Back to school… those are single handedly the 3 most depressing words you can hear at the end of summer. While a lot of people get excited about school, I was always the opposite. I would drag my feet on doing summer assignments until the very end, and not even think about school supplies until a few days […]

Even though it’s now September, you best believe I won’t stop wearing summer clothes until summer “technically” ends. While I am excited for fall, something in me is just not ready to give up summer clothes just yet. I’m not sure if it’s the warm weather (still in the 80’s here in NJ & i’m […]

With the upcoming school / fall season, life seems to get busier and busier by the minute. Though I have been out of school for a year now, I still feel the same stress I had during my school days when the seasons change. To start fall off on a good foot, I try to eliminate as much stress as possible by creating easy day to day routines that make everything flow easier. This includes making meals the night before, planning out my gym schedule, creating a to-do list, and of course: having plenty of snacks handy for those times when you are hangry (angry due to being hungry – it’s a real thing, I swear).

Beauty is pain, that’s what they always tell you, isn’t it? Without one, you can’t have the other. While I often reminisce on the days where jeans didn’t have a stretch, or shoes weren’t made to walk in, we now live in a society where comfort & beauty are often married. I for one know that more often than not, I prefer comfort over style. If I don’t feel like I could sit in a dress without suffocating or walk in shoes for hours, I tend to throw them to the wayside. Until now..

As you guys can tell from my past posts (here, here, and oh shocker here again), I really can’t pass up a simple sun dress. I think they’re my favorite articles of clothing in the world. When spring hits and the warm breeze rolls in, I take out all of my dresses & soak in the simplicity of warm weather outfits. I just love how easy they are and how you don’t have to put together an entire outfit.

One of the many reasons that I love sun dresses is that they truly are day to night outfits. While I went pretty casual with this look, it could easily be dressed up for dinner by adding a higher heel and an up-do. Since the warmer weather won’t be around for much longer (on the East Coast atleast, SO jealous of anyone who lives in a warm climate all year round), there are some SERIOUS sales on summer dresses. I’ve found amazing ones at Shein, Forever 21, and Boohoo. I linked a few of my favorites below that you know i’ll be ordering before summer is over.

Hey guys! Since it’s Friday, I figured i’d round up some of my favorite deals that i’ve found this week. With summer coming to a close, there are a lot of great sales on warm weather essentials that you need to stock up on! Hope you guys enjoy my picks below. Have a great weekend 🙂

Hi guys! I’m sorry i’ve been so absent on here lately. In the past month, i’ve been traveling a lot to different beach towns with friends so i’m just getting settled back in this week (before I head out on another trip next week hahah). Since summer is in full swing, I thought it’d be really fun to highlight some of my favorite beach essentials & beach outfits for the season. I love beach wear because it doesn’t have to be totally practical + is always really fun and colorful.

The coverup i’m wearing below has to be one of my favorites that i’ve gotten this season. From the tassels, to the shape, to the sheer white nature, I love everything about it. Boohoo has so many awesome / affordable coverups for summer, i’d highly recommend checking out their entire array here. They’re also currently having a 50% off of everything sale so now is the time to stock up! I may or may not have bought more myself. 😉

Hi guys! Today I am back with Reese Heart to Heart Kitchen to bring you a summer inspired Mediterranean pizza. This pizza is perfect for warm summer evenings with friends and tastes great when paired with some wine (doesn’t everything?).

Like everyone else in this world, pizza is one of my favorite things so I am always excited to try out new flavors and new topping combinations. There’s just something about warm bread, olive oil, and endless toppings that makes my heart sing. Since I tend to lean toward pizzas with a tomato base, I figured I’d switch it up and go for a pesto + olive oil start.

Hey guys, happy Friday!! Summer Friday’s are one of my favorite things, I wish I could have them all year round. Speaking of, how is it almost the 4th of July? Time really flies when you’re busy, just yesterday it felt like the beginning of spring. While life is moving pretty fast, i’ve recently been trying to appreciate every day for what it is regardless of the weather, what I have to do, where I have to go, etc. All good days, no bad days kind of thing, you feel?

Anyway, in keeping up my promise of sharing the best deals i’ve found each week, here are a few of my faves. I hope you guys love them just as much as I do. Enjoy!

Hey guys! Today i’m bringing you 8 of my favorite no makeup beauty hacks for summer.

While I completely ADMIRE people who can do their makeup well, i’ve just never been good at it. I don’t know if it’s because i’m lazy or because i’m always touching my face, i’ve just never grew into the habit of putting a lot on. Truthfully, I have always been that person that begs one of my friends to do my makeup when we go out hahah. Because I lack the makeup skilllzzz that other people have, over the years i’ve found different ways to brighten up my skin, nails, & face.

Hey guys! Since online shopping is one of my favorite habits, I thought i’d challenge myself each Friday to share the best deals i’ve found throughout the week. A little disclaimer: since my online purchases range from clothes, to electronics, to food, etc, these lists may be pretty random. Though there might not be a consistent theme, I can promise the items will be at amazinggggg prices every single time. I’m a true bargain hunter at heart. Come on, you know it feels so good to get an amazing deal!

As the weather is getting warmer, I find myself craving cold treats more and more. Let’s be honest though, my obsession all year round? Ice-cream. I love it SO much. As a kid, I never wanted cupcakes or cake for celebrations, I always chose ice-cream. You can even bet that every year for my birthday I picked out the coolest ie-cream cake you could find.

Now, what if I told you that you could eat ice-cream EVERY day while staying healthy, fit, etc? This banana ice-cream is such a dreammmmm. The consistency is A+, the taste is A+, and the nutrition is A+! All A’s babyyy, how’s that for a report card?

Gingham, it’s a weird word right? I remember the first time I told my mom I wanted a gingham skirt, I pronounced it like “ginge-ham” hahah. While I have learned to pronounce the word correctly over time, my love of gingham has still stayed strong. There’s just something about this simple, checked pattern that feels timeless and effortless. It reminds me of warm summer days.

Hi guys! Since today is my 23rd birthday (so crazy, I feel like I just turned 18 yesterday), I thought i’d jot down some things i’ve learned about myself over the years. While a lot of these things are old news since I haven’t really changed that much haha, some of these things are recent discoveries. Let’s see what’s up in my brain:

Tassles, pom-poms, fringe.. I truly can’t get enough of this trend. As a kid, my mom always loved everything colorful and embroidered. When we went on a family trip to Mexico in 8th grade, she made sure to bring back blankets, pillows, bowls, and everything else under the sun. Because I was always surrounded by her love of these things, I am truly livingggggg for the fact that pom-poms and embroidery can be found everywhere nowadays. Pretty much everything I own embodies this trend in some way & I never plan on stopping. #addicted. From clothing to jewelry, send me all things bright & beautiful!

While satin used to be strictly for PJ’s, today it’s everywhere! I snagged this crop top from Boohoo recently and I couldn’t be more obsessed. The pink drew me in, and the satin made it even better. I really love that this top can be dressed up or dress down. I liked pairing it with heels and a skirt, but I also think it would look awesome with jeans & adidas. Multi-functional pieces are my favorite.

The internet has so many cute pieces for summer you guys. I’ve bought SO much, someone stop me. Does anyone else have the problem where packages show up to your door step every.. single.. day..? #guilty

I know what you’re thinking: there’s no way to make tofu taste good. It’s spongy, weird, white, and what is it even made out of? Those were definitely my thoughts the first time I had it. I held on to this misconception for a very long time UNTIL the day I ordered tofu from a restaurant and it was cooked correctly. From that moment on, I knew that it had potential and could be made in to something amazing – you just had to cook it right.

Packed with protein, little to no fat, and takes on the flavor of ANYTHING you cook it with, this plant-based powerhouse is great in so many different ways. Best of all? Tofu is crazy inexpensive compared to other proteins (meat, fish, etc.) and will keep your wallet happy.

Hi guys! Today i’m back with a really fun DIY that is perfect for the upcoming summer season. Lately, i’ve been seeing these hats EVERYWHERE for super expensive price tags. While they’re incredibly cute, I truly just couldn’t bring myself to spend over $50 on a hat. #cheap

Trying to ball on a budget, I decided to DIY my own hat. It turned out that it was SUPER easy to make (promise) and the process takes under 30 minutes in total. Also, all of the supplies needed to make it totaled at around $15. So cheap, right? I know i’m going to be wearing this beauty all summer long to keep the sun out of my eyes when i’m baking on the beach. Please let me know if you decide to make it yourself! Can’t wait to see what you guys create. Xo.

When I initially changed my diet, my first thought was centered around how much I was giving up. Truly, I was that person who always thought, “I don’t understand how people go vegan or vegetarian, they’re missing out on so much!!” (dramatic I know). Flash forward years later: I’ve found that I was completely wrong & that I truly didn’t have to give up anything I loved to sustain this lifestyle. With all of the dairy-free / vegan products that are available now-a-days, it’s impossible to feel like you’re missing out. Many of my friends can testify to the fact that I eat pizza, ice-cream, and cheese fries JUST as much as everyone else due to the amazing accommodations available today.

Let’s be honest, salads get a bad rap. Most people think they’re boring, bland, and downright unappealing. The thing about salads are: you have to know how to make them good. This one in particular is pretty addicting. It’s loaded with sweet, tangy, and savory ingredients that give your tastebuds everything they are looking for. At the base of this salad is one of my fave leafy greens: kale. Kale is a powerhouse of nutrients that deserves to be eaten as often as possible. While it’s definitely a trendy vegetable, it’s easy to see why it’s so well liked.