I am no stranger to what I call Instagram playgrounds: innovative, immersive experiences that encourage visitors to capture memories. I've been to the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles, Happy Place in Chicago, and Rosé Mansion in New York. I'm an absolute sucker for these experiences, so it's no surprise that I went to Wall Crawl shortly after it opened. What ...
STAUD Handbags: Worth the Hype?
You may have heard about the brand Staud in recent years due to its 'it girl' status. Countless celebrities and influencers have worn STAUD clothing and handbags, and I recently decided to buy into the hype. Then, I fell fast and hard for the classic, yet quirky silhouettes of STAUD handbags. STAUD Nic Bag My first STAUD purchase was the Nic Bag in black. The bag isn't vegan friendly, but ...
Bougie on a Budget: My 6 Day Trip to Paris
Surprise, surprise- I'm going on another European adventure soon! I'll be heading to London, Ireland, and back to Paris before the end of this year. In the spirit of things, I've decided to spill the details on how I was able to plan my six day trip to Paris on a budget back in March. Transportation One of the biggest expenses was getting to and from Paris all the way from the United ...
What’s Trending: The Slip Silk Dress/Skirt
One of my favorite trends of 2019 is the slip silk dress/skirt. It's definitely nothing new, and has been on the rise for a couple of years now, but this is the year that I'll be buying one in every color. I have always loved a good slip dress, and I own a couple of beige/off-white ones. I decided to spring for color this year with a pink slip dress from Zara and the bias cut slip midi skirt from ...
Timeless Skin Care Review
I recently had the opportunity to try Timeless Skin Care, a skincare brand with high quality products without sky high prices. I was sent three products for review, and incorporated them into my daily routine for the past two weeks. Disclaimer: Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own. Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum I have been actively trying to find a good ...
The Disney Aladdin Collection by MAC: Review and Swatches for WOC
Last Tuesday was one of the most magical nights of my life. I got to celebrate the worldwide release of the Disney Aladdin Collection by MAC with an advanced screening of the new, live-action version of Disney's Aladdin...aka my favorite Disney movie! My best friend, Peter, invited me to be his plus one, so of course I said yes. MAC lovers from near and far were invited to take part in the ...