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Weekly Obsessions Wednesday: Beauty & Fashion Winter Edition.

  I know my #WOW is suppose to be weekly but these are turning into more of a monthly or even seasonally type of thing, but it's okay cuz it's still happening! Don't get me wrong, I love summer as much as the next SoCal girl, but the heat can get a bit much. So after awhile, this small SoCal Winter we get...

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Halloween Update! (with makeup details)

Whoa. Was I really gone for a month? I hate when that happens. That's okay though, because it's NOVEMBER and it's gonna be fun month! (woot woot!) But before we get into that, I just wanted to update you guys on what a fun Halloween it was! It was the best Halloween in awhile. My husband doesn't really like to dress up (womp),...

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Sweet Spots: Ice Cream Edition.

Since starting my Food Instagram, I've visited some pretty yummy places in the the LA and OC area. These discoveries are obviously too good not to share so let's get right into it!   Chelo Creamery Where: 18558 Gale Ave. #158 Rowland Heights, CA What: freshly made & rolled ice cream Why: I know this is all the rage right now, but the...

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Passionate Patience.

(disclaimer: this a long read.) Lately, I've been struggling. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. I'll tell you what I mean. My life has decided to throw a curveball and give me cluster migraines and tension headaches. Since late March, It's just been getting worse and worse. Imagine waking up with what feels like someone pressing against the side and/or back of your head and attempting...

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Weekly Obsessions Wednesday: Cheap Beauty Finds Edition Part Three.

  Fall starts tomorrow (so crazy!!!) so I figure I can let you in on a handful of cost-effective beauty finds that I've been really into lately! I've been finding that sometimes you really don't have to drop bills to get a great product. You just gotta do your research, or get lucky. lol. I know I've been out of the glam game,...

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Fashion Favorites: Emmy Awards.

  The red carpet was rolled last night for some Hollywood A-listers of TV for the 68th Emmy Awards and of course I gotta list out my faves! Emilia Clarke in Atelier Versace Image Source: Getty Images This gown is so simple, but it fits and drapes in all the right places. For playing such an iconic character with such a distinct look...

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Fashion Favorites: Fall 2016 Couture.

I know I'm late to the party, (like a month and a half?!) but I just wanted to share a little eye candy from the Fall Couture fashion show in July. It was so tough to select a collection I was in love with because I love Fall Couture. The detail in couture is so breathtaking for me. There's so many elements that...

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Mind + Soul + Body.

  Hi guys, it's Music Monday! And yes, I'm back! I haven't been in the zone to blog much (womp, I know), but I have like ten unfinished thoughts sitting in my drafts right now. It's just a matter of getting back into it right? Anyway, if you didn't know, Lorenzo and I just celebrated three years of marriage. (whoo hoo!) And counting...

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Music Monday with Yung Proof.

Hey guys! Since I'm still working on my music, I wanted to share with you something I worked on with my husband's best friend, Sean (Lil Sean as some of you may know him as), awhile back. He goes by the name of Yung Proof in the music industry. His music really speaks about the things he's gone through and I think we...

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Feel Good Friday: June.

I'm already behind on blogs in general, but I figure I'd kick things off on a happy note! Here's my list for the month! It may be a little longer than usual, but that's not a bad thing! Summer starts this Monday! I'm so excited for summer! Even if I hate being hot, I love being outdoors and enjoying the sun. From grilling,...

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