“Are you Rebecca Swiss?” “Wait, I thought your name was Lauryn?” These are common questions that Becca and I get when we frequent the same places in Utah. People can’t tell us apart. I am totally okay with that because she is Brazilian and BEAUTIFUL. I love that she embraces her curves and has goals. …
Eye of the Beholder
“The sign of a beautiful person is that they always see the beauty in others.” I have found this quote to be so true as I have gotten older. It was hard for me to see past anything but outer beauty when I was younger. I looked up to those that were the most popular, …
Bomber Jacket Ft. Sedona East
Have you ever backed yourself into a corner? I have felt a little trapped lately. Trapped by decisions I made six months ago, five years ago, ten years ago. I even sometimes feel trapped by decisions that weren’t actively made by me, but more put on me. It is really interesting and sort of a …
Urban Chic
Sometimes you just have to wear the lace-up heels. I have been kind of dying to have some over-the-knee boots like these for awhile, but I was afraid they wouldn’t look good on my body type. Luckily, this pair is on sale for $18 (a screaming deal). Luckily, I think these boots can make anyone …
The Emotion Code
When I first went into the appointment, I had no idea what The Emotion Code was. I knew enough about it that I realized I would need to be open to it and that it was going to be a holistic experience. After Mary and I made introductions, she asked of my experience with The …
LUMINESS AIR: Tips and Tricks Using Airbrush Essentials
I hear this time and time again, “You use airbrush makeup?! Is it hard to learn?” The answer is NO! I use LUMINESS AIR at home all the time. In fact, I find it easier than regular application of makeup. Another common idea about airbrush is that is leaves a cake-y effect, and this is …
How I Got Rid of Acne: The Three-Step Cleanse
You know me, I am alllllll about having confidence. Natural confidence. I believe women should be able to feel their best self without makeup and without dressing up. We should feel self-assured walking into work sans-powder mask. We should feel empowered in public when our faces are naked. After all, guys do it all the time, …
Casual Day with Nude Lips
Friends, let’s talk for a second about something: I can’t say no! It’s becoming a problem lately because I have so many things on my plate and I can’t catch up! I feel overwhelmed by it all and like I ca’t put my full self into each project because I am always thinking about or …
Corduroy Dress and Suede Boots
I RAN (and I mean ran) to WalMart when I found out about this corduroy jumper. It sounded like it was too good to be true. It kind of was, because I had to get a size too large for me, but I think the fit suits the style. It turned out that Sedona East …
A Snapshot of Culture: Dia de los Muertos
Have you met my best friend Violeta Granados? She owns the Instagram @justanotherinstagal and is not only a boss lady, but she is also hilarious. Violeta is Mexican and wanted to share in her native culture’s holiday of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). I happily joined in as she told me how …