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Two of summer’s biggest trends are go-to denim styles and crop tops. I found these pieces I’m wearing from my favorite online retailer, Revolve. As mentioned in my last post, Revolve offers the best collection of clothing, shoes and accessories for all seasons and occasions.
Revolve is my go-to for online shopping as they carry the best on-trend items each season including tops, dresses, skirts, shoes and more. You really can’t go wrong shopping on their site! This summer we’re seeing lots of silk fabric pieces with bight hues like orange, pink, green and blue.
First post of 2022 and I’m so excited to share our wedding video by the talented, Kate Pervak. My heart is so full as I watch the video over and over with tears in my eyes. A global pandemic, two postponements, and over two years of planning lead up to this day and at the end, we have this amazing video to relive the best moments over and over.
August is usually the month where I start to shop for fashion items that can take me from summer into fall. Revolve is my go-to for online shopping as they carry a huge array of items from tops, dresses, skirts, blazers and more. You really can’t go wrong shopping on their site! Keep reading as I’m sharing the two pieces I’m most excited about.
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Fashion
Two of summer’s biggest trends are go-to denim styles and crop tops. I found these pieces I’m wearing from my favorite online retailer, Revolve. As mentioned in my last post, Revolve offers the best collection of clothing, shoes and accessories for all seasons and occasions.
Revolve is my go-to for online shopping as they carry the best on-trend items each season including tops, dresses, skirts, shoes and more. You really can’t go wrong shopping on their site! This summer we’re seeing lots of silk fabric pieces with bight hues like orange, pink, green and blue.
August is usually the month where I start to shop for fashion items that can take me from summer into fall. Revolve is my go-to for online shopping as they carry a huge array of items from tops, dresses, skirts, blazers and more. You really can’t go wrong shopping on their site! Keep reading as I’m sharing the two pieces I’m most excited about.
Summer is officially here and if you’re like me, you’re searching for perfect summer dresses to add to your wardrobe. Enter the Tularosa Lee Maxi Dress and Matt Midi Dress from Revolve.
It was love at first sight when I spotted this dress on the Chicwish website a few weeks ago! I had a two events to attend and thought it would be perfect to wear for both occasions.
While both my fiance and I love to be stylish we agreed that it's important for us to wear comfy shoes during the process. That's why I was so excited to partner with Clarks and Zappos on this campaign because I was introduced to a shoe brand that believes in prioritizing comfort while keeping a sharp eye on trends.
Since fall has officially arrived, I needed a new pair of boots to add to my current collection. I went straight to Zappos where I knew I could find the perfect pair from Rockport shoes.
My favorite season for fashion is right around the corner and since cute flats are on trend for fall, I was super excited to partner with Rothy’s for this post. I don’t usually wear flats but Rothy’s new collection of jewel tones and prints caught my eye immediately!
I've always loved dressing up specifically for special occasions such as weddings, parties and work events. I was recently introduced to Adrianna Papell and my life has officially changed when it comes to the perfect occasion dress search
Lifestyle
The holidays look a little bit different this year due to COVID-19 and most of the world will be spending the holiday season at home. Since the usual traditions of gathering and unwrapping presents under the tree with your entire extended family won’t be happening, it’s time to think outside the box with gift giving. If you’re currently in the process of trying to find that perfect gift, look no further! Airbnb has created festive online experiences that are a great way to connect and have fun with loved ones virtually, all while staying safe at home.
Super excited to share my collaboration with Freshpet today because it involves my pup, Bodhi! My boyfriend and I were always on the lookout for the very best dog food for him that included fresh, natural and healthy ingredients.
I was recently introduced to Instacart and honestly I’m not sure why I haven’t been using it this whole time. Instacart is an online grocery delivery service that has changed the way we shop.
Today I'm sharing my experience with the Clean Program. The Clean Program is a 21 day cleanse off dairy, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, red meat, gluten and processed foods.
I'm all about new phones, gadgets and anything tech related. I heard so many great things about the new Essential phone, how it pairs with your Alexa at home and takes amazing pictures. So I was super excited when they asked me to partner up with them and test it out for myself.
Travel
For the last few years, my girlfriends, Laura and Elizabeth have been telling me about the beautiful Westlake Village Inn, located just 45 minutes away from Los Angeles. I finally got to see this hidden gem for myself a few weekends ago when they invited me for a fun girls getaway.
Earlier this year, I saw a picture on Instagram of Valley of Fire State Park and was immediately curious. I was in awe of how beautiful it was and quickly saved it to my future bucket list travels collection. When my friend, Crystal and I were in the process of planning her birthday trip to Zion in October, I knew this was our chance to go.
If you’re looking for a remote location to escape to this holiday season, Airbnb has you covered. Cozy cabin getaways up in the mountains are the way to go. There you can enjoy some quiet, a breath of fresh air and beautiful scenery without anyone else around. This is the safest way to satisfy your travel urge while navigating through COVID-19.
On my recent trip to Utah and Zion, I also visited Bryce Canyon, and it was so spectacular I felt it deserved its own highlight. Compared to Zion, Bryce Canyon is the more underrated park, but is often preferred by Utah locals and many visitors.
I've wanted to experience Zion National Park for quite some time and finally got the chance to visit last month to celebrate my friend's birthday. Since traveling abroad is non-existent these days due to COVID-19 (and I'm not ready to travel on a plane just yet), my friend and I thought that a road trip to Zion would be the safest way to satisfy our travel urge.
The Glenmark is a small boutique hotel located in Glendale, Calif. just five minutes down the street from where I live. I had seen the hotel under construction for awhile and couldn't wait to check it out when it opened. It finally opened a few months ago and I was luckily enough to get invited for a weekday staycation. With the pandemic and travel restrictions in place, my husband and I have been living for local getaways. Our staycation at the Glenmark Hotel was just what we needed to feel a sense of normalcy again.
Cook Islands is a string of beautiful and magical islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The main island, Rarotonga, is approximately 2,000 miles east of New Zealand. Relatively unheard of by Americans, it is most visited by tourists from New Zealand or Australia. Crystal and I were flown in by the Cook Islands Tourism Board for an experience we will never forget!
Today I'm sharing my most recent trip to Whistler, Canada. I've been dying to go on a snow trip for the last few years and finally made it happen. If you're dying to play in the snow and love to ski or snowboard, then put this destination on your winter bucket list. Keep reading to see where to stay and what to do if you decide to go.
I just returned from my amazing trip to Vancouver and Whistler in B.C! I had the opportunity to stay at one of Vancouver's newest boutique hotels for two nights called the DOUGLAS.
Beauty
Over the past year we’ve all been spending more time at home whether we like it or not. And while not every habit I picked up over the last year was positive, I’ve certainly tried to create healthy habits for my body and especially for my skin. As I’m approaching (gulp) my 40th birthday later this year, I’ve noticed my skin tends to dry out more frequently and the appearance of some new fine lines and wrinkles show up every day. I’ve always stressed the importance of a good skincare routine and I’m happy to share with you all today a new addition to mine; Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum and ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum.
Today I’m sharing three of my go-to Neutrogena products that I purchase on my monthly product runs at Rite Aid, Neutrogena’s Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes and Neutrogena’s Bright Boost Resurfacing Micro Polish and Neutrogena’s Hydro boost Hydrating Serum. These products have been my daily and weekly skincare obsession helping my skin become refreshed, hydrated and radiant.
I recently attended an informative luncheon at Crustacean Beverly Hills with one of my favorite skincare brands, SkinCeuticals. Over a delicious 3-course lunch, we had the opportunity to learn more about SkinCeuticals miracle product, the Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight from Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Cassileth Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kelly Killeen.
I'm a year away from saying "I do" but as the saying goes "time flies." So, I decided to get an early start prepping my skin for the big day because it will be here before I know it!
So excited to share my experience with Cool Sculpting at CosmetiCare with you all today. CosmetiCare is a plastic surgery and MedSpa center based in Newport Beach, California that offers a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments. After contemplating trying Cool Sculpting for over a year due to mixed reviews from friends, I decided to finally give it a go.
My skin goes through a dry, dull spell every winter and all I can say is that it needs some major help in the hydration department. Today I’m sharing Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum that is my new go-to daily skincare obsession helping my skin become hydrated and radiant again.
I fell in love with Olay Regenerist Whip with SPF 25 because unlike other facial sunscreens, it delivers powerful skincare with a light as air finish, the anti-aging formula reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without the usual heaviness of most moisturizers.
My skin went through a dry spell this winter and all I can say is that it needed some help in the hydration department. Today I’m sharing Olay’s Cleansing Infusion products that are my new go-to skincare obsession for spring.
I’ve partnered with Dove to showcase a few of 2018’s trending colors – recently announced by fashion trend forecasting agency, FashionSnoops and how Dove Invisible Dry Spray Antiperspirant helps you remain white-mark free while bringing these colors to life.
Anti-aging skincare has been my #1 top beauty priority since hitting my mid 30’s. I never took my skincare routine seriously in my 20’s as I have always been told how young I look. I inherited my mom’s amazing Asian genes where looking young forever is a familiar thing. However, I recently started to notice the dark circles under my eyes have gotten worse and I realized I couldn’t take my younger looking skin for granted anymore since I am no longer in my 20s. I had heard time and time again; preventative anti-aging skincare is a must. Now I see why!
Wedding
First post of 2022 and I’m so excited to share our wedding video by the talented, Kate Pervak. My heart is so full as I watch the video over and over with tears in my eyes. A global pandemic, two postponements, and over two years of planning lead up to this day and at the end, we have this amazing video to relive the best moments over and over.
I was truly honored when Brides reached out to me to share mine and Raphe's story about having to postpone our Italian wedding due to the Coronavirus. It's been a surreal time and never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to us. I will say that this has made us stronger as a couple and we now know we can face all of life's hurdles together. The most important thing as that we have each other!
As Raphe and I were planning our Italian wedding celebration, we were simultaneously planning our legal ceremony in the states before we left. This was partly because of legal reasons and also so that those who couldn't make it to Italy, including my parents, could still be a part of our special day. We officially got married on March 6th, 2020, at the Beverly Hills Courthouse!
For months, alongside planning my Italian Wedding, which was recently postponed again due to the COVID-19 outbreak, my best girlfriends and I had been planning a quick little escape to Palm Springs for a fun-filled bachelorette weekend.
So excited to share my beautiful bridal shower that took place back in February. Out of all the events leading up to my wedding, this was the one event I was looking forward to most. I loved every aspect of it from compiling a guest list, creating my gift registry, picking a dress and more. I couldn’t wait to spend the afternoon with my best lady (and guy) friends sipping tea, playing games and discussing our upcoming trip to Italy.
I had the pleasure of hosting my bridesmaid dress fitting with my bridesmaids at the Birdy Grey headquarters last October. Hosting a bridesmaid dress fitting is a perfect way to show how thankful you are for their constant support! I really wanted the day to be special for them and I couldn’t have asked for anything better.
My bridesmaid proposal boxes was recently featured on The Planning Society and I wanted to share it with you all here. Keep reading for the full interview and how I personalized each item in the box for my favorite ladies.
This post is a major throwback to mine and Raphe’s engagement party in October 2018. Not sure why I didn’t blog about it way back then but better late than never! Engagement parties obviously aren’t a must-do (Raphe and I went back and forth whether to have one or not) but they can be a nice addition to your wedding process.
This photoshoot of our engagement was extremely special for Raphe and I because we wanted to include our dog, Bodhi. Anyone with a dog knows and will tell you that they’re not the easiest of models.
In 1999 after graduating from high school, I went on a trip with 47 other students and friends, that spanned 23 days and 11 total countries. Needless to say as a 17-year-old this trip had a significant impact on who I am today. It also was the first time I fell in love with Italy.
The dress you need for all occasions. A perfect shade of blue that can be worn for a day-time event or an evening party.