May 2018 Favorites + Reflection
May was a lot more chill than the previous couple of months so I found myself really spending some time on self-care. I read a lot, watched some good TV, and visited my family in Michigan again. It felt like…
View PostA Look Inside BeautyCon NYC
During grad school I had this awesome professor who taught beauty advertising. She was a brand manager at L’Oreal and I learned so much from her about the beauty industry. One thing I remember her telling us is that if…
View Post20 Places to Eat in New York City
New York City is full of tons and tons of really good food. Since this was my first year living there, I decided to try as many different things as I could. I came across so many amazing restaurants that…
View PostWhat I Got For Christmas 2017
This year, like every year, I was very blessed to have received so many awesome gifts from my family and best friend. I traveled to Michigan for the holidays and was able to spend a lot of time with my…
View PostMy First GIVEAWAY!!!
I have been waiting to do this for WAY too long! I have been blogging for over three years now and doing my first giveaway is beyond overdo. The truth is, I always see extravagant giveaways of iPhones and MacBooks…
View PostMy First NYC Apartment: Harlem Bedroom Tour
Back in June, I decided to follow my dreams and move to New York City. It was terrifying, but I was lucky enough to have my best friend, Kailena, make the move with me. I had just finished my master’s…
View PostCabin Slumber Party in Hartland
Last weekend I flew home to Michigan for my cousin’s surprise 21st birthday party. My aunt planned a 90’s themed slumber party at a cabin — so basically the best party idea ever. She rented the cutest A-frame cabin at Waldenwoods…
View PostInternship Recap: NYLON Magazine
Let me just start by saying how much I have always loved this magazine. This was my number one choice when I applied for internships and I still can’t believe it ended up being the one I got. I interned…
View PostMy Friends Share Why They Joined The Women’s March
Happy International Women’s Day! On top of it being Women’s History Month, there have been some amazing things happening in the world to promote women and equality. Nike is becoming more inclusive by now selling a plus size line and a…
View PostIpsy Review #18: “Carpe P.M.” December Glam Bag
This glam bag is so freaking cute and perfect for New Years. I love the theme and the products were a pretty good mixture of new things. Here is what I got: REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask…
View PostBook Review: Capture Your Style
The new social media bible for fashionistas Before we make our morning coffee, before we rummage through our wardrobe, even before we pry ourselves out of bed, many of us take a quick scroll through our Instagram feed. If you…
View PostIpsy Review #15: “Glamazon” September Glam Bag
“Glamazon” was the perfect name for this glam bag because it is (as you can guess) was filled with ultra glamorous products! It totally gives you that old Hollywood feel and what girls doesn’t love to feel like that once…
View PostLast-Minute Costume Ideas: Army Girl & Nerd
This year, I didn’t buy a costume at all. My looks were all thrown together last-minute with items I already own! Don’t mind the picture quality, these were all taken with my phone. But, I hope these easy looks give…
View PostThe Ultimate Care Package
A couple weeks ago my aunt, uncle, and cousins sent me the greatest care package ever! For those of you who don’t know, I’m in a year long graduate program in Syracuse, NY and it’s my first time living away…
View PostMovie Review: Colossal
Colossal is… discombobulating to say the least Outrageously bizarre. That’s perhaps one of the most accurate ways to summarize Nacho Vigalondo’s new film Colossal, which premiered on September 9 at the Toronto International Film Festival. The humorously dark film stars…
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