Best Makeup Products to Achieve Natural Beauty

My list of must-have beauty items for your makeup from foundation to lipgloss. Bare Minerals Original Matte Loose Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 I wear this mineral powder makeup almost every day. What I love about it is that it’s natural, doesn’t cause irritation on my skin and is an extra layer of protection… Read More

Essential Beauty Products: Hair, Skin & Makeup Must-Haves

My list of must-have beauty items for hair, skin care and makeup. Wherever possible, I’ve provided links to purchase the products on Amazon. I make a commission on all sales where applicable. Face & Neck Moisturizer – Night time routine Confidence In A Cream by IT Cosmetics is always on my vanity and a travel… Read More

Best Places to Buy Your Kentucky Derby Hat

Plus Shoes, Purse & Accessories I wore on Oaks Day #149 This is our third year in Louisville, Kentucky, and I feel like I’m just now starting to get the hang of the seasonal events. In particular, the first Saturday in May, is the Kentucky Derby. The “run for the roses” is preceded by two… Read More

Product Review: My favorite things from Under Armour – 2023 edition

This post contains a list of the products and items I’ve purchased from Under Armour for my personal workouts and everyday wear. Please note, I work for Under Armour and I receive an employee discount on the items chose to I purchase. But since I genuinely love this brand and believe in the quality of… Read More

Essential Hair Products for Ballroom Competitions

For about 7 years of my life, I traveled and competed regularly in ballroom competitions. A few times I booked an appointment to get my hair done professionally but most of the time, I did my own. I learned over time what style worked for me and could do my own hair and makeup. Ballroom… Read More

Best Online Deals This Cyber Holiday Season

As I browse the online deals this Cyber Monday, I have a song stuck in my head: “last Christmas I gave you my heart but the very next day you gave it away. This year, to save me from tears, I’ll give it to someone special…” In my head, I’m mentally swapping out the word… Read More

Top 10 Everyday Items You Can’t Live Without

You know the cliche “the best things in life are free.” But I also happen to think the best things are things that are actually helpful: tools, recommendations, products and every-day items that solve a problem and make life easier. Here is a list of the incredibly helpful items I cannot live without. Collapsible folding… Read More

Highlights from Our Serengeti Safari Adventure

African Safari Day 6Location: Morning Serengeti drive and flight back to Arusha On our final day, we journeyed back to Arusha by flying back across the vast expanse of the Serengeti which we had crossed in the days before. Normally, I do just fine in planes but on this particular day, I sat in the… Read More

Why Spectre’s Bond Girl Missed the Mark

I recently saw the latest Bond installment, ‘Spectre’…and I’m a bit conflicted on how I feel about the move–especially the ending. (Fair warning for those who have yet to see it, this post is both a movie spoiler and a bit of a rant on how this Bond girl should have been portrayed).  I feel… Read More

Wedding First Dance Advice from a Ballroom Dancer: Finding Comfortable Dance Shoes

Ladies, to start your marriage out on the right foot – literally, wear the right shoes that you can dance in. This goes from wearing the same dance shoes to your lessons as you practice your first dance together and on your wedding day. As a (former) competitive Ballroom dancer with 7+ years of experience,… Read More