I. Love. Leather. It’s pretty much like a good matte lipstick to me… I would wear it 24/7 if I could. Last week I went to the mall just to window shop, and I pretty much waled out of Banana Republic with these pleated faux leather ankle pants. I don’t know what I love the…
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Beauty Crush: GrandeLASH – MD Eyelash & Eyebrow Formula & Grande Mascara Lash Boosting Formula
B&B friends… I have struggle eyelashes and eyebrows. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel less attractive because my lashes are far from long, and I don’t have those gorgeous, thick Sade Adu eyebrows, but it would be nice to amp them up! Plus, I’d save time and money by not having to fill in…
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NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette + Swatches on Dark Skin
A few weeks ago I added the NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette to my makeup collection. I was browsing the NYX Cosmetics section at a store and knew I wanted to add a bit more shimmer into my makeup routine, so I decided to give this product a try because the jewel toned…
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Feeling Jazzy in a Modern Day Zoot Suit
Hey B&B friends! Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I want to modify my personal style in 2016, and I feel like I need to incorporate more tailored pieces into my wardrobe. A few weeks ago, I wore this pinstriped jumpsuit from Akira Chicago with one of my favorite structured pieces,– a sleeveless white blazer that I found…
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5 Tips To Stay Motivated in Your Yoga Practice
I’ve been on my yoga journey for several weeks now and although, I’m absolutely obsessed with learning about different practices and postures, I sometimes feel a little burnt out. Whenever I need an extra boost to get on the mat, I give myself little reminders about my passion for yoga. By setting new goals and reflecting…
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Nude + Black
This post was initially going to be a short-and-sweet outift of the day feature, until I realized that I kinda have a thing for nude and black clothing combos. So, it’s no shocker that my latest look is a nude dress and a black longline blazer. If I could wear all black everything, all day every…
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I’m A Marilyn Monroe Spas Glam Gal!
Hey B&B friends! I was recently given the opportunity to become a Marilyn Monroe Spas Glam Gal! Myself and some other select bloggers are now ambassadors for the brand and we’ll be sharing product reviews and news with you and I couldn’t be more excited! I know I’ve been sharing a lot of style and…
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5 Tips To Grow Your Instagram Following
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been involved with social media more than ever before. A large part of my job in the corporate world is to manage all of the social channels for my company. I work for a large wholesale beauty distributor who caters to licensed beauty professionals and we were tasked with…
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Feeling Like a Grown-Up in My Gaucho Pants
Yesterday, there was a cold front in the Tampa Bay Area. It was the first time since the Autumn season officially started that temperatures dropped from the low 90’s and mid-80’s and dropped into the 40’s. Today, it’s a different story. It’s back in the 70’s and I tossed my sweater and boots for gaucho pants, a tank,…
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5 Free Yoga Resources for Beginners!
I’ve been having a blast over the past few months as a newbie to yoga. Friends and followers on Instagram have been inquiring about what I’ve been doing as a part of growing and improving my yoga practice. I’m a yogi on a budget, so much of my practice has been at-home and with the use…