Monday in Monochrome

Monday in Monochrome

  I've been really into makeup lately. It started with my eyeshadow obsession when I was in high school, and now I'm branching out into lashes, eyebrows, contouring, and lips. Basically the whole 9 yards (and then like 80 more yards). My bank account probably hates me but I seriously enjoy getting creative with my [...]

Miss America 2016 Top 10 Talent + Pageant Highlights

Miss America 2016 Top 10 Talent + Pageant Highlights

  Miss America 2016 brought a comeback thanks to their advantage as the only national pageant televised on a major network, due to the Miss Universe Organization losing sponsors, judges, and being dropped from the NBC network. The 2016 Miss America Pageant had many highlights. Here's the rundown: Miss America CEO Sam Haskell addressed Vanessa [...]

South Beach: Shopping on Collins Ave

South Beach: Shopping on Collins Ave

Today I spent the afternoon shopping in South Beach! It was super nice until it started pouring (typical Miami) in the afternoon. Have a look at my SoBe perfect outfit:   Hat: Forever 21 New York  Sunglasses: Toronto Street Vendor Shoes: Charlotte Russe Shorts: http://www.agacistore.com Fringe Bag: H&M  Top: Forever 21 Miami Watch: Michael Kors Follow [...]

From Bullied to Beauty Queen: Meet Anne Ransom, Miss Rhode Island United States 2015

From Bullied to Beauty Queen: Meet Anne Ransom, Miss Rhode Island United States 2015

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, I am collaborating with Anne Ransom, Miss Rhode Island United States 2015, to raise awareness for suicide. Suicide is often related to serious depression, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions. Recognizing psychological distress and ensuring access to the care and services needed to diagnose and treat depression, eating disorders, [...]

Love Your Body First

Love Your Body First

Every day, scrolling through Instgram, I see women with unrealistic bodies promoting products like waist trainers, detox teas, teeth whitening kits, and crazy new tools to make you skinnier, trendier, prettier, and... happier? I was a victim to this crazy form of aggressive (and unhealthy) social marketing for the past two years. I bought the waist trainers, [...]