Recent Blog Posts
IUD (Skyla) Experience: Month 1 Check-In
After my initial post on my IUD (Skyla) insertion experience, I received a number of requests for updates along the way. I’m not surprised, because an IUD is just like any other birth control, and it takes some time to get used to. I figured 1 month, 3 month, and 1... read more
You won’t find happiness in your bank account
I’m going up on a soapbox here. I never mentioned this to anyone outside my immediate family, but a few months ago out of sheer laziness I posted a link to review my services on Thumbtack instead of sending it directly to those that I’ve worked with. I figured... read more
Five Beauty Products I ALWAYS Travel With
Between work, family, and vacations, I travel a LOT. Packing up and heading out on a plane to somewhere new is probably one of my favorite experiences (behind getting some bangin’ new makeup, of course.) You might think that after hundreds of flights I would... read more
Layers on Layers on Layers
Usually around this time of year I become the Queen of Layering. I love to layer because it allows me to create more outfits out of a small batch of items, adapt to our crazy weather trends, and still utilize some warmer-weather pieces. One of my favorite layering... read moreMy IUD Insertion Experience ft. Skyla
Right now I am sitting on my couch doped up on 800mg of ibuprofen, cuddled up against my dog and heating pad, recovering from an IUD insertion earlier this morning. I always intended to share the details of my experience, because I think it’s super important... read more
15 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
When reflecting on my freshman year of college, I get caught somewhere between nostalgia, uncontrollable laughter, and an instinctual cringe. I knew so little, yet somehow managed to care even less. Before leaving home, everyone was quick to offer their pearls of... read more
[REVIEW] Lorac Mega Pro Palette 2
LORAC eyeshadows are AMAZING. The original LORAC Pro palette was one of the first palettes I ever added to personal kit because I was so in love, and then repurchcased for my professional one as well. They are so smooth, buttery, and pigmented that it almost kind of... read more
