My Vanity

My dressing room is almost complete! I'm going to begin posting sections of the room, starting with my vanity. It's simple, clean, and perfectly positioned for optimal natural light.

The perfume holder is actually a crystal cake stand that I found at the thrift store for $10.

Like the acrylic makeup drawers? You can buy them {here}

Product Review: Essie 3-Way Glaze

If you're looking for a great topcoat, your search is over. Essie's 3-Way Glaze is a base coat, top coat, and strengthener all in one. It leaves a high-gloss finish and keeps polish from chipping for days. I absolutely love this stuff! I have pretty weak nails, so my freshly painted nails usually end up in a chipped mess by the next day. After using one layer of the glaze as a base coat and another as a top coat, my nail polish is sealed and my 3-day-old manicure still looks brand new. You can get this polish at Ulta for $8 - definitely worth every penny!

August BirchBox + Ulta Goodies

It's finally here! 

What's Inside

+ C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine, $7.50
+ Eye Rock Designer Liner, $13
+ Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer, $28

+ Juicy Couture Viva La Fleur, $70
+ Schick Hydro Silk Razor
+ Beauty School Book by BirchBox

I also made a quick trip to Ulta for tonight's event...

+ NYX Lipstick in Haute Melon
+ Essie 3-Way Glaze

+ Ardell Lashes 120
+ Revlon Cuticle Stick

Intern Diaries: Fall Fashion Photo Shoot

Yesterday was the day of the Fall Fashion photo shoot. The location was at this over-the-top house in Winter Park. The house itself was absolutely incredible and the details were immaculate. There were chandeliers hanging in practically every room with decor to die for. I kid you not when I say this is one of the most beautifully designed houses that I've ever had the pleasure of stepping foot in. 

Clothes, bags, shoes, and jewelry were everywhere - turning the room we were working in into a mega-closet. The model we worked with was gorgeous and made every shot so much fun! Here's a sneak peak photo that Kate took of one of the looks.

Glamorous, right? It's going to be an incredible September/October issue of Orange Appeal, so don't forget to pick it up when it comes out in a few weeks!

DIY Painted Glass Milk Bottle

July BirchBox Reveal!

What's in July's BirchBox

+ Ahava Purifying Mud Mask
+ Alterna Bamboo UV Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide
+ Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black
+ Harvey Prince "Hello" perfume
+ Tea Forte Minteas
+ BirchBox Exclusive: Earbuds

Internship + Published

My internship at Orange Appeal magazine has given me so many opportunities that I wouldn't be able to get  anywhere else. The mother and daughter duo that run the magazine are amazing at what they do and genuinely want their interns to learn as much as possible during their experience. I've learned so much!

The July/August issue just recently came out and, let me tell you, I was SO excited to see the finished product. It's such a great feeling to see something that you've put a lot of effort towards come to fruition. I got the opportunity to write two small articles for the new "Rave on Your Faves" section. Seeing something that I've written be published in a magazine has always been a dream of mine!

It's definitely a great magazine. If you live in the Orlando area,  go pick up a copy today!