or stressful during the day, most of us think to ourselves “I can’t wait for this day to finally be over!” Stress and a sudden feeling… Read More
2018-09-11 11:29
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Does your skin ever feel like it’s on fire? I’m… Read More
2018-09-07 12:49
How to beat the midday slump Office nap rooms are totally a thing, did you know? “Sleeping on the job” might be frowned upon but the truth is, short afternoon naps have been pro… Read More
2018-09-05 03:37
Blog Tips: How to Get Better Results from Pinterest The following content uses affiliate/referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. With 175 million active monthly u… Read More
2018-09-01 13:53
5 Habits for a Happier Life In life, there are often so many ups and downs, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. Your mood can change multiple times during your day; one minute you feel ex… Read More
2018-08-23 13:39
7 Ways to Slow Down And Find More Joy in Your Life How many tabs do you have opened on your computer or tablet, at the moment? With the constant glorification of busyness, I have to say tha… Read More
2018-08-21 10:57
Fear of failure is one of those things that can leave you feeling paralyzed. It can be the one thing that stops you from going after what you want in life. There are times when you’re… Read More
2018-08-15 10:35
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. A few years ago I wrote about going makeup-free for an entire month. While I still love goi… Read More
2018-08-13 11:13
It’s 2016. I am the happiest I’ve ever been. For the first time in my life, I know what it’s like to have things finally “fall into place” and I’m thrivi… Read More
2018-08-09 22:26
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. … that’s also office-friendly. It’s kind of weird how much a lipstick co… Read More
2018-08-05 13:24
“I am so tired”, “I am so late”, “I am so busy”, “I am so stressed”? I bet you say those things to yourself all the time, don’t y… Read More
2018-07-31 23:49
Growing your email list with Pinterest It’s been a while since we’ve discussed the importance of having an email list. If there is one thing that I wish I’d done sooner wh… Read More
2018-07-26 10:00
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. Dull skin is never “in.” Dryness and/or dehydration are usually some of the fir… Read More
2018-07-21 15:56
Holding on to the past can be a burden. It can not only feel heavy and suck the fun out of life, but it can also stop you from becoming the person you want to be. It can also affect…… Read More
2018-07-19 21:27
The following content includes referral links. Read my disclosure policy for more info. I was going to go with “Summer Beauty Essentials” but truth be told, these… Read More
2018-07-03 12:47
5 Simple Self-Care Ideas What are some small things that used to put a smile on your face, things that used to make you feel happy and excited when you were a child? I remember jumping on t… Read More
2018-06-29 22:10
The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. So hot. Too hot. There’s another heat wave coming our… Read More
2018-06-27 14:25
Being fair to yourself is not always easy. Overthinking is a trap all of us, mostly the sensitive types, wish we could escape. Self-judgment involves fear- it poisons the present, this very… Read More
2018-06-12 15:53
Is removing negativity from your life possible? Well, it is impossible to remove ALL negativity from your life. Happiness almost never equals a picture-perfect life where things never go wr… Read More
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