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At-Home Teeth Whitening: Does it Work?

Coffee in the morning, coffee in afternoon, even coffee in the evening. Coffee is part of every day life especially for me being a working mom with a very active one year old toddler I easily drank 1-3 cups of coffee a day to keep functioning. However, as my daily intake increased I also started noticing my teeth were staining slightly yellow. Coffee-stained teeth are a big “No” in my book esp[...]

Confidence is Sexy | Mommies, This Post Is For You!

The number one thing I hear as a personal stylist for mommies is, “it has been so long since I’ve shopped for myself, I don’t know what’s in style anymore.” You know what my response is? Girl, there are ZERO rules in fashion, so have confidence in what you’re wearing! Don’t over think it & don’t be afraid to try something new!However, to help you get started... here are 3 easy[...]

Don’t Let Anyone Tell You “No”

Have you ever walked into your favorite clothing store and immediately felt self conscious because you're no longer the same person: 10 years younger &10 pounds lighter. & you're not even sure if you'll be able to pull off anything from that store. Well... don’t worry, you are not alone -I used to shop in American Apparel and loved every inch of that store! Then I got pregnant, ent[...]

Quickest Tip to Freshen Your Look Instantly

Ladies, freshen up your daily look by doing this one simple thing: upgrade your eye-wear. In the early 2000's when contacts were introduced, everyone was quick to ditch their bulky, thick eye glasses to opt for the free 20/20 vision. However, as we all know, what was once old can always be made new... if done correctly.In recent years, glass-makers are re-claiming their appearance on faces, specif[...]

Outfit Under $100: Date Night with Mommy

Although slip dresses are known to be trendy and sexy; I've had mix reviews because you can either look like you're going out OR you're going to bed. With that being said, I was inspired to create a date night look that is fun, sophisticated, but casual and affordable. As a new mom, I don't have time to shop anymore... I mean I barely have time to do my hair. (Actually, I never do my hair. HA!) Be[...]

The Best Things in Life Are Free | SANTA MONICA PIER

One thing I love, love about Southern California is the beautiful beaches and how they are completely free to the public. I love knowing that we are just minutes away and we can go anytime throughout the year. I used to visit Los Angeles all the time before I moved out here & one of my favorite spots was the Santa Monica Pier. The Santa Monica pier has an oceanfront amusement park that off[...]