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Exploring South Of France with L’Occitane

As many of you know, I am a big believer in quality skincare products, and taking good care of my skin. In addition to working out and eating clean, using the right products for your skin type is so important in maintaining clear, healthy and youthful looking skin. A couple of weeks ago, I had the incredible experience of taking a trip to the south of France with one of my all-time favorite skincare brands, L’Occitane, to celebrate the Immortelle collection. It was such an honor to be a part of this trip as I have been using their products…

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Day in New York City

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The Coolest Igloo Hotel – Lapland, Finland

The coolest igloo hotel in the world. Levi, Finland.

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The Perfect Holiday Gift This Year with Sephora x Pinrose …

What’s better than the gift of giving…? December is my favorite time of year! Not only is the city decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, pretty trees, and flooded with happy people everywhere, but this month is about giving. Whether it’s giving a special gift to your loved ones, helping others in need, or treating yourself to a gift for all the hard work you’ve accomplished this year, there is always a reason to give a gift that inspires you or someone else! 🙂 This year, I decided to treat myself and my mom to a new fragrance while in…

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New York City Follow Your Dreams

One piece of advice for the new week ahead. Stop getting caught up in other people’s lives and just smile! You have one life to live so do whatever you can to make the most of YOURS. Write down and work on your goals, tell people how you feel, be open and honest with yourself and give more than you get. It’s hard to put yourself out there, I know it’s intimidating and scary but if you don’t live fearlessly, one day when you’re 80 years old you may regret not moving to LA and pursuing that acting job you…

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12 Best Instagram Cafes in NYC For Perfect Photos

Instagram Cafes in NYC are always a MUST. 12 Most Instagram Worthy Cafes in NYC PHOTO: EFFORTLYSS New York City is one of the most beautiful places to take photos for Instagram in general. One of the best parts about this magical city is that there are hundreds of gorgeous cafes sprawling on every corner, and the photo opportunities are endless. There are tons of cute spots to help you unwind during a work lunch break, answer emails, eat a croissant, or most importantly, grab those photogenic lattes and snap some photos for your Instagram feed. Let’s just say I’ve…

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Road Tripping Through the West Coast…

Spent the last week road tripping through the West Coast. We traveled to LA, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. All I can say is what an incredible and memorable experience. The heat was insane, it was nearly 120 degrees F throughout the entire trip, but our AC got us through ;). We had acai bowls on the beach, and then made our way into the desert, where the sunsets were remarkable and the nights were quiet, with the distant howl of coyotes and the ruffle of the wind (or was it the rattlesnakes…could never be quite sure hahaha.) All I know…

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Being Appreciative…

I love you all so much for being so sweet to me, whenever I post anything your comments make my day and make me appreciate what I do even more. For those of you who don’t know what my job is, I am a lifestyle blogger. When you look at my posts, I want you to be inspired to go out there and create your own life. I want everyone to fulfill their dreams and be who they want to be. I grew up thinking I had to do certain things and have a certain job in order to make…

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Moments Spent With You | Miami, Florida

This was taken in Miami, Florida. We spent the day at Como Hotels, and woke up super early to catch the sunrise by ourselves, overlooking the beach and that gorgeous blue water. The hotel was super quiet, and we felt such a sense of privacy and exclusivity while we spent our morning talking and lounging in the rooftop pool. This pool wasn’t just an ordinary pool – but actually a therapeutic hydro-jet tub. People can rotate through each section of the pool and get massaged by the powerful jets blasting warm water. It was so so relaxing. A question that…

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Travel | Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Arriving in Tokyo Upon arrival to Tokyo, I really had no idea what to expect. When I thought of Tokyo, I pictured the Japanese version of New York City, where I’m originally born and raised. But actually being there and seeing everything that Tokyo has to offer truly amazed me and excited me. It was like no other city I’ve been to before, and I had one of the most incredible experiences exploring each individual part of it for 10 full days with the Tokyo tourism board. Each part of Tokyo is unique. Some of the best parts of Tokyo…

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The Ultimate Christmas in NYC Guide 2018

First off, let’s be upfront and honest from the beginning. If you are visiting New York this year or you’d love to visit during the holidays in the future, you should! New York is one of the best places to get in the Christmas spirit. Everything is decked out in gorgeous light displays, every tree is covered with sparkles, there are about 10 different ice skating rinks, hundreds of cute Christmas-sy shops, fun festive events, and endless food and drinks. However, as glorious as this all may seem I need to be honest….so here’s my little DISCLAIMER… Try going earlier…

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The Cutest New York Cafe

I visited the cutest cafe in Brooklyn this week! It was a rainy November day, super gloomy and chilly, which made this little spot the perfect escape 🙂 This is a place called Loosie’s Cafe, tucked away in the heart of Williamsburg, and just a 20 minute drive from the city. Luckily, the cafe was empty due to the rain so I was able to snap some photos and drink a coffee with ease! I ordered an almond milk latte and Meir ordered a matcha. Such aesthetic goals. I wish I was better at interior design, haha! 🙂 Aside from…

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