THE BEST SELF-TANNERS AND HOW TO APPLY THEM Summer is almost here – Yay! Let’s be honest; who doesn’t love a little tan?  It makes us look skinnier and hides a multitude of sins, such as cellulite, spider veins, and stretch marks.  However, the ONLY safe way to get a tan is with a self-tanner, so today, I am sharing the best self-tanners & how to apply them. (Remember to always apply your sunscreen when heading outside. Here is a list of my favorites. I talk more about The Top 5 Myths of Sunscreen and my product recommendations for that here.) A faux tan is your best friend this ..read more

When I still lived in Providence, RI We had the cutest little bakery down the street and my absolute favorite thing to get there was this sandwich. Since moving, I have been making it myself at home and it still is my absolute favorite sandwich. It is the perfect thing to take on a picnic. You can make it look pretty with some wax paper and ribbon. Add fresh fruit, some cookies and a crisp bottle of Rosé and you have picnic perfection. Enjoy! *This post is brought to you in partnership with Seasons Annapolis INGREDIENTS: A good loaf of baguette Arugula Roasted Red Peppers Fresh Mozarella Pros ..read more

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*This post is written in partnership with Kopari Beauty. Thank you for supporting the brands that support my blog. A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE BRAND I have been a fan of the Kopari Body Sunshield Body Glow for a long time. The first time I tried it was last spring on my girls’ trip to Ft. Lauderdale. Everyone tried it and absolutely loved it so much that we used up 2 entire bottles on that trip. I came home immediately and bought 3 more for the rest of the summer. Their mission is Consciously Clean, Naturally Effective, and they believe in creating high-performance skincare for the entire body, f ..read more

As you may imagine, I own a ton of makeup and beauty products. I buy them and I also get a bunch of stuff sent to me through PR. I try new products almost on a daily basis and love it when I find a new gem to share with you. That being said, I have found some really amazing products over the years that make me look and feel my best, so I use them every dingle day no matter what. I am sharing the 6 holy grail makeup products my skin is loving that I use every single day with you today. They are not the most fun products, but they work to make me look and feel my best. Find out more about about ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I find it so much easier to eat healthy when I plan ahead a little bit and these on-the go egg cups are a perfect example. As part of my eating program, FWTFL, I don’t eat until lunchtime, when I break my fast. ( I fast from 8 pm until 12 p.m.) It has worked well for me. However, my biggest issue is that I am not always home at that time and I need easy and healthy things that I can take with me. I am not a protein bar person, so these on-the-go egg cups are perfect. They are choc full of vegetables and easy to take along, so I can eat them anywhere. I am always ra ..read more

*This post is written in partnership with Liverpool Los Angeles. Thank you for supporting the brands that support my blog. Affordable Fall Pieces with Liverpool Los Angeles Today, I am sharing some affordable Fall Pieces with Liverpool Los Angeles. I have been a long-time fan of Liverpool Denim for years. They make some of the best quality and comfortable denim out there that is flattering as well as affordable. I was thrilled when they asked me to partner up to highlight some of their amazing pieces for Fall. All of them are under $150 and all work well together for a capsule wardrobe that i ..read more

*This post is sponsored by Dēpology. All opinions are my own A NEW TO ME SKINCARE BRAND As I gracefully embrace the journey of life and inching toward the big 5-0, my skin requires some extra attention. That’s where Dēpology, a new to me skincare brand, comes to the rescue! I recently ordered their TikTok Viral Matrixyl 3000 Collage Boosting Serum, along with a few other products. Today, I am here to share them with you. SHOP THIS POST: Turn on your JavaScript to view content With specialized products designed to mature skin, Dēpology is a promising solution for women who want to maintain a ..read more

As we age, our skin undergoes various changes. Women over 40 often face the challenge of dealing with dryness, sensitivity, and aometimes even rosacea. Finding the right skincare products becomes crucial to maintain a healthy and youthful complexion. In this blog post, I will share the ultimate guide to skincare for sensitive and mature skin: My holy grail products. These products are specifically chosen to address these concerns. Let’s dive in! NECK SERUM | POWER PEEL | EYE CREAM PM | DERMAROLLER | TANNING DROPS | EYECREAM AM | RED LIGHT MASK | EXFOLIATING MASK | CLEANSING BALM | GLASS SERU ..read more

NECKLACE | WHITE JEANS | T-SHIRT | SUNNIES | BAG | SLIDES I live in jeans year-round, so I don’t mind investing a little bit more money for a fabulous pair of jeans. Well, I have found the only white jeans you need this season. They are comfortable, and flattering and work for almost every occasion from errands, to work, to date night. They are the perfect, on-trend cut and style for the season and they are the only white jeans you need this season, I promise. I have created several outfit options for you guys to share. Enjoy! THE ONLY WHITE JEANS YOU NEED THIS SEASON NECKLACE | JEANS | GAUZ ..read more