girl meets life.

almay makeup review & giveaway.

Around this time of year in the spring and summer seasons, I like to always reevaluate my daily makeup routine and go-to products. Things like the weather and sun exposure can make a huge difference when it comes to not only the condition of my skin, but also the type of makeup look

ULTA Beauty love your hair event | reviews + giveaway!

Do you love your hair?

No, really. Do you love your hair?

My guess is that most of you don’t mind your hair. You may even like it. But if you’re anything like me, there’s probably a thing or two (or three) about your hair that you don’t necessarily love or would like

the best and worst things about living in nyc.

About nine out of ten of the emails I receive from readers ask me about life in New York – the pros, cons, and how I’ve balanced the two. Up until recently, I viewed NYC with rose-colored glasses through and through. There was next to nothing about this city that I wasn’t head over heels

short and sweet.

Sometimes there’s a gap in between blog posts where way too many things happen, and it’s easier to just keep the words short let the photos speak for themselves.

This is one of those times. Sound good?

Thursday night was an impromptu dinner at Alta, which turned out to be one of the most amazing

joy unspeakable.

About this time last year, I got a new tattoo.

The reason I didn’t share it here is because I hadn’t told my parents yet (hi, mom and dad!). They’re old and set in their ways so I didn’t want to unnecessarily upset them

Joy unspeakable is from one of my favorite Bible

11 things.

1) Silver Linings Playbook. OMG.

2) Speaking of movies…two days until Great Gatsby! I can’t wait to see it. Also, Carey Mulligan has been a favorite actress of mine for years, so I feel a weird sense of pride for her with this role.

3) I want another tattoo.

4) I’m not usually

also on repeat.

Who spoke the Earth and sky to form Who sets the sun and calls the dawn Who breathed me out of dust to life With the will to trust or run and hide

I will stay should the world by me fold Lift up Your name as the darkness falls I will

cost approach, 12.

Five fake flowers from a tourist-filled convenient store on 34th street: $6.

Braving Midtown Manhattan on a Friday during rush hour to complete our Kentucky Derby Hats: priceless.

Enough Mexican food from Baja Fresh to feed a small army: over $100.

Ending the amazing weekend by celebrating Cinco De Mayo with friends:

scenes from this week.

What was the best part of your week? Is May off to a good start for you?

on repeat.

I’ve been obsessed (and I mean obsessed) with this song ever since I heard it on the Ultra Miami 2013 video, and I have a feeling you’ll enjoy it too…

What song(s) are on repeat for you right now?

etc.