I say all this to say, miss your old you, but do not go back there. Shed the skin necessary to move forward. Relieve yourself of the deadweight of shame and/or guilt you’re walking around with.
Read MoreImagine being an overly anxious, super-attentive, people-pleasing, and ambitious human. Now pair that with the fear of abandonment and boom! What do you get? The old me. If anything my last year of therapy has taught me and continues to teach me to never dishonor desires,
Read MoreBecause of my boldness, I was given the opportunity to experience the LISTERINE® Lab and be a part of their #BRINGOUTTHEBOLD campaign! I was extremely excited as I've been using their products since I could remember my ABCs and 123s.
Read MoreNow that the gloomy start to 2019 has passed, I’m excited for what Spring is bringing into my life. New places, new experiences, and new connections are finding their way into my orbit
Read MoreOver the last three weeks, I was able to explore the possible options this product provided. Here are the three ways I used Black Castor Oil and loved every second of it:
Read MoreRecently, I found myself trying and testing products for the Fall. The reason is that fall is weird for me. My skin isn't too dry but it doesn't get super oily.
Read MoreOne of my favorite features of the Cujo Smart Firewall is the ability to safeguard all devices on your premises. Whether that's a coffee shop, your home, or your traveling van, it secures all the devices that are connected to your router. It also automatically rejects/blocks any malicious attacks, viruses,
Read MoreI was able to experience Cameron Hughes wine over the last weekend in the midst of a hectic week. A glass of Riesling, a bowl of salad (yes, salad! I’m trying to do this whole vegan thing), and my laptop was all I needed for a few moments.
Read MoreI needed to try something new. Luckily, I was able to try Smooth 'N Shine's new and improved product formulas and baby!! (pay attention to the number of exclamations), they didn't disappoint.
Read MoreThanks to the beautiful staff at O! Magazine, and JCPenney, your girl was given the opportunity to not only create content for JCPenney this holiday that was featured in print but to attend Oprah’s Favorite Things 2019. With this being such an envied occasion, I figured channeling my inner Cookie Lyon on a budget was the best option.
Read MoreThanks to the new V8 +HYDRATE®, I’ve been able to be my best every time I show up to hustle aka be-your-dancing-photographer-while-getting-those-awesome-shots. Ha-ha! However, to slow down a bit and recuperate, I do three simple things.
Read MoreNot only does it slide on and cleanse your skin, but it also leaves your body smelling fresh and clean. What I love the most about Suave Body Wash is that there is a scent for any occasion. My favorite after my yoga practice is the Tropical Coconut. It's light and my skin feels like a baby's bottom after stepping out of the shower.
Read MoreLet's keep it 100. I've been on this "let's make better life choices" thing for the last couple of weeks. I'm not going to say it's great, because to be honest, I've been sneaking in Fried Chicken here and there. My entire routine is simple. I just need to stay away from fried things, no bread, consume a lot of water/fruits/veggies, and somehow add in proteins without eating pork. It's hard for a girl like me.
Read MoreThe Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream together are like Batman and Superman fighting to make sure your skin is on point all day, every day. I know you probably think I'm being overdramatic and I probably am, however, Olay has proven to be the Queen of skincare. It'll leave your skin hydrated, firmer, and younger-looking in a matter of days.
Read MoreSeasons are finally changing, and as my dad would say, it’s time to make better decisions. One of those decisions includes drinking more water and as simple as that sounds, it’s hard. Wedding season this year has been quite busy and you’d think I’d know by now how to stay hydrated. Unfortunately, it’s a fail.
Read More“Always have a backup plan”, my mom would say. Ironically, she wasn’t aware of my experience with an emergency contraceptive in high school. It was a Thursday afternoon, after I’d completed all my classes, I had 2 hours until Volleyball practice.
Read MoreThe weather in New York City has been quite hormonal. We went from 50 degrees to below zero and back to 60 in less than two weeks. Of course, with these sudden changes, my skin wasn’t too fond of me.
Read MoreThe winter has finally retired its hideous weather and my skin is ready to breathe again. You know me, I love a good skincare routine once the season changes. Over the winter, I did a 28-day challenge with Olay and it kept me going.
Read MoreWe've all heard that we need to wear sunscreen during warmer seasons to help protect our skin. Would I be lying if I said I use sunscreen daily? Yes, I totally would be.
Read MoreNow, let's make this clear; As much as I love the warm temperatures and breeze blowing, Spring and I have a love-hate relationship. You see, my skin dries up and my allergies forget their manners.
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