When I was 18 – I was about to compete for Miss California. I was a step away from Miss America and I felt so far from beautiful, it was insane. I felt awkward, my hair was too frizzy, I was short, and god forbid I fall on my face during the swimsuit portion of…
Last night, we trekked to The Forum in Inglewood to catch one of my all-time favorite bands: Mumford & Sons. When the Big, Bad, Beautiful Break-Up happened – I turned to Mumford & Sons. People turn to all sorts of things: ice cream, hook ups, alcohol, karaoke – whatever. For me, it was one song…
In middle school, I was bullied because of my weight. At age 12, I was told I needed to join Weight Watchers and that was a comment which actually still, unfortunately, haunts me to this day. I can still vividly remember the scene, even though it’s been something I’ve tried very hard to put behind…
Tonight, I bought myself flowers for the first time in my life. I’ve received plenty of bouquets from family, friends and gents over the years – but even despite myself stopping more times than I can count to admire the pretty petals, I’ve always denied myself the ability to purchase a dozen roses for myself.…
Sweatshirt: Buffalo Exchange; Shorts: Vintage; Sunnies: Oliver Peoples ‘Jacey’ It’s official: I’ve been thrust into the dating world. Granted, I could say “no thanks” and continue on my merry way, but I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge and let’s be real, this is COMPLETELY new territory for me. Challenge accepted. As…
This is what happens when I’m bored on a Monday and decide it’s about time to learn how to use LightRoom.
My cousin Olivia worked some crazy pink magic in my hair yesterday.
I’ve been drafting words in my head for the past month. Just words. Sentences that I pieces together while I’m driving in the car with my windows down and a good song blasting, and then I kind of nod to myself and smile and say “Yes, I’ll write that down.” and then I forget and…
