Hair, Makeup, Nails, Organization, Style

Monthly Recap: October 2013

Iced Coffee: No matter the temperature (including LA’s frigid 70 degree fall days), iced coffee with almond milk is my drink of choice. Whole Foods and Alfred Coffee take the cake on LA’s best iced coffee.  Sunday Mornings: My favorite thing after a busy week is spending Sunday morning hiking (read people watching) Runyan Canyon and getting an açai bowl at Liquid Juice […]

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Lifestyle, Organization

Transform Your Candle

Some of my favorite Pinterest and Tumblr accounts are filled with beautiful old candle jars used for everyday purposes, like a makeup brush holder. I finished burning some of my favorite candles, but I couldn’t bare to part with them! Here is the most effective way to give your candle a second life. 1. After you […]

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Organization

Greeting Cards

I’m always looking for simple ways to spruce up a space, and my latest find may be my favorite. My family always exchanges clever cards, with catchy punch lines or cute illustrations. Paper Source, aka the Mecca of all greeting cards, is home to my favorites. And for less than $5, they certainly don’t break […]

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Organization

8 Steps to a Productive Workspace

I’ve been swamped with APs and looming final exams, and feel like I have not left my desk in weeks. Everyone has those weeks where the workload seems endless, so I’ve developed some tips on creating a productive workspace. 1. Lighting  Open your blinds! Often times while wallowing in self-pity with my endless to-do list, […]

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Organization

the Anatomy of a Perfume Tray

I mean, everything looks better on a tray. While I may be a little more tray obsessed than the average person, every girl needs a perfume tray. They’re not just for perfume! Add a pretty bottle of lotion or nail polish. Pick your tray. CB2 has a ton of inexpensive options that match any space. Also […]

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Organization, Rebecca Minkoff

What’s In My Purse

I am always drawn to others bloggers’ “What’s in My Purse” posts. Every woman keeps something different in their bag, and I love to see what is in everyone else’s purse. This bag is designed to hold an iPad, but it’s pretty narrow so I can’t afford to keep things in it that I don’t need. […]

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Organization

Pin It Up

Bulletin boards are the prettiest way to showcase your pictures, artwork, etc. in a space. I enjoy working at my desk because I am surrounded by pictures of everything I love. I’ve assembled some tips for achieving a pretty and productive workspace. In order to add a pop of color to my room, I painted […]

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Nails, Organization

February Recap

I say this every month but where did the month go? I found a lot of good products in February, and I can’t wait to share! My favorite find of the month: Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab (review coming SOON) Live Wallpaper has the coolest desktop backgrounds Little Flower: my favorite after school spot ^^^^^LOVE^^^^^ An iced latte to […]

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Organization

How to: Organize Your Closet

Closet: A girls best friend/ worst enemy. It always seems to be missing that one shirt that would perfectly compliment your shoes or you find that skirt that’s been in there for years and is the perfect addition to your outfit. An organized closet is not only crucial to a woman’s sanity, it is crucial to putting […]

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Makeup, Organization

How To: Organize Your Makeup

There are few things I find more relaxing than organizing. I pride myself in my organized drawers and closet, so I figured it is only fair that I spread the knowledge. First stop: makeup. The key to organizing makeup is having the proper set-up, which includes proper containers and storage space. The process breaks down […]

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