Get Ur Freek On.

i just finished doing a yoga session via ExerciseTV(On Demand) - aka the best thing that idhas ever happened to my life -. If you don't know, ExTV has Yoga workouts with Shiva Rea, a woman i consider to be my fitness role model. if you're into Yoga, I recommend this DVD:




I'm about to try out a Jillian Michael's work out in a few minutes, just getting some rest in between, but I hate her voice so I made a workout playlist for the 50 minute cardio session:


& lastly, a little workout fashin for you all -- cut off words top, racerback sports bra, & running tights.


i'm snowed in currently, so i think i'll post a little more this weekend.

Latest Obsession - Moroccan Oil Shampoo

I know that everyone has been on the Moroccan Oil bandwagon for a long time, but I wasn't invited until Christmas and Now i am driving the covered wagon straight up the Oregon Trail. I would really like to talk about the shampoo, though. COULD THERE BE A MORE AMAZING SHAMPOO? COULD THERE? NO. THE ANSWER IS NO. It's color safe as well as sulfate and paraben free, too.



My only word of advice is to really follow directions and to Lather, Rinse, & REPEAT. The Repeat is essential. Even if you don't condition after, it still gives your hair amazing shine. I like to follow it up with the Ojon Shine Spray (which i actually like better than the Moroccan Oil one.) for really fantastic and healthy looking long hair.

Tis the Season for Dinner Parties

I'm back from the nonsense eating holidays. here's a recap of what i wore.


Dinner Party at a Friend's House:

Aqua Studded Boyfriend Blazer, Jewel Graphic Racerback Tank, Black Cigarette Jeans.

Christmas Eve


Vintage Fox Fur Walking Coat, Pink Pashmina, Jeweled Tee, Black Pencil Skirt, Charcoal Tights, Oxford Heels

Christmas Day

I have no photos of my outfit, but look how cute my little cousin is in his sweater and oxford! He's only 2 and he's already more stylish than most boys my age!

Day After Christmas Lunch With High School Friends


Destroyed Studded Burn Out Tee, Cigarette Jeans, Turquoise Pashmina

Dinner Party at My House with Parents' Friends

Aqua Boyfriend Blazer & CAT SHIRT (look at it majestically gleaming) !



So now, the holiday craziness is over and I am heading out to New York for New Year's Eve. DEFINITELY an occasion for me to blog and post photos of my outfit (I'm wearing a wild French Connection dress, and I bought new shoes to go with it). Sorry I've been absent, but obviously, I've been busy, having a time, visiting and cooking! Thanks for sticking around! Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday, no matter what they celebrate.

In My Kit - Makeup Essentials

Wow, my blog has been neglected for the past week and I apologize. I wish I had something to say about the week that I wasn't around, but all I've really done is shop and hang out with my grandparents. Now, onto the post. I just wanted to apologize to the 5 people left reading this.

On other corners of the internet and daily, I always get asked questions about what makeup I wear, and how I do my makeup. Honestly, I'm pretty sure my "technique" is made up, but I can (with confidence) tell you about the products that I use. I believe there are 5 items every girl needs in their kit. The rest is just filler and "festivity".

#1 - Concealer

What: Lancome Maquicomplet Concealer/Cover Up.
How: Apply to areas of imperfection and blend to achieve even skintone
Why: Lightweight, Full Coverage, Non-drying
Honorable Mention: Lancome Effacernes (technically an "under-eye concealer")

#2 - Foundation

What: Make Up Forever HD Foundation
How: Apply with the brush of your choice (I use the Sephora Airbrush Brush) and blend!
Why: Lighweight, Easy to Blend, Liquid, Consistency
Honorable Mention: Diorshow Airflash (but who wants to spend $60 on foundation!)

#3 - Powder

What: Make Up Forever HD Powder
How: Shake it out, brush it on, look at that finish!
Why: it's a translucent powder so it just kind of meshes with the color of your skin. yeahhhh!

#4 - Blush

What: NARS Super Orgasm blush
How: brush it on and shimmer
Why: gives you that nice glow and has sparkles. everyone loves sparkles (for the non sparkly among us, try regular Orgasm blush)!

#5 - Mascara

What: Diorshow Blackout Mascara
Why: IT IS MY ONE TRUE LOVE
Honorable Mentions:Benefit BadGal Lash, Smashbox Lash DNA, Givenchy Phenomeneyes


I also can't stress this enough, makeup takes time and practice! Here's a secret for all of you that don't believe that this stuff doesn't come over night: I recently cried in Sephora with one of my makeup artists because I couldn't do a smokey eye, now, about 9 months later -- I can do it (but only because I spent many a night in my mirror experimenting with colors and techniques and watching youtube ladies giving me the game)!

In my Kit - Skincare

It's my philosophy that you don't need to overload your face with fixer-uppers (well really, this philosophy is intellectual property of the woman responsible for fixing my skin - Dr. Paula Moynihan). Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions about how I weatherproof my face and how I've evened out my skintone. This, my friends has a simple answer - I have a good skincare ritual.

Much like the rest of the world, I am acne-prone/comboskin/pore-problematic/etc. Let's face it, no one is born perfect, but luckily, all of these problems are fixable. I've gone through a bunch of skincare rituals, but i've finally found one that works. I'm going to highlight the products that I use, but remember that everyone is different and it's going to take awhile to master your own routine.

So, What's in my skincare essentials kit?


#1 - Exfoliating Face Wash

What: Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash (you can use this on your body too, fyi!)
When:At Night (3 -5 times a week)
How: With Warm Water! Keep Scrubbing until it stops feeling "scratchy"
What About When I Don't Use it?: Just Wash Your Face with Mild Soap and Warm Water!

#2 - Toner

What: Caudalie Beauty Elixir
When: Everyday in the morning and at night when you wash your face.
How: Just shake it, spritz it on and let it dry for a few seconds.
What's so great about this, it kind of smells weird: The weird smell is a result of it being almost 100% plant based, also it's cruelty free. Bonus feature, the 1oz size last forever and fits in your purse. spritz some on whenever your face needs a pick me up (i.e. humid weather, a sweaty night out) and you'll get that natural glow back quick.

#3 - Moisturizer

What:Korres 24 Hour Rose Moisturizer (6 SPF)
When: In the morning and right before bed after you wash and tone!
How: scoop a little bit up out of the pot and smooth it all over your face. Allow it to soak in and dry, and feel your skin thank you.
This stuff is expensive, is it really worth it?:Absolutely. Another natural, cruelty free, vegan-friendly product. It has little to no weird smell and really helps to give your skin a great drink. Also, totally lives up to the name, and really does moisturize all day.


#4 - Makeup Remover

What: Almay Oil Free Makeup Removal Pads
When: Whenever you need to take your makeup off or fix your makeup.
How: Remove from container, swoosh around face, be amazed.
Do these even work?: Yes, and they're cheap (you can pick them up at your local drug store). Also, they're oil free so you're not left all shiny and weird after.


So there you have it, my skincare arsenal. It's small but mighty.