This past Friday, I turned 24. I was lucky enough to celebrate my birthday in Toronto while my beau continues filming his t.v. show. Usually when we hang out with our friends, we tend to go out to dinner and grab drinks afterwards. But to celebrate my birthday, we decided to host a brunch instead … Continued
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Boy this week just keeps getting better and better! Not only is Urban Outfitters having a spring sale, but so is another one of my favorites – Madewell! Madewell is my go-to place whenever I need good jeans or comfy shirts. These days, most if not all my denim is from here. For this online … Continued
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Madewell 30% off sale!
Fact: Most of my closet is the result of online shopping and not in-store shopping. Don’t get me wrong – I love being able to walk into a store and see items in person. But since I am always on the go, online shopping happens to be easier (and quicker). People tend to dub me … Continued
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Mastering the Art of Online Shopping
What’s one good way to welcome in spring? A sale! Urban Outfitters is currently having a 25% off sale on all their dresses for 3 days only! Here are some favorites that caught my eye (and shopping cart): BDG Chambray Fit & Flare Slip Dress – A cute little denim dress that can be paired … Continued
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Urban Outfitters 25% Off Sale!
This week, we will officially say goodbye to winter (hopefully) and say hello to spring! Here are five of my favorite beauty essentials that help ring in spring! Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Streak – Red lips are so winter. Instead, try a coral lipstick! It’s feminine and screams “spring!” It’s a bit softer and … Continued
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My 5 Spring Beauty Essentials
I was first introduced to brown butter when I created sticky toffee pudding at Gordon Ramsay’s Steak restaurant in Las Vegas and paired it with brown butter ice cream. Since then, I have made brown butter ice cream at home but then I began to wonder what else I could make with brown butter. I … Continued
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Brown Butter Strawberry Muffins
Earlier this week, Donald Trump and the reigning Miss USA Erin Brady announced that Miss USA 2014 would be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 8. For the past six years, the Miss USA pageant has been held in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is where I was crowned in June 2011. While the location … Continued
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What To Pack When You Go To Miss USA
There comes a time once a year where everyone dresses up in green, attends parades, and begins to drink shortly after the sun comes up – Saint Patrick’s Day! This year, Saint Patrick’s Day falls on a weekday so drinking at work could be highly frowned upon but why not put a little Bailey’s in … Continued
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Bailey’s Cookies for St. Paddy’s Day
Last night I discovered a cool app on my phone that features all your favorite blogs in one place – Bloglovin! I am constantly on the go, so logging online to read some of my favorite blog posts can be a bit of a hassle. But I soon realized that with this app, all of … Continued
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Bloglovin
As some of you know, I recently tore my plantar fasciitis in my right foot (the main ligament that stretches from your toes to your heel). Wearing heels is a big no-no for several more weeks as it continues to heal. 90% of my shoe closet consists of heels, thanks to my years as a … Continued
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New Flats For Spring/Summer
I think it’s important everyone has their own little space, whether it be a man’s man cave or a woman’s outdoor garden retreat. For me, it’s my desk space. In both my homes in Los Angeles and Toronto, I have always made sure there was room for my little space. I always need to have … Continued
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My Own Little Space
My favorite go-to look is – primer, concealer, brows, mascara. One of my most frequently asked questions is: “What kind of mascara do you use?” So here is a list of all the eyeliners and the only mascara I swear by. Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara – I finally found a mascara that does not … Continued
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