It's such a predictable adult thing to say: "where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday that it was the first of September. I'm going to blink and it will be Christmas!" Part of me hates that I've become this. But I guess I also think it's inevitable. I cannot believe I've already … Continue reading October’s Disappearing Act
So here we are in another new month. June was a time for beginnings and ends for me. The last day of school. The start of summer. Finishing the project of helping my sister get organized. The world Cup starting. It was exciting overall but I'm at the end of the month at a turning … Continue reading June Wrap-Up
It's finally getting to be that unbearably hot summer temperature and humidity which for me means that I need to embrace it in terms of my beauty routine. I thought what I would do is show you my three summer makeup routines. Basically - I don't want to be bothered with a ton of makeup … Continue reading My Minimal 3, 5, and 7 Product Face
Hello all! It's summer which means it's the perfect time for a Pack with Me series on my blog. I have a couple trips coming up - to visit my sister in Germany, a girls' trip in Barcelona and a trip home to bask in the summer glory of Buffalo. I thought I would show … Continue reading Pack with me: Planner Supplies
I've been an avid traveler for many years now. Since 2010, I've been to more than 30 countries and taken about 100 flights total. I have tried lots and lots of products marketed specifically for travel. Some of them have been game changers. Some of them have been absolute garbage. Here's my list of some … Continue reading Travel Products I love and Loathe
So I never really thought I would be writing so many beauty posts - but I got a ton of amazing feedback on my last post detailing where to spend and save on beauty. So here I go getting a little bit more specific. So what makeup items do I think are worth the spend? … Continue reading Where to Splurge (and save): Makeup
Events: Cartagena part 2 So probably the biggest update I have is where I'll be living next year. Once upon a time in 2014, I lived in Cartagena, Colombia (above). Next year, I'll be living in Cartagena, Spain. I'm really hoping this is a good sign for how much I'm going to love the city. … Continue reading Making up time in May
Hello everyone. I'm a stationery addict. I think I always have been. I mean - who didn't love getting their school supplies list in August? There was the rush of new crayons and markers. I loved deciding which brands I wanted to use for notebooks and what folders I wanted to go for. I will … Continue reading My Favorite Shops for Stationery
Makeup is such a true consumable that it can be frustrating to purchase a product that doesn't actually work for you. Maybe it's not the right tone or finish. Maybe it has no staying power. The most frustrating thing for me, though, is when I repurchase a favorite or try to stay loyal to a … Continue reading Consistent Luxury Makeup Brands
All right, here we go. This is a big one. My entire lipstick collection on display for the world to see. This is the final installment of my Curated Makeup Collection and has been probably the most annoying to write. I tried some of the lipsticks on in the pictures but to be honest, using … Continue reading Curated Makeup Collection: Lips
The Minimalist Abroad 