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August 23, 2017

Wipe the night away with these affordable products

I don't change up my beauty routine too much, because if I find products that work, it's hard to convince me that there is something better out there. But every once in a while I explore new products out of necessity, like having to stay overnight at a friend's house because it's too long of a drive back home (LA problems!). On one of those nights I was forced to go to a local Walmart and find myself a whole new beauty routine at an affordable price as I only needed it for one night originally. After exploring countless options, I got myself 4 products that are now my favorites long after I needed them for one time use. Not only they are effective, they are also extremely affordable and they all smell delicious! Here are 4 top products that I hand picked from the shelves of Walmart:
1) For the glowing skin, I recommend to exfoliate 3x a week with St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub - love the smell and the texture!
2) Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes are a skin savior wherever the day takes you, they are easy to use and super effective!
3) Start the day fresh with Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream - love the eucalyptus smell!
4) For night time moisturizing I recommend PONDS Dry Skin Cream to lock in moisture for those who suffer from occasional dry skin.
All of these products are available at your local Walmart with great saving deals. SHOP HERE!

July 25, 2017

5 reasons why I love living in Venice

This post is sponsored by ForRent.com but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
As you know, I made a big move last year (within LA area) - from a perfectly clean and safe Beverly Hills to a diverse and vibrant Venice Beach. As a former luxury freak, I thought I wouldn't like Venice (or anywhere outside Beverly Hills), but it turned out that not only the area and the beach culture grew on me, but it also taught me so much about myself and opened up my mind in ways that I never imagined. As a creative constantly looking to get inspired, I can't imagine any other place to live that will give me so much satisfaction. So here are the best things about living in Los Angeles, particularly in Venice.

1) The weather. The weather in LA is perfect for long term living. Not too cold in the winter, warm summers (with chilly nights so that you are not too hot) with perfectly blue skies without a single cloud on them.  

July 7, 2017

Back to Classy

As you know my style got more casual chic, and deviated from my classy vibe, and I am very happy with an organic transition. But every once in a while, I love going back to my "classy" looks, especially since classy doesn't have to be expensive thanks to my friends at vipme.com site. All details below:

June 29, 2017

Great Summer Snacks with My/Mo

This post is sponsored by My/Mo but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
You guys know that I am obsessed with food hacks and latest treats and inventions in the food space. So here is another discovery of mine - My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream. It's definitely something. A combination of deliciously chewy mochi dough with mouthwatering melty ice cream in just the right amount. At only 110 cal per serving it's a perfect snack or an addition to ANY meal this summer. Seriously! I already tried My/Mo Mochi Ice Creams with every meal and at any occasion. Weather it's after a tennis game, a snack while chilling by the pool or mid-afternoon bite, it's my perfect companion this summer. Love all their flavors. They are so fun and instagram-friendly: ripe strawberry, sweet mango and cookies and cream. Try it, and you won't regret it ;) I found mine at my local Pavillions, find your nearest location for these delicious snacks HERE.