Let's play CATCH UP: a vlog, pictures, and recent outfits!

HELLO EVERYONE! I have missed blogging so much - life has been crazy lately! I feel like always say that but unfortunately when I get busy at work and with other things, blogging tends to fall through the cracks. My grad school apps are due in DAYS and I am just ready to be done with it all. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are planning a great NYE. My best friend Jimmy is coming to visit me and gets in tomorrow - I am SO beyond ready to see him - I haven't seen him since April! We are planning a chill NYE - nothing too crazy in the works :) 

I wanted to share this video I filmed vlog style on Chritmas Eve - I share my outfit, makeup, my dogs in ATL, and my house!

Let me know if you guys like these types of videos that are more casual & vlog style :) 

I haven't blogged in a while, but like I always say - you can keep up with me through my instagram (I am addicted) 

Last weekend was my parent's 31st wedding anniversary and we had an amazing party at our house - I seriously haven't had that much fun in forever - it was beautiful and we partied till 4am! We had catering from our restaurant Luciano's, live music and mariachi - it was the BEST!

so much fun!

I took my GMAT last week (and did the best I have ever done!!! woo!) and then I got a sinus infection (boo), but thankfully was all better by the weekend thanks the the Z pack. My sister and I drove home to ATL for the holidays last Friday and stayed until yesterday so we had an amazing time off spending it with our family. I am so glad I took days off this year during Christmas! On the 20th, it was my baby sister's 21st B-DAY which I CANNOT BELIEVE!! She is my baby.. but not so much anymore! She had a great time on her bday - as every 21 year old should! ha! Christmas Eve is the day that we usually celebrate and we had an amazing dinner and fun time at my aunt and uncles house!



We had so much fun taking pictures with this frame that our family member Mariana made!



Presents under the tree!



Raise your hand if you shop for yourself during Christmas!



Kate Spade Tumbler | Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen | Tom Ford Lip Color - Casablanca | Tory Burch Robinson Smartphone Wristlet

My Christmas gift from Santa - the beautiful 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli in Taupe - obsessed doesn't even begin to cover it!



Recent Outfits 


Outfit 1: Free People sweater [old] | Zella Live in Leggings | Tory Burch Wedge Boots [old but these are this year's version] - Outfit 2: Nasty Gal Top | Madewell Bistro Skirt | TB boots - Outfit 3: Lovers + Friends Gracie dress [parent's party outfit - ON SALE! ps - this dress runs big!] - Outfit 4: J.Crew side button sweater [sold out online, but I just got it last week], Paige jeggings, F21 boots

Well there you have it folks - I will try never to go this long without updating again! hope you all had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! Lots of love! xo

Life Lately: Last Week, Weekend + a Haul!

Happy Monday LOVES! Life has not been TOO interesting with me lately. I spend most of my free time studying and writing applications and I only have about four weeks left to finish everything so you bet your bottom dollar that I am working my butt off! I can't wait to be done with everything and actually know where I get into school and will be next fall!

My sister Naty and I at the LAWA Holiday Party  (my necklace is EllandEmm "mademoiselle" & my lipstick is Chanel Coco Rouge Shine in Fiction)

 

Outfit from last week - old top from Necessary Clothing, J.Crew Pixie Pants, Vince Camuto Booties, & my Neverfull


Another random outfit - this is seriously my uniform in the fall/winter - I live in my pixie pants! Wearing this Zara sweater, a J.Crew scarf, and some Vince Camuto Booties | Friday morning, our company was a sponsor for Community Building Initiative's breakfast and it was such an inspiring event! | Saturday after studying for the whole day, we went to the ACC Championship game at BOA stadium - I invited my favorite Alexa & her husband Glenn to come with us & it was so great to hang out with them - they the sweetest!


Alexa & me :) I am wearing a Madewell sweatshirt, Paige Jeggings, Tory Burch Bristol Riding Boots, and my new Gorjana necklace




We had so much fun at the game - even if it was FREEZING COLD!


Yesterday - I was locked up studying and writing all day- not to fun, but very productive! I also wanted to share my latest video - what I bought on Black Friday! :)

November (and October) Beauty Favorites!

Happy Wednesday loves! I uploaded a (very) long beauty favorites video yesterday where I share every beauty product that I have been LOVING these past few months. I wasn't able to post an October video so that is why this one is extra product heavy :)

HAIRCARE

Paul Mitchell Forever Blonde Dramatic Repair | Redken Smooth Lock Butter Silk Hair Treatment | Not Your Mother's Way to Grow Long & Strong Shampoo | Chi Silk Infusion

SKINCARE

 

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Makeup Removing Wipes | Kate Somerville Exfolikate | Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash 

MAKEUP 

Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad in Cognac Sable | Lorac Unzipped Palette | Chanel Blush in Emotion

Chanel Glossimer in Intrigue | Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Peach Absolute | NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie | Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Fiction

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer (I forgot to include this in the video!) | Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in RSVP | Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash | Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara 

I hope you enjoyed watching my favorites videos! Leave any video requests or comments :) Thank you for watching!

Life Lately: Thanksgiving and more!

Happy Monday everybody and welcome to December! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It's been a little while since I have had a life update here, so I wanted to share some pictures from my last few weeks! :) I just got back from spending Thanksgiving in Atlanta, my hometown, with my family. It was so great to see family and just spend time relaxing with them. 

Naty and me at the Hanson concert last week | The return of peppermint mochas & heavy scarf weather | Thanksgiving Mexican style with vampiros | Houston's with my sister Stephy | Thanksgiving with my cousin Meli | Suite view from the GA/GA Tech game

 With my dad, sisters, and friend Doug at the game | Dad and me at the game | Me and Meli | Steph and me at the game - GO JACKETS! :) We lost, but still had a great time! My dad went to graduate school at Tech and my youngest sister is a junior there!

Recent Outfits

I feel like I am always wearing the same pieces over and over again! I love my J.Crew Pixie Pants (I have 3 pairs) and I have been living in my Blank faux leather jacket these past months. Also - my entire family told me that I looked like Aladdin on Thanksgiving - kind of true?

I hope you all have a wonderful week! Stay tuned for lots of videos this week - I should have a huge OCT/NOV favorites video and my black Friday haul up this week! :)