Northern Italy Travel Guide Part 2: Florence and Venice

Travel

See Northern Italy Travel Guide Part 1: Rome and Cinque Terre if you haven’t read that yet! My two week Northern Italy itinerary: 1 Travel Day 3 Days in Rome 2.5 Days in Cinque Terre (would recommend staying longer if you have the time, maybe at least 4 days) 2.5 Days in Florence (I would […]

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Northern Italy Travel Guide Part 1: Rome and Cinque Terre

Travel

Dreaming of going to Italy but not sure where to start? Below is my two week itinerary for Northern Italy. These are my recommendations of where to go, how long to stay in each city, and what to do while there. This Northern Italy travel guide can of course be customized to suit your travel […]

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My Top Tips for Packing Light for Vacation

Travel

Packing is both a science and an art. Over the years I believe I’ve perfected my process for packing smart and packing as light as possible. Below are a few of my rules when it comes to packing whether for a quick trip or a long vacation: 1. Always prep at least a week in advance. […]

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Places to See in Paris Besides the Eiffel Tower

Travel

Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s romantic, magical, and beautiful yet a little gritty at the same time. I’ve been to Paris a few times over the years and I always find myself going back to these places. And no, this list does not contain the very popular Eiffel Tower. […]

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Understanding Acne through Face Mapping


Skincare

Acne face mapping is the ancient Chinese tradition of mapping areas of a person’s face back to underlying health issues. I had come across it some time last year and thought it was interesting but wasn’t sure how accurate it was. However, my experience just yesterday and today made me a believer of face mapping […]

September 19, 2015

Latest Beauty Trend: Au Natural Makeup


Skincare

One of the latest trends the beauty industry is currently facing is a natural one. Women are embracing their natural beauty and foregoing the “done” look for something softer and much easier to pull off on an everyday basis. According to the Wall Street Journal, high-fashion brands such as Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, and Vogue are […]

March 30, 2015

Addicted to Coffee? Make this Luxurious Coffee Body Scrub


Skincare

So am I. Except, I don’t just drink my coffee. Instead I love treating my skin to some much needed caffeine. I used to buy some really expensive scrubs and other lotions that promised “plumping” and other miracles for my skin that didn’t really live up to their pretty packaging and marketing jargon. I decided […]

January 30, 2015

Best Skincare and Beauty Products for Stubborn Skin


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I of all people know what it’s like to constantly struggle with finding the right products that are safe for my skin and effective. Growing up I suffered from acne and it took a toll on my self confidence. Once I started experimenting with different skincare and makeup products, however, I found that not all […]

January 3, 2015