WRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR | MANIFESTATION + SELF-LOVE MUSE
Hi lovelies,
I had such a wonderful time at the Vanity Fair and Jimmy Choo event the other night in honor of and benefiting Women's Cancer Research.
We sipped on champagne and was able to peruse the shoe and accessory collaboration between Jimmy Choo and celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen.
I loved the sparkle and shine of the decorative jewels on the shoes and purses.
Hi lovelies,
When I walked into the Space NK Holiday event at The Sunset Tower Hotel, it felt like walking into a winter wonderland. I immediately fell in love with the all of the decor items from the living room, kitchen, dining, bedroom, and bathroom areas.
There was an enviable selection of collectable and cherished home and body pieces, including must-have makeup, bestselling skincare, the finest fragrance, and decor items.
Below are my top five pieces from the Space NK holiday selection and you can view the full curated collection here.
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OUAI: Ouai To Go Kit
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES: Ultimate Wellbeing Time
EVE LOM: Classic Rescue Ritual
DIPTYQUE: Incense Tears Candle
Hi lovelies,
I've decided to go out less and spend more quality and one-on-one time with my friends and loved ones. So I was super excited to catch up with my lovely little blonde, Heather Hahn, over brunch at a.o.c. in Los Angeles, CA.
We immediately noticed the greenery out front that would make for the perfect backdrop for a few photos and then we went inside and got seated in the outside patio. I ordered a tea and the pork belly sandwich and decided to skip the salad and add a side of fries.
Heather opted for the fried chicken and I definitely stole a few pieces to try myself. We chatted about our blogs, boys, bags, and being on top of our career game. The waiters were super friendly and the ambiance was very hushed yet inviting, making it the perfect place to share secrets, split dessert, and laugh into the afternoon.
Hi lovelies,
Last night, I treated my skin to a Rose Natural Energy Mask Sheet from Botanic Farm and my skin looked brighter, felt super smooth, and was definitely re-hydrated. I love that the mask is paraben-free, made with plant-based ingredients, and has 3 layers of natural Cellulose.
To prepare for my audition in the morning, I also love treating my eyes to the Salmon Egg Hydrogel Eye Patches whenever I have puffy or swollen eyes and need to be on-camera. The night before, I put them under my eyes for about 20 or 30 minutes and then I rub in the residual moisture into my skin for visible results of less puffiness, so I can audition with confidence.
Another one of my favorite products from Botanic Farm is their Rice Ferment First Essence toner that aims to fade out dark spots on the face. I'm excited to use it on a daily basis and see what my results will be over time.
Botanic Farm also offers an array of other facial care products from sunscreens, cleansers, cleansing water, make-up collection, make-up removers, and more.
More about Botanic Farm:
Originating from Daegu, South Korea, Emily Cosmetic began its research and production of cosmetic goods from as early as 2008, in the era of the Korean Cosmetic Industry’s “Golden 10 Years”. Riding along the Hallyu Waves, Korean cosmetics quickly won over Asian markets with its high quality products that come with an affordable price tag. It is during then Emily Cosmetic expanded its cosmetics market to the Asia Pacific region.
In 2010, Emily Cosmetic developed Botanic Farm – a line of natural cosmetics that go in line with an ecological philosophy. The cosmetics company worked closely with South Korea’s largest OEM skincare factory – Kolmar – in developing the series. The process took over 4 years and in 2014, Botanic Farm – Emily Cosmetic signature series was released to the market and received high praise. Emily Cosmetic will carry on with its research and development towards producing more skincare products that will benefit all.
Hi lovelies,
One of the best soirees of the Fall was celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Physicians Formula. Held at the iconic Beauty and Essex in Los Angeles, CA, we sipped on signature cocktails, danced to tunes from a super talented DJ, took photos in a gold and silver room, and enjoyed being the first to preview the 80th Anniversary collection.
The capsule collection includes the Le Velvet Foundation, that comes in 4 shades from Cream Ivory, Ivory, Honey Beige, and Sand Beige.
The collection also has a Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls Highlighter that comes in a universally-flattering shade of Pearl.
The Eyeshadow Quads range from Classic Nude with nude, champagne, and brown hues, and Smoky Plum featuring a combination of dark brown shades, plum, and lilac.
Lastly, the Hypoallergenic Lipstick is super smooth and comes in Nude, Coral, Red, and Berry.
Hi lovelies,
I can't believe there's only two months left in 2017 and I plan to enjoy every single moment of it. I've decided to challenge myself to do things outside of my normal comfort zone and for the first time ever, I went to a restaurant and enjoyed a meal alone.
My restaurant of choice was the iconic Bouchon in Beverly Hills. It's Thomas Keller's casual dining French-inspired bistro and even though it might sound trivial, but for me, eating lunch by lonesome was a major milestone. When I first got there, I almost chickened out and opted to grab a coffee and sandwich and eat at one the tables at the adjacent park, but I mustered up the courage to ask for a table of 1.
My waiter, Roody, was super friendly and made me feel right at ease as I ordered my coffee, green tea, and Salade de Steak. I took out my book, sipped on my coffee, and people watched in-between pages.
My salad was scrumptious and I indulged in the bread and butter basket. Roody made sure to keep my coffee cup full and gave me words on encouragement as he passed by as I could tell that he sensed that I was a newbie to dining alone.
Now that I've tackled this milestone, I'm excited to explore other restaurants in my lovely Los Angeles one book, cup of coffee, and endearing waiter at a time.
Hi lovelies,
My go-to bag for Fall has to be the Gretchen Christine Devin Vegan Leather Dome Satchel in Nude. The iconic color goes with every outfit and I love that her whole collection is cruelty-free, so I can shop and be stylish without any guilt.
The silhouette of the bag gives it a high-end, luxurious look like bags that retails for thousands of dollars, but I can get a luxuriously made, high-quality handbag, without spending a fortune. Gretchen Christine's philosophy is all about accessible luxury and everyday glamour.
What was even more impressive than the collection of super stylish and cruelty-free handbags, purses, and accessories, is how kind and down-to-earth, the founder, Gretchen Rossi, is in-person. I had the pleasure of meeting her and her sweet disposition was in complete alignment with her brand's mission to add value to the lives of others while honoring people and animals.
Shop the entire collection, here.
Accessible luxury.
Gretchen Christine exists as a result of the conviction that fashion and quality should be a standard– not an aspiration. Any product bearing the Gretchen Christine logo will always have an elevated sense of style, glamour, and quality—all while balancing a timeless and simple aesthetic. Every decision we make is based on the core principle that designer fashion and quality should be accessible to anyone and everyone.
Everyday glamour.
Gretchen Christine exists for every girl who believes in always presenting her best self– no matter what the occasion. This "everyday glamour" is what drives us to create pieces that are both strikingly beautiful and inventively functional—because that’s what you deserve.
Staying true to our values.
The team at Gretchen Christine strives to uphold our core values of accessibility, style, kindness, and simplicity. As a result, we've worked tirelessly to develop a vegan leather formulation that is indistinguishable from animal leather, that also aims to make a positive environmental impact.
Hi lovelies,
What I love the most about working out is honoring my body and making sure that it's as healthy and strong as possible. What I also love about working out is wearing an outfit that I feel comfortable in, lets my body move easily, and also my skin to breathe. That's why I turn to CYSM for their apparel, fit, and shapewear collections.
One of my favorite pieces is their Ultra Compression and High Abdomen Control Fit Legging in black. It's perfect for yoga, pilates, hiking, and spin class. I also love that I can wear them during my workout and then they are stylish enough to grab brunch or a smoothie in with my friends when I'm done sweating it out.
The compression feature also makes my tummy look and feel slimmer, giving me that extra boost that I need to keep pushing forward in my workouts, knowing that my confidence comes from the inside out and I look great no matter what.
I'm also obsessed with their High Performance Micro Pierced Jacket because it's the perfect amount of loose and fitted. My go-to color is usually black, but the jacket also comes in white, fuchsia, and mint. What's really cool about the jacket is that it lets my body breath while working out by absorbing my sweat and perspiration.
CYSM also offers Seamless Apparel Body Control tops that help you to look and feel your best with their lightweight and breathable material. My favorite is their Clara body control top that comes in white, red, and black.
I style my Clara Seamless Apparel Body Control top with my favorite pair of skinny jeans, heels, and fitted blazer when I want to dress up my look. But on days when I'm going more casual, I rock my control top with jeans, boat shoes, and my favorite chambray button-up.
To explore more of what CYSM has to offer, check them out here.
Hi lovelies,
One of my favorite things about being a fashion blogger is discovering the next big thing in fashion and style and then sharing it with you guys - and that's exactly what happened when I was introduced to the latest "It" brand in fashion, Barkwood.
I instantly fell in love with their classic yet trendy collection of Schoolgirl Plaid trousers and signature Lamb Moto Leather dresses. The fashion line also features a universal color palette of looks that are relevant from season to season.
In celebration of the launch of the new brand, they held an innovative installation preview called, "The Destination is the Journey," which was curated by Lost Found Decor. The installation showcased two sets of 10 looks with draped silhouettes. The concept behind the installation was to effortlessly telling the story of a group of friends on a journey, who ultimately finds themselves in a rural location.
Held inside Studios 60, a warehouse filled with some of fashions finest influencers, who captured selfies at the Barkwood embossed wall, signature drinks by Mixologist LA included the "Tomboy Chic" and "Barkwood Girl," it was a launch party not-to-be-missed.
According to the head designer and founder of Barkwood, Charniece White, she wanted "the inspiration for the collection, to be transitional and made for the girl who can 'run in the mud.'" She continues as says, "I wanted to people feel "fearless, weightless, classless, ageless, and boundless."
A B O U T B A R K W O O D C U L T U R E
Barkwood culture embraces becoming your best self without adhering to what society has deemed as acceptable and normal. Barkwood culture promotes individuality and self-acceptance.
Our clothes are designed with the drape of the garment considered on a variety of shapes and sizes. Extra time is taken during the development and design process to ensure the garments not only flatter a variety of body types, but also seamlessly transition time, lifestyles and seasons. Women are multidimensional, and so are our clothes.
We shot our lookbook on a size 2, and shot our product shots on an 8 and 16 to show how the garments seamlessly flatter a wide range of silhouettes. Our quality standard is high for our garments.
We use premium fabrics and finishes to ensure a well-made garment that will last. Our clothes are meant to be lived in, comfortable, classic and chic. We believe you do not need to sacrifice one for the other. Barkwood clothes are meant to work with you, not against you. Our garments are proudly produced in the USA.
Hi lovelies,
Even though we are having an almost unbearable heat wave her in sunny Los Angeles, CA, my inner New York girl is dying to break-out my favorite coats for Fall, so I've decided to make my ultimate list for coats and jackets this season.
Style tip: The key to rocking coats and jackets in Fall is all about layering. Wear a coat, long sleeve, and tank tops, so you can add and take-off layers throughout the day or night as the temperature, your mood, or style changes.
Shop my Fashion Guide to Fall Coats below.
